Images that follow your heart
Based in the beautiful Niagara Region, I offer creative maternity, boudoir, wedding and portrait photography services captured on a mix of film and digital. I am located in Niagara, but will travel to Hamilton, Toronto, Muskoka, Cambridge, and throughout Ontario. I love working with those who are excited to create something beautiful--Have an idea? Let’s get in touch to see if we can collaborate!
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Sometimes to find what you’re looking for, you must first get lost. That’s exactly what this adorable couple did in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Walk with them from the Prince of Wales hotel through the charming Old Town, gardens, parks, and eventually under an old willow tree. When you cut away all the trimmings, it’s possible to focus … Read more
When the despair of the world grows heavy, there is no better time to step away from it and tiptoe gently into a mist-wrapped solitude. In this silence, we awake a peace inside us and allow our inner thoughts to speak through our actions. In this safety, we can shed the burdens of the world … Read more
Imagine the most incredible Summer day you have ever experienced. The air filled with the sweet scent of flowers and the sun’s golden glow that warms you just enough. Now imagine spending this day celebrating with your best friend and true love and getting married. Such a day really happened. And it happened at Cave … Read more
As the sun dips its toes into the horizon, the fluffy clouds dance in the wind as they transform into dreamy pastel puffs. This moment of transition mirrors the transition into motherhood. Sometimes, it feels like a dream. But then a fluttery little kick brings you back. And you realize that this dream is a … Read more
Peninsula Ridge Estate Winery in Beamsville, Ontario, offers a picturesque and intimate setting for weddings. Surrounded by stunning vineyards, the venue provides breathtaking views of the Niagara Escarpment, Lake Ontario, and even the Toronto on a clear day. The Estate itself is a beautiful site to behold nestled atop the hill overlooking the surrounding vineyard. … Read more
The forest breathed a heavy sigh as if trying to rouse itself from its slumber. Each nascent leaf trembled with in its uncertain search for light. Slowly, she wandered almost aimlessly forward, each step carefully placed but leading deeper into the fog. Everything felt alive; the ground seemed to pulse with the trees. And each … Read more
There is nothing else like the feeling of connection to nature. It’s the perfect place to showcase the natural beauty of your first step towards motherhood. In the stillness of the forest, you are free. Like the gentle rocking of the trees, she walks with a little more sway. Like the branches of the tallest … Read more
If you can think of a better way to spend a Summer day, I’d like to hear it! Cave Spring Vineyard offers one of the most picturesque vineyard wedding venues in Niagara, including an unmatched outdoor ceremony space with a view of the Niagara Escarpment (which is the location of the ceremony in this wedding). … Read more
There is nothing more romantic than a sunset walk on a warm summer evening after a rain. The scent of the rain, mixed with a soft aroma of all the summer wildflowers, casts a spell over your senses and heightens every sensation. His hands feel that much stronger holding yours. Her lips that much softer … Read more
Imagine on a day will blue skies, that two tiny waterdrops find each other in a cloud. The breeze, which nobody feels down on earth, keeps them aloft. Held, floating high above, they grow together until nothing can keep them from cascading through the leaves and onto all of us before once again returning to … Read more
A beautifully photographed Spring wedding at The Gate House and 124 Queen in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The perfect romantic setting to getting married. Photography by Afterglow.
In a place where forest meets the sea, two best friends, both glowing with anticipation, celebrate their parallel journey into motherhood. To honor this special time, we teamed up for a beautiful fine art maternity boudoir photography session. When mother nature gives you a hug like this, you know you’re doing right by her. As … Read more
In the soft blush of dawn’s embrace, she found herself wrapped in the anticipation of motherhood. The garden, in the first bloom of spring, danced with the rhythm of a thousand butterflies, each flutter an echo of every hopeful thought. As the rest of the world awakened to the magic of a new season, she too found herself awakening to the miracle growing within—a trove of endless possibilities.
When the morning mist clears, what remains is a sweet softness of something that is barely there. Let all that is the beauty of nature be your stage while you tell your story. In the calm found only in the stillness of a forest, you’re not merely posing for a photograph; you’re celebrating your femininity, … Read more
It’s late summer in Niagara on the Lake. The trees are buzzing with life, and down below, the afternoon is buzzing with the excitement on the biggest day of this couple’s life. The photos below illustrate why I love a summer wedding at The Pillar and Post. There is just so much beauty all around. … Read more
This fine art portrait session, captured on a mix of film and digital, visualizes that most tantalizing voice. Imagine this session as a high school senior session or a graduation portrait session. You are stepping into the unknown. You do it willingly and almost without thinking. This moment of transition stands between the naivety of youth and the cynicism of adulthood–like the solid and familiar rocky shore holding back wave after wave until finally relenting and becoming one with the void.
It’s late Summer in the heart of Niagara and it’s time for a wedding. The fruits of an entire season’s labour are at their peak. Every flower in full bloom. Every facet of the natural world around us showing off. Everything is in its right place.
This wedding day at Maple Meadows Farm began as one of those lazy and hazy summer days. The air was thick with with heat, but you could still feel a hint of the lake breeze fighting its way through. It didn’t keep anyone from enjoying all that summer has to offer. The sweet scent of field grass, leaves rustling in a slow breeze, and the occasional shout of delight from a distant horse reminded all in attendance that this is a bucolic as it gets in Niagara. As guests and family arrived, everyone was greeted like old friends returning to the homestead.
This engagement session, in Niagara, was one of the most romantic walks through the forest and fields I’ve had to privilege of photographing. When two people love each other this much, every pose, every hand squeeze, and every little glance at one another is accompanied by a little flutter in the heart. When you look back at your engagement session photos (or the photos from any session, really), I want you to feel those little butterflies again.
On a crisp Fall afternoon, hand in hand, this couple takes in the last lingering hues of the evening. The air was still filled with the scent of a gentle autumn rain. Under the watchful eye of their puppy, their engagement session unfolded; filled with stolen glances and unexpected moments.
Buckle up. This is a big one. This is a fine example of an early Fall wedding at Cave Spring and Inn on the Twenty. When the air is cool, every hug feels that much warmer. The leaves appear to tremble at the thought of the coming winter, but the sun warms your face. And … Read more
Gently, the first summer breeze squeaks a window open and swirls through the rooms of the cottage for the first time in months. Finally, a reason to cast off the shackles of winter and embrace the warm air of the best season of the year. She explores every room, like a mind filled with equal … Read more
Turn the pages slowly–there’s nowhere else to be.
When you take some time to spend on yourself, you start to see just how amazing you can be. Clear your head and follow your curves. This time is your time. An Afterglow boudoir session is your opportunity to look and feel your best. Schedule some time to get pampered and capture some photos of … Read more
A sandy beach is soft only because the water takes its time caressing the shoreline. Thousands of years. And it will continue on for thousands of years after we’re gone. Always gently following the curving landscape. So take a day to slow down and savour an enduring beauty that is here only because of patience. … Read more
…follow me…upstairs This classic boudoir session took place in a Niagara century home. Like her softly curled hair, and the simple setting, some things never go out of style. The notion that “less is more” is always true and for an intimate session like this, will keep the focus on you and let your natural … Read more
Sometimes, all the stars align. Sometimes, all the pieces fall into place. Sometimes, everything becomes a sign that this time is for all time. I don’t even know where to begin to describe the magic I felt on this day. From the very first moment, I felt like I’ve been best friends with everyone for … Read more
A romantic 1960s style boudoir session captured on film by Niagara’s Afterglow Images. Hair/makeup by Southcoast Beauty Co.
An epic Summer wedding at Cave Spring Vineyard and Inn on the Twenty. The wedding day that had it all: beautiful light, bright smiles, apple orchard, vineyard, and happy vibes all day long. The wedding ceremony took place at the Escarpment site at Cave Spring. The reception was held in the Windows Room of the Inn on the Twenty.
A refreshingly bright summer wedding at Cave Spring Vineyard. The ceremony took place at the Escarpment Site, which is a beautiful location situated at the base of the Niagara Escarpment. From where the bride and groom stand, you can see over the entire vineyard and all the way to Lake Ontario.
Niagara is home to some of the most breath-taking views and experiences in Canada. It’s no wonder it makes the perfect location to pop the question and surprise her by getting on one knee and asking that four word question. This surprise proposal/engagement session offer iconic views of the Niagara River. After coordinating with him … Read more
There are no straight lines through the forest. In the woods, you are forced to slow down. Forced to take your time and place every step with intention. The experience of an outdoor boudoir session (especially with someone you are close to) may remind you that the best things in life are best enjoyed slowly. … Read more
I’m very excited to share the first look inside the new barns at Cave Spring! This brand new wedding ceremony space will now be available! The space may also be used to smaller wedding receptions. Just as a wedding is the placement of delicate feminine features in a rustic setting, let this bridal shoot inspire … Read more
Soft and feminine bridal boudoir session captured on film at a Niagara farm by Afterglow Images.
For every sweet blossom I discover, I draw in my breath just a little deeper so that you, too, may know my happiness. A stunning outdoor Maternity session captured by Niagara’s Afterglow Images.
A stunning outdoor boudoir session in the apply blossoms. Soft, dreamy, and sensual. Captured in Niagara on a mix of digital and film. Featuring a baby bunny!
She floats along the ground and dances between the trees. Just like a snowflake twirls, loops, and spins its way to earth, so must our own journey into motherhood be a slow and drifting experience. There is so much that is new and so much that is only temporary. And only one opportunity to enjoy … Read more
eautiful. Surrounded by your closest friends and family, you get to say your vows in some of the most peaceful locations available in Niagara. Cave Spring vineyard is the perfect setting for a small wedding–and the escarpment site is one of my favourites.
Amidst all the darkness that over a year of covid brought, a bride and her bridesmaids show us some light. A coldness hangs in the air as a ghost of a wedding season draws to a close. The chill is broken first by the light of a single candle and then kindled by a yearning for the togetherness we all so desperately seek.
Whether you’re riding your motorcycle through some winding road in Niagara or modelling beside it, embrace those sweet curves! Not only did she embrace those curves, but she ruled the session with her charm and timeless beauty. This is the right way to do a pin-up style boudoir session. Own it. Sometimes the best outfit … Read more
Her soft gentle curves and quiet demeanor can tame even the wildest of places and the hardest of hearts. A bridal boudoir session is a rewarding way to build the anticipation of a wedding day. The session can help get used to posing in front of the camera. The session can be an exciting gift … Read more
Just a peek at this mother of two’s boudoir session captured on a mix of digital and film.
Sunrise is a time that is experienced by relatively few. Those who wake up early (or stay up super late) know that it can be a very peaceful time of day. There are very few people around, traffic is quiet, and typically the only sound in the air is the song of birds. If you’re … Read more
Believe it not, sometimes mornings are the best time for a boudoir session. Start the day off with a little pampering and then maybe put on a sweater and shuffle around with a hot coffee. Nothing to worry about except finishing your coffee before it gets cold. Then maybe go back to bed.
Pandemic life has forever changed our place in the world. Sometimes, it all feels like a strange dream. But dreams can be beautiful. This surreal boudoir session showcases how even when partially hidden behind a mask, beauty still radiates. Photo: Afterglow Images | Hair/Makeup: Southcoast Beauty Co | Florals: Blue Bird Blooms
A refreshing Fall mini wedding at Niagara on the Lake’s famous white Gazebo at Queen’s Royal Park. Beautifully unique wedding dress and the perfect excuse to explore.
A sexy outdoor maternity session in Niagara during the late foggy autumn season. She is wrapped in black lace. Photography by Niagara’s Afterglow.
Captured on a mix of digital and film, this outdoor bridal boudoir session was produced with a real bride in collaboration with industry professionals from the Niagara region. Here is a playful, feminine, vintage spin on the “girls’ weekend” with a real bride and her bridesmaids.
Stunning outdoor boudoir session shot in a forest during the peak of Fall with Jiordana from Mind-Full Wellness. An outdoor boudoir session can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences to celebrate a personal milestone or to just feel good about yourself. Read Jiordana’s words about her own experience with her boudoir session.
Sweetest love, I do not goFor weariness of thee,Nor in hope the world can showA fitter love for me. Boudoir is not restricted to indoor locations. Sometimes, shooting a boudoir session outdoors can be even more rewarding. Not least because the locations can be absolutely stunning. I know many locations throughout the Niagara region that … Read more
In this styled boudoir maternity session, the surreal feeling of pregnancy is made visual with the placement of a bed in a small creek running through a forest. Captured on a mix of film and digital.
A slow-motion walk through nature encourages reflective thought for this mother-to-be as we quietly celebrate her newfound motherhood.
Feel a little wild.
But keep your softness
It is only through that contrast
That we can truly radiate from within
A kids portrait session with Afterglow is about uncovering the purest form of a child’s personality. Who they really are — before the influence of the world changes their very nature.
Captured on a mix of digital and film, this editorial session illustrates our incongruent fascination and abhorrence of bygone eras. We relish days we never lived while demonizing those who did. But if we can restrict ourselves to our own eyes, we may yet find beauty in the abandoned as it is slowly overtaken by modernity.
Winter New Year’s Even wedding at Inn on the Twenty and Cave Spring Winery in Vineland, Ontario.
Somewhere on the continuum of black and white, lies the kind of in-between that pushes towards feats of amazing. From clouds to shale, she comes in hues of timberwolf, cool, and charcoal. Her potential is boundless and untamed. It is little wonder she is called Gray. A high school senior session is a creative way … Read more
A stunning outdoor maternity boudoir session captured on film and digital is a celebration of the unique beauty possessed by this expectant mother.
A stunning autumn wedding at Vineland Estates Winery. First look in the Barrel Room and cellar followed by an indoor ceremony in the Carriage House. Floral design by Country Basket.
A cute, casual, elopement in the patio garden at Inn on the Twenty. Change your wedding plans to an elopement–the most romantic response to the pandemic!
A rustic summer wedding at Ball’s Falls. Outdoor ceremony in the field, followed by reception in the Big Barn. Photos captured in the forest and the river leading to the falls. Featuring Brooker Events, Watering Can, Southcoast Beauty, Kristin’s Fine Foods, and officiant Cathy Davis.
Stunning outdoor summer wedding at Southbrook Farms in Niagara on the lake. Wedding portraits captured on a cliff inside a forest. Niagara wedding photography at its best.
This is the last time that you will speak to me with only your heart
A photographers’ review of Ball’s Falls as a wedding venue and reception location. It’s a beautiful and highly versatile venue with only a few minor drawbacks. See the full review with photos.
Against the stark tapestry of a cold winter, stands a primrose vision of one of life’s most meaningful promises. Afterglow’s full pregnancy beauty experience offers the means to showcase your changes: from the thick flowing hair and glowing complexion to the sensuous new curves. Outdoor winter maternity session in Niagara.
All things will, at some time, merge into one. Much like the bond between a couple, a river is always changing: never the same water, never the same path. But it is always there and grows deeper with time.
Anticipation is a mix of fear and joy where you simultaneously want something but fear it almost as much. In those moments leading up to those four carefully rehearsed words your fight-or-flight system kicks in. You’re hyper-tuned into your senses: you hear each little bird, you can smell the sweetness of every flower, and you … Read more
Between the ocean and the sky, she carries her whole world. Fine art maternity session photographed on a beach in Niagara. The sun sets on one of life’s chapters as we celebrate the dawn of the next.
A fashion-inspired outdoor maternity session. Gorgeous hunter green maternity gown was the perfect match for the natural scenery and evening light to show off the beautiful curves of a new mother-to-be.
Fine art wedding photography at Cambium Farms in Caledon, ON. Shot on a mix of film and digital by Niagara’s Afterglow Images. Florals by Hunt & Gather. The entire wedding took place on the Cambium Farms property.
Swallows travel to and fro, And the great winds come and go, And the steady breezes blow, Bearing perfume, bearing love. Breezes hasten, swallows fly, Towered clouds forever ply, And at noonday, you and I See the same sunshine above. Venue Ravine Vineyard Flowers Fleurish Design Studio Officiant Sheldon KofksyDecor Simply Beautiful DJ Indie … Read more
Gorgeous late summer wedding at Vineland Estates Winery. The vines are taller, the sun hangs low all day long, and you get to showcase deep and rich colours.
Stunning outdoor maternity boudoir session in a forest in Niagara. Captured on film.
Summertime in the garden. A breath of fresh air.
Treat your engagement session like you would any other date together and you are guaranteed to have a great time. Just watch.
Book an engagement session for yourself. Do it before you get married, or do it just because. Get in touch with me to find out more.
Wake up late | Drink a coffee | Go back to bed | Be beautiful
Inn on the Twenty and Cave Springs Vineyard is truly one of my favourite wedding venues in the entire Niagara Region.
Very few would argue that early spring is the best time to visit a winery. But at Inn on the Twenty, it doesn’t matter which season you’re getting married; there’s always something beautiful.
Enjoy the first look at Niagara’s newest barn wedding venue: Kehoe + Kin.
It’s easy to forget the history in the city of Niagara Falls, Canada. Before all the big hotels moved in, the town was peppered with beautiful little gems like this family-owned motel. They’re simple and relatively no frills, but they have all the classic charm of what once made up Niagara Falls. Living in this … Read more
In our modern world, we are all tempted to work as hard as possible all the time. The goal is to always finish just one more thing, read just one more article, or comment on just one more Facebook status. We are all prone to becoming victims of information overload as we try to absorb … Read more
Follow this couple on a romantic hike through the Niagara Glen in Niagara Falls. Beautiful blue water by the natural whirlpool and soft evening sunlight.
Enjoy a late summer wedding at Ruthven Park National Historic Site. This beautifully paced day was the perfect way to round out a summer’s weekend with an outdoor ceremony, classic cars, long sunsets, real emotion, and dancing under the stars.
A rusty, and slightly edgy, engagement session at Toronto’s Brickworks. Casual, fun, beautiful. Anything is possible.
Niagara Falls is always beautiful in the Fall. Escape together and play for keeps!
A sweet summer song. All day long. Venue: Henley Club House, St. CatharinesFlowers: Country Basket Floral BoutiqueLive Band: Southbound SoulCaterer: Rosalie’s CateringOfficiant: Married by Mandi
There is nothing like the feeling of an outdoor summer wedding. Warm breeze, soft floral scents, and all of your closest friends. It’s always sunny in St. David’s!
The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence Do it as a gift for someone special or do it for yourself – get in touch to book your session now.
Venue: Slit Barn | | Dress: tmodern Bride || Florals and Decor: Fresh Look Design || Photography: Afterglow Images The Slit Barn in Cambridge is one of the most beautiful venues to host your wedding. Because it is a Natural Heritage site, you must ensure that you keep it … Read more
After some refreshments at Oast House Brewery, this adorable couple took their bicycles through the unexplored parts of Niagara. Just as we say farewell to summer, the warm sun dips behind the trees, making way for the soft cool hues of evening. Can’t wait to join you for next year’s end-of-summer celebration!
Well, I’m just ready to ride this Chevy Ride this Chevy down a little backroad Slide your pretty little self on over Get a little closer, turn up the radio
Play for me, that little ditty.
The one that makes me smile.
The one that can make any place the place I want to be.
Y’know, the one that feels like your arms wrapped around me.
The one that made me certain you were the one.
Nestled somewhere hidden within the whispers of a sunset’s breeze. You find me. A playful engagement session in the meadow at sunset.
Bright summer wedding at Niagara on the Lake’s Kurtz Orchards & Gracewood Estates. Rustic and vintage vibes with pops of orange. Outdoor ceremony under the trees.
A whimsical autumn wedding at Ancaster Mill in Hamilton, ON. Styling based on the Alice in Wonderland stories.
A beautiful summer wedding at Niagara’s 13th Street Winery. The property features an outdoor ceremony location, vintage truck, wine barrels, and much more. Navy blue bridesmaids dress and lace detailing on wedding gown complement old red barn.
Small rustic winter wedding at Serenity Cottage on the shores of Georgian Bay in Owen Sound. Wedding photography by Niagara’s Afterglow Images.
