Come on, Mama. It’s time for you to get in the picture.
With amazing diversity, the best food around, beautiful parks, and historic Unionville, Markham is one of the best cities in the Greater Toronto Area. It’s also the perfect place to take family photos because of the variety of parks and trails as well as many comfortable studios to choose from.
Markham FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
CREATING ART FROM REAL PEOPLE SINCE 2010
if you blink,
you might miss it
When I was a I sleep deprived mom of 2 little boys with one on the way, the last thing I felt like doing was being in photos.
But looking back on those hazy, busy years, I’m so thankful for the family photos I have because even when I can’t remember, they are my memories.
And now seeing my boys look at our family photographs and marvel at how small they were, and how much we have always loved them, makes me wish I had taken even more.
MATERNITY & NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY
NEW BEGINNINGS
Time during pregnancy is a funny thing. One day you feel like you’ll never be out of the first trimester, and then you blink and your due date is next week!
For pregnancy photos, I usually recommend booking your session in the third trimester, between weeks 26 and 34 (depending on if it’s your first pregnancy or not.)
Newborn sessions are a little different since babies come whenever they want, so I suggest that my clients book 1 to 6 months before their due date.
NATURAL, OUTDOOR FAMILY PHOTOS IN MARKHAM
Markham’s parks are one of the best locations to capture portraits of families. They’re the perfect backdrop for timeless portraits while letting your kids get their wiggles out too.
Milne Dam Conservation Park is a beautiful natural setting that’s right in town and a quick drive from the Berczy and Wismer neighborhoods. If you’re looking for a little more natural open space in your photos, than Rouge National Urban Park is another of my favorite spots.
WINTER LOCATIONS IN MARKHAM FOR FAMILY PORTRAITS
Just because Markham winters are FREEZING doesn’t mean you have to wait until spring for your family portraits. We can have your children warm and cozy at one of the many local photo studios in town. That way we can all relax and take our time with the photos instead of worrying about frostbite.
A studio is a great option if you’d like a more elegant, minimal background for your family pictures, but sometimes young children feel more comfortable at their own home. In that case, we can discuss the lighting and decor of your home and see if that would be the right fit for the family photos you’re hoping for.
Session Types
Luxury Session
My Luxury Sessions are perfect for busy mamas who want to be totally pampered, and to have the confidence that comes from me helping with all the planning. No need to stress!
Simple Session
Sometimes you just need a quick, smaller session in between your annual photo shoot, and that’s where my simple sessions come in. Keeping it short and sweet!
Kind Words
“It was so easy to work with Emily and she really made me feel relaxed and natural. I LOVE our photos and will truly cherish them forever!” – Muriel W.
Hi! I’m Emily.
Your MArkham FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
I’m a professional family photographer serving Markham and the communities in Southern Ontario. As a mom of three boys (Yes, all boys. You read that right.), I really have a heart for making sure mamas are actually part of their family history by getting in the picture.
We’re always so busy making sure everyone else is taken care of and ready for family pictures, that we barely have any energy left for a shower! That’s why I’ve crafted my business to help YOU feel cared for and beautiful.
I want to be the family photographer that I wish I had when I was pregnant and the only photos I have were taken on a roll of film I shot with a tripod and my camera’s timer.
So instead of having adding to the stress, let me make this a seriously FUN family photoshoot where we create beautiful family portraits but also the sweet, candid moments of everyday life.
