As a family photographer in Edmonton, one of the questions I often get asked is, “When is the best time of year for family photos?” The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer — it depends on your family’s personality and your vision for the session.  But if you’re torn between the golden warmth of late […]

I’ve been lucky to have had a lot of “best days” in my life — my wedding day, graduating university, and of course, the days my children were born. Each of those days was filled with joy and love, cementing their place as the highlights of my life. But there was one very definitive worst […]

Breastfeeding is one of the most challenging aspects of becoming a mother. Many new moms struggle with physical and emotional hurdles while trying to nurse their babies. I personally faced difficulties breastfeeding both of my children and, in hindsight, wish I had sought professional help earlier. But you don’t have to go through it alone. […]

When you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival, you’ll probably have the essentials covered: a car seat, crib, diapers, and all the basics. But there are a few lesser-known items that can make life with a newborn so much easier. Here’s my list of must-have baby items you might not have thought of! 1. A Small […]

Breastfeeding my first baby was, by far, the hardest part of those early weeks postpartum. We couldn’t figure out how to do this thing that I thought was supposed to be so easy and natural. At her 48-hour check-up, my newborn had lost more than the “allowable” amount of birth weight, and the nurse sent […]

Every mother’s birth and recovery is unique, and what works for one may not work for another. However, after my vaginal birth and breastfeeding journey—filled with trial and error — I discovered some invaluable items that made my postpartum recovery more manageable. Here are my postpartum non-negotiables: 1. Postpartum Peri Bottle Buy a postpartum peri […]

Need a new brunch spot in Edmonton? I asked my fellow Edmonton photographers to share their favourite place to brunch! Ana from Ana Salas Photography chose Toast. Claudia from De la Torre Photography chose LOCAL Public Eatery – for the awesome service. I can second this. I used to live within walking distance of LOCAL […]