Planning an engagement session in Stratford? Whether you're a long-time local or visiting this charming town for the first time, Stratford offers some of the most picturesque locations that will make your engagement photos truly unforgettable. From lush gardens to historic landmarks, Stratford is a photographer's paradise, and I've rounded up the best spots to capture your much-anticipated romantic moments.

On a windy, cloudy day, the most beautiful surprise unfolded. With their handsome Bernese Mountain Dog as the excuse, I pulled A&S aside and asked if I could take a few photos of him. As we wandered to a quieter side of Tom Patterson Island, I asked if the two of them wanted to step in for some photos together - and the rest was history!

Documenting growing families is one of the best parts of this job! I had the pleasure of her older brother being my first ever newborn client, but this little lady stole the show today. In-home newborn sessions are some of my favourites; they’re comfortable for everyone involved and go at a much slower pace. No rushing out the door with all your baby gear, no packing up siblings and you have everything you need handy for feeding breaks or outfit changes! Plus, what’s better than documenting the start of a new journey in the place where it’s happening - cozying up on the couch or laying in bed with your newborn instead of stiff posing and trying to keep them asleep.

One of my favourite hidden gems isn’t so hidden after all - Arboretum Park often gets overlooked by the rest of the riverside parks, but it sure has some of the best summer sun in town. If there’s one thing Stratford has an abundance of, it’s green space! These three had an absolute blast at their maternity session, families and little ones are always welcome here. Documenting pregnancy doesn’t need to be stressful or complicated, sometimes it can be just sitting in the grass with your toddler. It’s often the most simple images that turn out to be the favourites!

While every generation like to brag about how much they went through, the class of 2021 might just have us all beat. Forget walking uphill both ways in the snow, the constant back and forth of online school, rules changing and life during a pandemic is a lot to handle on top of being a teenager just trying to graduate. Completing your schooling is an accomplishment in itself, but these kids did it with every possible obstacle in their way - congratulations doesn’t even begin to cover it! Celebrating their hometown felt only natural as they all head off to different cities for post secondary, the Stratford Festival and Avon River made the perfect golden hour backdrop to wrap up their year.