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Pregnant couple stands together gazing out a rain-speckled window, bathed in soft, moody light during their intimate in-home maternity session on a rainy day in Burlington, Ontario.

An Intimate In-Home Maternity Session in Burlington, Ontario

June 17, 2025 No Comments

POV: You spend the evening with insanely talented

POV: You spend the evening with insanely talented photographers, laugh until your cheeks hurt, shoot dream content, and leave feeling more inspired than ever. 💫

Our June Cultivate. Capture. Connection. content day was straight-up MAGIC - from wild creek splashes to cozy greenhouse moments, it was a full-on creativity boost. And the best part? The friendships and community that came out of it. 💛

📸 JULY has 1 SPOT LEFT
🌊 AUGUST has 3 SPOTS LEFT
And then that’s a wrap for 2025! 👋🏼

Don’t miss your chance to join in on the fun - DM me or hit the link in bio to snag your spot before they’re gone.

#CultivateCaptureConnection #PhotographyCommunity #ContentDayVibes #PhotographersSupportingPhotographers #BTSReel #CreativeFuel #PhotographerLife #OntarioPhotographers #BrandContentDay #PhotographerMeetup #allwhowanderflowerfarm

Give me all those baby bumps and enthusiastic dads

Give me all those baby bumps and enthusiastic dads and I’m a happy photographer! 🤩

Sharing a few more from this special family matern

Sharing a few more from this special family maternity session because I’m super excited that I’ll get to see them next week to capture their newest addition. 🥰

#burlingtonmaternityphotographer #hamiltonmaternityphotographer #oakvillematernityphotographer #oakvillemoms #burlingtonmoms #hamiltonmoms #dundurncastle

Maternity photos are more than just pretty picture

Maternity photos are more than just pretty pictures- they’re a love letter to the season before everything changes 💛

This gorgeous mama + her husband joined me for my greenhouse Mother’s Day Experience, complete with florals, cuddles, and the dreamiest @reclamationdesigncompany gown from my client closet.

If you’ve been thinking about documenting your bump - this is your sign. Let’s make some magic together ✨

PS - Special thank you to @brow_savvy and @footprintsdesigns for contributing to the gift bag for the special mamas who joined me!

#greenhousematernityphotos #maternityphotographerburlington #dundasmaternityphotographer #ontariomaternityphotographer #reclamationdress #flowerfarmmaternitysession #pregnancyphotography #expectingparents #motherhoodunplugged #documentyourdays #maternityphotoinspo #allwhowanderflowerfarm #hamiltonmaternityphotographer #burlingtonmaternityphotographer

To the dads who show up, jump in the frame, and kn

To the dads who show up, jump in the frame, and know these moments matter - thank you. Your presence is the real legacy. 💛

#FathersWhoShowUp #DadLife #DocumentTheDays #InTheFrame #FamilyPhotography #BurlingtonPhotographer #CaptureTheMoment #TimelessMemories #DadAndMe #burlon #hamont #burlingtonfamilyphotographer #hamiltonfamilyphotographer

At the Mother’s Day Experience, the magic with t

At the Mother’s Day Experience, the magic with these three (soon-to-be four ) had me all in my feels. Watching them soak in this chapter - the belly kicks, the soft smiles, the quiet anticipation - reminded me just how fleeting and beautiful this season is.

Maternity sessions aren’t just about the bump. They’re about this: the love, the connection, the story before the next big beginning.

If you’re expecting and thinking about booking a session - THIS IS YOUR SIGN🍀 Let’s freeze these moments so you can look back and remember exactly how it felt. 💛

Now booking summer + fall maternity sessions - reach out to snag your spot!

#MaternityPhotography #BurlingtonPhotographer #MotherhoodUnfiltered #NostalgicMoments #TimelessPhotos #PregnancyPhotoshoot #nolimitsperspective #ignitedmotherhood #themotherhoodanthology

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Real talk? 2025 has been hard on so many of us - e

Real talk? 2025 has been hard on so many of us - especially photographers and small business owners. Bookings are slower, costs are higher, and most of us are just trying to stay afloat while still doing the work we love.

If you’re not in a place to book a session right now, I completely get it. But if you’ve ever loved a photo I’ve taken, a session we’ve shared, or the way a small business makes you feel - there are so many easy (and free!) ways to support right now.

This post walks you through a few simple things that make a huge difference.

Because in a time when life feels expensive and heavy, community still gets to be light and full of heart.

If this resonates, I’d love if you shared it or tagged a small business you adore. We’re all better when we lift each other up.

#supportsmallbusiness #photographersofinstagram #burlingtonphotographer #communityovercompetition #realtalk #hamont #hamiltonsmallbusiness #burlingtonsmallbusiness #gtasmallbusiness #oakvillesmallbusiness #hamiltonphotographer #okavillphotographer #burlon #slowseason #shoplocal #supportcreatives

“But they’re just photos…” No. They’re

“But they’re just photos…”

No.
They’re the way your toddler peeked into the bassinet with wide-eyed wonder.
The way your newborn curled into your chest like they were still part of you.
The quiet chaos. The tender moments. The love you didn’t even know your heart could hold.

These aren’t just pictures.
They’re your memories, frozen in time - so you can revisit this season long after it passes in a blur.

✨ In-home newborn sessions are gentle, slow-paced, and focused on connection over perfection. No studio lights. No pressure. Just your family, as you are.

Now booking Summer & Fall in-home newborn sessions across Burlington + surrounding areas.

Let’s tell the story of your growing family—right where it all begins. 💛

📩 DM me to chat more or head to the link in bio.

#burlingtonnewbornphotographer #hamiltonnewbornphotographer #oakvillenewbornphotographer #inhomenewbornphotography #hamont #burlon #oakvilleontario #oakvillemoms #burlingtonmoms #hamiltonmoms

Haven’t yet gone through all the images from the

Haven’t yet gone through all the images from the 2nd Let the Light In Workshop day, but I am so excited about this image that I have to give it a permanent place on the feed! 😍😍

More to come!

Photo by me 🤩
Workshop educators: @luciayphotography & @melissashearerphotography

Host Location: @allwhowanderflowerfarm

Model: @nourishingbalance.women.kids

Makeup: @beautywisz

Outfit: @reclamationdesigncompany

#letthelightinworkshop #photographyeducator #burlingtonmaternityphotographer #hamiltonmaternityphotographer #oakvillematernityphotographer #allwhowanderflowerfarm #ignitedmotherhood #themotherhoodanthology #nolimitsperspective #gallerylanemagazine #unraveled_student_feature

One day, your kids won’t remember what you wore

One day, your kids won’t remember what you wore or how messy the house was.
But they will remember how it felt to be held in your arms, safe and loved.

Photos are more than pictures - they’re proof.
Proof that you showed up. That you were there. That you loved them enough to be in the frame.

No matter how tired, no matter how awkward it felt, no matter the investment- you chose to say, “This matters.”

And that? That’s a gift to your future family that’s worth everything. 💛

#memoriesmatter #getinthephoto #timelessfamilyphotos #emotivephotography #burlingtonphotographer #proofoflove #motherhoodunfiltered #authenticmotherhood #burlingtonfamilyphotographer #hamiltonfamilyphotographer #niagarafamilyphotographer #burlingtonmoms #hamiltonmoms #niagaramoms

Melissa Shearer is a Burlington-based maternity, birth, newborn, and family photographer and photography educator, offering inclusive, emotion-filled photography for modern families.

Serving Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, Milton, Guelph, Cambridge, Brantford, Niagara, and beyond.

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