I am thrilled to invite you to the annual Back to School portraits event. I am even more excited this year because we’ve partnered with the Mississippi Mills Public Library to host the photography sessions IN THE STACKS! This year, the themed portrait event will take place on September 10th, 2023 at the Almonte Branch. All proceeds from the participation
It’s officially been over a week since most finished school so you may find yourself scrambling for more ideas on how to entertain the kids, so here are a few easy and free (or mostly free) options to do so right here in Almonte: Go biking; pick a different route every time. Paint rocks and display them in the park
I am thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Teddy Bear Picnic ‘Portraits in the Park’ fundraiser, an exciting event will take place on July 9th, 2023 at the picturesque Gemmill Park in Almonte, Ontario. The Teddy Bear Picnic aims to bring families together for a delightful day out while supporting the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Join Us
When your little client shows up with the perfect amount of sass and style, and starts posing herself like a true little model, it’s a big WIN in my books! Especially when the fan comes on at the perfect time. Being able to capture portraits in a greenhouse has been a longtime bucket list item of mine and I am
Today is National Trails Day! I love bringing clients on mini hikes for unique and secluded portrait sessions, but even more so I love taking my kiddos on fun outings into nature. Here are some tips for staying safe, energized, and ready-for-anything on your adventures! Top 9 Tips for Spring & Summer Adventures 1. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of
Technically speaking fall starts on September 21st, which means we only have two or three weeks of beautiful bold fall leaf colours. That does not leave much time—of on top of the fact that weather is often a cause for rescheduling at that time of year here in Ottawa, and it can get quite cold quite quickly. There
Almost every client creates an album with the best images from their portrait session because it means they don’t actually have to think about it too much and actually pick their favourites; it’s more of a “remove any that you don’t want in the album” or choosing to live without similar expressions. A popular alternative is the portrait box collection
I have been working on this list for what feels like years, if not over a decade, which is how long I have been running my portrait studio, just over 12 years now. During that time, I have had plenty of opportunities to work with amazing clients in beautiful locations, but I also have my creative mind working behind the
The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! The new deckled frames are here and I cannot wait for you to get your hands on one of your own. Or two, or twenty-two; you do you. I am always looking to provide the best possible services and products to my clients, and I am thrilled to announce that the wait
This is NOT an April Fool’s joke, I promise! The official grand opening of Modern Fable in downtown Almonte, Ontario (on the coveted Mill Street!) took place this Saturday, and I was given the honour of photographing the new shop. Julie Poliquin opened her small-town boutique this weekend, filled with handmade Canadian items and a few amazing finds from across