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Vacations are amazing for all the obvious reasons; you are away from work and household responsibility. Going to places you have always wanted to visit or live. Scedules do not matter and fun is the only agenda.

One growing trend I see every year is families hiring me for a family session while they vacation by the ocean. Often these are families who do not live by the Atlantic or Bay of Fundy. The request for location is always by a local beach or by the rocks in St Andrews.

The tricky part is timing the session! For those of us who live by the water, we know how quickly a beautiful sunny day can turn grey as the fog rolls in and temperature dips. Therefore, setting expectations and having flexibility can be key for scheduling a great evening for a photo shoot.

For myself, I will ask how long my clients will be in the area, and we coordinate schedules and set 2 dates: one for rain/severe fog backup. I watch the weather and radars and if it looks like a chance of rain we will reschedule but will still go on if there is overcast.

When planning the wardrobe it is also smart to dress in layers. It can get cool quick on the water (which is awesome if you want to escape the summer heat!). Plan to wear clothing that your family can play in and have fun.

Planning months in advance is also advisable as those summer sessions get booked quickly!

Vacations are amazing for all the obvious reasons; you are away from work and household responsibility. Going to places you have always wanted to visit or live. Scedules do not matter and fun is the only agenda.

One growing trend I see every year is families hiring me for a family session while they vacation by the ocean. Often these are families who do not live by the Atlantic or Bay of Fundy. The request for location is always by a local beach or by the rocks in St Andrews.

The tricky part is timing the session! For those of us who live by the water, we know how quickly a beautiful sunny day can turn grey as the fog rolls in and temperature dips. Therefore, setting expectations and having flexibility can be key for scheduling a great evening for a photo shoot.

For myself, I will ask how long my clients will be in the area, and we coordinate schedules and set 2 dates: one for rain/severe fog backup. I watch the weather and radars and if it looks like a chance of rain we will reschedule but will still go on if there is overcast.

When planning the wardrobe it is also smart to dress in layers. It can get cool quick on the water (which is awesome if you want to escape the summer heat!). Plan to wear clothing that your family can play in and have fun.

Planning months in advance is also advisable as those summer sessions get booked quickly!

So many years ago (over 8!) I was a brand spanking new photographer. I have a camera and one lens and nothing else. My portfolio consisted of a small handful of families, a few babies and hundreds of my three kids (8 years ago I only had the older kids).

Goodlife Photography was gracious enough to allow me to second shoot at her weddings. This was amazing because Julie was kind enough to allow a green photographer to tag along, learn and observe. Allison and Greg’s wedding was one of those second shooting gigs.

Fast forward Allison was a client of mine for dog grooming, they live up the street and I see her here and there.

When she messaged for a maternity session I was over the moon happy for her and Greg! They have waited so very long for this little prince to arrive.

She had a beautiful red gown, I had a black gown and we had a small town with limited variety to shoot from but I also know how pretty this little hidden gem could be in the sunshine.

We had hoped for snow and we didn’t quite get enough to completely cover the brush and grass but the bright spot was it was easier to walk around.

I loved her hair and makeup! So perfect! Honestly, how many times do we get to dress up in a gorgeous gown, wear lovely makeup and do our hair like a princess? Not enough times!

When I spied her scarf she wore on the walk with her winter coat I knew I had to use it with this black gown. Sometimes it works out beautifully!

So many years ago (over 8!) I was a brand spanking new photographer. I have a camera and one lens and nothing else. My portfolio consisted of a small handful of families, a few babies and hundreds of my three kids (8 years ago I only had the older kids).

Goodlife Photography was gracious enough to allow me to second shoot at her weddings. This was amazing because Julie was kind enough to allow a green photographer to tag along, learn and observe. Allison and Greg’s wedding was one of those second shooting gigs.

Fast forward Allison was a client of mine for dog grooming, they live up the street and I see her here and there.

When she messaged for a maternity session I was over the moon happy for her and Greg! They have waited so very long for this little prince to arrive.

She had a beautiful red gown, I had a black gown and we had a small town with limited variety to shoot from but I also know how pretty this little hidden gem could be in the sunshine.

We had hoped for snow and we didn’t quite get enough to completely cover the brush and grass but the bright spot was it was easier to walk around.

I loved her hair and makeup! So perfect! Honestly, how many times do we get to dress up in a gorgeous gown, wear lovely makeup and do our hair like a princess? Not enough times!

When I spied her scarf she wore on the walk with her winter coat I knew I had to use it with this black gown. Sometimes it works out beautifully!

A third little sister for this sweet family! This family is only of my favourites as I have had the chance to get to know them over the past few years!

Victoria arrived with the wildest hair and I was insanely in love with her for that reason (my babies were so bald their little heads shined!). We had fun ‘styling’ her hair and made sure that the headbands didn’t squash and of its natural volume.

Her big sister was a rare baby that arrived sleeping and never woke to see what was happening but Miss Victoria was like the majority of the babies that come to the studio. She looked around, got the hiccups, stared us a down a bit more but finally slipped into a mid-morning nap and we had some fun photographing her!

Her big sister was an expert at holding babies and her other sister Eloise, who we were not sure if she would cooperate for her pictures was a rockstar! She smiled and cheesed at the camera perfectly!

A third little sister for this sweet family! This family is only of my favourites as I have had the chance to get to know them over the past few years!

Victoria arrived with the wildest hair and I was insanely in love with her for that reason (my babies were so bald their little heads shined!). We had fun ‘styling’ her hair and made sure that the headbands didn’t squash and of its natural volume.

Her big sister was a rare baby that arrived sleeping and never woke to see what was happening but Miss Victoria was like the majority of the babies that come to the studio. She looked around, got the hiccups, stared us a down a bit more but finally slipped into a mid-morning nap and we had some fun photographing her!

Her big sister was an expert at holding babies and her other sister Eloise, who we were not sure if she would cooperate for her pictures was a rockstar! She smiled and cheesed at the camera perfectly!

The biggest compliment you can give a photographer is when you refer to other people OR return to them! This was the case with sweet little Evelyn! It has only been maybe two years since we last saw her big brother and now here she is in our studio!

Her mama didn’t want pictures last time but we convinced her this time and there was a little magic in the air! Mothers feel so tired and worn down but truthfully they are glowing and beautiful after their babies arrive.

I love being able to show them how beautiful they really are to everyone else. The sweetest truth is someday our babies won’t fit in our hands, they will be too chubby and too busy.

The biggest compliment you can give a photographer is when you refer to other people OR return to them! This was the case with sweet little Evelyn! It has only been maybe two years since we last saw her big brother and now here she is in our studio!

Her mama didn’t want pictures last time but we convinced her this time and there was a little magic in the air! Mothers feel so tired and worn down but truthfully they are glowing and beautiful after their babies arrive.

I love being able to show them how beautiful they really are to everyone else. The sweetest truth is someday our babies won’t fit in our hands, they will be too chubby and too busy.

When you sit back and think about how truly amazing a baby can be to your relationships, it is mind-blowing! Two people come together and now they are both inextricable connected for the rest of their lives. Families are born, bonds formed and now the future is filled with traditions, seeing the world through your baby’s eyes, creating a life for this child that you feel is best.

This sweet little gentlemen arrived at the studio and was so curious to everything that was around him! His sweet inquisitive face was darling. We had so much fun working with him and creating some amazing pictures when he was only days old!

Normally we try not to photograph when eyes are open (newborns have immature eyes and cannot always hold a gaze or keep both eyes looking in the same direction) but this little guy proved us wrong by staring directly at the camera!!

When you sit back and think about how truly amazing a baby can be to your relationships, it is mind-blowing! Two people come together and now they are both inextricable connected for the rest of their lives. Families are born, bonds formed and now the future is filled with traditions, seeing the world through your baby’s eyes, creating a life for this child that you feel is best.

This sweet little gentlemen arrived at the studio and was so curious to everything that was around him! His sweet inquisitive face was darling. We had so much fun working with him and creating some amazing pictures when he was only days old!

Normally we try not to photograph when eyes are open (newborns have immature eyes and cannot always hold a gaze or keep both eyes looking in the same direction) but this little guy proved us wrong by staring directly at the camera!!

Can I love this couple enough? It has been an incredible journey with Michelle and Mitchell! Michelle is a planner and booked me two years in advance. When we booked her engagement pictures she had a BIG secret that no one else knew but shared with me, she was expecting!

We schemed and planned a way to capture Mitchell learning he would be a father! Fast forward to little Fenwick making them a family and their newborn session to finally October 13, 2018, their wedding day.

The weather threatened rain but only sprinkled a handful of raindrops the entire day (but it was very chilly!). Michelle was relaxed and had that bridal glow! I don’t think I ever saw Mitchell smile so big all day! Surrounded by their family and friends they were married in the simple little chapel at Camp Medley. It was standing room only and not a single person complained because they were so happy to see them married. My favourite moment was when their best man and maid of honour were signing the wedding papers and Michelle and Mitchell were alone at the altar. Holding hands, smiling, staring at the rings they had only moments before exchanged.

Their reception was sweet, filled with laughter and all around were the evidence of Michelle’s hard work. The decor and the day were was flawless. The ideal plan had been for sunset pictures but the overcast clouds threw that out the window and instead we headed back to the sweet chapel, in the dark, we did some nighttime photos that were unique to them and location.

Thank you, Michelle and Mitchell! It has been an honour and privilege being asked to document your story, watch your family grow, meeting sweet Fenwick and meeting your family and friends. 

Can I love this couple enough? It has been an incredible journey with Michelle and Mitchell! Michelle is a planner and booked me two years in advance. When we booked her engagement pictures she had a BIG secret that no one else knew but shared with me, she was expecting!

We schemed and planned a way to capture Mitchell learning he would be a father! Fast forward to little Fenwick making them a family and their newborn session to finally October 13, 2018, their wedding day.

The weather threatened rain but only sprinkled a handful of raindrops the entire day (but it was very chilly!). Michelle was relaxed and had that bridal glow! I don’t think I ever saw Mitchell smile so big all day! Surrounded by their family and friends they were married in the simple little chapel at Camp Medley. It was standing room only and not a single person complained because they were so happy to see them married. My favourite moment was when their best man and maid of honour were signing the wedding papers and Michelle and Mitchell were alone at the altar. Holding hands, smiling, staring at the rings they had only moments before exchanged.

Their reception was sweet, filled with laughter and all around were the evidence of Michelle’s hard work. The decor and the day were was flawless. The ideal plan had been for sunset pictures but the overcast clouds threw that out the window and instead we headed back to the sweet chapel, in the dark, we did some nighttime photos that were unique to them and location.

Thank you, Michelle and Mitchell! It has been an honour and privilege being asked to document your story, watch your family grow, meeting sweet Fenwick and meeting your family and friends.