Woodstock Engagement – Rachel and Bryan

June 07, 2019

Rachel and Bryan have the sweetest engagement story that involves a scavenger hunt full of clues, this gorgeous private waterfall, and a puzzle box handmade by Bryan. I was over the moon excited when they asked me to document their love and I’m so glad we got to incorporate some of their story right into the photographs. I cannot wait to watch them become man and wife!

Engagement photos are included with every wedding that I book for a couple of reasons. First, it’s honestly just easier to include them into your fee and second, it is so important for me to meet my couples ahead of time! Believe it or not, but your wedding photographer is the only person who will spend your entire wedding day beside you other than your future spouse. I will be there for the laughs and tears, and it’s so much easier for couples to be relaxed when their photographer isn’t a stranger. Plus, many of the poses or prompts I give couples will feel familiar, which makes grabbing wedding photos more efficient and less stressful for everyone involved. Make sure to touch base with your photographer about engagement photos, I promise you will not regret getting them!

Without further interruption, here are some of my favourites from my time with Rachel and Bryan.

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Fresh 48 – Ophelia

June 04, 2019

This family is very near and dear to my heart and I was so honoured to be asked to capture little O’s details, less than a day old. Every bit of her was and is absolutely perfect.

Fresh 48 sessions. Not something a lot of people think about or even want to do (who wants to be in a photo after just pushing a person out of their body?!) But I would argue that this type of session is so magical and vital in keeping a record of life.

Everything is new and raw after birth – you’re still getting to know the tiny human in the cot beside you, you’re hopped up on all those birth hormones, you’re tired, and probably a little scared of the thought of being allowed to take this baby home. Because of all that, it’s hard to soak up all the little details like the wrinkly and flakey skin, the soft fuzz that covers baby head to toe, and the tiny size that this human will quickly grow away from.

That’s where a fresh 48 session comes in. I can document your newborn, brand spanking new, while you rest. Capture their essence. Later, you can look back on all the photos and fall in love all over again with the precious human and have all the little details documented for you to remember over and over again.

Get in touch to book or gift a fresh 48 session. I promise you will not regret it.

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Woodstock Lifestyle – Cheney Family

April 12, 2019

I met up with the Cheney family on a snowy day shortly before Christmas. Julia had contacted me previously and had a great idea to make cookies with her girls for their session. I was all in!

Their home was filled with soft natural light and I swear, the entire kitchen looked like it was straight out of a magazine. Now, before you go thinking “I could never have a session like this, my house is messy/outdated/dark” let me just tell you that slightly out of each frame there is regular house and kid stuff, like toys and laundry. You don’t need a perfect space for this type of session, photography is a slightly magical art, and I am a master at hiding things ;).

Lifestyle sessions is a term that bombards most photography pages these days. Increasingly, I’m finding most clients don’t *actually* know what that means. This is lifestyle to me – none of these images were posed at all other than occasionally asking a parent to move to one side or another, I worked with the space and light provided, and this young family just enjoyed each other. The beauty of these types of sessions is in the mundane and they can be completely tailored to YOUR family.

We had such a great time making cookies together and in the process, I was able to grab some great images of this family just being together, having FUN. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Woodstock Family Session – The Johnstons

April 02, 2019

I have had the pleasure of working with this family numerous times now and each time we get together it gets better. Joseph is such a funny and busy little boy and I loved following him around for a little while. I’m sure you can see his spunky attitude coming out in these photos! Thank you, Johnston Family, for letting me capture your family.

Woodstock Wedding Photography – Kristen and Tyler

February 19, 2019

Tyler and Kristen planned an intimate wedding with their closest family in the fall in downtown Woodstock. They were married in Pano Place, a beautiful home-turned-office space located right on Main Street. After a quick round of family photos, we were able to leave and grab some absolutely beautiful photos of just the two of them. Right before heading back to have supper with their guests, Tyler and Kristen headed onto a walking trail beside the Saint John River, to read their vows in private to one another. I stayed back to give them a moment, so only their ears could hear what was said.

Kristen and Tyler gave me full reign on their photos, which was AMAZING. It’s not often as a photographer that you show up to a wedding and they tell you to “go nuts”. I played with a couple different techniques and we made some gorgeous photos together. Hope you love them as much as I do.

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Woodstock Family Photography – Maddox is 1!

February 07, 2019

This kid. He holds a special place in my heart and I’m so thankful I’ve had the chance to watch him grow this year. Maddox absolutely loved smashing this cake and we had a good laugh watching him! I also love that I got the chance to take some photos where you can see his little personality shining through.

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Woodstock Newborn – Isadora

February 02, 2019

You know what truly warms my heart? When I get the chance to document multiple events for a family. I love watching families grow and change and I feel so honoured when I’m asked to work for them multiple times. I have captured photos for Brooke and Ben many times before, including this engagement session and their wedding, and I was so excited when they asked me to capture photos of them with their new daughter, Isadora. This little baby is so sweet and I hope I get to take photos of her for years to come!

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Milk Bath Session – Calliope

January 28, 2019

All this cold weather has been dragging me down! I miss the sun so so much, so I decided to blog this little session from this summer with miss Calliope. This girl is so pudgy and I’m in love with pretty much every picture we got! This was my first time doing a milk bath and it was a lot of fun. Calliope’s Mama, Fiona, also added some special flowers that matched her wedding bouquet that just added to the cuteness. Hope you love these photos as much as I do!

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Woodstock New Brunswick Wedding – Nic and Kelsey

October 04, 2018

Nic and Kelsey’s wedding took place on Nic’s parents property on a beautiful Saturday in September. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and every minute of their day was perfect. The two exchanged their vows overlooking the river and spent the afternoon reconnecting with guests who had traveled across the country. There were constant laughs and smiles all around. I have never been to a wedding where I felt more at home. Nic and Kelsey, I hope you enjoy your happily ever after!

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Woodstock New Brunswick Family – The Hamills

September 24, 2018

Young Family Photos in Woodstock New Brunswick

Everything about this session was fun. Avery and Emy were full of energy and pizzazz, Anna and Nick were extremely patient with me letting their children goof around, and I loved every second of it. Our session was originally supposed to start by the Meaduxnekeag River, but it was so foggy! You could not even see 10 feet in front of you! We headed for higher ground and this field was just glowing. I love these images. This field was cut two or three days later and I’m glad we got lucky because it was just perfect.

I really do try to make family sessions fun and quick, so that the kids have the best time possible. Even when it seems that everything is going sideways, I PROMISE I will give you images of your kids, pizzazz and all, that you will love. Let me know what you think of these photos in the comments below!

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