Thinking of planning your maternity session for golden hour? Picture this: you and your partner standing amidst fields of goldenrod and wildflowers, your silhouettes glowing in the soft, warm light. The quiet beauty of places like the West Perth Wetlands provide the perfect backdrop, with a large pond reflecting the gorgeous sunset. It's moments like these that remind me why I fell in love with photography.

The West Perth Wetlands never disappoints with those September sunsets! This gorgeous family was so much fun to work with and the kids just had a blast running around the pond. It’s always such an honour to document families and little ones throughout the years - photos are often something that gets left on the back burner (they’re a bit of a pain to plan, I know!) but it’s so worth it to look back on such a precious time in your lives. Shelby and Jordan are a Stratford-local power couple, running multiple businesses and doing so much for the community! Check them out here: Hayle’s Electric - Shelby Hayle, Realtor - Hayle Creative Co.

I know I say in every blog post that the location is my favourite, but I mean it this time. The West Perth Wetlands are my absolute go-to for any type of session! When the wildflower fields are in full bloom, there’s no beating that as a backdrop while the sun sets. Who knew such a gem was hiding in Mitchell, Ontario? While I may be biased, I think this sunset was one of the best we saw in September - my favourite time of year for couples sessions!