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Family :: Stevenson

August 4, 2022

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I haven’t seen this family in years. Actually since these two were 6 months old and it was so cool to see how both have grown. They say kids grow fast and they do. Especially when you haven’t seen them in a while. I know with my own, just a weekend away and it seems like years of growth. Personality and hight.

Over the years I have gotten away from driving to the GTA. York Region seems so much safer to drive in (I hate crowds including crowds of cars lol) and I made a decision to limit my sessions to my area. To my surprise many of my Toronto and GTA clients are happy to make the trip up north. I mean, getting out of the ‘crowds’ is always a nice treat and to come to such a beautiful wonderland makes the experience that much better.

There are a lot of images I wish I had of my own family. Images I took of others and can’t do with a tripod. I keep saying I will try again, but it really tests my family’s relationships lol. Like really puts our patience to the test. Every year I have another photographer do our session and I get stunning images I plaster all over my walls, but it’s hard to see other sessions and not want what they have. It’s hard as a photographer to have a vision and capture it yourself. Maybe if I had those magical kids (and husband) that knew just how to pose and behave when I’m in control.

That being said, I have so many wonderful images from friends that I will cherish forever. And as I tell my clients, just let your family be your family and your true selves will show in the photos. No two families are alike and no two sessions will be either!

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Family :: Reiter

August 4, 2022

GTA Family Photographer – Flower farm session

These are a few of my favourite things! Literally my bff and her family, the flower farm and a sunset. I could spend every night like this!

Country Cut Flowers is a hidden gem in York Region and this family made the trip all the way from the GTA (and made it on time) to capture some of the sweetest photos. As with every session, I want to ensue my families have images they want to blow up for their walls or print in albums. How stunning will these be in a collage on their living room walls?!

This summer our families went camping at the Pinery. If you know me, even just a little, you know that is not my jam. I wear 7 layers of bug spray to each session, freak out every time a critter rustles in the bushes and basically am a girly girl. I even stand on a stool in the long grass incase something slithers by. As much as it isn’t for me, my kids love it (and my husband – but I don’t do it for him). It was so nice to spend more time with these guys. It was amusing to see how much their kids are just like their parents. Mini versions. I know our kids are like us, I laugh several times daily when they do something and it’s ‘SOOOO Me’ or ‘totally’ my husband. But to see mini versions of my bff and her husband was well worth the mosquitos and racoons. It’s crazy to think back to when we met and where we are now in our lives. My heart is so happy to see our kids play together and being able to capture these gorgeous images for them is just a small gesture for all the years of friendship.

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Newborn :: Henry

February 22, 2019

Newborn Photographer GTA

It seems like a baby boy boom these days. Back to back to back sessions with little men makes you wonder if the Chinese calendar for predicting gender is onto something. I do love all the frilly things that come with little girls, but totally feeling the solid colours in this session. Something so simple and classic!

Newborn :: Cadence

March 29, 2017

Being a newborn photographer isn’t for the faint of heart. These little ones fight to have their photo taken like no other. Well most of them do – kinda like 2 year olds. This sweet little girl was a dream come true and was her sister. Wish other babies would take notes!

I always have a plan for each session and hope we get the time to pull it all off. There are some tips and tricks that every parent is armed with, but newborns are in control right from the moment they are born. So when I get a family as calm and cooperative as this one I take full advantage. This is one of those times I remember why I love photographing newborns! And it kinda makes me want one of my own….just don’t tell my husband!

Newborn girl :: Eve

April 28, 2016

Newborn girls are my favourites. I love the colours and the headbands and lace. Sugar and spice and all that fun stuff! This little gal not only has the most adorable name but was such a perfect little model. She even let us dress her up like a cow!

Ok so that wasn’t me but I went along with it. Apparently when daddy found out he was having a girl decided a cow ‘outfit’ would be so cute. Really?!?! Your first instinct as a parent is to buy a cow costume?!?! If I didn’t know these two have an amazing sense of humour it might have gotten really awkward in the studio.

These guys made the trip all the way from Guelph which to me is a huge compliment. Thank you for trusting me to capture these first moments and I’m excited to see what the future holds for Eve. Costumes and all!

Maternity Session :: Ora

February 19, 2015

Maternity sessions mean something new to me now that I have been on the other side of the lens.

Ora and I met at the hospital when both of us were pregnant. There were no seats (shocker) but when we did find one it was next to her and her husband. Probably the best way we could have spent the next 5 plus hours. Needless to say there was nothing they could do to help either of us. So from a giant waste of a day came a new friendship. So totally worth it.

Fall has never been one of my favourite seasons but this year the leaves were insane colours and I couldn’t resist. Someone had to do a session amongst the vivid colours. I managed to convince Ora and her family to come out on a damp morning and hit up the local trails. Nothing like the smell of wet leaves in the air.

It took me a while to post these but am truly excited to share them. I would wish her all the best in the coming of the baby but I’m too late to the game. She had another little girl and she’s just as cute and sweet as the first. Now to convince them to come out in the snow! J/k We had too much fun during this session that the only thing to top it would be a guys vs girls snow ball fight. Fair fight – Andre is used to being outnumbered!

Lorysa and Sean

April 24, 2013

I ran into Lorysa at a charity event called Fifty Shades of Skin, which helps raise money for prostate cancer. It was an amazing evening at Revival Lounge in downtown Toronto, in which details stay between the hundreds of women who attended…Kind of like what happens in Vegas. We started chatting and she mentioned doing a photo shoot with her boyfriend Sean. This is something I wish I had done more of. Moving forward my goal is to do one every year with my husband around the time of our anniversary.

Lorysa and I tossed ideas around for the session as it was winter and quite frankly…neither of us are winter people. Snow just seemed like the worst possible fit. I would say it was about a month later that I saw an email in my inbox and I swear it had a light bulb above it. Why not do the session in their home and incorporate some of the things that make them such a perfect couple. Baking, playing games, watching movies and working on their dance moves are all a part of what makes them happy.

It was such a fun session from start to finish and I would love to do more like this. Happy couples make for some fun times!

Baby Ryan

October 14, 2012

Have you seen those eyes?!?! My grandmother once told me she fell in love with my grandfather because of his beautiful blue eyes. My obvious reaction was ‘that’s just crazy talk!’….but I get it. Ryan has those stunning blue eyes that will mesmerize any girl.

He’s only 9 weeks and already a handsome devil. Can you imagine in 20 yrs…..lock up your daughters!

Can’t wait to see him grow. Congrats Sherri and Al!

Tess and Gemma

July 19, 2012

Being a kids photographer is never dull. Cue these two little ladies. Cute, cuter, even cuter and super cute. That sums up the Gemma and Tess. Which is which you ask? Take your pick. Little Gemma is 10 months old and big sister Tess is 3. Together they are 100% adorable and great little models. Wish I could share the full session with everyone as there are some really funny photos. Guess those images are limited to myself, Kate, Carey and any future boyfriends these two little girls may have!

Sherri and Al’s Maternity Shoot

June 17, 2012

In just a couple weeks Sherri and Al will be adding a baby boy to their family and big sister Marissa was on hand to add that ‘ridiculously cute’ factor to this maternity shoot. The day started out raining and threatened to cancel the shoot but Sherri was prepared with umbrellas and big smiles. Guess that’s all we needed as the sun came out just long enough to capture some really sweet moments.

Little Marissa is going to be an amazing big sister. She wanted to help us set up the props, wanted to be in all the photos and even kissed her mom’s belly. So cute I just wanted to squish her.

Congrats guys! and can’t wait to meet the new addition.

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