Guelph Family Photographer. From belly to baby

Ahhh!  I just love this family.  They are so kind, friendly, and pretty much wonderful.  I was so honoured to photograph baby H when he was still inside mommy's tummy (and it wasn't known whether he was a boy or girl - at least to me) and then again once he arrived!

We spent an evening at Riverside Park in Guelph and ran around in the grass and played on the playground and I found a beautiful spot along the trail to photograph sweet little S - those curls!

Then I came back to their home for H's newborn session when he was less than 2 weeks old.  He needed lots of feeding and cuddling and so I had some time to photograph their 9 year old lab and of course sweet S again.  We also needed some time for clean up when, not once, but twice, H decided to wee on daddy.

Rebecca and Chris,  Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home.  I really appreciate your kind words about my photography, my business and listening to my sometimes crazy ideas.  Your feedback is invaluable and I will continue to use the word "artistic-ey" and credit you, Chris.  Please enjoy a few of my favourites from our 2 sessions.

Waterloo Maternity Photographer: Two Babies!

Angela felt nervous, slightly uncomfortable and a little hesitant before her maternity session last week.  Oroth was excited to capture this beautiful moment in their lives.  Naturally having two babies inside you very near to the end of your pregnancy means you don't feel the most glamorous and graceful - but the truth is all mamas-to-be look amazing to me.  They look beautiful and glowey and absolutely stunning.  And Angela is no exception.

We met at their Waterloo home and spent some time in their living room, nursery and backyard.  We made sure Momo wasn't left out either.

Angela, you look incredible and I can't wait to meet your two sweeties so very soon! Oroth, you will make an amazing dad.  Please enjoy a few of my favourite shots.

To see more of my faves, please visit

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/The-Siharath-Family/k1T1xdTxROrwc

Update: Oroth and Angela have welcomed 2 beautiful girls!

Waterloo Maternity Photographer: Nicole

I was totally amazed by Nicole from the first time we spoke on the phone.  She's strong, kind and just plain lovely...and yes that all came across in a single phone call.  It was a pleasure to photograph her as she steps into the next stage of her life: motherhood. 

We had planned to meet at her home and shoot indoors, but since it was such a lovely day, plans changed and we managed to get some amazing shots at a nearby wooded area.  It was awesome!  I love when my clients understand my style and are willing to be flexible, depending on mother nature. 

Nicole, it was great to finally meet you and so lovely chatting with you as we strolled (or power-walked) our way through the trails.  Thanks for the lovely conversation.  Please enjoy a few of my favourites from our session.  Hope you love them.

To see more of my favourites, please visit

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/The-Padfields/JFtCXJuL4Clck

Elmira maternity photographer - Tiffany's beautiful belly

"Blossoms are scattered by the wind and the wind cares nothing, but the blossoms of the heart no wind can touch." ~ Yoshida Kenko

Over the past 4 years I've had the pleasure of photographing Tiffany and Richard several times, including their wedding.  And I've known Tiffany since I was a kid.  Now I'm so happy to share with them the joy of their first baby.  Tiffany is due in just a few months and she looks amazing and beautiful and exactly how an expectant mom should! 

Tiffany, I am truly honoured to be a part of documenting your lives together.  Hope you love your belly images.  Can't wait to meet your new addition soon!

To see more of my faves, please visit

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/Tiffany-Richard/XvfQosL2Y6AQg

"Eventually everything connects - people, ideas, objects. The quality of the connections is the key to quality per se." Charles Eames

There are connections we make, with people in our lives, that somehow constantly come back to us.

I had booked a maternity shoot for March and after communicating via email, the mom-to-be and I discovered that we had several connections to one another.  One of her good friends was my next-door neighbour when I was growing up and we both attended her wedding.  Mom-to-be is my cousin's personal trainer.  Her Uncle was my boss at my first part-time job (at a candy and cookie store - yummy).  And as I was unloading my gear from the car, I ran into another client of mine on the street.

I always find it interesting how this works and often we don't even know about it.  Social media now allows us to find out who knows who and how they are connected.  But it  is the real, face to face connections that enrich our lives.

K and D,  Thank you for welcoming me into your home.  It was one of the funnest (yes I said funnest) shoots I've had. ever.  D, you made me and K laugh the entire time.  Although I think I caught her rolling her eyes more than me.  K you look amazing with your little baby bump!  It was a pleasure to photograph you as you make the transition to mommy!  Can't wait to meet your beautiful baby girl.  Only a month (or so) to go!!!

Please enjoy a few of my favourite images.

  To see more of my favourites, please visit

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/The-Boyer-Family/7BLiBzEn3BEng

"A moment in my tummy... a lifetime in my heart."

Rebecca and Chris were our neighbours when we were in University.  Now we are all grown up (at least gotten older), and are having kids of our own.  I was super excited when Rebecca contacted me about my "Watch me grow -tummy" package.  This was one of my last photo sessions before I have my 3rd next month and it would be a great chance to catch up.

We met in Elora and took some amazing pictures - thank goodness the rain held off.  In fact I had literally gotten into my car at the end of the shoot and the rain began!

Rebecca and Chris - I wish you all the best in your new adventure.  Can't wait to meet the little hockey star!  Please enjoy a few of my favourites!

For more of my favourites from Rebecca and Chris's baby bump shoot, please visit

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/The-Ste-Croix-Family/nDWw9DpCC9vpY

"Truly wonderful the mind of a child is." ~YODA

I had been scheduled to photograph Miranda and her baby bump in 2009, when 3 days before the session, she unexpectedly went into labour - several weeks early.  A beautiful baby girl, Victoria was born.  Last week when I arrived at Miranda and Colin's beautiful home to photograph her 2nd pregnancy, she informed me that she was possibly having contractions - again several weeks early.  I'm not going to lie...it made me nervous.

Miranda, I think maybe photo shoots bring on labour for you?  or is it just me?  All joking aside, it was an amazing photo session, with Victoria running around and Colin flipping her into the air.  I loved seeing your family again and chatting with you.  Good luck with everything.  You looked beautiful-as usual.  Please enjoy a few of my favourites!

For more favourites from Miranda's photo session, please visit

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/Miranda-Colin-Victoria/qtIVBLFsgzwAg

A great joy is coming. -- Author Unknown

Our photo session had been postponed twice already due to the weather.  I wanted it perfect and so did Cindy.  Pregnant with her first, she was excited and nervous for her photos (and the new baby on the way).  We decided on the West Montrose covered bridge.  It was perfect.  The light, the mom-to-be, the mood.

We stopped at the side of the road because I went...:"oh here's a good spot".  Cindy looked at me with a question mark on her face.  This spot was complete with road signs, neighbours mowing their lawn and hydro wires.  But I had a vision.  A vision for Cindy's maternity photos from the moment we first spoke about them.  It was the tall grasses and peeeerfect light that caused me to abruptly pull my car to the side of the road.  We then moved onto the bridge and after an outfit change in the car (convenient timing for when a family of 5 arrived to go canoeing), we got some amazing shots under the bridge. 

Good luck to you Cindy...you looked gorgeous- as usual!  Can't wait to meet the little one in a few weeks.

To see more of my favourites, please visit Cindy's event page

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/The-Golleks/U2TNQWutIFS82 

A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years and in your heart till the day you die. -- Mary Mason

When I was pregnant with William (my 2nd), I had a difficult time sleeping.  Joe got me a journal so that I could write things down.  Here are a few excerpts.

October 6, 2009
I have the best husband ever - and the best daughter.  I wanted to start writing in a journal because I felt like I was missing things, or rather that I would forget things about Maria.  ...  I feel like I've already missed writing everything down - like a lifetime of memories and new discoveries has passed and I will forget them.  I hope writing helps me remember.  There is something new every single day.  I LOVE HER.  Good night.

October 17, 2009
It's 3:40 am - can't sleep ...AGAIN.  Only 4 weeks until I'm due but probably 6 weeks until the baby arrives.  I feel like I'm complaining a lot - wish I could stop because I feel so lucky in life.  Joe's up - gonna talk to him.  I love him.  Night.

October 24, 2009
Guess what - I can't sleep - shocking.  Joe took some maternity pictures of Maria and I.  I love them.  Can't stop looking at them.  I keep waking Joe when I cannot sleep and feel really bad about it  Hope this isn't a sign of how this new baby will be at night.  I'm going to try to sleep now.

William arrived 11 days past his due date and was a healthy 9lbs, 2oz.  Here are a few of my favourite pics.

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