Follow my blog with Bloglovin There is something absolutely magical about having your family photographs taken at Laveanne Lavender in Port Hope, Ontario (https://www.laveanne.ca/). Laveanne first opened to the public in July, 2013. There are currently four acres of lavender and includes a lavender labyrinth that my kids love wandering through. The fields at Laveanne […]

Fall in Oshawa and Durham region is beautiful. We are beyond lucky here that while we are in the big city we don’t need to go far to experience fall in all it’s beauty. Since moving to Courtice six years ago we’ve been to all the local farms countless times – we are literally surrounded […]

I know 2020 will be known for many things, but one thing that it has clearly highlighted is what is important. Connections became paramount. Grown children reached out to their parents and many returned home for the safety and comfort their families provided. Zoom calls became the norm and somehow the distance between us seemed […]

In honour of world breastfeeding week another family photographer from Oshawa and I (Abbi Longo of LaVie photography https://laviephotography.ca/) collaborated to highlight some mamas who have given up part of themselves for their babes. We found a beautiful little spot in Courtice and made it all about these mamas. I can remember sitting in the […]

Raise your hand if this is you. You’ve booked your family photos, your photographer has scouted the perfect location for you in Oshawa, you’ve found the right outfits that coordinate without matching – you’re ready to go! Then life happens. One of your kids falls asleep on the way to the photo session (you’re thrilled […]

Have you ever been scrolling through your feed and been stopped in your tracks by a beautiful, glowing photograph? Ever wondered how to capture the same thing in your photos? Chances are, nine times out of ten this type of photograph was taken during what photographers refer to as “golden hour”: that beautiful time just […]

Here we are. If you live anywhere near me then we are six weeks into our “March Break” as my son continues to call our new normal. These days can be stressful, chaotic, low key, or even relaxing, depending on the day of the week (home-school, anyone?) or even the time of day. Honestly, I […]