Kitchener-Waterloo Family Photographer. Extend your living space to the great outdoors

Like many of you, I love spending my summers outside. On the deck with a good book, my kids running around in the yard and a cool breeze passing by. We also enjoy exploring and hiking.  This summer we are tackling "Ontario's 17 best hikes".  I'm really looking forward to discovering more of this province. 

I also enjoy my vegetable garden. It grows a little bigger each year and I plant anything from onions to cantaloupe. I'm looking forward to the harvest this year.

As I've been sitting on my deck lately, I've been thinking more and more about how I can create a "living space" outdoors.  How can I make it more comfortable and visual.  Did you know that your photography doesn't just need to be enjoyed inside? There are lots of products that can be hung outside on your deck or wall. I've met with a local supplier and we looked at all the options for outdoor products and how to care for them (note: some products need to be brought in over the winter). What a great way to extend your living space outdoors. So while you've got a cold drink in your hand on the deck, you can enjoy a few family memories too!

Here are a few images I captured while enjoying the great outdoors.   If you want to learn more about the products I have available for outside, please contact me today!

KW Newborn Photographer. Musical baby

I'm seriously in love looking at these in-home newborn photos I did of this little man.  He gave me a run for my money at the start, but Dad is going to love these guitar images we managed to capture.  So awesome!

Safety Note: Mom was fully supporting baby while he was on the guitar.  I removed her hands in post-production to create the final image.

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!

Family Gallery Wall Design. Waterloo Family Photographer

My absolute favourite part of my "job" is creating and seeing art up on the walls.  It is so very important to our children to see them selves hugging & cuddling together with their family.  This is the reason that I'm so passionate about getting images off the hard-drive and devices and onto the walls!  Here are some of my favourites designs of 2015.

Elmira Family Portraits. Boys, mud and fun!

When you are going to be a big brother and mom and dad take you out to tromp around in the woods, life is good.  This little man was not shy when it came to sticks, dirt, climbing and jumping.  I mean isn't that every little guys dream day?

He has some sweet moments with mom and day and when his new baby arrives, we'll be able to complete their family gallery wall.  Mom and I have been working on it and it will include wedding photos, newborn, family and a great mix of frames, canvas and more.

Here are a few faves from our wooded, muddy, family session

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.

KW Newborn Photography. Real Moments

Sometimes during a session, I experience amazing moments between families.  They take my breath away.  They make me feel so much pride in what I do and what I give to my clients and their families.

At this wonderful newborn session, I captured an image that truly made me pause.  Is it perfectly perfect from a technical point of view? Probably not.  Is it perfectly perfect still? YES!

This sweet big sister was just loving on her new baby sister and wow.  This is why I do what I do. These real moments between people who love each other so much just blow me away every.single.time.