Toronto in Spring, Perfect For Family Portraits

It’s been a loooooooooong winter! It felt longer than usual! And the snow was pretty relentless. We got a sneak peek into spring last week with those warm temperatures which means, before we know it, everything will be luscious and vibrant, full of greens and pinks and purples and so much colour! Everything blossoms! Including the inspiration to write the seasonal newsletter, (so make sure you sign up because that’s going out soon)! But the energy that comes with spring as we feel our bodies recharge and reignite is refreshing. It’s truly a beautiful time to put on those flowy dresses and fun outfits then step into the gorgeous light in front of my camera!

Let’s spend a lovely late afternoon together strolling through the park capturing frame-worthy photographs of you and your loved ones! Like the photos posted here from our absolutely perfect spring session in High Park last year! Photoshoots are always a sweet adventure for the whole family. Even people who claim they hate their photos being taken always have a great time and are always so grateful at how quickly they feel at ease. You just need to show up as you and continue being you!

Oh, just looking at these again has gotten me so eager to get out there! I cannot wait to see some of you again this year and I’m really excited to meet so many new families this year too!

Fifteen Years of Birth Photography

I cannot believe that I have been documenting births for 15 years!! It sure has evolved significantly over this time. Photos from a birth used to mainly consist of a few casual snapshots taken by family members or staff, often limited to posed moments after delivery. Today, birth photography includes everything from the labour process, the actual birth, and all those beautiful first moments following birth. Ya know, the moment you lay eyes on your baby, their sweet cry, cutting the cord, learning to latch, along with so many moments that would be otherwise forgotten due to the overwhelming rush, especially from the birthing mother’s perspective who gets a limited view of everything. Having your birth photographed by a professional birth photographer allows everyone to be fully present in this magical life changing moment and it leaves you with the entire birth story documented in a way that is so flattering and intentional, highlighting those real raw emotional connections.

Here, grab some tissues and watch this beautiful birth story so you know what I am talking about.

What has changed over the last 15 years to make this form of photography more sought out than ever before? I think the transformation is fuelled by the rise of social media. Not only do we have this new level of appreciation for authentic storytelling which has made us value documenting major life events with professional artistry. It has also helped normalize and celebrate birth in all its forms, encouraging more openness around what was once considered a private or taboo topic. If you are someone who shared your birth experience whether through words and/or pictures, know that you have contributed to this incredible change which has given expecting parents the gift of empowerment.

Because births are unpredictable, I can only book a limited amount, so it’s always best to contact me sooner rather than later. But for all you people reading this who are due soon, don’t fret! Reach out anyway! Each birth books a 5 week period in my calendar. Once baby is born, I open up that spot, so last minute inquiries are possible.

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