The transition from one to two (or more) kids can be tough, but so full of love. In this blog, you’ll find some experiences and tips I’ve gathered as a mother, and photographer of many mothers over the last 15 years. Read on to see how you can begin preparing yourself well and how to give yourself a lot of grace along the journey…

What can you expect during your child’s one-year photo session? Here are a few of the adorable moments I can offer your little one during your time at the Reflections of Life studio: A cake smash, a bubble bath, standing, sitting and movement photos, sibling play photos, minimalist toys, family snuggle photos, beautiful wardrobe and naturally…

Preparing for motherhood isn’t one neat and tidy transition. It’s the entire rearrangement of your life in stages, over weeks, months, and then years. But you can begin your preparation early. Having had four pregnancies myself, I found my maternity seasons an especially magical time to prepare my heart, body, and soul (and my house!) for…

It’s almost Mother’s Day again. After another year of COVID-19 where many mothers have felt pushed to their limits like never before, I want us all to promise each other we will celebrate it well this year. Celebrate each other, celebrate with each other, and most importantly, celebrate yourself. Why? Because Mama, we all need a hot minute to…

The first year of a child’s life is filled with incredible milestones of growth – so many “firsts” that you’ll want to make last. As your family’s memory keeper, I’m here to capture the continual unfolding of your family story. How? With milestone photoshoots and gorgeous heirloom photo albums to create throughout Baby’s first year…

Every maternity story is unique, and you deserve a photo session that reflects your journey. Your maternity photo session is an opportunity to savour the moments of your pregnancy while preserving the memories for yourself and your child in the future. In over 15 years of being a Niagara family, maternity, and newborn photographer, I have had…

Family photo albums are a living heirloom that you can treasure and enjoy for years to come. But what happens when the day of your scheduled shoot comes around and your kids are.not.having.it.? In this blog, you’ll see how we can proactively avoid meltdowns before they happen, and also encourage the quietest of your children to feel comfortable in front of the camera.

In this blog, you’ll find practical tips and creative ways to maximize your family time together during your family photography or newborn photography session. Life is so busy. And of course, we can’t stop time. But with a family photo session at Reflections of Life Photography, you can definitely start changing your relationship to time…

I say that I’m a photographer because that’s the easiest way to describe my work. But, really, I’m in the business of serving busy mamas while we create beautiful family memories you’ll cherish for generations. And that service starts from the very moment you reach out to me. When I start working with new clients, the process involves having a…

Raise your hand if you are also obsessed with all things enneagram?! 🙋‍♀️ I’m a 3, otherwise known as the “Achiever”. I’m confident, ambitious, and goal-oriented. Being productive and meeting my goals is important to me. I LOVE it when people tell me I’m doing a good job. My biggest fear at work is failing, or not being successful…

“There’s beauty in your chaos.” These are words from one of Grimsby’s talented photographers, Karen Byker. She is the founder of Reflections of Life Photography at 42 Debora Drive, Grimsby, specializing in newborn, maternity, and family photography. During our time together at Station 1 Coffeehouse, I learned how she has become a master of…

What's the number one thing you look for when you're searching for the perfect newborn photographer? Is it price, style, or location? If you've been looking for a professional photographer, you've probably realized that it can be a little overwhelming at times. I'm here to help you in your search with my 5 best tips on finding the perfect newborn…