Family

Grandparents. Grandparent day is the first Sunday after Labor Day (September 13th this year). I think it's easy to brush this day off as another silly day ("everything has a day nowadays. National Donut Day etc.), but why don't we treat it more like Mother's Day or Father's Day?

Let's talk about toddlers. Toddlers can be...challenging. I know. I have one of my own at home. But they can also be fun, joyful, curious. The key to having a successful session with a toddler is to embrace the chaos. Let their personality shine by allowing them to direct the session. They are the boss for the hour and we go along for the ride.

My previous blog post was about a session done at golden hour (the hour before sunset). As a Guelph Family and Newborn Photographer, I wanted to show this gallery next to showcase the difference in lighting at different times of the day. This was a morning session. The lighting can be trickier to work with in the morning, but this beautiful trail was close to the family's house and provided perfect shade from the harsh daylight sun.

I really enjoyed this family session in the snow, as a Guelph Family Photographer. The family is moving, so this session was extra special to capture their beautiful home and property before they leave. It was a perfect mix of candid documentary style photos and more posed family and individual photos.

This cutie loved the camera...and the camera clearly loved her! The autumn colours were popping during this session in the Guelph Arboretum. It is a beautiful...and busy time of year as a Guelph Family Photographer!

A fun evening spent at Huron Natural Area in Kitchener. As a Guelph Family Photographer, I am happy to travel to other local cities, especially if you have young kids!

The second set up from Team Wife Homestead's photographers night! Juventus was the best boy and most handsome model! I love including pets in family sessions! I felt a little darker and moodier of an edit worked well for this couple's outfits, Juventus's fur, and the surroundings.

As a Guelph Family Photographer, I adored this early morning session with these lovely grandparents and their grandchild in the Guelph Arboretum. Looking for the perfect gift for your child's grandparents? Why not a family photo shoot? Either a session with just them and their grandchildren or an extended family session with everyone. Let's celebrate that special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren and give them a fun memory and keepsake.

A beautiful summer evening at the Guelph Arboretum photographing this fun family of four.

Highlights from the petite session by a Guelph family photographer at The Saol Project's Greenhouse.

Photography session with client and her dog by family photographer in Guelph, Ontario.

A mother and daughter family photography session in studio in Guelph, Ontario.