09/09/2026
As most of you know, I gave birth to a son last year, and while it’s been the hardest and most rewarding year of my life in so many different ways, I’ve particularly loved the new perspective it’s given me when I’m capturing weddings.
I used to see these days through the eyes of a heart-eyed, hopeless romantic—a woman who just really loves the love between two people. And I still do. But now, I see them through the eyes of a parent, too. A mother.
I sob when the mother of the bride recalls her firstborn’s first few years of life in her speech. My heart bursts watching your parents hold one another close as they watch their baby say “I do.” And I am always, without fail, wrecked by the mother-son dance, because now I can’t help but picture Louie and me there one day.
It’s not that I didn’t love those moments before. I did. But now they hold a new weight in my heart—one I’m so grateful for.
And I guess that’s life. As we move through the small moments and the big ones, the ups and the downs, we gain wisdom and experiences that change the way we see things. Eventually, we start to see life through the eyes of our own parents. What they went through for us, and what we’ll go through for ours. It somehow makes everything more magical.
I just thought it was worth mentioning that life feels more beautiful to me than it ever has before. And because of that, I believe I’m a better artist than I’ve ever been.
Parenthood is a superpower.
Vendors
Photography Barrie & Muskoka Wedding + Family Photographer + Super 8 Video
Coordination Louisa ✨ Wedding Planning & Design | GTA, Ontario
Florals Toronto Wedding Florist
Venue Archeo
Hair Taylor Switzer Makeup and Hair
Makeup Lily Ho Beauty - Toronto Based Makeup and Hair Team
Gown Tilted Veil
Maids Dresses Park & Fifth
Tux SURMESUR
Suits Spier & Mackay ( Menswear)
Drapery Eventure Custom Enviroments
DJ Danny Floh Back
Cake Sifted Spirit Bakery
Table Linens Table Tales
