Author: Michelle

  • How Many Dogs in a Day?

     Jan 4, 2023 This past November, I once again teamed up with Janice from Endless Pawzabilities to host a Santa photo fundraiser for Carter’s Forever Rescue & Sanctuary. If you are a pet owner, you just need to go and check out Endless Pawzabilities – a very unique and awesome pet boutique store in Port…

  • Happy Birthday Sophia!!

    March 30 2022 Oh how I love to photograph toddlers! When my kids were young, I took so many  fun photos. But then they grew up and there were no more cake smashes or cute photo sessions. So sad.  Don’t get me wrong, I am very happy to grow up with my kids and helping…

  • 6 Things I learned While Editing School Photos

    This past fall I was asked to take school photos for my kids’ school and I was happy to accept the opportunity! Our youngest, Owen, is in grade 7 and as an ‘older mom’ I feel a little out of the loop so to speak. When all four of our kids were in the school,…

  • #supportLocalWednesday Sept. Update

    Wednesday, October 20, 2021 I am really enjoying not only getting to know different business owners in my area, but also hearing their stories. Everyone has an unique story to share and shows how beautiful life can be. This blog post a recap of the business owners I interviewed in September and the main purpose…

  • #supportlocalWednesday

    Friday, September 17, 2021 In August, I started a campaign called #supportlocalWednesday where I highlight a different small business in Niagara each week. It’s been quite a journey already and I have encountered some interesting stories from the owners on how and why they started their business. I started this campaign for a few reasons.…

  • Greg & Lauren

    Rodman Hall, St. Catharines Lauren and Greg are the sweetest couple who were a joy to spend time with and fun to photograph. You could see what a fun, loving couple they are by the way they interact with each other and their family and friends.  You can hear it in the stories from their…

  • The Perfect Exposure

    The Perfect Exposure

    How to create the perfect exposure using the three elements of the exposure triangle.

  • Grade 8 Grads

    June 17, 2021 What a school year all the students in Ontario have had! They had to handle disappointment after disappointment as class trips were cancelled, very little social interacting was allowed, online school was demanded, drive-by birthday celebrations were organized in place of birthday parties. And last, but certainly not least, handling the fear…

  • What if my Toddler Won’t Cooperate During a Photo Session?

    Imagine This Picture a young mom getting her family ready for a family portrait session. She chose each outfit carefully to ensure they coordinate with each other (check out my blog post on choosing outfits) and loaded her family into the car.  The kids, especially her toddler who she is worried about the most, are…

  • Clothes Make the Portrait

    What you wear to a photo session is just as important as light, location, and layout. Clothing can set the mood, style, and tone of the photo session.                 You want to wear something that will flatter you and your family and make you look your best. Clothing that stands out too much, such as…