Not being photogenic is actually a good thing. Have you ever looked at someone else’s beautiful maternity photos and thought, “Wow, well, she’s very photogenic, and I’m just not.” The truth is that she probably felt the exact same way before her photo session. I hear from mamas (and their partners) all the time that they would love to have professional maternity portraits taken but worry that they’re not photogenic enough.

Sometimes, mamas can be the hardest on themselves and their appearance, which holds them back from being in photographs. No matter what the reason is, I want to encourage you to be in the photos. While there are reasons moms tend to shy from being in photos, I can come up with an endless list of reasons why you should be in them. Here are just a few.

Does your husband dread family photos? He’s far from alone. I believe your husband can truly enjoy the portrait process and actually have fun during it. I believe it because I’ve seen it happen over and over again during my portrait sessions. Here’s how we make sure your husband enjoys the full-service portrait process from start to finish.

As a full-service newborn portrait photographer, my job isn’t complete until your portraits are lovingly displayed in your home. I handle every part of the process, so you don’t have to worry about anything other than choosing your favorite images. I know how precious these portraits are and how much joy they’ll bring to you for the years to come. It’s my honour to preserve your family memories for you.

After working with hundreds of mamas in the Niagara area, my passion for documenting newborns and motherhood has only grown stronger. I want you to find the perfect newborn photographer for your family so that everyone has a peaceful and enjoyable experience. Here are 12 questions you might want to ask a newborn photographer.

Display your newborn portraits in your home so you can always look back on this precious time as your child grows. Designing, printing, and displaying your portraits can be really time-consuming. With my full-service photography experience, my mamas get to sit back and relax while I handle all the aspects of displaying their portraits for them.

Welcoming a new baby is a big transition for your whole family, but there are some things you can do to help your child with this transition. As a mom of four, I’ve gone through this wonderful transition three times. I wanted to offer my best tips on how to help your older child prepare for the new baby. 

Documenting each of her important milestones during her first year is a gift for yourself and your child. You’ll be able to watch your baby grow through professional images throughout the rest of her life. This is exactly why I created the First Year Collective with my clients in mind. This package includes 3-4 portrait sessions throughout your baby’s first year so that you can document each exciting milestone. I would love to share other hidden benefits of a First Year Collective with you. But first, I’d love to properly introduce the First Year Collective.

New parents need a supportive community. So, I decided to create a list. As a Grimsby Photographer and resident, I had a few of my favorite parent resources that I wanted to share with you. I also reached out to my online community to see if anyone had any other ones to add. Boy, did my amazing community deliver! They introduced me to a few incredible resources.

This beautiful family has a very special place in my heart. You see, Christine Edwards is my beloved hair and makeup artist. When her family experienced a house fire earlier this year, I was heartbroken for them. Luckily, her family is okay. Sadly, they lost a lot almost everything after the fire, including beloved family portrait wall art. She was able to save a few things from the fire, which she shares more about below.

Twins truly are double the blessings. If you’re a soon-to-be twin mama, I’m so excited for you to embark on this journey. . A twin newborn photography session is a must to be able to slow down and soak in these fleeting moments with your twin babies. I know it can feel overwhelming to plan for a twin newborn photography session, so I have my best tips for you below.

As your Grimsby maternity photographer, I don’t want to just take your portraits. I want to help you display them in a way that’s important to you. Your pregnancy journey is part of your family’s story, and you should be able to look back and remember this special time in your life. I have four ideas on how you can display your maternity portraits.