London Ontario Branding Photography | Matea's Lifestyle Branding Session

I had such a blast with Matea during her lifestyle branding session. In the weeks leading up to the shoot, Matea filled out my pre-session questionnaire, and was able to share her vision for the photos and what she wanted to communicate. We captured a mix of bold, professional images and fun, relaxed shots full of personality; polished headshots and vibrant candids perfect for a social media post. Here are a few faves from the session!

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London Ontario Photographer | Choosing the Perfect Mini Session

So you’ve decided to book a mini—a twenty-minute session with a gallery of beautifully edited photos from which to choose your 10-15 photos (depending on the package). There are many reasons to opt for a mini session. Perhaps you have young children (or a partner) who can only handle a shorter session, or you only require a handful of fresh photos. Or maybe you want to have more than one session per year, and prefer shorter sessions in different locations.

Now the question is: Which mini session is perfect for you? Raw Footage Photographer offers a variety of seasonal mini sessions, each with their own charm and appeal. You might pick a mini session based on the setting (Maybe you’re more of a beach person than a woods person? Or maybe you need a location that doesn’t require much travel, or perhaps there are accessibility concerns to consider?), or you might pick a mini session based on the timing (Do you have a special milestone coming up in a specific month? A favourite season? A kiddo who doesn’t love the cold?), or maybe your children have an early bedtime, and a fall session—with its earlier time slots—works best for you.

If you’re ready to book, check the booking page to see what’s currently open. To be the first to know about future mini session booking dates (and to have priority to snag your preferred time slot), make sure you’re on the advance notice list, either by emailing me at sophie@rawfootagephotos.com or by filling out the contact form, with the subject line: “Advance Notice List".

Scroll through the images below for a brief description of each mini session offered.

Minis Offered in London, Ontario and surrounding area: Pine Forest Minis, Spring Studio Minis, Spring Bloom Minis, Beach Minis, Flower Farm Minis, Fall Woods Minis, Tree Farm Minis

London Ontario Photographer | K & R's RiverBend Golf Wedding

RiverBend Golf Community was the perfect venue for Kirsten and Rich’s intimate wedding celebration, from the charming garden courtyard to the bright reception room with gorgeous views of the golf course. They brought their love for outdoor adventuring to their DIY decor, integrating postcards with art depicting landmarks from the Canadian Rockies that are meaningful to them, with personal messages on the back for each of their guests. I loved documenting this special day!

London Ontario Winter Maternity Session

With maternity sessions, I love starting with cozy photos at home before heading outdoors, especially in the winter! It was freezing cold on the day of this January maternity shoot, but starting inside gave us an opportunity to take some bare belly photos, as well as photos with the dogs, before heading out in the snow. One of my favourite detail about this shoot is that the gorgeous rocking chair was HANDMADE by dad. Can you believe that? It was even more stunning in person!

Here are some favourites from the shoot!

Tania + Joel | Rock Glen Waterfall Engagement Photos

An engagement session at Rock Glen Conservation has been on my photographer bucket list for a long time. The location requires a willingness to get up very early, drive out to Arkona (just outside of London, Ontario), and be up for an adventure. Tania and Joel were game, and despite the freezing cold, the sun was glowing and the fall colours were at peak levels of breathtaking. We had so much fun exploring the waterfall—these two are so playful and affectionate, and I’m in love with the many candid shots we captured. Here are a few favourites from their engagement shoot. I can’t wait for their 2025 wedding!

P.S.: Scroll to the bottom for the grand finale… Joel was ALL IN for the waterfall experience! ;)

London Ontario Newborn Lifestyle Photographer | Baby M

What a joy to meet Baby M, and see big sister T in her new role. I’ve been working with this beautiful bunch for a few years now, from family, maternity, newborn and extended family sessions, and it is such a privilege to document their growing family. Newborn lifestyle sessions with older siblings are always extra special, especially when the older sibling’s newborn shoot feels like yesterday! Here are a few favourites from their in-home session.

London Ontario Micro-Wedding at The Springs Restaurant & Civic Gardens

I loved working with Cassandra and Bryan. We started things off at the beautiful Civic Gardens grounds, which provided a stunning background for Cassandra and Bryan’s first look and couple and family portraits. It was so hot on this day, and the sun was relentless, but you’d never know it by everyone’s relaxed smiles! The Springs Restaurant in London, Ontario was the perfect venue for their intimate micro-wedding, and as usual, Springhill Flowers did a fantastic job with the floral arrangements. Here are some favourite captures from this day.

London Ontario Lifestyle Branding Session | Desiree

I love helping entrepreneurs capture the essence of their business—what makes them and what they offer unique—through personalized, creative branding photos. Working with Desiree from Aligned Living was a dream. We split the session between lifestyle headshots, action shots of her doing what she does best—home organization—and details shots that showcase her skills. Here are some favourites from the session!

Susan & Andy | The London Club Wedding

Susan and Andy’s micro-wedding at The London Club was such a delight. They left plenty of time in their schedule to wander around the downtown area taking couple portraits, and I just love the mix of candid and posed shots we were able to get. The wedding colours were stunning, and the florals tied everything together so beautifully. I fell head over heels with Susan’s breathtaking bouquet! My favourite part of this day was probably the moment Susan and Andy’s little boy decided to join the party during their vow exchange. It could not have been more perfect! Here are some favourites from the day.

Venue: The London Club

Photographer: Sophie at Raw Footage Photography

Florals: Sugarbloom

Makeup: Samantha at The Artist Collective

Hair: Kasidy Levy

Dress: Bisou Bridal

Suit: Tip Top Tailors London

K + J | Fanshawe Conservation Area Engagement Session

I met up with K&J at Fanshawe Conservation Area in London, Ontario for their engagement session. The sun was shining on this beautiful fall morning, and I absolutely love the playful candids we captured—from a leaf fight to a piggy back ride, this session was tons of fun, and a great way to get to know each other leading up to their gorgeous Nature’s Oasis wedding.