Toronto newborn photographer Archives

Baby Lennon | Toronto Newborn Photographer

March 4, 2022

Baby Lennon | Toronto Newborn Photographer | Lifestyle Family Photography

Man oh man. My heart is full.
I’ve had the absolute joy of photographing Courtney & Dan’s engagement, wedding, first baby Finn and now second baby Lennon. It’s been such an honour to document these beautiful, momentous milestones for this incredibly lovely couple.
They’ve become such natural parents – you can feel the love they all share.
Here are some of my faves from our recent session at their home. I love that we documented these where they live because they will be extra special and nostalgic for them to look back on in the future – especially since they’re about to completely renovate the house and it will soon look totally different! These photos will help them remember not just how small their kiddos were, but how it felt to be in their first home together too.
Finn seemed to be taking sharing the attention with a little sister pretty well. Yes, there were moments where he wanted a bit more attention but he seemed to get it when the spotlight needed to be shared. He even started taking care of a stuffed animal like his parents were taking care of Lennon – holding it, tucking it in, speaking to it. So cute.
So many great moments to remember from our time together, but one of my favourites was the adorable & heartwarming shot of Courtney helping Finn self-regulate his feelings during a mini-meltdown because he wanted more peanut butter on a spoon *immediately*. She helped him calm down through mindful inhales and exhales. It worked to calm him down and they could then negotiate when he gets the next spoon 😛
Parenthood is a chaotic, unique, absolutely remarkable journey.
I feel blessed to get to capture and immortalized some of the memories for families! 💛

In-Home Newborn Session | Baby Margot

July 9, 2018

In-Home Newborn Session | Margot

I always find it so exciting to photograph the baby of couples whose weddings I’ve photographed!

This one was no exception to that – I was *so* thrilled when Shelley reached out!

Shelley had what looked to be the most chill pregnancy, birth and post-birth experience. From our conversations, she and Dave were so calm, cool and collected, and they slipped right into their role as parents so naturally. It looked like they were seasoned pros.

We spoke about how Margot has tonnes of amazing facial expressions (including one where she looks like Popeye!), and it was endearing how they spoke to her as though she’s a pal who gets their jokes and is totally on their level. I wonder if that’ll translate into amazing communication skills as she grows?

In any case, we spent some time hanging out in the various zones they usually spend time in, and I got to document them doting on sweet li’l Margot. It was the sweetest.

So amazing seeing you both and meeting Margot, you two! Congratulations again!

Toronto Newborn Photography | Baby Carmen

July 9, 2018

Toronto Newborn Photography | Baby Carmen

Wow, time flies.
It seems like just last season that I photographed Catherine and Alex’s wedding.
Then I remember they had a baby named Simon 2 years ago!
And now, they welcome their second baby Carmen.
It’s been so amazing being there to document each of these milestones for them.

When I arrived I was so excited to see how much Simon had grown! Catherine and Alex mentioned that Simon is usually really shy with new people, but we got along famously. He handed me toys, wanted to check out my camera, held onto me as he tried to take off his shoes – and he kept flashing the most heart-melting smile.

Carmen was super chill. At this stage her personality hasn’t come out just yet but her family sure does love her. Including her big brother who thoughtfully brought a blanket to her from across the room when she lay down to nap – so, so sweet.

And Frank, the family’s pup, followed them everywhere they went. This is a tight-knit love-filled fam.

Here are some photos from our time together <3

Toronto Newborn Photographer | Baby Sophia

April 12, 2018

Toronto Newborn Photographer – First Days With Sophia

I received a phone call from Nick and Steph – They were home with their beautiful new baby Sophia and realized they really wanted to have photos of their first days with her. Luckily, since it was a less busy time of year for photography (Winter – brrr), I was able to visit them in their home two days later.

They had been home with Sophia for just over a week. They mentioned they were quite tired, but you could also see how much love they had for this journey they’d embarked on.

They held her gingerly, kissed her forehead, booped her cute li’l nose and marvelled at how small her hands and feet are.

During the first while as new parents I know there’s a lot to adjust to, so I’m glad I could visit them at home and help make getting photos of this time easy for them. And in the future I know it will be nice to have photos taken where they spend most of their time during these days.

Here are some frames from our sweet session together. Welcome to the world, baby Sophia!

Toronto Family Photography | Baby Simon

July 29, 2016

Guys, today was really special.
Today I met Simon.
Simon is the absolutely *precious* brand new baby of Catherine and Alex, whose engagement and wedding I photographed last year.

Sibling to @pugfranktravels (Frank was so patient and sweet with him!), Simon is the perfect combination of his two parents.
At first I was amazed at how much he looks like Alex, but then he changed his facial expression and all I saw was Catherine.
So cool how one person can look so much like the two who made him.

I asked them, “What’s been the coolest thing so far?” Catherine said it’s the fact that she was able to grow this little human inside her. Alex agreed.
Clearly they are so enamoured with their mini-me.
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I decided to take a more doumentary/lifestyle approach for this session – I wanted to capture life as they were living it right now, as their baby was 8 days old.
When Simon started crying, after the effectiveness of Alex’s helpful dips was waning, I asked what they would normally do at this time — Catherine said she’d feed and try to settle Simon while Alex would work on dinner, firing up the BBQ.
I wanted to photograph that, along with spending time in his nursery, so they can freeze these quickly fleeting moments and re-live them in the future.

Catherine’s parents had been visiting and helping, and I thought it would be so wonderful to include them in some photos as well.
Having grandparents in this family session gave me the feels, y’all.
I got teary-eyed when Catherine’s mum recounted how she was present during delivery. You could tell she was SO proud and excited.
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Thanks so much for inviting me to photograph yet another beautiful time in your lives, you guys. It’s always so wonderful to see you and words can’t express how happy I am that I got to meet your amazing li’l guy <3