THE BLOG

Support, stories, and more for your motherhood journey.

Hey there! Welcome to our blog, your cozy corner where we dive into all things family, newborn, maternity, and baby photography. Being an experienced professional photographer in Ontario, I share practical tips, insights, and plenty of inspiration tailored for expecting mothers, new moms, and parents of Niagara Falls, Grimsby, and nearby areas. But wait, there’s more! My blog is not just about photography – it’s all about building a supportive community for new moms and parents, offering resources, encouragement, and a whole lot of virtual hugs. So grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and join us on this beautiful journey of family and community.

The Reflections Booking Process Revealed

Long before I pick up my camera, you and I dream about your future portraits and how we’ll lovingly display them in your home. My booking process is about building the foundation for a long-lasting partnership. I’d love to share Reflection’s 4-Part Booking Process with you. This way, you’ll know exactly what to expect after you hit “send”!


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Turning Memories Into Family Treasures

Your professional photography sessions capture so many memories, but it also captures your family's story. What better way to show your family some love than by reminding them about the wonderful things that bring you together, captured in timeless gifts? Your family photos can make the perfect gift for a loved one this holiday season, or for…

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The First Year Collective

I created the First Year Collective offering to help my clients save time and money during the first 18 months of their baby’s life. It’s my most popular photography session series for parents, wrapped into one amazing package to serve you better! When you’re in the early stages of motherhood with your baby, it’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day…

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Two Essential Ways to Preserve Your Memories

In my natural light studio in Grimsby, I’ve been privileged to serve as your family’s memory keeper for over 15 years. I can help you preserve your growing family story in meaningful ways, especially with heirloom photo album and high-quality portraits to hang on your walls.



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Baby Names, Baby Faces and Baby Photos

Naming your baby is an important milestone moment. And newborn photography is a powerful way of illustrating that name in images. With a special name and beautiful newborn photography, your child will grow up with a strong sense of belonging that you can continue to build on for the rest of their lives…

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Cultivate Gratitude Every Day With Family Photography

When you decorate your home with photos, these memories can be powerful prompts in practicing gratitude during your motherhood journey. Starting a gratitude practice can be one of the most powerful ways of thriving during motherhood. Why? Because gratitude can improve our overall sense of well-being and help us savour the beauty…

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The Special Magic of One-Year Milestone Photos

It’s your baby’s first birthday! Whether it’s your first child or your fourth child, the one-year milestone is a major moment in your baby’s life (and your family’s story). Not only is it a time to celebrate the immense changes your child has undergone over the last 12 months, but it’s also a time to celebrate the way your baby has changed you, Mama…

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How to Tell Your Family Story

Stories aren’t just told in words – they’re told in natural family photos that preserve a moment in time. Lesley and Darren are back with their growing family! With the birth of their son, Garrett, they wanted to preserve a new set of memories they can add to their newborn collection of their oldest daughter Madeline. They’ve decided to tell their…

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First Birthday Photo Sessions

What can you expect during your child’s one-year photo session? Here are a few of the adorable moments I can offer your little one during your time at the Reflections of Life studio: A cake smash, a bubble bath, standing, sitting and movement photos, sibling play photos, minimalist toys, family snuggle photos, beautiful wardrobe and naturally…

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Smile Every Time You Enter The Room

Capturing your beauty and your love for one another is my honour. Whether we work together in a maternity, newborn or family shoot, I believe in real people and natural moments. As we work together, we'll create you images that celebrate your beauty and your connection with one another. That celebration starts in my studio and…

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Ordering Your Portrait Artwork

So, what happens after your portraits are taken? Let’s say you’re sitting on your chair, looking lovingly at the images of your brand new baby wrapped up cozy and beautiful on your computer screen from home. There are 25-30 images, and each one seems to be even more gorgeous than the next. You want to take these from a screen and put them on your walls, but you have too many questions...

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Tangible Photography Products

We all have things that we cover our walls, bookshelves and coffee tables with. Maybe it is paintings that make us swoon or words that remind us of what we want for our future. Maybe it's magazines, novels or favourite movies. The most amazing thing that we get to fill our homes with are images captured when we’ve spent time with the ones we love the most.

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