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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Celebrate your baby’s first birthday with a fun in-studio cake smash and splash session in Alliston. Family portraits, themed cake smash, and bubble bath photos

Cake Smash and Splash Ambroz

Outdoor family photo session at Tottenham Conservation Area to celebrate a first birthday. Natural, joyful photography in New Tecumseth.

Family Session Erika

Beautiful and timeless in-studio newborn photography in Alliston, Ontario. Learn what to expect when booking an Alliston newborn photographer for your growing family.

Barrie Newborn Photographer

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

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