Baby Yas is very special to me. Her birth was the first one I documented here in Toronto. I have photographed a total of 19 now with 2016 booking up really fast!! And you can bet your bottom dollar that I remember every single one. But Yas, she was my first here in TO and it’s been a real honour to see her grow in to a sweet little lady! These photos are from her recent photoshoot in November when she was almost 18 months old! We started the session off by walking around their neighbourhood and played at their favourite local park. Then we headed home where Yas showed me some of her favourite toys around the house. We did her newborn session there so it was special to do this one there too! In home session are great, especially for young kids and especially during the cold months! Not only is it more personal and original to photograph your family in a place that is sentimental to you, but children are most comfortable in their own space. Everyone is! Being comfortable will help them to let loose and be themselves allowing me to capture them as they are so you have real memories in the form of photographs that will stay meaningful forever.

This little guy was born right on his estimated due date just like his big bro! They wanted me there to document the moment he was born along with all the firsts. So there I was waiting patiently and eagerly for him to be placed on mom. As soon as he was, I was right there capturing all those emotional moments of awe to create this beautiful birth story.

These images below are my top 11 favourite images from this birth. I tried to make it 10, but ya know, I just couldn't decide which one didn't make the cut. To watch the video, just scroll down to the bottom past my top faves and press play!