What started as a random friendship at a BTS concert turned into a Calvin Klein-inspired creative shoot. I photographed Dana while experimenting with off-camera flash, studio lighting and some of the ideas that have been sitting on my Pinterest boards forever. A little behind the scenes of learning, creating and finally turning saved inspiration into something real.

Christmas minis are coming to Toronto, St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake this holiday season. Cozy vintage setups, festive streets, family, couples, kids, pets and all the little moments worth remembering. Come make some Christmas memories with us.

Branding is becoming more personal. I’m exploring how we can go beyond traditional branding photos and create a complete brand identity built around who you are, your personality, your story, your business and the way you want people to remember you.

I wanted to photograph Olympic athletes in a way we don’t always get to see them, outside of competition, surrounded by fashion, colour, softness and creativity. What started as a simple idea while watching the Olympics became one of my first large scale creative direction projects for Lara Grace Creative Studio. With Lia and Cynthia trusting my vision, an incredible creative team, beautiful wardrobe, a sponsored studio, food and drinks, we turned an idea in my head into a full editorial production. This is the story behind the photographs, the people who brought them to life, the little things that went wrong, the lessons I learned, and the behind-the-scenes moments I’ll always remember.

An evening of jazz, history, theatre and a little 1920s magic. I joined The Sororum for a private tour of the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, dinner and live jazz at Jazz Bistro, and The Great Gatsby musical, basically an English Literature graduate’s perfect night out in Toronto.

What started as a random idea to celebrate my new Sony Alpha 7V quickly became one of my favorite creative projects yet. With my best friend Kate as the perfect Alice, a handful of DIY props, and the beautiful Niagara Falls Botanical Garden, we transformed a simple afternoon into our own version of Wonderland. Here's how we brought the story to life—and how you can create your own fantasy world, too.

This branding session with Diana perfectly reflects the direction Lara Grace Creative Studio is growing toward — modern branding photography, content creation, and storytelling-focused visuals for businesses. We focused on creating clean, luxury-feeling content that still felt personal, approachable, and real.

Itzel and Sebastian’s March wedding at the Distillery District in Toronto felt incredibly warm despite the cold weather outside. Their calm, genuine connection made the entire day feel intimate and emotional, and the historic brick streets and cozy atmosphere added such a cinematic, timeless feeling to every moment.

This mermaid-inspired fantasy shoot was created in a backyard kiddie pool during a freezing Canadian “spring” day in St. Catharines — and that’s exactly why I love it so much. With warm water, moss, shells, handmade styling pieces, and a little bit of creative chaos, we turned a simple backyard into an entire fairytale world. This shoot became such a reminder that creativity does not need massive budgets, perfect weather, or expensive studios to feel magical. Sometimes the best ideas happen when you stop waiting for perfect and just start creating.

A creative branding and fashion-inspired photoshoot with Melody Oz and her clothing brand OZELO inside my Toronto condo studio. A relaxed, cinematic shoot between creatives that turned into one of my favorite portrait sessions to date.

After stepping away from self portrait photography, I finally returned to it with a concept I had been dreaming about for a long time: surreal refraction portraits created with glass, water, distortion, and light. This shoot became more than just an experiment in conceptual photography — it became a reflection on creativity, trauma, identity, and finding my way back to creating art for myself again.

An editorial engagement session at Battlefield Park in Hamilton, blending history, storytelling, and a love that feels effortless. From quiet garden moments to recreating their first date at a local coffee shop, this session captures what it means to document a relationship as it truly is.

Spring couple sessions are open for Niagara and Toronto, and they’re not just for engagements. In this post, I share how I actually work with couples, what to expect during a session, the locations I’m planning this season, and how I’m adding a Super 8 film touch to make your photos feel even more like real memories.

Most couples think they need to know how to pose before an elopement.

You don’t.

What actually matters is how you move together. The small things. Walking, turning back, fixing your dress, holding something, laughing at nothing. That’s what creates photos that feel natural without looking messy.

This is usually where I step in a little. Not to control everything, but to guide just enough so you’re not standing there wondering what to do.

You’re not performing. You’re just being directed in a way that still feels like you.

Everyone thinks you need a full studio to start photography. I didn’t have one. I built mine in my condo, and it works. This is everything I use, how I shoot, and what actually matters.

Branding photos aren’t just about looking good — they’re about showing up properly online. In this post, I talk about how I approach branding sessions and what actually makes a difference

This summer I photographed my friend Taryn and her family at Howell’s Farm in Niagara, the same sunflower fields we visited last year, but this time with their newest little one, baby Grace. Family photos aren’t just about pretty backdrops; they’re about marking each chapter as your family grows. The laughter, the chaos, the small in-between moments, that’s the magic worth remembering.

When Ian planned a surprise proposal for Maddyy at Konzelmann Estate Winery, I got to play the ‘winery photographer’ to keep the secret. From the moment he knelt down to the champagne in the vineyard, it was pure joy, and a perfect example of why having a photographer for your proposal makes all the difference.

Some places just feel like they were made for love stories — and Oakes Garden Theatre is one of them. Between the golden light, the elegant stone arches, and the quiet corners that feel like your own little world, it’s the perfect spot to slow down and just be together. This engagement session was all about laughter, soft moments, and capturing the little in-between glances that make your story yours.

A behind-the-scenes look at my growing home studio and a recent minimalist branding shoot with Jen from Jenesis Beauty. Real space, real people, real stories.