Inspiration - This client came to me interested in doing a gender reveal session for TWINS! What could be more exciting? I jumped at the chance! We discussed options and decided that we wanted the reveal to be more than a way to announce the...
Since its inception in 2009, NAPCP has created a collaborative community that educates and inspires child photographers. Our success lies ultimately in the success of our members, whom we greatly value. As you prepare to enter the First Half 2017 International Image Competition, make sure you...
There are many different styles of photography, and if you aren’t familiar with them, it can be hard to know if a photographer’s style is right for you when considering them for your family portraits. It is also useful to know a bit about the...
We love The Borrowed Boutique for many reasons, and not least among them is founder Emma Hostetter's heart and passion for young girls in seemingly impossible circumstances. Oh, and because the product she stocks is BEAUTIFUL! (Not to mention, The Borrowed Boutique is a sponsor...
Inspiration: For this lifestyle portrait session, the mom Janet told me she wanted to capture the family enjoying the outdoors, and be somewhere pretty where the kids could play around. So I decided to take them to a beautiful part of Toronto, on the lake...
Tell us a little about your bag. Like everybody else, I like my Shutterbag Heirloom because it's big. I especially love that I can use it as an everyday bag and wear it on one shoulder, then transform it into a backpack when it's fully loaded. Which...
I love holidays. I always have. I grew up in a house that completely changed anytime there was a special date on the calendar. I think my mom has over 400 Santas (my sister and I counted once, when we were younger). She turned the...
Whether you are a professional photographer, or a parent seeking to capture beautiful images of your own little one, the single most important, yet simplest, thing you can do to set the stage for a successful newborn portrait session is to ensure that your tiny...
Inspiration: I love newborn sessions captured in a lifestyle way. This family had two gorgeous rooms that we used, the master bedroom and the nursery. There was so much love and fun from big brother. I recommend allowing the older siblings to lead and guide...
Six-and-a-half years ago on a cold, snowy January afternoon, my husband and I found ourselves sitting and staring at each other across the kitchen table. Unfortunately, we weren’t staring at each other with stars in our eyes. Instead, we were filled with anxiety about how...