Best of 2018 Newborn Lifestyle Sessions | London Ontario Photographer
I’m continuing my 2018 reminiscing this week with my favourite images from newborn lifestyle sessions - both in-home and in-hospital. I love capturing fresh babies in this simple, unobtrusive, organic way - in their element, surrounded by family, no frills. You’ll see lots of sibling interactions featured here as well, sometimes without the new baby present. I chose to include these images, as they are such a big component of newborn lifestyle sessions involving older siblings. Often while baby is being fed or soothed by one parent, the other parent is hanging with big brothers and/or sisters, and those candid interactions are just as precious. In these instances, I find myself travelling between rooms, capturing the quiet soothing in one and the enthusiastic play in the other. Here are my 2018 favourites.
Best of 2018 Engagements | London Ontario Wedding Photographer
While I’m not quite up to blogging my 2018 sessions, I’m so thrilled to be sharing my best of 2018 this week - a collection of favourite images from the past year. Today I’m pulling from my 2018 engagement sessions, which spanned every season and so many different locations. I always have such a terrible time culling favourites, because I have a special attachment to each couple, each session, each location. But I based these selections on things like emotion, light, composition, and the feeling that each image elicits in me as a photographer. More than anything, going through these photos made me so thankful for the opportunity to work with so many amazing people, and so excited for all of the upcoming weddings I get to document!
London Ontario Photographer | Aimee's One-On-One Mentoring Session
I’ve been offering one-on-one mentoring sessions for other photographers on the down-lo for a little while. It’s not something I heavily advertise, but after being approached by several photographers regarding mentoring, I developed a few mentoring packages for those who are interested. I met my friend Aimee last year when she booked a mentoring session that included a shooting component as well as a follow up coffee date to go over any questions. We had amazing models and a gorgeous sunny evening that allowed us to focus on golden hour shooting and how to navigate the changing light from bright, hazy rays to that soft, warm glow right before sunset. We also chatted about posing and directing clients, how I like to draw out natural emotion and interactions from couples while shooting, and compared settings and framing as we worked. We even got to sneak in a sunset silhouette shot before heading out to chat about all of her questions - everything from my editing process, to how I structure pricing and mini sessions, to how I navigate difficult client situations and run my social media. Nothing was off limits. If there’s something I can share from my 9 year photography career that can help someone else, I’m an open book. :) I absolutely love chatting and connecting with other photographers, and Aimee has become a friend whose evolving style and growing business I have LOVED witnessing over the past 18 months or so. Do yourself a favour and check out her beautiful work here.
You can see some of the images I shot during our mentoring shoot below. If you’d like more info about the different one-on-one mentoring packages I offer, please don’t hesitate to reach out at sophie@rawfootagephotos.com, or by filling out the contact form.
London Ontario Engagement Photographer | She Said Yes! A Surprise Proposal at the London Music Club
Every now and then I am asked to photograph a surprise proposal, and it is such an exciting moment to be a part of. In this case, Mehran planned a special visit to London with his soon-to-be-fiancee, Tanya, as London holds a special place for them. Mehran planned an intimate concert for two by the very talented Jeremy Lenk at the charming London Music Club. He popped the question, she said yes, and the two enjoyed their private concert while sipping wine and laughing about the surprise that Mehran was able to pull off. It was such a pleasure to meet this adorable couple and help them document such a special moment.
London Ontario Family Photographer | 2017 Fall Minis
As the booking date approaches for this year's Fall minis, I wanted to share some favourites from last year's sessions. If you wish to be added to the advance notice list, please email sophie@rawfootagephotos.com, subject line "ADVANCE NOTICE LIST". The advance notice booking email for the 2018 Fall minis will go out on Friday, August 3rd, 2018.
London Ontario Family Photographer | Port Stanley Beach Minis
This year's beach minis are about to start booking, and as always it's about this time that I love to reminisce about the previous year's sessions. I'm so excited to share last years beach minis on the blog this evening!
If you'd like to get on the advance notice list for the next round of minis (and all subsequent rounds), you can email me at sophie@rawfootagephotos.com, subject line "Advance Notice Minis".
London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Carla & Jon's Campus Engagement Session
I love shooting engagement sessions on campus. This beautiful courtyard was the perfect backdrop for Carla and Jon's engagement session last year. Here are some favourites from their session!
London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Aletta & Marijn's Styled Engagement Session
Aletta and Marijn's styled engagement session was a dream. Aletta had a beautiful vision for her photos. From a gorgeous airplane and vintage suitcases to a beautiful bicycle and colourful balloons in a blooming apple orchard... every detail was thought out perfectly. The Spring sun was shining and my inspiration and creativity was literally bursting at the seams. I'm so happy to finally be sharing these images here on the blog. Enjoy!
London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Alyssa & Jacob's Spring Blossom Engagement Session
Spring blossom season is just around the corner (hard to believe with the snow and cold we've had lately, I know) and revisiting these colourful photos from last Spring has me so excited for May! Here are a few favourites from Alyssa & Jacob's engagement session in Springbank Park.
London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Tracy & Dustin's Winter Engagement Session
What better to blog during an ice storm than a fun Winter engagement session? It was a chilly one for Tracy and Dustin's shoot, but they were up for anything and we had a blast exploring frozen ponds and snow covered woods. Here are a few favourites!
