If your baby is approaching one, you may be thinking about their first-year portrait session. Should you do a cake smash? What should you wear? What do you need to do? I’d love to answer all of these questions and more while we admire the beautiful birthday girl Navy and her mom.

So many Mamas just like you come to my studio to capture their family's story. I'm so excited to be sharing some of their stories on my blog in new family features! Meet the Marinelli’s. Sarah, Michael and Aria visited again this year to celebrate the arrival of their newest addition, Gioia (pronounced Joy-a)!

First-time moms possess a courage that is unparalleled, but sometimes it’s hard for them to see what an incredible difference they make every day. I know, I’ve been there. Whether you’re pregnant with your first baby or you are celebrating with your newborn, you deserve recognition for everything you do.

Motherhood is busy, chaotic, and draining. But it’s also magical, delightful and wondrous. That’s why my photoshoot process includes steps that make you feel comfortable, save you time, and help you see the beauty in every day family moments. Welcome to the Reflections experience!

Your baby’s life is going to grow and blossom into countless joyful moments. Sometimes, all those moments can feel overwhelming, like they’re spilling over in your mind and drifting away. That’s why it’s essential to preserve milestones of your baby’s growth. You can look back at those memories at any time without worrying about them…

In January, I had the privilege of attending a photography workshop at a bed and breakfast in Anna Maria Island, Florida. I’ve always believed that learning never stops, so I jumped at this opportunity! It’s so helpful to learn from other professionals and discover new, innovative ways to do things. Read on to hear more about my experience…

Investing in family photography is a big decision. Every family that comes into my studio made that decision to dedicate time and money to telling their family story. So how is family photography a valuable investment?

Let me introduce you to the Niagara Midwives: primary care providers to help you through your motherhood journey. I had the wonderful opportunity to install maternity and baby storywalls at their clinic in January! They’ve attended a multitude of births since their Niagara Region practice was established in 1997. The team supports…

Raising a family means years full of memories, changes, accomplishments, and little moments. But all that can pass by so quickly. Between the busyness of parenthood responsibilities, and the chaos of new demands, it’s easy for those memories to feel lost in time. It's so important to capture moments with our families now, so that we can…

Life with little ones is always busy and full. From pregnancy, to the newborn stage, to Baby’s first birthday, the to-do list can feel never-ending. But it’s so important to reach out early to reserve a date for your newborn photo session.

Your family is unique, courageous, and beautiful. It might not feel that way every day, but it’s the truth. Noticing and being grateful for that beauty takes practice. But when we recognize and share gratitude for that beauty, we strengthen our bonds with our loved ones.

Your precious family photos are meant to be displayed proudly in your home. I am so grateful to help families like yours tell their story through a professional photo session at Reflections. Turning these photos into works of art is also important to me. Creating the perfect gallery wall is something I’ve learned and practiced over many years…