Wow – TEN YEARS! I can’t believe it’s been that long since I started these Halloween Mini Sessions and Costume Contest. And without further ado, the winner is…….
Snow White!!
This year there were 5 judges, one from each of the following categories:
20-50 years old Female
20-50 years old Male
50+ year old
13-19 year old
9-12 year old
As always, the judges had a hard time deciding! Here’s an honourable mention to the rest of the kiddos who participated!
I am so in love with all of the images from Rob&Michelle’s engagement session! I had to overshare because I couldn’t narrow down my favourites. We had so much fun, I can’t wait for their wedding in 18 days!
During the pre-consultation Michelle said that she liked the golden hour look, and we lucked out with the perfect weather! 
I think Michelle & Rob might have had as much fun as me during the session. Engagement sessions are the perfect way to get to know each other and get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day.
I always have fun photographing this girls. And not JUST because I’m their honorary Auntie. I love capturing how caring Alexis is towards her little sister. And Everly never fails to keep things interesting! 
I can’t believe how much Alexis has grown. Slow down little girl!
Love me some denim in black and white! 
I got the biggest chuckle from Alexis, no matter how much Everly was freaking out beside her, she continued to look at the camera and smile. 
Savannah is the sweetest little thing. I couldn’t believe it when she slept through her entire session and barely even stirred! 
Savannah’s was enjoying her session obviously, look at that smile! 
Mom got this awesome headband to use for the session. I love the pop of colour against the pink blanket! 
That pout though, so perfect!
Little piggies. 
Such a proud big brother. It was adorable seeing how big his smile was when he was holding his little sister. 
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!
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. 
I can’t wait to watch this little guy grow!
I so wish more women did maternity sessions. One of the comments I hear most often is that they want to wait until the baby comes to do portraits. A valid reason – why invest in portraits without the newest addition in them? However more often than not, once the baby comes and you’re on your 5th, 6th, 7th day of sleep deprivation – having your portrait taken with your little one doesn’t sound so appealing. The time and energy it takes to shower, put on makeup (to hide the exhaustion) and pull yourself together is too much and parents opt to do portraits of the baby by themselves.
The second comment I hear from Mom’s is that they don’t feel like themselves when pregnant. Ladies, pregnancy is BEAUTIFUL. You may not feel attractive.. beautiful.. like yourself… etc etc, you name it I’ve heard it… but you – are – beautiful! If you think back to other women in your life who were expecting, what comes to mind? Probably that they were glowing, right? So why would you be any different? I treat all my maternity Mama’s to hair and make-up because let’s be real, when you can’t see your feet, let alone bend over to put shoes on, do you really want to do your hair and makeup? It’s a great excuse to be pampered and FEEL as beautiful as you look to everyone else. (A little shout out to Ash Swords and Maeg Lowes for their amazing work on Hayley’s maternity session!)
Can we talk about how adorable Hayley is! Such a sweet lady with a kind soul (Like, can we be friends?!) I can’t wait to meet her little one, Hayley is going to be a great mom!
Hayley REALLY made me work for some real smiles, I’m happy she let loose for a few cause that dimple is adorable! The “Okay, now give me a fake laugh” never fails me. The fake awkward laugh gives way to a real smile. 
Guhhhh, this girl is way too beautiful and perfect skin to boot, not even fair!
As much as I love dresses for maternity sessions, I really enjoy doing a couple casual images as well. 
We did this session at Greystone Manor in Niagara Falls. A beautiful, original manor overlooking the Niagara River. A perfect little spot for a weekend getaway in Niagara.
The first time I came to Greystone Manor I knew I had to use this window for a portrait. The chandelier, those original windows, a photographers dream. And being an interior designer, Hayley appreciated them just as much as I did! 
Little River was full of smiles and put up quite the fight. But we got the sweetest open eyed portraits of this handsome little man. 
I loved taking portraits of River and his big sister. She loves her little brother so much!
Bright eyed and adorable. 
I am so amused by these portraits. River decided to poop – without a diaper – mid pose. Priceless!
I’m so happy for this beautiful family. I can’t wait to see them again.
I photographed Monica’s maternity portraits and was so excited to meet Naomi! She is the sweet little babe! Her features are so sweet I just wanted to snuggle her for the entire session! I photographed her session Thanksgiving Monday, her grandparents and their visitors were having brunch Caesars – and one was waiting for me when I finished the session – BEST CLIENTS EVER! They’re my FAV, and my post wedding ritual. Can every newborn session end with a Caesar? Mmmmmm….
Naomi was so content while she was awake and being posed, which rarely happens, and made for some adorable portraits! 
AND she had so many smiles! Come ON! How adorable is this?! 
I can’t wait to watch Naomi grow! 
Cole is ONE! Wow. What a year it has been. It seems like yesterday that I was photographing Cole’s newborn portraits – and here we are at his cake smash birthday session! 
Doesn’t he have the best blue eyes?! Gorgeous! 
After the cake smash we called in the clean up crew. Maple is the best big sister ever!
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