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WELCOME TO THE REFLECTIONS BLOG

Practical tips, stories, and more to simplify your motherhood journey

As a mom of 4 and family photographer of 20+ years, I’m here to help with tips, tricks, and specific recommendations for parents in the Niagara Falls, Ontario region.

Whether you’re expecting, a new mom, or a parent of young children, pour yourself a cup of tea and relax while you read.

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Newborn & Family Photography Session in the Studio

Newborn and family sessions in the studio are relaxed, meaningful, and full of beautiful moments. They give parents a quiet place to slow down and soak in this season, and they create artwork that will be treasured for years.

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Capturing Newborn Twins with Mom in the Studio

Simple clothing works best for newborn portraits. Solid colors keep the focus on the babies' faces. Soft textures like knits and wraps photograph beautifully.The newborn twins session happened on short notice. This proves that flexible photographers can accommodate urgent requests. Sometimes families face unexpected circumstances like relocations or health situations.

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A Warm Evening Family Session in Niagara, Ontario

There is something special about photographing a family you have known for twelve years. Whenever we meet for a family session, it never feels like starting fresh. It feels like picking up where we left off. Their girls have grown so much, and every year we add another chapter to their story.

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10 Niagara Region Newborn and Parent Resources

New parents need a supportive community. So, I decided to create a list. As a Grimsby Photographer and resident, I had a few of my favorite parent resources that I wanted to share with you. I also reached out to my online community to see if anyone had any other ones to add. Boy, did my amazing community deliver! They introduced me to a few incredible resources.

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Families at Reflections: Austin’s Adoption Story

I’m so excited to share this incredible family with you! I actually met Danielle several years back through a mutual connection. We stayed in touch through social media, and I’m grateful that we did. In 2019, Danielle and her amazing husband, Dave, decided to open their home to foster children. Danielle kindly agreed to be interviewed for my blog to share her family’s story. I can’t wait for you to read their incredible story.

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Behind the Scenes - Portrait Photography with Reflections of Life

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of those Pinterest-worthy family photo shoots? Typically, the burden of the planning, the shopping, and the getting dressed up all fall on the mama’s shoulders (sound familiar?). But at Reflections of Life, I do things a little differently. I have four sweet little (and not-so-little-anymore)…

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