KW Family Photographer. They're getting so big

Has it happened to you too?  Did your babies all of a sudden turn into kids, and your kids turn into independent people in the blink of an eye?  Me too.  How did this happen?  Why do I feel like I missed something?

I was recently reviewing some of the content on my website and a video I created for clients to get to know me better still hits home.  And seriously hits home.  At the time I made this video my youngest was still saying "I wuv you" and well, now... not so much with the cute toddler voice. 

Sheesh...I can't even tell you how quick that felt.

What is your favourite thing your kids do right now, that you know won't last forever?

Elmira Family Photographer. Family and Fun

I love summer!!! Seriously these warm, glowey summer nights are just what I need.  I photographed this family earlier this summer and it was such a fun session.  We ran around, played soccer and just plain had fun.  And I got up close and personal with their beloved dog.

And their wall design - wow!!  I can't wait to see this in their brand new kitchen (currently under renovations). 

Sarah and Steve,  Thank you so much for inviting me to photograph your wonderful family.  These are truly what real families are made of.  Please enjoy a few of my favourites.

Waterloo Baby Photographer. Baby's first year

I have to tell you how much I love my Baby's First Year Program.  I cannot tell you how wonderful it has been to work with a family for an entire year and capture their beautifully changing baby.  This little peanut was such a joy to work with and I'm excited to see her smiling face again as I photograph her newborn sister for the next year!  Please enjoy a few from Miss L's first year.

I started the baby's first year many years ago and it has morphed and changed as I discovered what my clients are really looking for.  Right now, I visit them each month and photograph their baby.  We also do a full family session between the first and second birthday.  Parents have choice and options for how they'd like to enjoy their photographs.  My most popular item is a baby's first year book and I often incorporate milestones and special dates throughout the book.  Stay tuned for a product reveal soon. To learn more about the Baby's First Year program, contact me!

Waterloo Family Photographer. Grumpy faces and Real Family Moments

These sweet girls are near and dear to my heart.  And mom and I agree that grumpy faces make the best photos. 

I've been photographing them since before they were born (if you count mom's maternity session) and we always have fun playing and running around.  In fact, a session full of running around and throwing leaves and plain old sillyness are my favourite kinds of sessions.

Seriously, moms...let's not be serious and just have fun!

Here are a few of my faves.

Tween Photography. Building self-esteem

Moms,  I'm writing this to you because I see it coming.  I see the tween years only a wee bit off in the distance and it brings me back .

Do you remember when you were 9,10,11 years old?  Do you remember how you felt about yourself? I sure do.  I was the smart kid who wore glasses who never thought she was beautiful.  I was always self conscious about what I was saying, doing, wearing...heck even how I was standing.

Now imagine how a single, beautiful portrait could have done for you when you were that age?  To not see yourself as just the fat, skinny, glasses-wearing, hair never working girl...but to just see yourself as beautiful! 

And how many of you don't even have photos of yourself at that age? Don't have anything but the soft blue background (or cool lazers) of a school photo (you know the one you could have done re-takes for 1000 times and still not loved).

Let's give your daughter something you never had the opportunity for, something that studies have shown can help self-worth. Something she'll likely never outright thank you for, but you'll feel it everytime she stares at herself in these images.

I will be offering limited Tween sessions in the new year.  Contact me for more details about how together we can raise self-esteem, give an amazing experience and you can spend some one-on-one time with your daughter (or son).

Waterloo Family Photographer. A little football. A little running. A little love

We scheduled our session near their home in Waterloo.  Mom's only request was a field, possibly a playground and lots of space for the kids to run around.  She wanted natural, fun images that showed the stages of each of the kiddos.  She's speaking my language!  I love the energy of this family and the affection they showed one another.

Rebecca and Geoff, what an amazing family you have.  Your children were polite, kind and let's face it - so much fun.  Please enjoy a few of my favourites from our session.

Waterloo Dance Photographer. Meet Saskia

I love photographing people who are passionate about what they do.  It speaks to me so deeply, and what could be more beautiful than another ballerina.  Meet Saskia, a wonderful, kind, friendly girl with a passion for ballet and dance.  She was so kind to tag along with me on another personal project while I created video for the first time.

Saskia - Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into choreography, the time at the session, and being so honest in our little interview.  I'm so happy with the way the whole thing turned out.  Thank you!  Please enjoy the video and images from our session.

A big thanks to my friend Grant, for providing the lovely space for our little adventure here.

To find the video right on youtube click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=807GgrF_UFk

Waterloo Family Portraits. Real Families

Seriously, I had such a fun time photographing this family.  Family portraits aren't just a chance to show how your family looks, it truly is a fun family experience too!  Get dressed up, cuddle, be silly. run around the pathways, and despite some pesky mosquitoes this families made the most of their session.  Melissa and I used to work together in what feels like another life....before we both had kids, careers and a crazy thing we call family.  We bonded again over our fight for our daughters, living up to our own expectations (whatever they are) and life with 3 kids under our feet.

Melissa and Sam, it was a pleasure to photograph your family.  Thank you for welcoming me into your lives and capturing your great relationships.  Please enjoy a few of your favourites.

Waterloo Family Photographer. Grandma's Experience.

What do you give someone who has everything? Someone who doesn't have the space to have "stuff"?  Someone who you love so dearly?  These were the questions that Lydia had when her grandmother turned 90 years young. 

Lydia contacted me and we made a plan to give her grandmother a great experience and some amazing photos of her with her great-granddaughter.  Lydia, Steve, Abigail and Grandma visited at her retirement residence and spent some time in the lovely patio area and in her room. 

Honestly Grandma was fun and so sweet.  She reminded me of my great grandmother.  I wish I had thought to have that experience with her before she past away. 

Lydia and Steve, thank you for sharing your wonderful family with me.  I was so honoured to meet your grandmother and little Abigail was the sweetest.  Please enjoy a few of my favourites from your session.