Cinematic storytelling family photographer in Uxbridge Ontario

Toronto & Durham Region Family and Motherhood Photographer

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INVESTMENT

ONTARIO FAMILY & MOTHERHOOD PHOTOGRAPHER

This work is about more than how this season looks. It’s about what it feels like to be in it.

The way your child reaches for you. The little routines, funny expressions, quiet pauses, and ordinary pieces of family life that don’t always feel important until they’ve already changed.

My sessions aren’t about perfect posing or trying to make your family look like anyone else’s. They’re calm, gently guided, and centred around the way you naturally are together.

The result is a gallery that feels honest, artful, and true to your family. Something that still feels like you years from now.

A storied, documentary approach —
guided gently, and rooted in connection.

FAMILY SESSIONS

A young boy with red hair and a girl with dark hair are lying on the floor playing together, with an adult man with blond hair sitting behind them, smiling and interacting with the children. They are near a large window and seem to be enjoying a happy moment.
A young boy with red hair and a girl with dark hair are lying on the floor playing together, with an adult man with blond hair sitting behind them, smiling and interacting with the children. They are near a large window and seem to be enjoying a happy moment.

Family sessions with me are less about everyone sitting perfectly still, and more about making space for your family to feel like yourselves.

We slow things down, settle in, and let your children move, play, reach, wander, and come back to you. I’ll gently guide when needed, but the session is never about forcing moments or trying to make your family look like anyone else’s.

I’m paying attention to the pieces you may not think to photograph on an ordinary day: the way your child leans into you, the little bursts of chaos, the quiet pauses, the familiar ways you all move together.

These are the details that become meaningful with time.
A glimpse into their childhood, and your place at the centre of it.

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NEWBORN SESSIONS

A black and white photo of a woman, a man, and a baby on a bed. The woman and man are looking at the newborn baby, who is lying on the woman's lap. The woman wears earrings and a bracelet, and the man has short hair. They are all engaged in a tender moment.
A black and white photo of a woman, a man, and a baby on a bed. The woman and man are looking at the newborn baby, who is lying on the woman's lap. The woman wears earrings and a bracelet, and the man has short hair. They are all engaged in a tender moment.

Newborn sessions are a quiet way to remember the earliest days of your family’s story. These sessions take place in the comfort of your home and unfold slowly, led by your baby’s rhythm. There’s space for feeding, soothing, changing, and settling in, with gentle direction when needed so nothing feels rushed or overly posed.

I focus on the moments that already feel small but will mean so much later: the way your baby fits against you, the tiny details, the quiet rooms, the familiar routines, and the way your family is beginning to take shape around this new little life.

The result is a collection that feels honest, artful, and deeply personal. Images that hold the feeling of those first weeks, not just what they looked like.

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  • “Ashley is incredibly talented, creative, kind, and welcoming. It was truly a pleasure working with her. I really love her photography style. Just feels very warm and cozy. During our shoot, she offered thoughtful guidance while also encouraging us to be authentic and relaxed. She did a wonderful job capturing us being ourselves. I can’t recommend her enough and am already looking forward to our next photoshoot!”

    Google review by Blossom

  • “Ashley is amazing! I had a motherhood session done with her & she was so kind & patient with my daughter through the whole session. Her editing style is SO beautiful & she truly captured the special connection between my daughter & I so effortlessly. She is amazing at her craft. Highly recommend Ashley for any photos you are looking to have done.”

    Facebook review by Claudia

  • “Ashley is a master of her craft! Not only did she make me feel comfortable behind the camera, her passion and creativity made the entire photoshoot a dream. As someone with zero modelling experience, I can say that Ashley captured candid and beautiful moments with ease. I didn’t know I could look so beautiful!”

    Google review by Rebecca

  • “Loved working with Ashley! She has a great style of photography - documentary/candid photos. Communication was excellent leading up to the photoshoot. She provided Pinterest boards for photo style and outfit inspiration, which was very helpful. She worked very well with my kids, keeping them engaged and cooperative (which is no small feat!). We are very happy with the photos we’ve received - they will be lifelong treasures!!”

    Google review by Sabrina

  • “My husband, daughter and I did a photoshoot with Ashley a few weeks ago. I cannot speak highly enough about our experience - Ashley made us feel immediately at ease and was super encouraging. The shoot was set up beautifully with the perfect props. We received our photos promptly after the shoot and were so impressed with the quality and overall vibes. As people who don’t feel particularly photogenic, the pictures turned out better than we could have ever expected!”

    Google review by Becky

  • “We were absolutely delighted with our experience of getting family photos done by Ashley. Not only did she capture our family perfectly, she put all of us at ease. There was no forced feelings, poses or pressure, it was just pure fun and enjoyment while she captured us in our home with our daughters. I’m so thankful to have these cherished memories of our girls at these young ages captured for us to look back on in years to come!! The pictures totally capture us in our element. Ashley was a dream to work with and we are so thankful for these timeless photos that will fill up walls and photo albums for years to come.”

    Google review by Hollie

  • “Ashley's work is nothing short of spectacular. From coordinating the shoot, shoot day and of course the gorgeous gallery, the whole process exceeded our families expectations. I am so grateful for the recommendation I received to book with Ashley and can definitely see her being out go to photographer in the future. Thank you so so much!”

    Google review by Gurlynn

  • “My husband and I absolutely loved our experience with Ashley. We really wanted to have some photos to capture our family of 3 before we became a family of 4, and she did it so beautifully. Our toddler was a bit of a tornado and was a mix of a little cranky and very excited but Ashley knew how to keep her included along the way. I love the natural moments she was able to photographs.

    We can’t wait to work with her again in the future. Would 1000% recommend her to anyone looking for natural candid moments of your families.

    Thank you for these beautiful memories, Ashley!”

    Google review by Chelsea

A woman in a red sweater with short brown hair is sitting on a couch. She is looking down at her exposed pregnant belly. A young boy with a green hat and striped pants is touching her belly and looking at the camera.
A woman in a red sweater with short brown hair is sitting on a couch. She is looking down at her exposed pregnant belly. A young boy with a green hat and striped pants is touching her belly and looking at the camera.

MATERNITY SESSIONS

Maternity sessions are a quiet way to honour this chapter before everything changes again. They’re not just about the shape of your belly, but the feeling of these final weeks. The waiting, the closeness, the way your family is already making room for someone new.

Sessions move at an easy pace, with gentle direction and space for simple, honest moments to unfold. Whether it’s just you, you and your partner, or your family together, the focus is on photographing this season in a way that feels natural, artful, and true to you.

The result is a collection of images that holds the feeling of this time. Not overly posed, not overly perfect, but meaningful enough to return to years from now.

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MOTHERHOOD SESSIONS

A woman with long hair and glasses holding a young child, both smiling and touching noses. They are sitting on grass near a corrugated metal background.
A woman with long hair and glasses holding a young child, both smiling and touching noses. They are sitting on grass near a corrugated metal background.

Motherhood sessions are for the mothers who are usually the ones taking the photos, but rarely find themselves in them.

They’re a quiet, intentional way to remember the closeness of this season — the little hands reaching for you, the way they climb into your lap, the routines and small moments that happen without planning.

These sessions are focused on the connection between you and your children, whether that unfolds at home, outside, while breastfeeding, playing, cuddling, or moving through the familiar rhythm of your day together.

The focus is not on making the session feel overly polished or performative. It’s about creating honest, artful images that let you see yourself inside this season, not just behind it.

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  • “We were absolutely delighted with our experience of getting family photos done by Ashley. Not only did she capture our family perfectly, she put all of us at ease. There was no forced feelings, poses or pressure, it was just pure fun and enjoyment while she captured us in our home with our daughters. I’m so thankful to have these cherished memories of our girls at these young ages captured for us to look back on in years to come!! The pictures totally capture us in our element. Ashley was a dream to work with and we are so thankful for these timeless photos that will fill up walls and photo albums for years to come.”

    Google review by Hollie

  • “I’m so thrilled I finally found a photographer who captures our family so authentically. I usually hate having my photo taken, but Ashley made us feel comfortable the moment she walked in, so much so that I honestly forgot the camera was even there. Even with all the chaos and our 3-year-old not in the best mood, she never rushed us or told us how to stand or smile. She simply followed along and captured the most beautiful, real moments together. I absolutely love Ashley’s style, and the final gallery was pure magic. I can’t wait to work with her again. She’s incredibly talented, professional, and so easy to work with. Truly a gem.”

    Google review by Olga

  • “Ashley is incredibly talented, creative, kind, and welcoming. It was truly a pleasure working with her. I really love her photography style. Just feels very warm and cozy. During our shoot, she offered thoughtful guidance while also encouraging us to be authentic and relaxed. She did a wonderful job capturing us being ourselves. I can’t recommend her enough and am already looking forward to our next photoshoot!”

    Google review by Blossom

  • “Ashley is amazing! I had a motherhood session done with her & she was so kind & patient with my daughter through the whole session. Her editing style is SO beautiful & she truly captured the special connection between my daughter & I so effortlessly. She is amazing at her craft. Highly recommend Ashley for any photos you are looking to have done.”

    Facebook review by Claudia

  • “Ashley is a master of her craft! Not only did she make me feel comfortable behind the camera, her passion and creativity made the entire photoshoot a dream. As someone with zero modelling experience, I can say that Ashley captured candid and beautiful moments with ease. I didn’t know I could look so beautiful!”

    Google review by Rebecca

  • “Loved working with Ashley! She has a great style of photography - documentary/candid photos. Communication was excellent leading up to the photoshoot. She provided Pinterest boards for photo style and outfit inspiration, which was very helpful. She worked very well with my kids, keeping them engaged and cooperative (which is no small feat!). We are very happy with the photos we’ve received - they will be lifelong treasures!!”

    Google review by Sabrina

  • “My husband, daughter and I did a photoshoot with Ashley a few weeks ago. I cannot speak highly enough about our experience - Ashley made us feel immediately at ease and was super encouraging. The shoot was set up beautifully with the perfect props. We received our photos promptly after the shoot and were so impressed with the quality and overall vibes. As people who don’t feel particularly photogenic, the pictures turned out better than we could have ever expected!”

    Google review by Becky

  • “Ashley's work is nothing short of spectacular. From coordinating the shoot, shoot day and of course the gorgeous gallery, the whole process exceeded our families expectations. I am so grateful for the recommendation I received to book with Ashley and can definitely see her being out go to photographer in the future. Thank you so so much!”

    Google review by Gurlynn

  • “My husband and I absolutely loved our experience with Ashley. We really wanted to have some photos to capture our family of 3 before we became a family of 4, and she did it so beautifully. Our toddler was a bit of a tornado and was a mix of a little cranky and very excited but Ashley knew how to keep her included along the way. I love the natural moments she was able to photographs.

    We can’t wait to work with her again in the future. Would 1000% recommend her to anyone looking for natural candid moments of your families.

    Thank you for these beautiful memories, Ashley!”

    Google review by Chelsea

  • “Ashley is truly amazing. She made the entire experience feel calm, natural, and so comfortable, which means everything when you’re taking photos with your little one. She was so patient and gentle, and I never felt rushed or stressed. The photos she captured of me and my baby are absolutely beautiful and so emotional. They feel real and full of love, not posed or forced. She has such a gift for capturing connection and the little moments that matter most. I’m so grateful we chose Ashley and I would recommend her to any parent looking for timeless, meaningful photos they’ll treasure forever.”

    Google review by Tania

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Most families spend between $650–$900 + HST, depending on the session and location.

Most sessions are around 1–2 hours, with space for your family to settle in and be photographed without feeling rushed.

Every session includes a full gallery of hand-edited images, thoughtfully curated into a cohesive collection made not only for you, but for your children to hold onto one day.

I take on a limited number of sessions each month so each family receives the time, care, and attention their story deserves.

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