Families & Portraits Portfolio Archives - Page 2 of 3

January 22, 2014March 18, 2014

Maria, Christian & Baby Kleo // Family Photographer Toronto

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I love photographing families – to be invited into a snippet of their day to document some authentic moments. Maybe it’s a Sunday morning, maybe it’s going to your favourite park, maybe it’s cooking together. Whatever it is, pick something that you love doing together, something that’s “your thing”. I know life is busy and we don’t always feel we are at your best because we devote so much of our time and energy to keep everything running. But life is also precious, and it will just fly by if we don’t take a moment and pause sometimes. I won’t tell you to “stand there and just smile”. Your hair doesn’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to wear matching outfits (actually, please don’t!). It’ll just be relaxed and natural and I will capture something that not only looks good, but feels good as well.

On a sunny day in May, that’s exactly what I did with Maria, Christian and baby Kleo.

January 16, 2014January 16, 2014

Tara, Abbey & Ryan // Toronto Family Photography

I spent part of an afternoon last May with Tara and her two adorable kids in the park. Judging by the photos, you’d never guess it was the middle of May already because it was quite chilly that day. Oh the joy of living in Canada ;)

We ran around the park, climbed some trees, and rolled in the grass. A lot. Ok, they did, I didn’t climb anything. But, there was a lot of silliness. I’ve said this before, but I really do love working with children. Their energy, sense of adventure, and wonder are just so contagious. It makes you forget all your worries and just focus on the present. Then you remember, yes, I used to do that too; you remember what it’s like to be fully present in the moment.

Right before the below photo was taken, I asked Abbey what was her favourite thing about her Mom, and she said, “everything”. :)

Did I mention, the session was a birthday gift for their Dad?

Told you, a lot of rolling in the grass :)

March 20, 2013August 13, 2013

Angie, Ryan & Reid + 1 // Burlington Family Photographer

This adorable family was expecting a new addition and I took some photos for them on a bright summer morning. Here are some favourites from the session!

October 22, 2012August 13, 2013

Alice & Wayne + Natalie & Katherine // Oakville Family Photographer

You saw the sneak peek last week, here’s the rest of my favourites from our fun early evening photo session. They have such a wonderful family with two sweet and beautiful girls.

I think lifestyle family sessions are the best – photographing them doing what they would do as a family, in their natural element.

Mom & Dad got a few photos for themselves :)

Eating grapes is funny business ;)

October 4, 2012August 21, 2014

Oliver: 1 Year Old // Toronto Family Photographer

Oliver is 1 year old! Well he’s actually 14 months old now. :) I can’t believe how fast time flies. It seems like just yesterday that I took photos of this lovely family when Oliver was just a wee newborn, and again when he was just 6 months old. It’s been an honour to document them at these 3 different stages in Oliver’s first year. For this session, we went down to the Sunnyside Park in the early morning and caught some golden early morning light.

Time and time again, I’m surprised by how much personality the little people exhibit at such a young age. I’ve learned a lot in the past year, and for Oliver’s 1 year session, I learned that once they can walk and run, you better learn to catch up! There is just so much to explore.

Thanks so much guys! It’s been incredible to be able to document these moments for you in the past year.

“Blow kisses Oliver!”

Scruffy was going crazy trying to get to the water…and finally!

I’m pretty sure Scruffy had just eaten a bubble in this picture. Everyone is in awe.

Mother & son: so sweet.

September 25, 2012August 13, 2013

Amanda, Duncan & Georgia // Mississauga Family Photographer

Amanda & Duncan are friends of Justin & Ming (and sweet Dash). Naturally, I was thrilled when she contacted me a few months ago for a photo session! Even better when I found out they have a sweet little girl named Georgia. I’d been photographing lots of little boys up to that point!

We had to reschedule our session and postpone it by almost a month because of rain, but boy it was worth it to have that nice golden light near sunset. :) We went down to the waterfront in Mississauga and just had ourselves a play date, swings and all. I really do think the best way to capture children is having them in their element: playing and having fun. Although I’m starting to think that maybe 3 is the age where they start to pose a little for the camera unprompted ;)

Thank you Amanda & Duncan! You have such a wonderful family and have a beautiful and vivacious little girl!