My first tiny light.. | Tiny Light Foundation

I joined Tiny Light Foundation in the Spring and was happy to be matched with a family this fall.  :)  Tiny light Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides free professional photography for children and families that have been faced with a life altering diagnoses. The foundation's mission:

"Our mission is to provide and capture memories that will help provide a family with one less thing to worry about. In the mist of dealing with doctors appointments, specialist appointments or just the daily life of medicines, rushing here to there for weights, check ups, and the many many other things we deal with in everyday life. A lot of the time photographs seem to take a back burner and not only with time, but with funds. When we look back we want to remember and even though you may not forget what you and your child has gone through we always want more we need the memories to last "Forever". 

~ Tiny Light Website

I am blessed to be part of this great foundation and happy to volunteer my time and talents to families who are well deserving of this gift of photography.

So, this week.. I met EMILY! 90% of the time, when I meet with a family for the first time, the children often get shy and I just let them be. But when Emily's mom introduced her to me, she gave me the sweetest smile! :) Emily is a happy and beautiful 3.5 year old! :) She is also a very sweet big sister to Avery. Emily's favorite color is pink! :) She loves princess dress-ups and loves playing with her dolls! :)

When her mom was on her 20th week of pregnancy, she was diagnosed with a severe case of hydrocephalus and advised that it was best to terminate the pregnancy. The doctors knew there was something wrong but couldn't determine what exactly.

When Emily was born, she appeared healthy but at 2 years old she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. She goes to physiotherapy every week and wears braces for her legs to help stretch her muscles and for proper alignment.

Emily is now in Kindergarten and enjoying it!  Emily's middle name is HOPE! If Emily's parents didn't have Hope, Emily might have not been here today.

Meet Sweet Emily, and her beautiful family!

I love your smile and laughter Emily! :)

Business Headshots mini-session | Milton headshot photographer

What a beautiful day spent with 6 beautiful mompreneurs! It was my privilege working with you all and getting to know a little bit about your business as well! :)  Here is a sneak..

Kristen Verschoor-Owens, RHN, RhA, Registered Holistic Nutritionist & Allergist
hhealthy@cogeco.ca

Liane Robertson, Owner, rprojex Inc. Home, Office & Real Estate Enhancement
rprojex.com

Lori-Ann McLeod, Owner, Oxygen Yoga and Pilates
oxygenpilates.ca

Monique Doorn, Executive Business Trainer, Health and Wellness Coach

www.moniquedoorn.isagenix.com

Deborah Hilton, Health Matters Home Care Services, Inc.
www.healthmattershc.com

Grace Moores, Independent Miglio Consultant
www.gracemoores.com

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Rain Rain Go Away! | Milton Family Photographer

Mommy M here and I were really hoping for nice weather so we can do an outdoor shoot.. Up to the last minute, we were hoping the rain will stop so we can have our session at the original venue. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate. BUT, we were able to step out for 10 minutes to capture some family shots in the cute owl hats and boots that mom bought for the girls! :)

Thank you for letting me be part of your day yesterday! Here's a sneak peek to our session. What a beautiful family! :) 

... and the cute Ms. 3 month old Lucie! :)

3 boys! :) | Mississauga Family Photographer

I was quite excited to do this session since it's my first time shooting a family of 5 -- with 3 boys! A 7 year old and 4yo twins! :) Thought my almost 3 year old son has lots of energy.. and this family had 3 x that! :)

I had fun capturing your family, L! Thank you! :) Here's a sneak of our Sunday afternoon park fun! :)

First, the 3 boys ! :)

And the sweetest picture that day... :) The twins giving big brother a big kiss! :)

Beautiful 8 week old Baby E! :) | Milton Child photographer

Well, I've been quiet during the summer months.. And now, glad to be back to 'shooting' babies! :) Love capturing these little ones! :) I really enjoyed capturing baby E! It's fun as she is very responsive and actually smiles when you try to make her smile! :) She is almost 8 week old and so alert and awake. She did give me a 5 minute snooze, just enough time to get a sleeping pose! :)

First thing I noticed is her beautiful spikey hair! :)

And look at those eyes.. :) So beautiful!

Sweet, Strong, and Serious! :)

Not only did she snooze, she also smiled! :)

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Pearls.. gotta love them! :) And already giving me some attitude here.. ;)

And of course, with Mom! :) Wrapping up the session here..

And.. just because I love Christmas and well, it's only 3 months away.. So, why not snap a pic with Santa's hat! ;)