Gift Certificates Now Available Online!

We’re all searching for that perfect gift this Christmas.  The one they really want.  The one that gives back.  I can’t say enough about how important it is to leave your legacy, your family’s legacy and your child’s legacy in photos.  Let me help you give a gift that will leave them breathless.

A photo session is the perfect gift, and at just $200+HST for a weekday session, you’re giving them something thoughtful, meaningful, and something they’ll never forget.  This Christmas season every session purchased as a gift will include a complimentary prooflet (shown below) containing the best 20-30 images from that session.  Gift certificates can now be purchased online 24 hours a day by visiting our client proofing area, or you’ll find a direct link here. Contact me at karen@rolphoto.ca if you have any questions at all.  Merry Christmas, and may his light shine through you all season and all year.

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Meet William | Niagara Newborn Photographer

he sleeps
so sweetly
with his arms near his precious face
he breathes
so deeply
it’s music to his mommy’s ears

welcome william
they waited so long for you
you were so completely worth the wait

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New! Little Mr. N | Niagara Newborn Photography

He’s so loved.
I’m sure every precious moment of every precious day with him is savored by his family.
Examining their expressions here, you can read how proud they are of him already.
Such a gorgeous baby, such lucky parents.
What a sweet little man you’ll become.

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Niagara Baby Photographer | Little Mr G

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Q. Three words to describe Mr. G?
A. “Calm, cool and collected fit quite accurately. Mama’s boy, definitely.”

Q. What are his favourite things to do?
A. “Trying to keep up with his older sister and brother! And looking out the window of course! We have patio doors that he likes to look and see the dog.”

Q. How many teeth does he have?
A. “8!”

Q. Why were these images important for you to capture?
A. “They change so quickly and it is a neat time to see their personality starting ti emerge! Everything is so new and exciting for them!”

Q. Why Reflections of Life?
A. “I knew you would be able to capture the expressions and true personality of Gavin. You’re gentle and fun personality is non-threatening for the kids. I knew I wouldn’t be rushed, stressed or disappointed:). The kids don’t have to ‘act’, they can just ‘be’.”

“Karen is a great photographer to work with. And that’s the thing, she works with you, not above you. She really listens to understand what it is you are trying to capture. She is great at making the kids feel comfortable, so they don’t realize that they are in the spotlight. We have had the privilege to work one on one, in our small family and in our larger extended family and in all cases she has shown and proved her gift.”

New! Little Miss L | Professional Niagara Newborn Photographer

Sweet pea in the studio last week. This is a short film taken with a Kodak Zi8 in the corner of the studio, combined with a slideshow of images taken of Little Miss L and her wonderful, attentive parents. Welcome, new addition to this world! We’re so blessed to have you! :)

Q. What was the first thing you thought when you saw Miss L?
A. “It is hard to put into words all of the thoughts and emotions that were going through our head. The first thing that comes to mind is WOW! Also we both couldn’t believe how tiny she was.”

Q. Who does Miss L look like?
A. “This is an interesting question as we haven’t been able to decide and we’ve been asking others to try and help us piece it together. We think she has Mike’s lips and Leanna’s hair colour. Not too sure on the eyes as they look blue right now, and we both have brown eyes.”

Q. Which is your favourite image of Miss L?
A. “We like the one where she is asleep on the purple sheet with the purple flower and her bum in the air.”

Q. Why is having these images of Miss L so important to you?
A. “To remember what she was like when she was a newborn.”

Q. Why choose Reflections of Life?
A. “We had a great experience in the past with our wedding photos. The overall picture quality and creativity is amazing and from seeing other newborn photos done with ROLP, we knew we would get amazing results.”

“Karen was very calm and soothing throughout the whole session and we knew we could trust her with Layla. We knew that even though there were moments where Layla was fussing, Karen would be able to calm her down and still get amazing shots. Karen was very professional and was able to combine our ideas with her own creativity to come up with wonderful results. She made us all feel at ease and we knew that we would be provided with a variety of quality images in which to choose from.”

Professional Niagara Newborn Baby Photographer

Niagara Commercial Photography | Meet Rob

Why is having a commercial photo session so important for all working professionals? So people can start to get to know you before you actually meet! Here I show you an example of a commercial session in our studio in Grimsby, Ontario.

Video Blog-Newborn Session Behind the Scenes | Niagara Photographer

Here are some images to familiarize you with what to expect at our studio during a newborn session. Babies are cozy on beanbags and cuddled close with their moms and dads, with warm air blowing on them from a small heater and white noise from a small noise machine. Everything is very calm and there are treats and tea to enjoy.

Little… Mr. L was completely amazing to photograph. His mom and dad were so helpful, sweet and totally trusted me handle their little bundle with care. Their session went perfectly. Check out more in their gallery here.

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Video Blog – How To Photograph Your Kids | Hamilton Photographer

A short film explaining how to photograph your kids better using any camera. I talk fast so you may want to take notes! :)

My First Video Blog Post! | Niagara Photographer

Now you can get to know me before you even come to the studio!  Here in the first of a series of videos, I introduce myself and let you know what I do.  Stay tuned for more video blogs in the future!  :)

Thanks for watching! :)

Mr. H. First Birthday Photography | Niagara Baby Photographer

Mr. H had an awesome time at his first birthday cake smash session!  I was a little worried about how messy the studio was going to be, but really he had no interest in anything but the cake and my silly ways of getting his attention.  :)
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