Mama, you are nurturing, loving, and kind. You’re there every step of the way, watching your little ones grow. Some parts will be difficult, but others will be miraculous. You’re proud of your little ones and want nothing but the best for them. You’re a primary caretaker. You’re loving and caring for your babies every day, all day. Mothers are so…

Safety is #1 for all of us right now. I'm taking all precautions I can to maintain a sterile environment at my studio so that my littlest clients and their families are protected. Here are the health and safety measures that I'm following in the studio to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Before each session, I'll regularly monitor my temperature. I ask that…

You are beautiful and radiant as you carry a special little one into the world. You feel their kicks, you know when they are restless and you’ve heard the sound of their heartbeat. Let’s capture this season for how beautiful, tender and exciting it is. Here are some reasons you should go for it! Let your child know how loved they were, even before they…

What's it like being a parent right now? It’s harder than ever. But don’t forget about grace, mama. Grace is extravagant favour we're given though we did nothing to deserve it. And this extravagant grace has such a way of holding us close. Grabbing us from the crazy of the day and holding us still. These days we're sitting at home, unable to travel…

Sometimes I like to look through old photographs. And not digital ones, but physical ones. Ones that I can hold in my hand running my thumb over memories and faces. Where I can feel torn corners and flip it over to read notes in cursive writing of names and places and ages. It’s almost like I am reading love letters from the years that have…

I know you’re out there comparing yourself to the other moms. I know you’re checking out how parents are making this at-home, all day, every day thing work during the pandemic. I know this because I’m doing it too. Depending on the ages and stages of your child, special needs and preferences, there are challenges. And…

With the government recommendations for social distancing, we can feel so alone. It’s been just over a week for our family without visiting a family member or friend, but it feels like it’s been longer. Even with all the internet capabilities, I still feel lonely. When my son Henry climbs down the stairs into our basement, he’s…

There is something about winter that can feel so heavy and so burdensome. It’s like we’re wrapped in thick blankets, mittens, and hats for months. When spring hits, it's like everything that was sleeping wakes up. Everything that was sitting on the sidelines gets up to dance. Many of us got a taste of spring last week, and we opened up our windows…

Step 1: Choose a professional photographer that you love Choose a professional you're confident will capture the unique beauty that exists in your pregnancy. One that whenever you see their pictures show up on social media, you’re captivated and inspired. Step 2: Think about what these photos will mean to you as you and your baby get…

This is Jerick, Emily and their newborn Jayden Richard. Emily wanted to document beautiful memories of her young family together, so she contacted me and set up a newborn session. Sweet little Jayden was just two weeks old when we photographed him. He slept through the whole shoot. He was cuddled and kissed, and it was such a…

Can you remember a moment when you were tucked in by someone you loved as a child? Maybe your Mom was gently stepping into your room. Maybe she tucked your blanket in just so that it almost felt like you were being hugged as you drifted off to sleep. Or maybe when you weren’t feeling so well. Maybe your Dad covered you up…

In this very instant, you are held by heaven. All of you is. Every single part; the parts you hold out for the world to see and the parts you try and hide. You are loved in every breath, every moment, every fibre. The arms of God are not too short to hold all of you close to His beating and giant heart. So breathe in the grace of it all and know that you are…