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.

Blue Mountain Family Photographer

Every year my family travels to Blue Mountain for a cycling event and the last couple years I've booked a few sessions throughout the weekend.  It's so gorgeous up there and so many great spots for a family session.  This year, it was one of those days where you aren't sure if it is going to rain all.day.long, or break just in time for your evening session.  And this session was the latter - with beautiful clouds and a gorgeous landscape!  We settled on the boardwalk outside the Westin Trillium House where it was a little private and a lot beautiful.

Jenn and Kevin, thank you for listening to my panic about the weather and trusting me to go for it!  I'm so glad we were able to capture these beautiful family memories for you. And A was such a great little guy to work with.  Really so much fun for me!  Please enjoy a few of my favourites.

Mississauga Family Portraits. Credit River photography

Can I say how much I love working with this family.  Their kind, friendly and pretty much awesome.  When they asked if I would meet them at their home in Mississauga for our session at the Credit River, I couldn't say no.  It was such a beautiful location and even though we had to avoid a few friendly dogs, the images turned out beautifully.  Didn't Anna do a great job with everyone's clothing?  She really has an eye for coordinating everyone so beautifully.


Anna and Wilson,  thank you for inviting me to your home.  Your neighbourhood is spectacular and your kids will love growing up so close to nature.  Too bad we didn't spot any deer this time around!  Please enjoy a few of my favourites from our session.

Waterloo Newborn Photographer. Collaboration

When Rebecca asked me if I would help her learn more about posing newborns, I couldn't say no.  After all she has helped me out several different times, from assisting to modelling for commercial shoots.  Plus she's so darn fun to work with.  And her kids...well gorgeous.  So here we are at her home, hot and sweaty from both the weather and the space heater keeping little E warm.  We walked through my "flow posing" with newborns and how I pose with older siblings and then Rebecca came up with this great concept for a breastfeeding photo - which turned out absolutely beautiful.

Thank you Rebecca for showing me a thing or two and for the awesome collaborative feel from this session.  You are a stunning, glowing mama and would love to teach or collaborate with you anytime!  Here are a few of my favourite images.

Kitchener Waterloo Family Portraits. West Montrose covered bridge

I've done a few sessions at the West Montrose Kissing Bridge, but never one quite like this.  The weather was... well, questionable most the day.  Melanie and I talked on the phone about what we should do and the forecast changed for the better as we spoke.  And it turned out that the sun came out, the winds calmed and it was truly beautiful light for a family session.  This family is funny, spunky (ahem Miss L), kind and really wonderful to work with.

Melanie and Mike, it was so lovely to meet you and your 2 kiddos.  I really had a great time running around and getting to know each of you a little better.  Please enjoy a few of my faves from the session.

Kitchener Newborn Photographer. Where miracles happen

When I arrive at my clients' home for their newborn session, I take a quick peek around to find the best possible light for the session. I've worked in family rooms, kitchens and even hallways - It's all about the light. But once in a while I find the best spot in the bedroom. And for this family, it meant even more because that's where little W was born. Right at home with dad and family and their midwife bringing him into the world. And mom - well she rocked it! So this session was special to them. W was fussy and awake and not feeling it when I first arrived, but with a little patients and some cuddles and feeding, he settled and we went to work. These are some of my very favourite newborn images.

Nick and Shana, thank you for welcoming me into your home. Your family is amazing and kind and I loved working with you. Please enjoy a few of my favourites from your session.

Muskoka Family Photographer. Rain, Lakes and Docks

I hear the rain hitting the deck, the trees, the lake. Together we sit inside the cottage, watching movies, playing cards and quickly dashing out to the dock when there is a break in the rain. It wasn't exactly the best weather for a few days at the cottage, but you can't beat the R&R you get from a little escape. We knew the weather would be questionable, but made the most of it. Our first evening we had sunshine and clouds and an amazingly calm lake. We jammed all the water activities into that one afternoon and it was wonderful. Can't thank our family enough for the invite and the memories.

All these images were captured using VSCOcam for my android phone.  Enjoy