Mindful Birth Photographer | Toronto & GTA
Professional film-inspired, candid photography documenting the raw beauty of your birth and the quiet magic of your first days together.
Artful Memories for the Modern Family
As a doula and photographer, I move through your space with a quiet, grounded presence. My goal isn't just to take photos—it's to capture the feeling of your transformation. Using a digital-film aesthetic, I focus on the unposed, the intimate, and the fleeting moments that define your journey into parenthood.
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The Birth Story | Labour & Birth Photography
The Experience: "There is a quiet power in the hours labour takes to unfold. I provide dedicated documentary coverage, remaining on-call for you starting at 37 weeks. I join you during active labour and remain by your side through the first two hours of your baby’s life, capturing the 'Golden Hour' and those first wide-eyed introductions."
The Collection:
100+ Artistically Edited Images: Delivered in my signature film-style digital aesthetic.
Quick Turnaround: I prioritize a fast editing workflow so you can relive these moments while they are still fresh.
Shared Album Access: Effortless access to your gallery for easy viewing and sharing with loved ones.
The Doula Bonus:Please note: Birth doula clients receive a condensed version of this service (first-look captures) as a complimentary gift.
The Investment:
$950 – $1,250 + HST*
Fees vary based on location (Toronto, the wider GTA, Barrie, Orangeville, Collingwood).
Overtime fees may apply for births exceeding 12 hours of labour coverage.
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The Fresh 48 | Early Days Documentary
The Experience:
The first 48 hours are a whirlwind of quiet wonder. This session is designed to document those tender, fleeting 'firsts' before you even leave the hospital or shortly after arriving home. Remaining on-call for you from 37 weeks, I join you for a relaxed 60–90 minute session focused on the raw beauty of your new reality—capturing the miracle of skin-to-skin, the first bath, or the emotional introduction of older siblings.
The Collection:
Artistic Focus: A deep dive into the details—tiny eyelashes, wrinkled toes, and the sacred bond of those first quiet feeds.
50+ Edited Images: Delivered in my signature film-style digital aesthetic, preserving the soft, natural light of your space.
Quick Turnaround: Edited with priority so you can share your baby’s arrival with the world.
Shared Album Access: A curated digital space for ease of viewing, downloading, and sharing with family.
The Investment:
$350 – $450 + HST*
Fees vary based on location (Toronto, GTA, Vaughan, Aurora, Barrie).
Note: This session is a perfect mid-point for families who want professional documentation without the full-day coverage of a birth story.
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Mindful Maternity | The Nesting Session
The Experience:
Before the transformation of birth comes the sacred season of waiting. The Mindful Maternity session is a 60-minute lifestyle experience dedicated to honouring your body and the 'nesting' stage of your journey. Whether held in the comfort of your home or at a meaningful outdoor location, this session is a celebration of your strength and the quiet anticipation of what’s to come."
The Art of the Body:
Tailored to Your Comfort: We offer stylized options including intimate boudoir, artistic nude portraiture, or serene flower milk-baths to reflect your personal journey.
50+ Edited Images: Captured with my signature film-style digital aesthetic, focusing on natural light and raw emotion.
Quick Turnaround: Your gallery is delivered promptly, ensuring you can cherish these images before your little one arrives.
Shared Album Access: A beautiful, easy-to-navigate digital space for private viewing or sharing your radiance with loved ones.
The Investment:
$350 – $450 + HST*
Fees vary based on location and chosen style (in-home, outdoor, or milk-bath).
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Newborn & Family | The Living History Session
The Experience:
The first few weeks at home are a blur of soft light, quiet feeds, and getting to know the newest member of your tribe. This 90–120 minute in-home session is designed to be entirely unhurried, allowing plenty of time for nursing, soothing, and simply being. We focus on the 'little moments'—the way your family naturally curls together on the sofa or the quiet awe of a sibling’s curiosity.
The Art of Home:
A Natural Rhythm: We lean into the candid beauty of your new life. There are no stiff poses; just the honest, film-style documentation of your family’s first chapters.
Specialized Rituals: Option to include artistic documentation of your baby’s first bath or a restorative mom-and-baby flower milk-bath.
75+ Edited Images: A comprehensive gallery delivered in my signature film-inspired digital aesthetic.
Quick Turnaround & Shared Access: Your story is delivered with priority in an easy-to-share digital album.
The Investment:
$450 – $550 + HST*
Fees vary based on location and chosen style (lifestyle vs. milk-bath).
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The First Year Bundle | The Legacy Collection
The Experience:
The first year of your child’s life is a masterpiece of rapid change. From the quiet glow of pregnancy to the joyful chaos of the first birthday, this bundle ensures that every milestone is preserved with a consistent, artful eye. By booking these four essential sessions together, we create a cohesive visual history of your baby’s first trip around the sun.
What’s Included:
Four Curated Sessions:
Mindful Maternity: The season of waiting.
The Birth Story: The moment of arrival.
Newborn & Family: The first weeks at home.
The First Birthday: A celebratory lifestyle session (including a film-style 'Cake Smash').
The Gallery: 50–75+ artistically edited images per session, delivered in my signature film-inspired digital aesthetic.
The Priority Advantage: Enjoy quick turnaround times for every milestone.
The Investment:
$1,650 – $2,350 + HST*
A curated value for families committing to a full year of storytelling.
Fees vary based on location styles (Toronto, GTA, Newmarket, Orangeville, Collingwood). Overtime fees may apply for the birth session.
A Note on Privacy & Presence
The moments I capture are deeply intimate and belong first and foremost to the families who invited me into their sacred spaces. To protect the privacy of the birthing room and the vulnerability of the fourth trimester, I only share a curated selection of my work publicly.
If you would like to see a more comprehensive, full-story gallery to better understand my documentary style and how I handle varying light and environments, please contact me directly. I would be honoured to share a private portfolio with you during our discovery call.
Our Public Gallery
From artistic maternity portraits, to capturing crowning babies and moments skin-to-skin! We specialize in intimate moments and newborn yawns. View our Instagram for more of our photography art.
Giving Birth at TBC
First moments postpartum
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2025
Baby Emerging
A hospital birth with midwives
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2025
First Greetings
A vaginal delivery in hospital
Year
2025
Awaiting Baby
First baby is on the way
Year
2025
A Grandmother is Born
Candid family moments
Year
2026
Babies Bring Great Joy
Postpartum family smiles
Year
2026
Frequently Asked Questions | The Art of Documentation
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Absolutely. While I offer complimentary birth photography for my birth doula clients, I am also available for hire as a dedicated documentary birth photographer for families across Toronto, Etobicoke, and the Greater Toronto Area. I work collaboratively with your existing birth team and medical staff to ensure your space remains sacred and undisturbed.
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"Film-style" refers to a specific aesthetic that mimics the timeless look of 35mm film. Using my Fujifilm X-S20, I focus on natural skin tones, soft grain, and organic light. Unlike traditional high-contrast digital photos, this style feels nostalgic, intimate, and raw—perfect for the "unposed" nature of birth and newborn life.
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Because I am on-call starting at 37 weeks for birth and Fresh 48 sessions, I only take a limited number of clients per month to ensure quality of care. I recommend booking early in your second trimester to secure your window. For in-home lifestyle newborn sessions, we typically aim for the first 10–21 days after birth.
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Yes. While I am based in Little Portugal, Toronto nearby Ossington and Trinity Bellwoods, I regularly serve families in Aurora, Organgeville, Collingwood, and Barrie. Travel fees may apply for locations outside a certain radius, but I am always happy to discuss bringing my documentary style to your unique location.
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Inclusion is a core value of Mindful Sprouts. I am proud to provide a safe and celebratory environment for LGBTQ+ families, solo parents, and diverse family structures. I also offer a 10% sliding scale discount for LGBTQ+ and low-income families to ensure these milestones are accessible to everyone.
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As an experienced Toronto birth photographer, I am highly skilled in low-light documentary work. Whether you are at Mt. Sinai, St. Joseph’s, or a home birth, I use professional-grade equipment that allows me to capture the atmosphere of the room without using intrusive flashes, preserving the "calm" of your birthing environment.