Portraits by Kendra

Portraits by Kendra Portraits by Kendra is an award-winning Lifestyle & Branding Photographer serving Waterloo region. Photo sessions should always be fun and light-hearted!

Photography is my passion and I'm excited to do what I LOVE and at the same time capture memories that you will cherish for years. Whether you want some updated family photos or a new professional head shot, I will work with you to ensure the images reflect your personality. I make this my mission while we spend time together so real expressions are captured. At the end of the session, if we both

have smiles on our faces, I know I've done my job! I offer weekend sessions, summer evenings throughout the week (my favourite) and special event days! I specialize in natural light and the majority of my sessions take place outdoors. Please send me a note if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

One of the most common things I hear after a branding session is:"These are amazing... but now what do I do with them?"I...
06/05/2026

One of the most common things I hear after a branding session is:

"These are amazing... but now what do I do with them?"

If you've ever wondered that, you're definitely not alone.

Your brand photos can do so much more than fill an Instagram feed. They're one of the hardest-working marketing tools in your business when you know where to use them.

I just shared 7 simple ways to put your brand photos to work, from your website and social media to emails, blogs, and Google Business. Check it out at portraitsbykendra.ca/blog.

Have a favourite way you use your brand photos? I'd love to hear it. 👇
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A little reminder this Pride Month:Everyone deserves to feel seen.Everyone deserves to feel comfortable being themselves...
06/03/2026

A little reminder this Pride Month:

Everyone deserves to feel seen.

Everyone deserves to feel comfortable being themselves.

Everyone deserves to feel like they belong in the frame.

🌈💛

At Portraits by Kendra, all are welcome.
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One of my favourite things about personal branding photography is getting to spend time with people who are passionate a...
06/02/2026

One of my favourite things about personal branding photography is getting to spend time with people who are passionate about what they do.

Susan from Quilters & Company is one of those people.

Back in March, we spent an afternoon .kw creating images that felt true to her and her business, surrounded by the beautiful handmade work that tells her story.

The light, textures and the cozy corners... it was the perfect backdrop for a session that felt relaxed, authentic, and completely her.

Creative entrepreneurs always inspire me. There’s something special about building something with your own two hands and sharing it with the world.

Thanks so much, Susan. What a fun afternoon. 💛...

06/01/2026

As a photographer, I should probably say my favourite thing about June is the light...

But it’s actually that everyone seems a little happier. ☀️

The patios are full, the evenings are longer, the kids are counting down the days until summer, and somehow everything feels a little lighter.

What’s your favourite thing about June?...

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Happy National Creativity Day! 🎨✨People think being a creative entrepreneur is all photoshoots, pretty locations, and ma...
05/30/2026

Happy National Creativity Day! 🎨✨

People think being a creative entrepreneur is all photoshoots, pretty locations, and making beautiful images.

And sure, sometimes it is.

But it’s also brainstorming ideas (and the good ones always come when you’re not actually trying to be creative!), planning marketing content, becoming a weather radar expert, juggling MANY calendars, and getting way too excited about checking things off my to-do list. 😂

As a female entrepreneur, I’ve learned that creativity isn’t just about creating. It’s about problem-solving, adapting, and figuring things out as you go.

The funny thing? My Type A planner side and creative side make a pretty great team. One comes up with the ideas. The other makes sure they actually happen.

Turns out running a creative business is equal parts imagination, organization, coffee, and a slightly alarming number of open tabs.

And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

✨ What does creativity look like in your world? ✨

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Happy Monday ✨Last week was a full one over here… branding sessions, corporate headshots, a soccer session, spring minis...
05/25/2026

Happy Monday ✨

Last week was a full one over here… branding sessions, corporate headshots, a soccer session, spring minis, and a whole lot of SD cards 😅💻

This week’s forecast: caffeine, editing, gallery deliveries, and trying to remember what day it is.

But seriously… I’m really grateful. Grateful for the busy season, the people I get to meet, and the trust my clients place in me to capture these moments and milestones 🤍

Hope you have a wonderful week full of sunshine… FINALLY ☀️

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That’s always been the heart behind how I shoot. 🤍The laughs between poses. The way your daughter reaches for your hand....
05/21/2026

That’s always been the heart behind how I shoot. 🤍

The laughs between poses. The way your daughter reaches for your hand. The nervous energy before a headshot or branding session melts into confidence halfway through the session. The way a season of life feels before it changes again.

Anyone can take a picture.

What I want for my clients is something deeper than that. I want your photos to become the soundtrack to that chapter in your life. The kind of images that instantly bring you back to the energy, the connection, the people you love, and the version of yourself that existed in that season.

That’s why I show up the way I do. Calm. Guiding. Watching for the in-between moments. Creating space for people to relax and simply be themselves.

Because the best photos aren’t just seen.
They’re felt. ✨
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Spring always feels like the season where people suddenly look at their LinkedIn photo and go… “Okay yep, it’s time.” Th...
05/20/2026

Spring always feels like the season where people suddenly look at their LinkedIn photo and go… “Okay yep, it’s time.”

The good news? Headshots don’t have to feel stiff or super corporate anymore. I love sessions that mix modern indoor spaces with relaxed outdoor portraits that still feel polished, but actually feel like you too.

Donna absolutely brought this session to life with her green blazer and bold red lipstick moment by the end. SUCH a vibe. 💚💋

Read more on the blog at portraitsbykendra.ca/blog...
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