Today I’m answering the number one question I get asked: what should we wear for our photos?
Here is some of my best advice in general, and some specific tips for fall!
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When it comes to a family photo session, parents usually worry: how can I be sure my kids will behave?
Here are my 7 best tried-and-true tips to guarantee good behaviour from your kids!
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One day, we will look back on this time as a crazy memory. And that brings me to the reason for this blog post: why not find your own creative outlet in documenting your days, so that you can vividly remember what this time was like for you and your family?
I’ve got some tips for you that you can put into action today, no matter what camera you’re using or how much photography experience you have. Come along with me and jump into a low-key project of documenting your days during COVID-19.
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Without a doubt, the most popular time of year to book family photos is fall. It’s understandable: the leaves are beautiful, the air is crisp, and holiday cards are just around the corner.
While a session in fall has its own kind of charm, don’t miss out on the advantages that a summer family photography session can offer!
Here are 6 reasons why summer is absolutely the perfect time for your family photo session.
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I’ve been all over southern Ontario this fall, but there’s one close-to-home location I just can’t stop coming back to: the Huron Natural Area in Kitchener. This is my most-requested outdoor location, especially in the fall! Read on to find out why…
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There’s a hint of coolness in the air, and a few early leaves already starting to turn. Fall is coming! Along with pumpkin spice and sweater weather, autumn brings some amazing backdrops for capturing family fun.
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Ahhh, the newborn lifestyle! Sleep, eat, poop, repeat, am I right? It’s a snuggly life, but someone’s gotta do it!
But when it comes to newborn lifestyle images, what are we setting out to capture, and how are they different from other newborn images? Not quite documentary, not quite posed, lifestyle images walk a nice line down the middle. I like to think of lifestyle work as you being yourself in good light. In practice, it means we’re setting out to capture everyday moments, sometimes setting them up a little bit as we go to make sure everyone is nicely lit and looking their best.
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Do you ever have one of those moments or experiences with your family where you just step back and soak in how wonderful the moment is? You forget about any trouble that happened before, or worries you have about what’s ahead, and just savour the moment. There’s always so much to think about, so many distractions and worries. I’m really trying to be more present with my family and less in my head about all of it.
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“Come on, how about we get a picture with Mom and Dad in it?” I asked, standing on top of the playground climber with the two brothers.
“Yes!” shouted the older brother.
“Yeah, come on!” cheered the younger brother.
“Mom, Dad, come and take a picture with us,” called the older brother.
“A picture with us? Why?” joked the parents.
“Because,” replied the older brother, “you’re the most important people in our lives.”
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Over and over again. The light switch, the faucet, the stairs; standing, walking, climbing. kids practice and practice until they understand how something works, or succeed at something they want to do. It’s amazing and mundane all at once, isn’t it? Something that seems so everyday to us is endlessly fascinating to a kid.
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Hey everybody, it's me, the Toddler! I'm here with some practical advice for when you're stuck inside!
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When you book a family photo session, what are you looking for? What is your goal? What do you want to come away with?
You might think that the answer is obvious: you’re looking for photos, of course! But stay with me here.
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Spring is in the air! And after a long winter, it's such a welcome change, isn't it? If your kids are like mine, they want to be outside all the time, preferably in a mud puddle. There's so much family fun you can have in the spring. Here are 4 ideas to put on your spring bucket list, and don't forget to bring your camera along!
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I'm having a real love for black and white these days! There's something so timeless about a monochromatic picture, isn't there? But did you know that using black and white can have other benefits as well? Here are 5 reasons why you might want to consider a monochrome (black and white) picture to hang on your wall.
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