London Ontario Branding Photography | Matea's Lifestyle Branding Session

I had such a blast with Matea during her lifestyle branding session. In the weeks leading up to the shoot, Matea filled out my pre-session questionnaire, and was able to share her vision for the photos and what she wanted to communicate. We captured a mix of bold, professional images and fun, relaxed shots full of personality; polished headshots and vibrant candids perfect for a social media post. Here are a few faves from the session!

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London Ontario Photographer | Choosing the Perfect Mini Session

So you’ve decided to book a mini—a twenty-minute session with a gallery of beautifully edited photos from which to choose your 10-15 photos (depending on the package). There are many reasons to opt for a mini session. Perhaps you have young children (or a partner) who can only handle a shorter session, or you only require a handful of fresh photos. Or maybe you want to have more than one session per year, and prefer shorter sessions in different locations.

Now the question is: Which mini session is perfect for you? Raw Footage Photographer offers a variety of seasonal mini sessions, each with their own charm and appeal. You might pick a mini session based on the setting (Maybe you’re more of a beach person than a woods person? Or maybe you need a location that doesn’t require much travel, or perhaps there are accessibility concerns to consider?), or you might pick a mini session based on the timing (Do you have a special milestone coming up in a specific month? A favourite season? A kiddo who doesn’t love the cold?), or maybe your children have an early bedtime, and a fall session—with its earlier time slots—works best for you.

If you’re ready to book, check the booking page to see what’s currently open. To be the first to know about future mini session booking dates (and to have priority to snag your preferred time slot), make sure you’re on the advance notice list, either by emailing me at sophie@rawfootagephotos.com or by filling out the contact form, with the subject line: “Advance Notice List".

Scroll through the images below for a brief description of each mini session offered.

Minis Offered in London, Ontario and surrounding area: Pine Forest Minis, Spring Studio Minis, Spring Bloom Minis, Beach Minis, Flower Farm Minis, Fall Woods Minis, Tree Farm Minis

London Ontario Family Photographer | Lifestyle Grandparent Session

This grandparent lifestyle session was such a joy to document. From decorating cupcakes (and eating copious amounts of sprinkles!) to reading books together, gardening in the back yard, a forest walk and—my favourite—playing the piano together. Grandma and Grandpa were so delighted to be spending time with their granddaughters, and the photos capture their candid joy. Here are a few favourites!

London Ontario Wedding Photographer | A & A's Intimate Erieau Wedding

I absolutely loved this day. Ashley and Andrew planned an intimate, personalized, hometown wedding in Erieau, Ontario. From their outdoor ceremony—officiated by a dear friend, with Lake Erie in the distance—to their candid, relaxed wedding party photos, beers in hand, to their cozy reception held in Ashley’s parents’ restaurant, to the couple’s impressive first dance and the live music that ended the evening, it was a day full of laughter and personal touches that was a privilege to document. Here are some favourites!

London Ontario Spring Minis | Blossoms & Studio

It’s the time of year where melting snow leads to dreams of luscious, vibrant blossoms. I’m so looking forward to this year’s spring sessions, particularly the mini sessions I have planned for the month of May: STUDIO SPRING MINIS and BLOOM SPRING MINIS.

The studio sessions will be held at the beautifully styled LR Studios on May 4th, 2025, for those preferring an indoor option still bursting with floral goodness. The bright, neutral parts of the studio will still be available for those wanting a mix of clean and simple as well as the floral set.

The outdoor bloom minis will take place on May 10th, 2025, with whatever happens to be in bloom around that date. The timing for various blossoms varies each year, but I’ve done these with magnolias, lilacs, redbuds, cherry blossoms and crabapple blossoms, and they are always spectacular!

Cinematic Lifestyle Session - Downtown London Ontario Cafe + Arcade Family Photos

Introducing: RFP Cinematic Lifestyle Sessions

Cinematic, because the photos feel like paused frames from a cherished family home video. These longer sessions focus on activities and interactions and are documented with more of a fly-on-the-wall approach than a typical family portrait session. They also last longer, because you’re actually doing whatever activities you’ve chosen–I’m just along for the ride. Have a fun idea? Indoor, outdoor, any season—I’d love to hear it!

We’ll also dedicate a window of time to capturing a handful of lightly posed family photos, so you’ve got those as well (scroll to the last few photos to see what I mean).

For this session, I documented this adorable family as they strolled around the market, enjoyed hot chocolate and treats, and had a blast at the arcade. We also snuck in a few classic family photos in that creamy downtown golden hour light.

If you’re thinking, “my kiddo can barely handle a mini session”—don’t worry. These are not “stand here, look-and-smile” sessions that a child needs to “behave” for. With cinematic lifestyle sessions, you’re in the moment, in movement. These sessions allow for feelings, for getting bored, getting hungry, for changing the plan as needed. There’s no earning a special treat after the photos, because getting the treat is part of it.

Telling stories through images is more than just an overused photographer tagline for me. It’s always been the thing that drives me creatively, the meaning behind my business name. I want you to look at these images and think: “There we are. That’s totally us.”

London Ontario Photographer | K & R's RiverBend Golf Wedding

RiverBend Golf Community was the perfect venue for Kirsten and Rich’s intimate wedding celebration, from the charming garden courtyard to the bright reception room with gorgeous views of the golf course. They brought their love for outdoor adventuring to their DIY decor, integrating postcards with art depicting landmarks from the Canadian Rockies that are meaningful to them, with personal messages on the back for each of their guests. I loved documenting this special day!

London Ontario Winter Maternity Session

With maternity sessions, I love starting with cozy photos at home before heading outdoors, especially in the winter! It was freezing cold on the day of this January maternity shoot, but starting inside gave us an opportunity to take some bare belly photos, as well as photos with the dogs, before heading out in the snow. One of my favourite detail about this shoot is that the gorgeous rocking chair was HANDMADE by dad. Can you believe that? It was even more stunning in person!

Here are some favourites from the shoot!

London Ontario Newborn Lifestyle Photographer | Baby M

What a joy to meet Baby M, and see big sister T in her new role. I’ve been working with this beautiful bunch for a few years now, from family, maternity, newborn and extended family sessions, and it is such a privilege to document their growing family. Newborn lifestyle sessions with older siblings are always extra special, especially when the older sibling’s newborn shoot feels like yesterday! Here are a few favourites from their in-home session.