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.
The Top Benefits of Printing Your Newborn Photos
As a full-service newborn portrait photographer, my job isn’t complete until your portraits are lovingly displayed in your home. I handle every part of the process, so you don’t have to worry about anything other than choosing your favorite images. I know how precious these portraits are and how much joy they’ll bring to you for the years to come. It’s my honour to preserve your family memories for you.
12 Questions To Ask Your Newborn Photographer
After working with hundreds of mamas in the Niagara area, my passion for documenting newborns and motherhood has only grown stronger. I want you to find the perfect newborn photographer for your family so that everyone has a peaceful and enjoyable experience. Here are 12 questions you might want to ask a newborn photographer.
How to Display Your Newborn Portraits
Display your newborn portraits in your home so you can always look back on this precious time as your child grows. Designing, printing, and displaying your portraits can be really time-consuming. With my full-service photography experience, my mamas get to sit back and relax while I handle all the aspects of displaying their portraits for them.
How to Help Your Older Child Welcome a Newborn
Welcoming a new baby is a big transition for your whole family, but there are some things you can do to help your child with this transition. As a mom of four, I’ve gone through this wonderful transition three times. I wanted to offer my best tips on how to help your older child prepare for the new baby.
Hidden Benefits of the First Year Collective
Documenting each of her important milestones during her first year is a gift for yourself and your child. You’ll be able to watch your baby grow through professional images throughout the rest of her life. This is exactly why I created the First Year Collective with my clients in mind. This package includes 3-4 portrait sessions throughout your baby’s first year so that you can document each exciting milestone. I would love to share other hidden benefits of a First Year Collective with you. But first, I’d love to properly introduce the First Year Collective.
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.
Families at Reflections: The Edwards Family on What Matters Most
This beautiful family has a very special place in my heart. You see, Christine Edwards is my beloved hair and makeup artist. When her family experienced a house fire earlier this year, I was heartbroken for them. Luckily, her family is okay. Sadly, they lost a lot almost everything after the fire, including beloved family portrait wall art. She was able to save a few things from the fire, which she shares more about below.
How to Have Stress-Free Twin Newborn Photography
Twins truly are double the blessings. If you’re a soon-to-be twin mama, I’m so excited for you to embark on this journey. . A twin newborn photography session is a must to be able to slow down and soak in these fleeting moments with your twin babies. I know it can feel overwhelming to plan for a twin newborn photography session, so I have my best tips for you below.
4 Ways to Use Your Maternity Photos
As your Grimsby maternity photographer, I don’t want to just take your portraits. I want to help you display them in a way that’s important to you. Your pregnancy journey is part of your family’s story, and you should be able to look back and remember this special time in your life. I have four ideas on how you can display your maternity portraits.
How to Take Care of Yourself During the Postpartum Period
I can remember exactly what the postpartum phase was like. It’s an incredible experience as well as mentally and physically exhausting. It’s so important to take care of yourself, mama. That’s why I put together these tips on caring for yourself during the postpartum period.
Why Family Photography is Good for Our Children
Family photography is good for the soul. Of course, as a photographer, I’m going to say that, but I really believe that photography is good for you. My printed photos of my children are some of my most precious possessions. If you’re like me, you probably catch yourself looking at photos of your children when they were babies…
What You Need to Know About Newborn Photography Safety
As you research newborn photographers, it’s important to look for two things. One whose work you love. And one that follows newborn safety guidelines. You’re welcome to read my thoughts on why it’s so important to work with a professional newborn photographer here. I’d love to share six things you need to know about newborn photography…