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Summer

beach mini sessions

Sunday, july 27th, 2025
7:00pm-8:30pm
van wagners beach, hamilton

about the location

Van Wagners Beach is located right on the border of Hamilton and Burlington and offers a beautiful backdrop for family photos.  In our condensed session we will aim to get images including the large rocks, the delicate beach grasses as well as dipping your toes in the lake at the end if you wish. There is ample free parking on site and leashed dogs are welcome.  We will be working at a quick pace so I recommend you wear nice neutral slip-on sandals so we can toggle between shoes and bare feet quickly and easily.

Your session fee includes a fast-paced 15 minute session with your immediate family only (single household).  Furry family members are also welcome.

You will receive ALL images from your session (minimum of 20 images), delivered via an online gallery with digital download that will remain posted for one year.  Your complete collection will be delivered within 2 weeks of the session date.

The session fee also covers any permit/rental fees for the session, and reserves your time slot on my schedule.  For this reason, session fees are non-refundable.

all inclusive session fee

350

the experience

bring your pup

Your furry family member is always welcome at your family session. No matter the level of training (or lack there of), there are always ways to incorporate them into your family photos. I love dogs and am very comfortable working with all shapes and sizes of them.

If this interests you we can talk in detail about how to successfully include your furry friend without adding extra stress to you or your pup.

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hamilton family photographer

your children are growing, time is passing, and you just want to hit the pause button on life ... i can help!  together we can freeze this moment in time and create beautiful family memories that will be cherished forever.  whether it's capturing the last bit of those little chubby cheeks, or their quiet confidence as they start to really discover who they want to be, kids are always changing and growing, and i know you want nothing more than to hold onto each moment as long as you can before they change again.  when you book a family session with me, we will do just that.  my focus is to create a fun environment where kids can feel free to be themselves and parents are calm and relaxed just enjoying the company of their family.  I aim to document authentic connections, through expressions, physical touch, and lots of laughing.

My in-home family sessions aim to capture mainly candid interactions through fun poses and family activities. I will tour your home prior to the session to scout out the best locations (mostly based on light) and we will plan out your session from there

I like for us to have at least one activity planned for the family to do together. Some great ideas are baking cookies, having a pillow 'fight' with lots of tickles (in cute pajamas of course), or having a picnic out on the lawn.

In-home sessions are an easy way to include family pets as well as easy outfit changes if you desire.

lifestyle family session

reach out to            your hamilton family photographer today!

book

lifestyle

or perhaps a

family session in your own

home

is more what you're looking for...

well i've got you covered there too!

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extended families

Extended family sessions are a great way to capture portraits of many different groupings such as cousins, adult siblings, or grandparents with all of their grandkids.

My extended family sessions are structured slightly differently to ensure we achieve the results you are looking for. They are longer in duration, and do require a bit more planning and coordination, but I will walk you through each step of the planning process.

These are memories that will be passed down through generations!

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Luxury

hamilton family photographer

your children are growing, time is passing, and you just want to hit the pause button on life ... i can help!  together we can freeze this moment in time and create beautiful family memories that will be cherished forever.  whether it's capturing the last bit of those little chubby cheeks, or their quiet confidence as they start to really discover who they want to be, kids are always changing and growing, and i know you want nothing more than to hold onto each moment as long as you can before they change again.  when you book a family session with me, we will do just that.  my focus is to create a fun environment where kids can feel free to be themselves and parents are calm and relaxed just enjoying the company of their family.  I aim to document authentic connections, through expressions, physical touch, and lots of laughing.

My in-home family sessions aim to capture mainly candid interactions through fun poses and family activities. I will tour your home prior to the session to scout out the best locations (mostly based on light) and we will plan out your session from there

I like for us to have at least one activity planned for the family to do together. Some great ideas are baking cookies, having a pillow 'fight' with lots of tickles (in cute pajamas of course), or having a picnic out on the lawn.

In-home sessions are an easy way to include family pets as well as easy outfit changes if you desire.

lifestyle family session

reach out to            your hamilton family photographer today!

book

lifestyle

or perhaps a

family session in your own

home

is more what you're looking for...

well i've got you covered there too!

I also offer an assortment of beautiful printed products so you can display your portraits proudly in your home.

All clients who wish to see my product offerings are welcome to schedule an ordering appointment after their digital gallery is delivered.

There is no cost for this appointment, and no minimum purchase is required.

product add-ons

want your images printed?

products

each 25
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5x7 prints matted to 8x10 (min 8 images)
8x0 mounted desk print with wooden stand
bamboo christmas ornament
set of 25 foil-pressed cards
5x7 acrylic block
8x8 layflat storybook

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