WELCOME & REFLECTION


Hi and hello you beautiful people! I’m so happy you’re here - welcome to the my very first blog!


2025 was a year full of lessons, growth, and a few curveballs along the way. It wasn’t always easy, but by the end of it, I found the courage to follow my heart and take a big leap into my full-time photography era. Every up and down played a part in getting me here.


This year’s reflection feels a little extra special. It’s not just about looking back for the sake of it — it’s about celebrating what did happen: the amazing people (and adorable doggos) I met, the meaningful moments I captured, and the stories I was trusted to tell. Those moments are exactly why I fell in love with photography… and why I’m so excited for what’s next.

Emotional celebration moment captured indoors with decorative wall mirrors at the Rose Chapel.

2025 HIGHLIGHTS


This is where the stats come in — but in 2025, the numbers mattered less than the moments. Since this was still a mostly part-time year, every session felt extra special.

What mattered most was capturing real life: couples in love, families laughing, and pups showing off their personalities.

2025 at a glance:

✨ Approximately 22 sessions and weddings

✨ All centered on connection, emotion, and storytelling


✨The biggest highlight other than getting to capture all those amazing moments, was officially GOING FULL-TIME!! ✨✨

Playful portrait of Couple and their big dog in a vibrant wildflower field with red and pink blooms at the Flower Lady and Gent.
Family sitting together in a blooming purple lavender field on a sunny day at R&B Lavender.
Someone in a tan sweater and jeans enjoys a playful autumn moment with falling leaves in a backyard setting.

FAVOURITE MOMENTS


There were so many great sessions & moments this year that narrowing them down wasn’t easy. But if I had to pick a few standout moments, these are the ones that stood out to me:


A Surprise Proposal

My favourite session of the year was a surprise proposal for Anna & Ben. Every detail was thoughtfully planned by Ben and capturing that once-in-a-lifetime moment felt like something straight out of a one of my romance novels. I was definitely tearing up behind my camera.


From Bump to Baby

One of my favourite clients invited me to photograph both their maternity and newborn sessions, and it meant the world. Being welcomed into their home, seeing past photos displayed on their walls( engagement, wedding, maternity), and receiving their heartfelt messages afterward reminded me why I love doing this so much!


Dance Floor Joy

Dancing on a wedding dance floor with my camera, trying to be sneaky while capturing candid moments, never gets old. When parents laugh along with me or call me “truly dedicated,” I know I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.

Close-up of hands opening a small ring box with pink and white flowers in the background during a proposal in Bayfield.
Silhouettes of people standing under trees on a grassy hill during golden hour during a proposal in Bayfield.
Scenic view of a hillside with trees casting long shadows on bright green grass during a proposal in Bayfield.
Romantic outdoor proposal scene with wooden fence and sunlit trees in the background during a proposal in Bayfield.
Couple sharing an intimate moment on a hilltop during sunset capture during a proposal in Bayfield.

LESSONS LEARNED


The biggest lesson I learned this year was to take the chance, even when it feels scary — and to be proud of myself for doing it.


Choosing to go full time was a leap of faith, and I didn’t know how it would be received. The love and encouragement I received from family, friends, clients, and even their families meant more to me than I can put into words. That support reminded me I was exactly where I was meant to be.

Family playing and lifting the baby of the family celebrating outdoors against golden autumn foliage at ReForest London.

THANK YOU!!


Every single year, my gratitude somehow gets bigger — and yes, I’ll say it again because it’s always true: I wouldn’t be here without you.


To the families who trusted me to capture the giggles and chaos, the vendors who worked alongside me shoulder to shoulder, the couples who trusted me with their wedding days, and everyone cheering me on over on Instagram — thank you more than I can put into words. And of course, a very special thank you to all the pups who allowed me to spoil them with treats, give endless belly rubs, and call it “work.”


I’m so grateful for every one of you, always.



Family laughing together in a summer garden filled with purple and blue wildflowers at the Flower Lady and Gent
A person in overalls and a sun hat twirls joyfully in a blooming purple lavender field at sunset at R and B Lavender.
Romantic sunset photoshoot in a field of bright red celosia flowers at the Flower Lady and Gent
Intimate moments captured on vintage red couch against reclaimed wood wall background at Pondvalley Manor.
Playful sequence of couple having fun on green grass in park setting in strathroy at Mac Cuddy Botanic Garden
Sleeping baby wrapped in yellow knit blanket surrounded by colorful heart decorations.
A couple in wedding attire poses together in a scenic autumn setting with golden foliage in the background.
A sequence of photos shows someone falling backwards while playing with a black dog in an autumn backyard with fallen leaves.
Family wearing blue and gray sits together on autumn leaves during outdoor photo session in wooded area AT KOMOKA PROVINCIAL PARK.
A black dog with perked ears and a happy expression against a bright blue background.
Romantic couple embraces in rustic barn with sunlight streaming through wooden slats creating magical atmosphere.
Three children playing and laughing together while laying in tall grass during autumn with golden trees in background AT KOMOKA PROVINCIAL
Two ladies in black cloaks stand in a field with red smoke billowing above them at sunset in strathroy ontario.
A black dog sits with people on a grassy lawn during a sunny outdoor photo session in Strathroy ontario.
A group enjoying a fall photo session surrounded by vibrant yellow foliage in a wooded setting in cambridge.
A happy brown dog receives affection from a couple in a golden grass field AT KOMOKA PROVINCIAL PARK.
A photographer in suspenders captures a bride in a flowing white gown on a sunny day against a brick wall.
Black Labrador dog standing in a sunny grassy field with golden light filtering through trees in the background.
A couple dances together in a beautiful blooming lavender field at sunset, her blue floral dress swaying with the movement in R & B LAVENDER
A person sits on a dirt path surrounded by purple wildflowers while cuddling with two black Labrador dogs.
A group sits together in a blooming field of purple lupine flowers at golden hour the Flower Lady & Gent FLOWER FIELD.

HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU 2026!


Cue the happy dance, because 2026 is officially my full-time photography era — and I could not be more excited. This year is all about more mini sessions, more availability, and more chances to capture the moments that matter most.


I’m dreaming of more secret proposal stories, more families and couples with their pets (and yes, cats absolutely count), and I would love to photograph a themed wedding. These are just a few of the goals I’m putting out into the universe as this new year begins.


Who knows what 2026 will bring — but if it’s anything like the energy already building, it’s going to be something really special. And I can’t wait to capture it all.

NOW BOOKING 2026 & 2027!!

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