Family photo sessions are a cherished tradition in our home. They capture the beautiful chaos that is our life with four kids, but let’s be honest—getting everyone ready can feel like an Olympic event. Over the years, I’ve honed a strategy to make the process smoother (and maybe even fun). Here’s how I prepare my family of six for our annual family photos:
The beach is more than just a destination for relaxation and fun—it's a place where cherished family memories are made. With its picturesque beauty and the perfect blend of sun, sand (sometimes rocks), and water, the waterfront offers an ideal backdrop for capturing timeless family photos. If you’ve been thinking about, here are some compelling reasons why you should gather your loved ones, head to the waterfront, and create beautiful family photographs.
Pregnancy is one of the most transformative and magical times in life, filled with anticipation, love, and excitement. It’s also a fleeting moment that deserves to be celebrated and preserved. Pairing a maternity session with your newborn session is a wonderful way to capture this special journey from start to finish. Here are three compelling reasons why you should consider booking both sessions:
Personality portraits are all about capturing your child’s unique expressions, quirks, and personality in a relaxed and fun environment. To help you get the best results from your session, here are some tips to ensure your child is comfortable and ready for their close-up.
Welcoming a new baby into your family is one of the most profound and beautiful moments of your life. Capturing those first few weeks with your newborn is a way to freeze this fleeting time and create memories you can treasure forever. My goal is to make your newborn session feel as special, natural, and stress-free as possible. Here’s how I do it:
Family is a gift, and the moments shared with the ones we love are priceless. Capturing these important moments through a family photoshoot can be a beautiful way to freeze time, create lasting memories, and celebrate the unique bond that exists within your family.
I book a family photoshoot every year and even though it causes me a little stress, here are three major reasons why I think booking an annual photoshoot is worth the investment.
There are so many amazing photographer out there and each and every one of them has their own unique style. That’s the beauty of photography.
But as someone trying to figure out which photographer is best for them - it can be a bit overwhelming. You may have heard the term “lifestyle” when it comes to family photos and have been wondering what exactly does that mean. How do you know if lifestyle photos are right for you and your family? Here are some things to consider when booking a lifestyle family photoshoot…
I’ve met so many wonderful new faces through my lens this year, and I thought it was the perfect time to reintroduce myself and share some fun (and maybe surprising!) facts about the person behind the camera. Here we go!
Family photoshoots are cherished opportunities to capture and preserve the love and joy within your family. Holiday tree farm sessions offer a picturesque backdrop that adds a touch of rustic charm to your photographs. To ensure a successful and enjoyable experience, it's essential to know what to expect and how to prepare. In this blog post, I'll guide you through what to anticipate during a family tree farm photoshoot, so you can make the most of this memorable occasion.
Let’s be honest, one of the most stressful parts of family photos is trying to figure out what to wear. Whether you plan months in advance or scramble the day before, the stress is real. Trust me, I get it. You have hours of stress for 20 minutes of photos - how do you get it right?
Well that’s where I come in. Here are my top tips for planning your outfits for tree farm mini sessions!
Here’s the thing, pregnancy is a beautiful but also transformative time in your life. Maternity photoshoots provide an excellent opportunity to capture the beauty of this remarkable journey. Selecting the perfect outfit for your maternity photoshoot can enhance your natural beauty, highlight your baby bump, and create timeless memories. However, there are some important things to consider when choosing an outfit for a maternity photoshoot, ensuring that you look and feel beautiful during this special time in your life.
The newborn stage feels long but in realty it is quite short. Taking the time to pause and capture some memories of this special time is important.
But it can also be overwhelming. The idea of getting your baby all ready - oh and yourself - to go and take newborn photos can feel like a lot. That’s why I love lifestyle newborn sessions that take place in your home. You might think having a photographer in your home doesn’t make much sense. But here are 3 reasons why you should have newborn photos taken at home…
Let’s be honest, one of the most stressful parts of family photos is trying to figure out what to wear. Whether you plan months in advance or scramble the day before, the stress is real. Trust me, I get it. You have planned and paid for these photos - you don’t want to waste the opportunity.
If you follow a lot of small businesses on social media, you might notice that many of them have invested in personal branding photos for their business. Meaning, their posts, stories, and etc are made up of curated photos of them and their business. Gone are the days of downloading stock photos to fill you website - people want more. They want to know you and your business - as you see it. So even though it might seem uncomfortable to step in front of that camera solo, it’s one of the best things you can do for your business and here is why…
When it comes to choosing outfits for any sessions with me, my number one tip is to keep it comfortable! That definitely applies for Personality Portraits as well. I always like to include lots of movement and it’s important your child doesn’t feel restricted by their clothing. But these kids portraits are unique and don’t necessarily follow the same tips as a regular photoshoot. Here are important things to consider when choosing your child’s clothes for Personality Portraits.
The best part of Personality Portraits is they are meant to be quick. You don’t need more than 5 minutes to capture what makes your child so special. These sessions create simple photos that focus on the little details that make kids unique. But since they are fast, you want to make sure you get the most out every minute. Here are my top tips to help you prepare your child for their Personality Portraits session.
Here is something I truly believe as a photographer and as a mom - if you have young kids and you want family photos, a lifestyle family session is likely perfect for you. Lifestyle photoshoots include lots of movement, closeness, and fun. They give your kids the freedom to be kids all while capturing your family’s beauty. But no matter, I understand that the idea of wrangling your family together in half decent clothes to be photographed by stranger can be stressful. So here are some of my favourite tips to help create the least stressful family photoshoot experience for you and your family.
Here is the thing - as a photographer, I truly don’t stress about your kids behaviour. I want them to comfortable and enjoy the experience as much as possible. But as a mom of three, I understand the stress that comes with planning a photoshoot with a toddler (or 2). If you can do anything to help make the experience a little smoother, you will. So after years of being in front of the camera and behind it, here are some things you can bring to help make a family photoshoot with a toddler a little easier.
If you follow a lot of small businesses on social media, you might notice that many of them have invested in personal branding photos for their business. Meaning, their posts, stories, and etc are made up of curated photos of them and their business. Gone are the days of downloading stock photos to fill you website - people want more. They want to know you and your business - as you see it. So even though it might seem uncomfortable to step in front of that camera solo, it’s one of the best things you can do for your business and here is why…
If you have ever had photos done with me before, then you know my number one what to wear tip, no matter the type of session, is: be comfortable. Photoshoots are meant to be fun. You don’t want to waste time stressing about whether your dress is straight or your son’s shirt will wrinkle if he doesn’t stop jumping. It’s hard to capture your love and connection - if what you’re wearing doesn’t represent that.
Right now, with the growing popularity of social media and online marketing, it seems like everyone is adding personal branding photos to their list of important business items. As a business owner, you might be wondering - why do I did these photos? Well here is why I think having branding photos done is very important.
As I sit here to write this blog, I am realizing for the first time that my why isn’t as simple as I thought. I have a deep passion for photography - yes. But it has also played an important role in shaping who I am today. Creating a much deeper meaning to my why. One that starts from when I was a child all the way to becoming a mother. Let me tell you a little more about it…
Let me start by saying, there is no newborn photography style that is better than the other. All styles beautifully capture your little one. That’s all that matters. However, each style has a different approach to create different works of art. For that reason it’s important to understand what comes with each so you can pick which style is best for what you are looking for.
One of the hardest things when planning family photos with little ones has to do with timing. Golden hour is the hour before sunset and depending on the time of year, this likely is past your toddlers bed time. As a mom of 3, I understand that planning something past your child’s bedtime can be a nightmare. But trust me, photographing during golden hour is worth it. So here are a few tips to help prepare your toddler for golden hour:
Committing to a branding photoshoot is a big investment - in both money and time. So you want to make sure you’re prepared going into it. The more prepared you are going in, the more you can get out of the whole experience. It’s important to remember that these photos will be used to promote your business and YOU.
Truthfully, when it comes to what your family wears for a session with me - I don’t care. The most important thing is that you are all comfortable. However, many of my clients ask me for tips on what they should wear. Each season is a little different. So here are a few tips on what to wear for fall family photos.
In honour of my birthday this month, I thought it would be fun to share some random facts about me. I find that the more times I photograph clients, the more comfortable they get. Why? Because each time we get to know one another a little bit more! That’s why I am pretty chatty during my sessions - I genuinely want to know more about each person. I think it’s important to connect, relate and learn about my clients - who eventually turn into friends. So with that in mind, here are few things about me!
Capturing newborn photos is very exciting. It’s such a beautiful and special time for each family. Babies grow so fast and their newborn stage can feel like it’s over in the blink of an eye. So being able to photograph memories from this beautiful time is priceless. For those considering booking a newborn photoshoot, here are some common questions I often get.
The perfect timing for outdoor family sessions completely depends on the photographers style. For me, I love the golden glow from a beautiful sunset. I also love intense back light and artistic sun flares (as you can see in the image above). Therefore, I have very specific times in which I like to schedule outdoor sessions. Here’s why.
For some reason, there seems to always be a little bit of stress around booking family photos. That’s okay! But I’m here to remind you - the whole thing doesn’t need to be stressful. To help yourself avoid some stress in planning your family photoshoot, here are some important things to consider:
As a mother to three littles, I constantly find myself looking at my children and saying “wow, you look so big today”. One day they are playing with their little trucks and the next, they want kids messenger so they can message with their friends. It’s true what they say - long days and fast years. This is why I believe you’ll never regret taking yearly portraits of your kids.
Read MoreLet’s be honest, pregnancy is a journey. For some, it’s simple and beautiful but for others it’s hard, scary and involves lots of puking in random places. Nine months can feel like a lifetime when you’re in it but the truth is, it’s less than a year and before you know it, you’re onto the next stage. When you are nearing the end of your pregnancy, the last place you usually want to be is in front of a camera - mostly because none of your clothes fit and you never want to take off your sweats. But here is why I think you should reconsider, change out of your sweats (or not 🤷♀️) and capture this time in your life:
Read MoreBooking a branding photoshoot is the easy step - it’s planning on what to wear that can be stressful. It’s not often that you have a photoshoot that is solely focused on you so the pressure to look perfect can creep in. Don’t let it! Stay true to yourself and your photos will end up being perfect - for you. Here are a few tips to help you achieve that:
Read MoreAs a mom of three, I completely understand the stress around getting ready for family photos. You have to try to find clothes that look good, work together and fit everyone properly. Then there is getting everyone to the location on time, clean and happy. Seems impossible right? It doesn’t have to be.
Read MoreIt might seem weird to you to book your family photos in advance. A couple weeks, might sound reasonable, but the year before, really? Yes. Many of my clients book their sessions months in advance. I connect with my past clients and mailing list early into the new year to make sure they can book as soon as possible. Here are some of the benefits of booking your family photoshoot in advance:
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