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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.

Newborn Perfection

Newborn perfection…there is nothing like it. Tiny toes, tiny hands, plump little lips, sleepy faces and of course that downy hair. In most lives, these days are photographed the most, and parents realize how quickly they’ll change and want to preserve these images forever. By photographing babies during their first 7-14 of life, I’m able to document…

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Your Family Story Is Beautiful

There are stories weaved everywhere. Stories of why people do what they do, how they got where they are and what pushes them ahead. Rebecca and Brian own a beef farm and they also cash crop, They grow corn and soybeans. Little Wyatt gets to help out there. They call him the boss. He "helps” to feed the cows and…

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When To Book Your Newborn Session

If possible, it’s best if we can schedule your newborn session before your baby’s birth to ensure a spot in my calendar. Please connect with me during your first or second trimester and I’ll pencil you in. Once your baby arrives, send me an email and we’ll confirm the date. If your newborn is already in your arms, don’t fret; it’s not too late…

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Surround Yourself With The People Who Matter Most

A few weeks ago I was just back from vacation and struggling to serve everyone around me. I was juggling work, home, hobbies and trying so hard to get through a great book. And I made mistakes. So I had to step back and reassess my goals. I had to allow myself to say no. I missed a timeline, and let it go willingly. Then I made a decision…

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What To Look For In A Newborn Photographer

You are expecting a new baby! You're experiencing the anticipation of his or her arrival. Dreaming up what he or she will look like. Wondering how small their little feet will be. Wondering what the clasp of their little fingers around yours will feel like. What it will do to your heart to hold them in your arms for the first time…

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These Help Me Create Powerful Images Of Your Family

Natural photography. What does that mean? It means getting together with a photographer that you trust to pull out the real you, the candid you. And to make that happen in a genuine way, connecting with you is a priority to me. Whether you prefer to come to the studio or chat over the phone, I’m here for you…

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It's My Honour To Document Your Brand New Baby

Capturing your newborn in my studio is an honour for me. Your brand new baby is experiencing the sights and sounds of the world for the first time. They’re bringing their unique beauty and smile. Their future is ahead of them full of such purpose and potential. And you're dreaming of who and what they’ll be one day. During your session…

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The Best Way To Document Your Maternity Story

I’ve learned a great deal about pregnancy over the years. How I looked and felt during the nine months I was expecting differed greatly from how I felt before and after. Many of you have shared with me your feelings about this time in your lives too. What remained true for both of us is that we all wanted to ensure we had a keepsake of this…

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There Is Something About The Love Of A Mama

Remember when you were a kid and if you could just be holding her hand, be close to her, meet her eyes, hear her voice, her laugh. And you knew that it was okay, you knew that you were safe. There was this way in which you knew she was your warmth, your comfort, your source, your protector, and forever on your side. And I can think of the…

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There's Beauty In The Unknown

We hold these unwritten lives within our stomachs. We feel them kick against our bladders. We see them grow in the swelling of our bellies. We find ourselves dreaming of them and of their futures. But yet, there are so many unknowns. We don’t know the details of their faces, which we will one day memorize. We haven't heard the sound…

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Why You Need To Book A Baby Session

These classic baby session have a simple, clean style that I love so much. They focus on the gentle simplicity of little ones and their playfulness. Do you prefer the natural feel of a blank canvas room, with no backdrops and very few props? Do you love images that allow the focus to be on your quickly growing baby? Me too…

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The Things That Bring You Joy

Newborn photography makes me so happy. Spending time with families during milestones like these brings a HUGE smile to my face. What are the things that make you happy? Who are the people who bring you joy? Make a list of those things and then fill your life with as much of it as possible. True joy, true happiness; the kind that starts…

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