Testimonials
“We had such a wonderful experience working with Karen for our newborn photos! Karen made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire session and she was absolutely amazing with our little one. We truly enjoyed our experience!” - Dana Canning
“We had a fantastic experience doing our newborn photos with Karen! As new, first-time parents Karen made us feel super comfortable, and was so interactive and engaged with our baby! Not to mention her studio space is gorgeous, the room has such a cozy welcome feel to it, and the lighting is amazing!” - Samantha Jennings Willan
“Our experience with Karen was phenomenal. I wasn’t quite ready to travel with my newborn, she let us switch to a 3-month photoshoot, no questions asked. The studio is stunning with a different “scene” in each corner for a great variety of photos and her wardrobe options are gorgeous.” - Elizabeth Holmes
“Karen is very passionate, organized, and professional. She is very detail-oriented oriented and it really shows in the final product. She swaddles and poses your newborn in the most adorable poses. The photo studio is heated so your newborn won’t be chilly. I recommend her services to everyone!” - Victoria Squissato
“We have had our family photos completed by Reflections for 10 years now and are always elated at the results. Incredible talent for capturing the perfect moments and making the whole process fun. We never feel uncomfortable or unsure of the process, she is so easy to work with and wonderfully thoughtful.” - Aimee Augustine
“As a mom, especially a new mom, it has been so nice to work with Karen! From hair and makeup, to coordinating family outfits, beautiful photographs and even installing the photos in your home, Karen truly provides a full service! Family photos can be overwhelming for moms, but Karen takes the stress out of photos.” - Jessica Nielson
“Karen is extremely professional, her home and studio are beautiful and a really calming environment to have photos done in. Everything was clean/immaculate. Had a really pleasant experience!” - Brooke Farraway
“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Karen for both our maternity and newborn photos. We appreciate the time Karen took with us leading up to the photo shoots as well as during and after. Her proactive planning and attention to detail made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. We can't wait to work with Karen again!” - Melissa Tiwari
“At first, I was unsure if I wanted to take newborn photos. However, after seeing Karen's work, I bit the bullet and booked a session with her. Karen was so great at making me and my baby girl feel comfortable. I was amazed (and relieved!) with how great she was at working with her. She was soothing, calming, and gentle.” - Trisha Chill
"Ever since I was a little girl I wanted those picture-perfect family photos. You know, the ones that you would see above the fireplace at your friends or family’s houses. This experience has brought that childhood dream to life for me and MY family that I always wanted." - Natasha Nasato
“We had our baby's first-year session with Karen. The whole entire experience from start to finish was seamless, stress-free, and FUN. I love Karen's attention to detail and her creativity. Karen knows the way to make everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. Not to mention, her studio is beautiful & aesthetically pleasing.” - Jayde Chakja
“Karen was SO amazing with my son. He loved the sound of her calm, soothing voice and she did such an amazing job at making him laugh and smile in order to capture such lovely candid shots of him and of us both together. He loved the fun and engaging toys she had for him to play with too, everything flowed so naturally.” - Bree Ngo
“You don’t have to worry about shopping for clothes, getting yourself ready, or making sure your house is clean. You show up, and she handles it all. She had adorable toys for my daughter to play with and was so good at making her feel comfortable. Karen makes it easy to enjoy the photoshoot and the time with your family.” - Leesha Kalvaitis
"If you are thinking about doing a family photoshoot with Karen, this is your sign! She has a natural way of making you feel so comfortable and at ease. Communication was top-notch. We went for the whole experience, hair and makeup, wardrobe, photoshoot, digital/physical prints, and installation. Do it! Your future self will thank you!" - Claire Muldrew
“I felt very pampered and didn’t have any stress about making sure I was ready. Karen has a very calming presence making you feel very comfortable and relaxed. Karen has fantastic attention to detail and has really thought about everything. 10/10 would recommend!” - Tallia Van Geest
“Thank you Karen, for such a seamless experience! From booking to arrival, coordinated outfits and adorable props, and a fun video … it was all so easy!” - Kristen Postma
“Working with Karen is pretty much dummy-proof. I don't have to think about location, what to wear, hair, makeup, or even what to do with the photos afterward. Karen captures the essence of your family and child without you really having to do anything. And that is what makes someone good at their craft.” - Kiran Saleem
“Karen was very well organized and does an incredible job of making the shoot light, fun, and easy. She works so well with kids and has them laughing to capture those perfect natural smiles. The little games she plays with everyone to keep the moments fun and real are much appreciated.” - Josh Edwards
"If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would! Right from the initial consultation, Karen was a dream! She took care of absolutely everything, and all we had to do was show up and enjoy the beautiful shoot she had put together for us.” -Erin Marklew
“Karen is amazing. Not only as a person, but as a photographer, business owner, organizer, wardrobe specialist, home decorator (with your custom photo art - but you should also see her studio. It’s dreamy), and sooo much more. She made this experience effortless for us. Worth EVERY penny for the service she provides.” - Danielle Vanderwier
“We’re so happy with our maternity shoot experience. Karen made us feel very at ease and gave great cues and direction which helped so much. We’re so grateful for the experience and we will cherish it as much as the pictures! Thank you so much Karen!” - Alexandra Murphy
“I was a little nervous and thought it might feel awkward doing this photo session because it was just me. It wasn't at all though! I had a great time chatting, picking flowers, and having fun with the beautiful flowy dresses (she provided from her studio wardrobe). You just show up and she works her magic.” - Christine Edwards
“I felt completely taken care of! It’s not just a photoshoot, it’s a whole experience! She took all the stress away by providing beautiful dresses to choose from. She takes the smallest little details of the colour palette and makes everything flow. I didn’t have to worry about doing my hair in the morning or makeup as that was done also!” - Evelina Aftinescu
“Every possible detail is taken care of for you, so you can just relax, be present, and enjoy the full experience with your family. We love Karen's style of photographs, but it is her demeanour and the kind and gentle way that she interacts with us and more importantly our children that keeps us coming back” - Dawn Hannemann
“She provided us with lots of prep and information ahead of time. I expressed my concerns about shy kids and she reassured me everything would be fine and it was. She made everyone feel comfortable and kept the session moving with lots of activities to keep my young kids engaged.” - Patricia Wheeler
“Karen was great to work with and the photos she took are absolutely perfect! I am so glad we will have these photos to look back on in the future. I definitely recommend Karen to anyone with a newborn!” - Sierra Chaves-Sawicki
“Working with Karen was a lifetime experience. This was my daughter’s first photoshoot and the whole experience was awesome with Karen she took care of everything and it was smooth sailing. Thank you Karen for giving us memories to cherish.” - Shikha Sharma
“Karen was great at communicating what would be the best location, and wardrobe for the family photos to be successful. During the photoshoot Karen was phenomenal with our six-month-old. We had such an enjoyable time making the memories and watching our baby laugh and enjoy himself during the photos.” - Marcela Stranges
“We returned to Karen to have our daughter’s first-year pictures taken and were not disappointed. Karen checked all the boxes for our busy family. She demonstrated care in the small things and it made a world of difference. Thank you for another wonderful experience.” - Sarah Marinelli
“I was overwhelmed, tired, and forgetful (like most moms) but booking the first-year collective with Karen took all the planning and preparing off my shoulders. I didn’t have to worry about anything. Hair and makeup are taken care of as well as a beautiful wardrobe to choose from. All this led to beautiful pictures we will cherish forever.” - Taryn Wilson