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At Home Family Session | Newborn Baby Colette

November 12, 2020

I’ve been asked to do a lot more family sessions lately and I’m loving it.
Perhaps it’s because with Covid, as we’re stuck at home more, we’re forced to slow down and appreciate our loved ones.
… Let’s be honest, there’s also not much to do so a family session is a cool option for an activity together!
(But in all honesty taking photos as a family will never be something you regret. You will always be grateful to have memories together documented. Especially as the years go on.)

I think it’s really cool that each family – and child – is so unique. I love capturing the personalities, interactions, and love of each group I photograph. And in this case, a whole lotta spunk. (Look at the faces and energy of that toddler! She’s hilarious.)

This family already had a toddler, and they welcomed another baby girl, Colette, this year. I love that these photos show snippets of their every day life at home: hanging out reading in mom & dad’s room, feeding the new baby in the living room, playing/hanging out in the kiddos’ bedrooms… These images will be like time capsules in the future, bringing this family back to this precious time.

I love the characters in this shoot – particularly big sis and her two kitties who were following the parents and baby around and wanting some of the spotlight. From jumping on the bed, to being straight up cute – look at the picture on the couch: big sis grabbed her dad’s chin and declared, “you’re SO handsome!”. It was too funny! We all laughed!

Such precious memories and stage in life to document! Glad I could be there to immortalize it for them!

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If you enjoyed this family session you’ll also enjoy the Galea family 2-sibling family/newborn session! Have a look! 🙂

In-Home Newborn Session | Baby Margot

July 9, 2018

In-Home Newborn Session | Margot

I always find it so exciting to photograph the baby of couples whose weddings I’ve photographed!

This one was no exception to that – I was *so* thrilled when Shelley reached out!

Shelley had what looked to be the most chill pregnancy, birth and post-birth experience. From our conversations, she and Dave were so calm, cool and collected, and they slipped right into their role as parents so naturally. It looked like they were seasoned pros.

We spoke about how Margot has tonnes of amazing facial expressions (including one where she looks like Popeye!), and it was endearing how they spoke to her as though she’s a pal who gets their jokes and is totally on their level. I wonder if that’ll translate into amazing communication skills as she grows?

In any case, we spent some time hanging out in the various zones they usually spend time in, and I got to document them doting on sweet li’l Margot. It was the sweetest.

So amazing seeing you both and meeting Margot, you two! Congratulations again!

Toronto Newborn Photography | Baby Carmen

July 9, 2018

Toronto Newborn Photography | Baby Carmen

Wow, time flies.
It seems like just last season that I photographed Catherine and Alex’s wedding.
Then I remember they had a baby named Simon 2 years ago!
And now, they welcome their second baby Carmen.
It’s been so amazing being there to document each of these milestones for them.

When I arrived I was so excited to see how much Simon had grown! Catherine and Alex mentioned that Simon is usually really shy with new people, but we got along famously. He handed me toys, wanted to check out my camera, held onto me as he tried to take off his shoes – and he kept flashing the most heart-melting smile.

Carmen was super chill. At this stage her personality hasn’t come out just yet but her family sure does love her. Including her big brother who thoughtfully brought a blanket to her from across the room when she lay down to nap – so, so sweet.

And Frank, the family’s pup, followed them everywhere they went. This is a tight-knit love-filled fam.

Here are some photos from our time together <3

Toronto Newborn Photographer | Baby Sophia

April 12, 2018

Toronto Newborn Photographer – First Days With Sophia

I received a phone call from Nick and Steph – They were home with their beautiful new baby Sophia and realized they really wanted to have photos of their first days with her. Luckily, since it was a less busy time of year for photography (Winter – brrr), I was able to visit them in their home two days later.

They had been home with Sophia for just over a week. They mentioned they were quite tired, but you could also see how much love they had for this journey they’d embarked on.

They held her gingerly, kissed her forehead, booped her cute li’l nose and marvelled at how small her hands and feet are.

During the first while as new parents I know there’s a lot to adjust to, so I’m glad I could visit them at home and help make getting photos of this time easy for them. And in the future I know it will be nice to have photos taken where they spend most of their time during these days.

Here are some frames from our sweet session together. Welcome to the world, baby Sophia!

The Duggans – Candid Toronto Family Photography

March 14, 2017

Rose e-mailed me because she wanted to take photos with her siblings, nieces and dad – They were all in Toronto and it’s very rare for them to all be in the same place at the same time.
Recently, her sister just moved back to the city and soon, her brother would be leaving for school in Australia.
Of course I was excited to photograph them all being together. I love being able to document people with the people that matter most.

We went to Cedarvale Park, and basically just walked around and spent some time together. There were a few posed portraits, and there was a lot of observing and capturing them as they are.

Goofy faces, accidental falls, slobbery kisses and all.

My heart was really full being present to photograph this for them.
Truthfully, I get a bit teary-eyed thinking about their future selves looking back on this rare day they had together with these photos.