Celebrate Mother’s Day with Mommy & Me Photo Sessions

I don't know about you, but I've got two very important women in my life: my mother and my daughter. As a professional photographer, I have put in the effort to capture images of my daughter and I, but the last one with my mother...

Newborn Baby Ainsley – 2 weeks new

Baby Ainsley came to visit the portrait studio for her newborn photography session at just under 2 weeks new, 10 days old to be exact. She slept most of the session, and when she was awake she was an adorable little spitfire of facial expressions! Her mamas...

Mama to Be Shannon | Barrhaven Photographer

This lovely mama is a childhood friend of mine and it was an absolute honour that she chose me to capture her journey to motherhood, and travelled all the way for her session. We took advantage of the studio client closet (available even during the...

Newborn Baby Jonas – 4 weeks new

Baby Jonas came to visit the portrait studio for his newborn photography session at just under 4 weeks new, 26 days new to be exact. He slept through almost the entire session which allowed us to capture a handful of beautiful grey & charcoal setups with plenty...

The Client Closet | Perks Of A Full-Service Studio

We've all been there: looking through our closets for something to wear feeling uninspired, self-conscious about things that don't fit, and longing for something new. Then pregnancy happens and exacerbates it all! Our bodies change in size and in shape so the things that did...

13 Questions You Need to Ask When Hiring A Newborn Photographer

Finding a newborn photographer is such an exciting task that can also feel daunting at times because you have no idea what you are looking at beyond pretty pictures and pricing. Here are the top questions you need to ask when hiring a newborn photographer...

The Magic of Retouching | Perks Of A Full-Service Studio

When it comes to editing and retouching, there are so many misconceptions, myths, and magical things that come with it. Let's jump straight into the details and clear it all up, including surprise photo-day acne! Then I'll show you some before & after examples of...

Holiday Minis Roundup | 2020 | Ottawa Family Photographer

Stephanie having fun with test-shots before clients arrive at the tree farm for their holiday mini sessions. This year was a complete fluke for weather during our holiday minis and we ended up with TWENTY-degree weather in November, in Canada! I always hope for a fresh...

Newborn Baby Beau – 4 weeks new

Baby Beau came to visit the portrait studio for his newborn photography session at just over 4 weeks new, 30 days new to be exact. We lucked out that once he did settle into sleep, he slept through almost the entire session. This allowed for us to...