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Gillian McColl Photography was founded by Gillian McColl in 2013. Www.Instagram.com/gmccollphotos

08/24/2026

I absolutely loved working with this beautiful couple to document such an exciting time in their lives. The light was perfect, the weather was warm and the flowers were popping. It doesn’t get any better than this😍😍

07/28/2026

Some of my fav’s from this absolutely beautiful family! This location is so stunning this time of year and as long as you are willing to wear bug spray, it’s totally worth it! Which one is your fav??

06/30/2026

A beautiful evening at the beach with these two, celebrating such a special season of life.

There’s something about the calm of the water and a summer sunset that makes maternity sessions feel so effortless. So grateful I had the chance to capture these memories before they meet their newest little one😍😍.

06/18/2026

I’ve been photographing this wonderful family for years, and it’s always such a joy to see them again. Watching their two beautiful girls grow up through my lens has been so special.
We were treated to a gorgeous sunset for this session, giving us the perfect backdrop for some sweet family moments. These are the kinds of sessions that remind me how quickly time passes and how important it is to capture this season of life.
Thank you for trusting me to document your family year after year. It truly means so much.

04/04/2026

Oh how I love in-home family sessions. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll never say no to a golden hour sunset — but there’s just something about being in your own space that makes these sessions feel extra meaningful.

Your home holds your story. It’s where your kids are growing up, where the everyday moments unfold — the ones you don’t always think to remember, but end up meaning the most. The way your living room looks right now, the tiny details in your kitchen, the art on the fridge, the cozy corners where everyone gathers.

In-home sessions are such a beautiful way to document your family’s history as it is, in this exact season. In 10 or 20 years, these photos become more than just images — they bring you back. To the house your babies grew up in, to their bedrooms filled with their favorite toys and little treasures, to the stage of life that once felt so ordinary but was actually everything.

It’s real, it’s personal, and it’s yours — and that’s what makes it so special.
For the month of April I will be offering in home family sessions for $100 off as well as bonus images!! Spots are limited so reach out for the details!!

03/31/2026

There’s something so special about being invited back to document a growing family.

This is the second time I’ve had the honour of photographing this beautiful family, and it truly means the world to me that they trust me to capture each of their babies as their story unfolds.

Watching your family grow and being a small part of preserving these moments is something I’ll never take for granted.

Thank you for choosing me—again and again.

03/26/2026

I started photographing this beautiful family when that sweet little boy was still in his Mom’s tummy and it’s been so special to be able to document their family growing. I’ll never take for granted that families choose me again and again to document such important milestones in their lives and I am always deeply honoured when they do. This will be forever my favourite part of my job, documenting families as they grow. Thank you from the bottom of my hear ! Also she makes the most amazing custom cookies so be sure to check her out!

02/20/2026

Motherhood deserves to be documented 🤍✨

These Mother’s Day Mini Sessions are so special because they’re about you being in the frame — the cuddles, the giggles, the way your little ones look at you. These aren’t just photos… they’re memories your kids will treasure forever.

Join me on April 18th from 9:00am–12:00pm for a beautiful, simple, joy-filled session created just for moms and their kiddos(dad’s can join for a couple). Sessions will be held at R Studio, located at 75D Colonnade rd.

Each session includes:
• A gallery of digitals
• Access to my curated client closet
• An 8x10 fine art print

✨ GIVEAWAY DETAILS ✨
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Sessions will be released on Feb 28th at 8 am first to those on my mailing list! These always sell out very quickly so if you want on the mailing list, send me a DM.

I cannot wait to celebrate motherhood with one very lucky mama.

01/29/2026

It’s rare that I get a request for a winter family photoshoot so I was so excited when this booking came through. I have been photographing this family since their youngest was a newborn and they have become so special to me! I know I have said it before but it really is the best part of my job, becoming friends with my clients and watching them grow! Mother Nature pulled through for us this day and gave us a mild day, with light snow and a little sun…a perfect winter day for this sweet family 💕

01/26/2026

I have had the honour and privilege of photographing this beautiful family 5 times now and every session has just been so special. To be a part of watching and documenting a family grow is something I will never take for granted. When I arrived at their new home for this session, their walls had several of the photos I have taken over the years and that is always so incredible to see. We actually did this photoshoot a little later than usual due to sickness and the holidays but not only was I able to get the majority of photos I would normally get, I was also able to get those first baby smiles which is just the best!!

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