Welcome to the journal, a space dedicated to maternity, newborn, and family photography in Barrie and New Tecumseth. Here you’ll find thoughtful tips for planning your session, behind the scenes insights, and inspiration drawn from real families I photograph throughout Simcoe County. This blog is designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and connected as you document this season of life. Take a look around, explore the stories and resources, and check back often for new posts.

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This little guy turned one! And we marked the milestone with a studio session full of everything that makes this age so magical: cuddles, cake, and splashing around in a tub. We started with some relaxed family photos, which is always one of my favourite parts of these sessions. It’s a chance to slow down […]

Cake Smash and Splash Alexander

Studio maternity sessions are some of my absolute favourites, and not just because they’re weather-proof. There’s something incredibly powerful about photographing a mama-to-be in a quiet, controlled space, using soft, intentional lighting to shape every frame. For this session, we kept things minimal and elegant. No distractions. Just studio lighting, a neutral backdrop, and a […]

Maternity Session Athena

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Maternity Session Melinda

There’s nothing sweeter than celebrating a baby’s first birthday, and Logan’s “ONE Happy Camper” cake smash was the perfect way to mark the milestone. This session was filled with charm, giggles, and so many joyful moments. Simple Portraits to Start I always begin cake smash sessions with a few classic portraits. With a soft, neutral […]

Cake Smash and Splash Logan

If you’re expecting a baby (congratulations, by the way! ), you’re probably already thinking about all the things you want to do before your little one arrives. And somewhere in that mental checklist is likely this question: When should I book my maternity and newborn photos? Short answer? Sooner than you think. But here’s the […]

Maternity Session Melinda

Family photo day is one of those things that sounds dreamy in your head but when kids are involved, the idea can also bring a little stress. Will they cooperate? Will anyone smile at the same time? Will the toddler really have a meltdown 5 minutes in? The good news? With a little prep and […]

Cake Smash Kyla