Family & Child Photography
As a parent, you work hard, and you love hard. You deserve to see and enjoy the beauty of your family displayed in your home every day.
I’m here to make that a reality of you! Proof:
“…got the album and photos today. I had to tell you right away that everything looks so amazing!!! The pictures will truly by the finishing touch on my vision for the family/kids room and the slideshow made me cry again (I’m pretty sure I will always cry when I watch it). I’m so happy we got the album as well… it will be cherished for years to come.”
I’m best known for my timeless, light and bright, real-feel family photography created with serene nature and wilderness backdrops right here in Toronto. I know the secret spots in the city’s parks that make it look like we’re in the middle of nowhere.
If you want a photography session on-location at home, I can do that too – I can find the perfect angles to showcase your beautiful family home or make it look nicer than it is. (I get it, with kids around, not too many houses are going to be magazine-worthy.)
I love urbanscapes too. Give me a Toronto alleyway or skate park any day!
Studio photo shoots are also an option.
Images I’ve made in all of these settings have won awards, recognition and Masters designations. See them here: ACCOLADES.
Over the years, I’ve curated a collection of printed portrait products including
- Framed Prints
- Frameless Wall Displays (acrylic, canvas and wood
- Wall Arrangements
- Tabletop and Desk Displays
- Albums
- Portrait boxes
- Prints
Every package I offer includes a combination of digital files and printed artwork. While you can enjoy your digitals on your phone and share in your socials, it’s important to realize that they won’t last forever as digital formats evolve (or corrupt!) over the years. It’s your printed portraits that are the forever pieces – your digitals are just for fun right now.
Part of your experience with me will be creating the best portrait artwork for your home – printed artwork that will make your heart skip a beat every time you see it.
In other words, I’ll nail your kids to the wall.
“Heather is a very talented photographer and great with families and kids. We have several photos from our session with her proudly hanging in our home and people always compliment them, as they are very professional, yet also natural and fun.”
How it all works:
The Images
During a session, my aim is to capture all the details you need, as well as the ones you didn’t know you wanted!
Photographic style is personal – the images you see here on my website and in my portfolios are excellent examples of my style, honed over 15 years in business. As a recovering engineer (I’m still a Professional Engineer for the cheap life insurance!), I bring technical knowledge so that I can consistently produce great results even in less than ideal conditions, and as a mom, I can connect with the kids and get the images that speak to who they are. As an artist, I also bring the magic.
The proof is in the accolades I have received over the years (accreditations, masters designations and awards and recognition).
If you like what you see, then we’re a match!
The Experience (How It Works)
- Session Preparation: Once you book in, I’ll get you ready with a Welcome Guide including style advice and tips to prepare for your best session. We’ll connect to plan how best to capture the images you will LOVE.
- The Session: Get ready for a fun and energetic good time! Sessions are up to 2 hours (newborn up to 3 hours) on-location, in-home, or in-studio if you choose.
- Premiere and Package Purchase: I believe seeing your photos for the first time is an event! It’s perhaps the most fun part of the process. During your ‘Premiere’ you’ll get to see a slideshow of your images and start the process of choosing your artwork.
- Finalizing your Artwork and Image Choice: You’ll have time to work through exact details that will create the Artwork that is perfect for your home and gifting needs.
- Receive your Images: Take delivery of your new family heirlooms! I can also arrange to hang your new portraits on your walls to make sure you get to enjoy them right away.
The Packages and Pricing
There is a session fee of $400. Enjoy a rebate of $50 for sessions booked on non-holiday weekdays. Fees for travel beyond the City of Toronto apply. Studio fees may apply.
Packages are fully customisable, each including a dollar-amount credit towards the printed Artwork of your choice as well as a set number of digital images, start at $950 and range up to $2200 if purchased during your Premiere window. You can also purchase additional Artwork Credit during your Premiere at a special discount. Alternatively you can order à la Carte.
HST is additional.
For details, book a call to chat with me!
The Result (the Artwork)
The printed portrait Artwork you order will become your new favourite things! These will be the first non-living things you grab from your house in case of fire. They will be your family heirlooms.
I am proud to offer a stunning collection of professionally crafted Albums, Portrait Boxes, Wall and Desk Displays printed with archival quality inks, papers and substrates.
Investments start at $125, (covered by Artwork Credit with your Package purchase).
Learn all about the Artwork I offer here:
