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.
Do This When You Feel Impatient
Sometimes things just don't happen in the way that we want them to; they don't show up like what we hope for and sometimes they take longer than we ever wanted. There are some things in life we cannot control and we cannot just wake up one day and make happen. It can be frustrating to long for something that is not happening quite yet…
Why We Need Less Perfection and More Purpose
Sometimes things just don't happen in the way that we want them to; they don't show up like what we hope for and sometimes they take longer than we ever wanted. There are some things in life we cannot control and we cannot just wake up one day and make happen…
The Moment You Find Out You're Pregnant
There is no moment that carries the type of joy like the one where you find out you're expecting. It is like this wild mixture of awe, anticipation and celebration that starts in the heart and ends in the cheeks with a smile and even tears of joy. It is this moment that has been dreamt about for far too long…
Meet Claudia, Mark, Charlotte & Benjamin
Claudia was born in England and moved to Toronto when she was six. Mark was born and raised in Grimsby, Ontario. Together they have two children, Charlotte and Ben. They're both managers at a telco company…
A Letter to a New Mama
These are the moments you've been waiting for. Maybe ones that you've even dreamt about. Your little one is here. You're holding her within your arms, tracing the lines in her little palm over and over. You've heard her cry, the one that seems to pierce the silence as you are right there with her at her side…
Meet David, Susan, Abigail & Mackenzie
David is originally from Winnipeg and Susan is from Windsor. They have two children, Abigail and Mackenzie who are identical twins. They just started JK in September. Dave works as an accounting clerk at a construction company…
Meet Joyce, Titus, Braeden, Jesse & Brooklyn
Joyce and Titus have been married almost 11 years and have three wonderful kiddos, who are always full of boundless energy! Titus is an illustrator so they get to keep him at home where he works full time. No travelling, no commute, it's a real blessing. Joyce works out of the home mostly as her husbands "office".
What to Bring to Your Newborn Session
The season of life where you have a newborn is such a sweet and a learning time. It is the brave entrance of your son or daughter into this big, wild world. You're discovering their new life and all the details that make them unique while also finding things inside of you that you never knew existed…
Why Connection is the Greatest Gift We Can Give Our Family
Human touch. The wrapping of one’s arms around another. The snuggling of crawling into home. Eyes that make contact with your own. Fully present and engaged hearts. Questions asked where the answers are more important than the inquiry…
Meet Jessica, Dan & Baby Braxton
The colour and freshness of this session gets me every time. It's so light and airy feeling, and it was a beautiful evening for photography. Jessica is from Grimsby, Dan is from St. Catharines. She moved to St. Catharines for school, and met her handsome husband Dan there…