“Remember awkward school photos? Let’s fix that.” Every school I work with has a unique brand and personality. Their photographs should reflect that. Some prefer a more formal, studio-style setup, while others — often preschools — prefer outdoor, natural portraits in the playground.  And honestly? That blue scooter in the blurry background might just become […]

As a wedding photographer, some of my favorite moments to capture unfold during the speeches. While the vows and first kiss are often the highlights, wedding speeches offer something uniquely candid and emotional—a true window into the couple’s world through the eyes of those who know and love them best. From heartfelt tributes to hilarious […]

How to be a great wedding guest (from the photographer’s point of view) I think this blog post should have a disclaimer  As much as this is an article about being a good guest, what it really comes down to is mutual respect.  It has elements of humour, I think some of the scenarios that […]

Congratulations!  You are now committed! There is still a lot to do, but now you are in the correct headspace to plan.To start with, you'll need to book your photographer, but that is a separate blog post. This is a list of some of the things you need to take into account : a)  How […]

What is a Branding Shoot? It is a series of portraits that can tell a story either about either yourself, or your business. It is not a product shoot, which is an entirely different photographic setup. The idea behind a branding shoot is to give your potential new client a visual idea of what your […]

Inspired by Demi Moore's groundbreaking pregnancy photograph, featured on the cover of W magazine in 1991, I began my maternity photography career photographing many, many similarly-posed women.I began taking maternity photographs in 2005 when a good friend of mine asked me to take photographs of her belly. I was so touched to be asked and given […]