Toronto Portrait Session: Lindsay

I first met Lindsay about three years ago when we worked together at an agency. We've both since left and pursued new careers though so it's a strange thing seeing someone everyday for three years and then not seeing them at all! But a couple months ago Lindsay contacted me to ask if I would photograph some portraits of her for a lifestyle blog she started. We met up in the Kensington area and in true Canadian weather fashion, it went from mild to freezing!!! I can't complain too much though - those grey skies made for such beautiful lighting and skin tones in these photos. Lindsay was such a trooper too and embraced the cold in a few sleeveless tops! It was an eventful day dodging cars while trying to get the shot in the middle of the street, jumping into a nearby hospital to use the washroom to change outfits and then warming up in Jimmy's with coffees. Her blog is called Champagne Dreams which features lifestyle trends and fashion in Toronto and I highly recommend you check it out.

Toronto Family Portrait Session: Mia + Family

Last month I had the opportunity to photograph the sweetest and coolest family! Melanie and Ryan had reached out to have photos taken with their 9-month old daughter Mia to document their growing family. Mia is just a stunner! At such a young age she has such a personality and so many facial expressions. I found that at the start of our session she was just curious as to why someone was there photographing her but then after playing with my sunglasses and being amazed by my nail polish she quickly warmed up. Near the end of the session she was making so many funny faces at me and just having a blast. We spent time at their home, a courtyard nearby and then took a walk to Little Nicky's coffee shop. By the time we started walking though, Mia had tuckered herself out and was in full sleep mode (which was still super cute!)