A beautiful couple, the beach, at sunset – the stars aligned! A lot of planning went into this session. From outfit co-ordination to making sure we got the timing right for the sunset and just hoping for a sunny day and a great sunset!
Kylie mentioned during the pre-consultation that she doesn’t like being in front of the camera (she’s a natural though, you’d never know!) and Jon on the other hand was soaking it all up. It’s great when the guy enjoys the session, makes for some great natural shots and creative poses.
While I was waiting for Kylie and Jon to arrive at the location I noticed this perfect little spot. I was hoping that they would be troopers and trek in through the weeds and grass and who knows what, and they were! SO WORTH IT.
Kylie and I know each other from when we were in Girl Guides together, and I remember now why she had the nickname Giggles. We had so many laughs during this session. Mostly laughing through poses that felt awkward but look great. I think they trust me now that they’ve seen their portraits! Am I right Kylie? That is one of the many reasons I love photographing couples before their wedding. It’s a great way to break the ice and build up a trust before the big day!
Bugs, annoying little things, but they sure do look magical when they’re backlit! 
Gahhh! These two are the cutest. I can’t even. 
Jon requested a photograph of their matching tattoos, how could I say no?? I love them!
Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect sunset – or location. OR COUPLE! 
I truly can not wait to photograph their wedding in September. 
A couple years ago I photographed Jonathan’s older brother Anthony. I was so thrilled when his mama reached out to me again for baby #2! When photographing a sibling I always try to keep it similar so they go great together hanging on a wall, but also make them unique so the portraits are their own! 
Jonathan looks so much like Anthony in this photograph! 
And baby makes four! 
I love this family. The only time I ever get nervous before a session is when I am photographing friends for the first time. I always feel so much pressure to get the right shots, the perfect shots. But these guys nailed it! 
When you love your brother so much you just have to put him in a choke hold. That portrait makes me laugh, 100% accurate to their relationship. Parents always get stressed out when children don’t behave how we want for the session, but I always get some good ones! When I photograph my niece and nephews, the candid shots are my favourite. So natural and so them, as they grow – those are the photographs that I love the most because it reminds me of how they truly were at that age. 
I love this photograph, reminds me of an album cover. 
Ruby, the sweetest daddy’s girl! She is the BIGGEST suck and is so patient with the boys. 
Callum is the newest addition to the Savage family. He has two of the best big sisters around! So much love for this little guy! 
Little baby smirks. A gassy baby is a happy baby! Well, not really, but it does make for some nice portraits! 
I just love these curly bum shots! 
Callum was wide awake but quite content taking in the world. 
Isabella turned four last month. It’s been a pleasure watching her grow and turn into this beautiful little lady. I look forward to her birthday sessions every year! 
That smirk though, perfection.
I’m a little behind on my blogging, due to the fact that I was working my butt off trying to get everyone their portraits before going to Punta Cana for my friends wedding! But now I’m back and rested and ready to blog!
Emma has the softest, shiniest hair I have ever seen on a newborn. So gorgeous, I can’t get over it! 
These portraits are completely different than my usual style, but I am in love with them. She looks so comfy in the bucket!
This little beauty didn’t want to sleep, but that’s okay! Parents always LOVE opened eyed portraits. And I don’t think there’s any doubt that she’s going to have blue eyes! 
Contrary to popular belief, skinny babies have the most rolls!! #extraskin 
Ripley rocked this pose! Gosh, isn’t her little features so precious?! 
My mom hand stitched this quilt for me, I love that I was able to incorporate it into Ripley’s session! 
A couple of my favourites from my recent portrait session with Lily&Cora. 
Cora’s litter-sister lives next door, so obviously we had to include her in a few portraits. I love how much this one looks like an album cover. 
Lily and her two body guards! Don’t mess with these girls!
Occasionally I get asked to do sessions outside of the Niagara Region, Jamisyn was SO worth the drive to Toronto! She rocked every pose, in newborn terms – she didn’t move! Not to mention she is the sweetest little girl, I just wanted to keep snuggling her after her session was over. She’s got the most adorable little features. 
It was refreshing photographing a girl after so many boys, but Jamisyn did not love having headbands on, it was the only time she stirred while I was posing her.
Mom didn’t want anything too girly, I think this is the perfect amount!
Parents always love these open eyed portraits. Jamisyn kept her hand perfectly posed!
Jamisyn’s big sister had a newborn portrait hanging on the wall in a similar pose, so I couldn’t help myself, I had to recreate it! Aren’t those cheeks perfectly squishable?! 
I’ve been waiting 8 months to do this session! Conan’s parents are good friends of mine, and I knew about him even before his Dad did. One of the perks of being a photographer who photographs pregnancy announcements!! Conan is just as sweet as can be. He was more interested in eating than being a part of this session, but that’s okay. Typically I don’t love wrapped shots because I prefer to see their sweet newborn skin, but they’re growing on me! They’re a great way to start the session when baby isn’t completely asleep yet. 
That pout though – hands up if you just made a pouty face too!
This was an in-between moment, which I usually wouldn’t photograph, but I loved the way his hair looked so long on his arm! 
I LOVE this black and white image. 
Conan ROCKED this pose! It was one of the only poses that his mom requested – and the hardest to get! Unless they are completely 100% asleep I won’t even attempt it. The final image looks completely different from the in camera images. It’s a composite of 2 different photographs put together, so baby is supported at all times. 
