London Ontario Family Photography | The Joose Family

It's always a huge honour when a family trusts me with capturing their memories for them. But when that family includes a fellow photographer (check out Alysha's beautiful work here), it's extra special. The  stylishly colour coordinated Joose Family travelled to London for their family photos on a beautiful sunny late-Summer evening. The weather was perfect and it was such a pleasure to have such a beautiful, fun-loving family in front of my lens. Here is a look at our session!

London Ontario Family Photography | The Thompson Family

I know the blog has been a little quiet as of late - it's certainly not for lack of activity around here, but rather quite the opposite! Both my shooting calendar and editing queue are full (for this I am so, so thankful!) and I am working extra hard to make sure everyone gets their photos as quickly as possible in this very busy photography season! This sweet family session took place last month and was such a pleasure to photograph. The beautiful Thompson family is such a fun-loving bunch, and we had a blast exploring this wild field and being silly together. Here's a peek at their session! -xo  

London Ontario Lifestyle Newborn Photographer | Baby Kessel

I often find myself explaining to friends and clients the difference between traditional posed studio newborn work (if you're looking for this, I have some wonderful photographers to refer you to!) and my approach, which is commonly referred to as "lifestyle newborn photography". While I still do capture baby on his/her own, I don't pose baby in any unnatural positions, and simply capture his/her delicious sleepy baby goodness with a more natural, organic approach. Much of the session aims to capture mom, dad and siblings at home with baby, going through the daily routines of feeding, changing, rocking and - the most important - snuggling.  It's these natural moments, sweet kisses, tender strokes and sweet sibling interactions that I want to capture for you, so that when you look back, you not only have beautiful portraits of your sweet bundle alone, but you  have the illustrations to accompany the story of those first few weeks at home with baby. This is how I approach newborn photography, and sweet baby Kessel's session was no exception. What a beautiful, sweet little man. And his vibrant and affectionate big sister was equally a pleasure to photograph. I just loved capturing some moments for this lovely family. Here is a peek at our session! -xo

London Ontario Family Photographer | The deJong Family

Every year I try to donate a session or two to local fundraising auctions, and (lucky me!) this year one of those sessions was won by the lovely deJong Family. We met on a beautiful Summer evening when the light was soft and golden and the weather was just right. A few (hundred) hungry mosquitos didn't stop us from laughing and joking and having an all around good time in our wild field location. I loved seeing how these siblings interacted with each other - goofing around, teasing, giggling, poking, hugging, tickling... It's such a beautiful thing to see brothers and sisters happy together. It's a special bond that is truly incomparable to any other, and it was an honour for me to capture that for the deJong kids. Hope you enjoy a few photos from this seriously good-looking family's session! -xo

London Ontario Family Photographer | Rory, Joslyn and Isla's Port Stanley Beach Session

Oh, how I loved this session! This was my third beach session this Summer, and thankfully each time I've been graced with beautiful evening sunlight! This little family is so adorable and sweet, and little Isla is so much fun. I love a family that isn't afraid to get a little dirty, and these guys were definitely up for the challenge! By the end of the session, we were all soaked and covered in sand - but the amazing, candid moments we captured throughout the evening were SO worth it. Rory, Joslyn and Isla - I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!! -xo p.s. I am always so honoured when another photographer asks me to document their special moments. Check out Joslyn's work here!