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Baby Girl Emma | Toronto Family Photographer

Hello friends! Things have been a little crazy around here, but I couldn't wait to share this beautiful family with you. Baby girl Emma surprised her parents, Peter and Madeleine, by showing up several weeks early. We decided to hold off her newborn session a little while to give them time to settle in, and when I met Emma she was the sweetest, roly-poly 2 month old. Perfect age for a sink bath, am I right?! Her big brother was so proud and an excellent assistant to dad during her bath time. I loved capturing this little routine and now I'm thinking sink baths may need to become a regular part of my sessions...I'm hooked! I'll leave you to scroll through the images below and trust that you'll feel the love this family has for one another and their sweet new addition!

family of four sitting on bed, 9 year old boy holding 2 month old baby sister in pink onesie as mom and dad snuggled next to them - Newmarket Lifestyle Photography

family of four sitting on bed, 9 year old boy holding 2 month old baby sister in onesie as mom and dad snuggled next to them - Stouffville Lifestyle Photography

family of four sitting on bed, 9 year old boy holding 2 month old baby sister in pink onesie as mom and dad snuggled next to them - Markham Lifestyle Photography

family of four sitting on bed, 9 year old boy holding 2 month old baby sister in pink onesie as mom and dad snuggled next to them - Barrie Lifestyle Photography

new mom with dark hair in blue chambray dress standing in front of double doors holding and looking at 2 month old baby girl in her arms -  Newmarket In-Home Photography

new mom with dark hair in blue chambray dress sitting on master bed, nursing and smiling at 2 month old baby girl in her arms - Stouffville In-Home Photography

new mom with dark hair in blue chambray dress sitting on master bed, holding 2 month old daughter over her should, burping her, as baby girl looks at the camera - Markham In-Home Photography

first time mother with dark hair in blue chambray dress lying on master bed, smiling at 2 month old baby girl lying next to her - Barrie In-Home Photography

first time mother with dark hair in blue chambray dress lying on master bed, smiling at 2 month old baby girl lying next to her - GTA In-Home Photography

first time mother with long brunette hair in blue chambray dress sitting on master bed, smiling at 2 month old baby girl in her arms and holding her hand - Newmarket In-Home Photos

first time mother with long brunette hair in blue chambray dress sitting on master bed, kissing 2 month old baby girl on the cheek - Stouffville In-Home Photos

first time mother with long brunette hair in blue chambray dress sitting on master bed, smiling at 2 month old baby girl in pink onesie her arms - Markham In-Home Photos

new dad in jeans and t shirt sitting in chair holding and smiling at 2 month old baby girl in pink onesie who is sitting on his knee looking at the camera - Barrie In-Home Photos

new dad in jeans and t shirt sitting in chair holding and smiling at 2 month old baby girl in onesie who is sitting on his knee looking at the camera - GTA In-Home Photos

new mom with long brunette hair in chambray dress leans over 2 month old baby girl as she changes her diaper - Stouffville Lifestyle Photos

2 month old baby girl in diaper with lots of dark brown hair wearing headband lying on yellow floral blanket, looking perplexed - Markham Lifestyle Photos

2 month old baby girl in diaper lying on yellow floral blanket, feet and legs - Barrie Lifestyle Photos

2 month old baby girl in diaper with lots of dark brown hair wearing headband lying on yellow floral blanket, looking at camera - GTA Lifestyle Photos

2 month old baby girl in diaper with lots of dark brown hair wearing headband lying on yellow floral blanket, looking perplexed - Newmarket Lifestyle Photography

mom, dad and 9 year old big brother standing around 2 month old baby girl lying on bed getting diaper changed - Stouffville Lifestyle Photography

family of four walking down curved, ornate staircase, mom holding 2 month old baby girl, dad and 9 year old brother walking behind - Markham Lifestyle Photography

new mother standing in kitchen with 2 month old baby girl snuggled asleep on her chest - Barrie Lifestyle Photography

father putting 2 month old baby girl into the kitchen sink for bath time - GTA Lifestyle Photography

2 month old baby girl with lots of dark brown hair in kitchen sink getting a bath from dad and 9 year old big brother - Newmarket In-Home Photography

2 month old baby girl with lots of dark brown hair in kitchen sink getting a bath from dad and 9 year old big brother - Stouffville In-Home Photography

2 month old baby girl with lots of dark brown hair in kitchen sink getting a bath from dad and 9 year old big brother - Markham In-Home Photography

2 month old baby girl with lots of dark brown hair in kitchen sink getting a bath from dad and 9 year old big brother - Barrie In-Home Photography

2 month old baby girl with lots of dark brown hair in kitchen sink getting a bath from dad and 9 year old big brother - GTA In-Home Photography

2 month old baby girl with lots of dark brown hair in kitchen sink getting a bath from dad and 9 year old big brother - Newmarket In-Home Photos

mom, dad and 9 year old brother standing around kitchen island drying off and dressing 2 month old baby girl after her sink bath - Stouffville In-Home Photos

father standing next to kitchen sink, holding 2 month old baby girl wrapped in pink hooded towel after her bath - Markham In-Home Photos

2 month old baby girl lying on mom's lap nursing, close up of her feet - GTA Lifestyle Photos

new mother sitting on couch nursing 2 month old baby girl in floral jumper, close up of baby's feet - Newmarket Lifestyle Photography

2 month old baby girl with lots of dark hair in floral jumper asleep on bed with arm stretched out - Barrie Lifestyle Photography

2 month old baby girl with lots of dark hair in floral jumper asleep on bed with arm stretched out - GTA Lifestyle Photography

2 month old baby girl with lots of dark hair lying over mom's shoulder, waking up - Newmarket In-Home Photography

new mom sitting in front of wall of windows with feet up on couch holding 2 month old baby girl over her shoulder - GTA In-Home Photos

new mom sitting in front of wall of windows with feet up on couch holding and smiling at 2 month old baby girl - Barrie In-Home Photos

9 year old big brother sitting in chair holding 2 month old baby sister and kissing her on the forehead - Newmarket Lifestyle Photos

family of four sitting on couch, mom, dad and 9 year old son looking at 2 month old baby daughter in father's lap - Markham Lifestyle Photos

family of four sitting on couch, mom, dad and 9 year old son looking at 2 month old baby daughter in father's lap - Stouffville Lifestyle Photos

family of four sitting on couch, mom, dad and 9 year old son looking at 2 month old baby daughter in father's lap - Barrie Lifestyle Photos

father hugs and tickles 9 year old son on couch, boy laughs - Stouffville Lifestyle Photography

father hugs and tickles 9 year old son on couch, boy laughs - Markham Lifestyle Photography

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In-Home, FamilyAmanda SimpsonAugust 2, 2017family of 3, in-home family photography, first time parents, 3 months old, baby girl, family photographer toronto, family photos at home, documentary, GTA family photographer, newmarket family photographer, lifestyle family session, motherhood Comment

Welcome Baby Micah! | Newmarket Fresh 48 Photographer

Hey guys! I'm in a great mood over here because I have had a bunch of Fresh 48 sessions lately and they're making me SO happy! Baby Micah was only 10 hours old when I met him (I know, his mama Colleen looks amazing for having given birth that morning!). This little man arrived a couple of weeks early, and was 6 lbs of total sweetness. New mom and dad, Colleen and Eric, were tired from being up all night, but so full of joy at finally getting to meet their baby boy. I've posted way too many photos, but I can't help myself. What an honour it is to witness and document these life changing moments.

hospital room number - Stouffville Fresh 48 Photography

first time mom sitting in hospital bed holding 10 hour old baby boy - Markham Fresh 48 Photography

first time mom sitting in hospital bed holding 10 hour old baby boy - Barrie Fresh 48 Photography

close up of sleeping, 10 hour old baby boy's hands, fingers intertwined - Newmarket Fresh 48 Photos

first time mom sitting in hospital bed holding 10 hour old baby boy - Newmarket In-Hospital Photos

hospital room details - Stouffville Fresh 48 Photos

first time parents sitting in hospital bed holding and looking at 10 hour old baby boy - Barrie In-Hospital Photos

10 hour old baby boy sleeping in mom's arms, close up of hair - Newmarket In-Hospital Photography

first time parents sitting in hospital bed holding and looking at 10 hour old baby boy - Stouffville In-Hospital Photography

10 hour old baby boy asleep in mom's lap - Markham In-Hospital Photography

first time mom sitting in hospital bed holding 10 hour old baby boy - Barrie In-Hospital Photography

10 hour old baby boy in swaddle sleeping in hospital bassinet - Newmarket Fresh 48 Photography

10 hour old baby boy in swaddle sleeping in hospital bassinet - Stouffville Fresh 48 Photography

10 hour old baby boy in swaddle sleeping in hospital bassinet - Markham Fresh 48 Photography

10 hour old baby boy swaddled sleeping in hospital bassinet - Barrie Fresh 48 Photography

10 hour old baby boy swaddled sleeping in hospital bassinet, close up of hair - Newmarket Fresh 48 Photos

10 hour old baby boy swaddled sleeping in hospital bassinet - Stouffville Fresh 48 Photos

10 hour old baby boy swaddled sleeping in hospital bassinet - Markham Fresh 48 Photos

10 hour old baby boy swaddled sleeping in hospital bassinet - Barrie Fresh 48 Photos

hospital room details, blue jellycat bunny in bassinet - Newmarket Fresh 48 Photos

first time mom sitting in hospital bed holding 10 hour old baby boy - Stouffville In-Hospital Photos

new mother sitting in hospital chair holding swaddled 10 hour old baby boy - Markham In-Hospital Photos

new dad sitting in hospital chair holding swaddled, sleeping 10 hour old baby boy - Barrie In-Hospital Photos

new dad sitting in hospital chair holding swaddled, sleeping 10 hour old baby boy - Newmarket In-Hospital Photography

new dad sitting in hospital chair holding swaddled, sleeping 10 hour old baby boy - Stouffville In-Hospital Photography

new dad sitting in hospital chair holding sleeping, smiling 10 hour old baby boy - Markham In-Hospital Photography

new dad standing in hospital room holding swaddled, sleeping 10 hour old baby boy - Barrie In-Hospital Photography

new father sitting on hospital bed smiling at swaddled, sleeping 10 hour old baby boy - Newmarket Fresh 48 Photography

new dad sitting in hospital chair holding swaddled, sleeping 10 hour old baby boy - Stouffville Fresh 48 Photography

new dad sitting in hospital chair holding swaddled, sleeping 10 hour old baby boy - Markham Fresh 48 Photography

new dad sitting in hospital chair holding swaddled, sleeping 10 hour old baby boy, close up of baby's hair - Barrie Fresh 48 Photography

10 hour old baby boy swaddled sleeping in dad's arms - Newmarket Fresh 48 Photos

first time parents standing in hospital room holding and looking at 10 hour old baby boy - Stouffville Fresh 48 Photos

first time parents standing in hospital room holding and looking at 10 hour old baby boy - Markham Fresh 48 Photos

first time parents standing in hospital room holding and looking at 10 hour old baby boy - Barrie Fresh 48 Photos

new mother sitting in hospital chair holding swaddled 10 hour old baby boy - Newmarket In-Hospital Photos

new mother sitting in hospital chair kissing swaddled 10 hour old baby boy - Stouffville In-Hospital Photos

new mother sitting in hospital chair kissing swaddled 10 hour old baby boy - Markham In-Hospital Photos

new mother sitting in hospital chair holding swaddled 10 hour old baby boy - Barrie In-Hospital Photos

new mother sitting in hospital chair holding swaddled 10 hour old baby boy - Newmarket In-Hospital Photography

10 hour old baby boy in diaper lying in hospital bassinet, close up of bellybutton - Stouffville In-Hospital Photography

10 hour old baby boy in diaper sleeping in hospital bassinet - Markham Fresh 48 Photography

10 hour old baby boy in diaper sleeping in hospital bassinet - Barrie Fresh 48 Photography

10 hour old baby boy in diaper sleeping in hospital bassinet, closeup of feet - Newmarket Fresh 48 Photography

10 hour old baby boy in diaper sleeping in hospital bassinet - Stouffville Fresh 48 Photography

10 hour old baby boy in diaper sleeping in hospital bassinet - Newmarket Fresh 48 Photos

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Fresh 48, NewbornAmanda SimpsonJune 29, 2017newborn baby boy, documentary, family of 3, fresh 48, family photo, in-hospital, inhospital, motherhood, in-hospital newborn photography, toronto newborn photographyComment

Spring 2017 | Toronto Family Photographer

It's been quite a while since I've posted any personal photos, so here is a little glimpse into our spring! I haven't felt super motivated to shoot in our home since finishing my 365 in February, but I think the warm weather and spending time outdoors is bringing that desire back to me. Watching Levi discover all the things the outdoor life has to offer has been a lot of fun, and has also had the added benefit of exhausting him so we are getting some good naps these days! Also all this humidity is making his curls just amazing! This spring we celebrated our second Father's and Mother's Days, took Levi bowling for the first time, spent the long weekend at the cottage and (one of us) started falling asleep in strange places. One of my goals this summer is to learn to do video on my big camera, so stay tuned for some super amateur vides of Levi ;)

18 month old boy in red hat and parka kissing his dad on a wooded trail - Newmarket Family Photographs

mom holding 18 month old boy in red hat in the woods at sunset - Stouffville Family Photographs

blonde 18 month old boy standing at window looking outside, can see reflection - Markham Family Photographs

man lying in bed reading by lamplight - Barrie Family Photographs

blonde 18 month old boy pretending to feed stuffed animals lined up on table - Newmarket Documentary Photography

blonde 18 month old toddler lying on bed as golden setting sun streams through window - Stouffville Documentary Photography

toddler boy with blonde hair lying on top of dad on couch, giving him a hug - Markham Documentary Photography

blonde 18 month boy sitting in glider with giant stuffed teddy bear reading a book - Barrie Documentary Photography

Close up of toddler's bellybutton in father's arms - Newmarket Documentary Photographs

18 month old boy with blonde hair jumping on parent's bed - Stouffville Documentary Photographs

blonde 18 month toddler sitting on bed holding his feet - Markham Documentary Photographs

toddle boy with curly hair crawling on bed, looking to the side - Barrie Documentary Photographs

mom kissing 18 month old son on cheek, standing by window - Newmarket Family Photography

18 month old blonde boy lying in bed with striped linens, reading book - Stouffville Family Photography

toddler lying in bed with striped linens, close up of him holding wubbanub soother - Markham Family Photography

18 month old boy lying in bed choosing a book to read - Barrie Family Photography

close up of 18 month old boy's blonde curls on the back of his head - Newmarket Documentary Photographer

blonde toddler boy smiling in his high chair while eating corn on the cob - Stouffville Documentary Photographer

toddler boy in coat and hood outside, pressing hands against screen door - Markham Documentary Photographer

18 month old boy lying on couch playing with cars - Barrie Documentary Photographer

blonde toddler boy playing at kitchen sink with bowl and water - Newmarket Family Memories

18 month old boy standing in bowling lane holding ball and smiling, dad off to side - Stouffville Family Memories

blonde toddler with curly hair sitting on top of couch pulling back blinds to look out window - Barrie Family Memories

mom kissing and hugging 18 month old son in nursery - Newmarket Documentary Photographer

18 month old boy with curly hair sitting in harsh light on couch looking at phone - Stouffville Documentary Photographer

toddler boy in baseball cap laughing while playing in splash pad - Markham Documentary Photographer

toddler boy in baseball cap playing at water splash pad - Barrie Documentary Photographer

dad and toddler son lying on floor reading bedtime story - Newmarket Documentary Photography

20 month old boy pushing toy lawn mower across backyard - Stouffville Documentary Photography

toddler boy in baseball cap with soother in mouth playing in backyard, looking at camera - Markham Documentary Photography

18 month old blonde toddler lying asleep on floor with bum in air - Barrie Documentary Photography

toddler lying on couch with soother in his mouth, holding and looking at teddy bear - Newmarket Family Photography

20 month old boy in diaper asleep facedown on couch with bum in the air - Stouffville Family Photography

toddler boy with curly blonde hair sitting on bed looking out window at a thunderstorm - Markham Family Photography

toddler boy standing on bed and dad sleep on bed - Barrie Family Photography

Father and toddler son lying on bed, dad kissing boy on cheek - Newmarket Family Photographer

toddler boy in diaper sleeping on floor, face down - Stouffville Family Photographer

mom and blonde toddler son lying on bed, heads together - Markham Family Photographer

mom and toddler boy lying on bed, mother tickling boy as he laughs - Barrie Family Photographer

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Personal ProjectsAmanda SimpsonJune 28, 2017family photographer toronto, documentary, toddler boy, real family photography, family of 3, GTA family photographer, in-home family photography, personal project, motherhood, newmarket family photographer, uxbridge family photographer, stouffville family photographerComment

Baby Girl Caleigh | Markham Family Photographer

I met miss Caleigh when she was 3 months old, and I definitely forgot what a sweet stage this is! She's as beautiful as baby girls come, with a beautiful head of hair (complete with an endearing little bald spot in the back!), some gorgeous long eyelashes and cheeks for days. I have to say I have been getting so lucky with all of the older babies I have photographed lately...they've all given me the sweetest sleeping shots, which are much harder to come by once the newborn days pass! Caleigh was in her Fisher Price lamb swing when I got there, the same one we have, and it brought me back to the days when Levi was tiny enough to fit in his (insert crying emoji). I never felt like each stage was passing as quickly as it did, and I still find myself thinking that the current stage will be much longer, but it never is! Natalie and Justin, I hope you treasure these photos of you baby girl and that they will bring you right back to the days of bald spots and chubby cheeks.

3 month old baby girl in blue dress lying on floral blanket looking at camera - Newmarket Lifestyle Photography

3 month old baby girl in blue dress lying on floral blanket looking at camera - Stouffville Lifestyle Photography

3 month old baby girl in blue dress and pink headband lying on floral blanket laughing - Markham Lifestyle Photography

3 month old baby girl in blue dress lying on floral blanket - Barrie Lifestyle Photography

3 month old baby girl looking at camera over dad's shoulder - Uxbridge Lifestyle Photography

new mom snuggles 2 month old baby daughter to chest - Newmarket In-Home Photography

3 month old baby girl fast asleep with head resting on mother's shoulder - Stouffville In-Home Photography

new mom snuggles 2 month old baby daughter to chest - Markham In-Home Photography

3 month old baby girl fast asleep on mother's shoulder - Barrie In-Home Photography

first time mom standing on front of window holding 3 month old baby daughter - Uxbridge In-Home Photography

3 month old baby girl lying on mom's legs, mother squishing cheeks - Newmarket Lifestyle Photos

3 month old baby girl lying on mom's legs, mother squishing cheeks - Stouffville Lifestyle Photos

3 month old baby girl lying on mom's legs on master bed, mother looking at daughter - Markham Lifestyle Photos

new parents sitting on master bed holding and looking at 3 month old baby girl - Barrie Lifestyle Photos

3 month old baby girl in father's arms sucking thumb and looking at camera - Uxbridge Lifestyle Photos

3 month old baby girl in father's arms sucking thumb and looking at camera - Newmarket In-Home Photos

new parents sitting on master bed holding and looking at 3 month old baby girl - Stouffville In-Home Photos

3 month old baby girl looking over father's shoulder at camera - Markham In-Home Photos

3 month old baby girl in blue dress sits in dad's arms, looking at camera - Barrie In-Home Photos

3 month old baby girl looking over dad's shoulder at camera - Uxbridge In-Home Photos

3 month old baby girl in blue dress lying in nursery crib, smiling at camera - Newmarket Lifestyle Photography

close up of 3 month old baby girl's long, dark brown hair - Stouffville Lifestyle Photography

3 month old baby girl in blue dress lying in nursery crib, looking at camera - Markham Lifestyle Photography

3 month old baby girl in blue dress lying in nursery crib, looking at camera - Barrie Lifestyle Photography

3 month old baby girl in blue dress lying in nursery crib with feet in air - Uxbridge Lifestyle Photography

family of three standing at window, mom holding 3 month old baby girl, dad looking at his daughter - Newmarket In-Home Photos

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In-Home, FamilyAmanda SimpsonMay 23, 2017family of 3, in-home family photography, first time parents, 3 months old, baby girl, family photographer toronto, family photos at home, documentary, GTA family photographer, newmarket family photographer, lifestyle family session, motherhoodComment

The DeKoning Family | Toronto Family Photographer

It was a grey foggy morning when I pulled up to this family's home after a bit of a sketchy drive (because of the fog, not my driving skills!). But as you can see there was nothing grey or dreary going on once I walked through the door! I was greeted with so much warmth by Kassandra and Brent, as well as by the littlest cutie who was running around sans pants! Both boys totally ignored my camera which was a real treat, and we captured some beautiful, candid memories of them enjoying time together, with their parents and destroying a beautiful cheese board. There was also a very patient kitty thrown into the mix somewhere. It would be crime for me not to mention their gorgeous home...it was the perfect setting for an in-home family session and I will be stalking Kassandra's beautiful blog, Little DeKonings, for decor inspiration for many years to come! If anyone has any suggestions for how to convince my husband to redecorate our entire home, please send them my way ;)

family of four with 2 blonde boys reading book on couch - Newmarket Lifestyle Photography

family of four with 2 blonde boys reading book on couch mom holding coffee - Stouffville lifestyle photos

family of four with 2 blonde boys reading book on couch - Markham lifestyle photography

father and son playing in living room - Uxbridge family photos

family of four with 2 blonde boys tickling each other on couch - Newmarket lifestyle Photography

family of four with 2 blonde boys playing on couch - Stouffville child Photography

family of four with 2 young blonde boys preparing meal in kitchen - Markham lifestyle photography

man cutting cheese on wood cutting board - Uxbridge lifestyle photography

wheel of brie cheese on cast iron - newmarket lifestyle photos

family of four with 2 young blonde boys preparing meal in kitchen - Stouffville lifestyle photography

father and 2 young blonde sons sitting at kitchen table eating - Markham lifestyle photography

family of four sharing cheese board - uxbridge lifestyle photos

family of four with 2 young blonde brothers sitting at kitchen table - newmarket lifestyle photography

5 year old blonde boy with blue eyes looks at camera while sitting in mother's lap - Stouffville child photos

family of four with 2 young blonde brothers sitting at kitchen table - markham lifestyle photography

5 year old blonde boy playing with stuffed animal in bedroom - Uxbridge family photography

4 year old bot reads book while sitting on bed - Newmarket lifestyle photos

close up of coffee bean in 4 year old boy's hand - Stouffville lifestyle photos

basket of stuffed animals in basket on bedroom dresser - newmarket lifestyle photos

two young blonde brothers sitting on bed cuddle with pet cat - Stouffville lifestyle photos

2 young blonde brothers standing on parents bed - Uxbridge lifestyle photography

2 young blonde brothers jumping on parents bed - Newmarket lifestyle photography

3 year old blonde boy tickling mom on bed - Stouffville child photos

family of 4 with 2 blonde boys playing on parent's bed - Markham child photography

mom with long blonde hair kisses 3 year old son on cheek - Newmarket lifestyle photography

young blonde brothers playing with toy guitar - Stouffville child photography

young brothers reading story together touching hands - Markham child photography

young blonde brothers reading story together on parents bed - Uxbridge child photography

young brothers feet dangle from parents bed as they read story together - Newmarket child photos

4 year old blonde boy snuggles and kisses pet cat while sitting on stairs - Newmarket lifestyle photos

Mom kisses 4 year old blonde son holding pet cat while sitting on stairs - Stouffville child photography

3 year old blonde boy plays with blocks in living room - Markham child photos

family of 4 with 2 blonde boys sitting on couch with pet cat - Uxbridge lifestyle photography

blonde woman with long hair sitting on couch smiling at husband - Newmarket lifestyle photography

mom with long blonde hair holds 4 year old son in lap touching foreheads - Stouffville child photography

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Project 366 | November

Oh November. We have a bit of a love/hate relationship. Actually, it used to be just hate until Levi was born last November. But this year we saw our little man turn one. It’s hard to believe! Peter and I are enjoying discovering more about his little personality and it is pretty wild how quickly he is learning new things. We had a couple of dicey weeks with his molars coming in and I felt like I was going to lose my mind once or twice, but I am lucky to have the best mother-in-law who took Levi off my hands for a few afternoons so I could regroup (also my mom will want me to mention that she was off saving lives in Ghana otherwise she would have helped me too)! I think we have one more 1-year molar to go and then I’m keeping my fingers crossed that we’ll be done with teething for a while! Anyhow, I am marching along with the project and I think making it through this month was a victory. Hoping I can blaze through Christmas and then January and finish strong!

1 year old toddler boy playing with toys on bed - Newmarket child photography

Father and 1 year old baby boy playing in bedroom at night - York Region documentary photography

Photo prints and wood USB packaging with twine and personal note - Stouffville newborn photography

1 year old baby boy wearing red sweater sitting in pile of fall leaves at sunset - Markham child photos

1 year old toddler boy eating snack in carseat - Stouffville child photography

1 year old baby boy in highchair watching father in kitchen - Uxbridge Lifestyle photography

1 year old toddler boy sitting on floor playing with fan - Newmarket child photograph

steaming cup of coffee on kitchen counter - Stouffville lifestyle photography

1 year old toddler boy looking into refrigerator in the dark - Markham in-home photography

1 year old baby boy looking out window at sunset - Uxbridge child photograp

groom's hand with wedding ring on bride's waist - Newmarket photography

1 year old toddler boy being held my redhead woman - Markham in-home photographer

1 year old baby boy sitting on bed - stouffville child photos

Dark grey couch in living room at sunset - Stouffville in-home photography

Muskoka roastery maple coffee pods in box - uxbridge lifestyle photos

1 year old toddler boy with pen on couch - Newmarket child photography

1 year old baby boy sitting in wooden box beside couch - Stouffville child photography

moody sunset behind house through dew drops on window - Newmarket in-home photography

1 year old toddler boy eating yogurt with spoon on couch with father - Stouffville child photography

photo of book on cream knit blanket with mug of coffee - markham lifestyle photo

1 year old baby boy playing with little tikes yellow school bus under table in pyjamas - Uxbridge child photography

1 year old toddler boy sitting on dad's lap with book - Newmarket in-home photos

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1 year old toddler boy in red shirt looking out window with grandma - Stouffville child photography

homemade chocolate chip cookies in kraft box with chalk tag client gifts - markham newborn photographs

newborn baby girl asleep with hands crossed - uxbridge baby photos

1 year old baby boy in high chair with foot on tray - Newmarket lifestyle photography

newborn baby girl toes in swaddle on white bed - stouffville baby photography

buffalo grazing on hill through fence - uxbridge photography

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Welcome Baby Peyton! | Toronto Newborn Photographer

From the moment Nicole contacted me I knew I was going to love this family. So easygoing, flexible and fun, all ingredients for an enjoyable session! And the cherry on top? Peyton’s amazing hair and the fact that she was constantly yawning, which just might be the cutest thing a baby can do. She is clearly so loved by her big brother and parents. Nicole and Chase made two under two look effortless (don’t worry guys, I know its hard work!) and made me feel so welcome and comfortable in their home. I was honoured to capture these memories for them and hope that these photos will one day transport them back to that wild and beautiful time that they welcomed their baby girl.

1 month old swaddled baby girl sleeping in crib in pink nursery - Newmarket newborn photography

newborn baby girl sleeping in swaddle on white bed - Stouffville family photographer

pink baby girl nursery with rocking horse - Markham newborn photography

1 month old baby girl in pink swaddle yawning on white bed - Toronto newborn photographer

newborn baby girl feet in pink swaddle on white bed - Uxbridge family photographer

newborn baby girl with lots of brown hair asleep on bed - Newmarket newborn photos

mother with long brown hair rocking newborn baby girl in chair - stouffville baby photography

2 year old toddler boy smiling in doorway to nursery - Markham family photos

2 year old toddler boy sitting in red and blue bed looking at camera - toronto family photographer

toddler big brother lying on bed with crying newborn baby sister - newmarket family photos

long brunette mom holding sleeping newborn girl on chest - newmarket baby photography

brunette mother holding sleeping newborn girl in arms - stouffville baby photography

new mother with long brunette hair sitting on bed holding and looking at 1 month old baby girl - Markham newborn photography

parents sitting on bed holding and looking at 1 month old baby girl - newmarket newborn photos

family of four with 2 year old big brother kissing newborn baby sister sitting on bed - stouffville family photos

father looking at sleeping 1 month old baby girl in his arms - Newmarket newborn photography

father looking at sleeping 1 month old baby girl in his arms - markham newborn photographer

dad looking at sleeping 1 month old baby girl in his arms - stouffville newborn photography

family of four sitting on couch with newborn little sister and 2 year old big brother - newmarket family photography

family of four sitting on couch with newborn little sister and 2 year old big brother - stouffville family photography

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Project 366 | October

Phew! I wasn't sure this post was going to make it up, because I was SO inconsistent with my daily shooting this month. But when I started this project I told myself that if I missed a day I just had to fill it in with another photo, even though it was taken on another day in that month. Otherwise I'm not sure I would have taken on such a huge project...you need to give yourself a little grace sometimes! October brought the cold weather and a couple of colds with it. Poor Levi got a nasty viral rash from one of them (featured in many photos below!). It was super itchy and we had to smother him in calamine lotion. Luckily it wasn't chicken pox and not contagious, so the worst thing that came of it were a few dirty looks when I took him out in public. For Thanksgiving we went up to the cottage and enjoyed four days with family. This month we also celebrated Levi's first birthday with our families and he took his first steps (at his grandparents while we were out at a wedding, of course)! We had some fun dressing Levi up for Halloween...he was the cutest little lion and really enjoyed trick-or-treating to our next door neighbour's house, as you can see! Now we are just counting down the days until we can put up our Christmas tree :)

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Lindsey & Beth | Newmarket Family Photographer

Being a mom is a blessing. We are gifted with these precious little lives that become so entwined with our own that it's hard to imagine life before them. It is also sometimes a bit monotonous, not very glamorous and at times frustrating (I'm assuming I'm not alone in this!). The thing I love about photography is that it is an exercise in observation and appreciation of what is right in front of you. As a mom it causes me to stop and think about the little things that I want to capture and looking back on the photos I have of the past year of Levi's life I am so thankful to have captured the little nuances of who he was at each stage.

I had the opportunity to capture Lindsey and her daughter Beth one morning in their home. It was so fun to document Beth and all the little things that make her who she is at this stage of her life. I look forward to watching this sweet girl grow!

1 year old baby girl sitting in mom's lap reading book - Newmarket baby photos

1 year old baby girl sitting in mom's lap reading story book - Newmarket child photos

1 year old baby girl sitting in mom's lap reading story  book - Stouffville family photography

1 year old baby girl sitting in mom's lap reaching for story book - Stouffville baby photography

toes of 1 year old baby girl sitting in mother's lap - Uxbridge family photos

1 year old baby girl sitting in mom's lap reading book - Stouffville lifestyle photography

1 year old baby girl standing looking over side of crib at camera - Newmarket child photography

1 year old baby girl playing with toy drum set - Uxbridge child photography

1 year old baby girl sitting on floor trying to put on sock - Stouffville child photos

1 year old baby girl dancing and laughing with mom in living room - Newmarket in-home photography

1 year old toddler girl sitting in cream chair looking at camera - Uxbridge child photography

close up of 1 year old toddler girl's eyelashes sitting in chair - Newmarket child photography

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Welcome Baby Olive | Toronto Newborn Photographer

I can't think of anything I enjoy photographing more than a brand new baby! So when little Olive joined this already adorable family I was beyond excited to document their first days as a family of four! Her big brother, River, was just the biggest bundle of energy and adorable-ness and her parents were so relaxed, natural and fun in front of the camera that they were an absolute breeze to photograph. This little lady already has a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out, so those of you who don't keep up with tween slang); she did not want to miss a single thing the entire session, but her mom Alison managed to coax her to sleep at the very end so we could capture her peaceful little face and details. I could probably rant all day about how much I loved this session, but I will let the newborn and family sweetness below speak for itself! Enjoy :)

family of four sitting on couch  - mom holding newborn baby girl and dad holding 3 year old boy - mom kissing son's forehead - Newmarket family photography

3 year old toddler boy sitting at parent's feet playing with toy truck - Stouffville family photography

mother holding 1 week old baby girl while 3 year old big brother drives toy truck on little sister - Markham family photos

1 week old baby girl in mother's arms wide awake - uxbridge family photography

3 year old toddler boy kissing 1 week old baby sister on head while mom watches - Newmarket family photos

nursery details - she is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future - stouffville lifestyle photography

3 year old toddler boy sitting on couch playing on toy xylophone with feet sticking out - newmarket child photography

1 week old baby girl asleep in mom's arms wrapped in swaddle - Stouffville family photos

1 week old baby girl asleep in mom's arms wrapped in swaddle - markham family photos

husband kissing wife's forehead as she holds sleeping 1 week old baby girl - uxbridge family photography

1 week baby girl swaddled and asleep between mother and father - Newmarket family photos

Family of four sitting on bed - 3 year old toddler big brother kissing baby sister's head - Stouffville Family photography

dad holding and looking at 1 week old baby daughter - Markham lifestyle photography

1 week old baby girl lying on father's legs wide awake looking at camera - Uxbridge family photography

Mom and big brother looking at new baby sister sleeping in moses basket - Newmarket family photos

3 year old toddler boy standing in crib and looking out window - Stouffville family photography

3 year old toddler boy looking out window - close up of curly hair - Uxbridge child photography

close up of ear and hand - 1 week old baby girl swaddled - Newmarket lifestyle photography

close up of sleeping 1 week old baby girl swaddled on white bed - Markham family photography

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Newborn Baby Elias | Toronto Fresh 48 Photographer

I'm not sure how to prepare you for the adorable-ness you're about to see below. Little Elias is just the sweetest little thing. He was almost 24 hours old when I met him and it's easy to see that his parents, Kristin and Jonathan were already head over heels for this little man. It was such a blessing to me to capture the first moments of this sweet family and I hope that one day Elias will be able to look back at these photos and see just how much he was loved, right from the very beginning.