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Studio kindergarten grad session in Burlington with bright blue cap and gown

Kindergarten & Preschool Graduation Portraits | June 8 | Burlington, Ontario

May 28, 2025 No Comments

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

👉🏼 Do you get nervous offering in-home sessi

👉🏼 Do you get nervous offering in-home sessions, not knowing what the lighting situation is going to be like at your client’s home?

👉🏼 Do you struggle to get creative indoors? Always trying to achieve evenly lit photos but somehow feeling like creatively they fall flat?

Then the Let the Light In workshop on May 31 is for you! We ran this workshop last month and had rave reviews from participants. Here’s a little glimpse at what our day looked like!

We have just one spot left- don’t miss this opportunity to learn tips and tricks to enter any indoor lighting situation with confidence!

Workshop educators: @luciayphotography & @melissashearerphotography

Hosting venue: @allwhowanderflowerfarm

Makeup: @makeup.by.elisha

Models: @meghan_ellsmere & @t.dut

Participating photographers: @redsuitcasephotography @joiedevivrephotos @lindsayalexandraphoto @merakiphotographiccreations @nicolebyersphotography @katrinakaufmanphotography

#allwhowanderflowerfarm #hamont #burlon #hamiltonphotographer #burlingtonphotographer #niagaraphotographer #torontophotographers #mississaugaphotographer #ontariophotographer #gtaphotographer #swontariophotographer #ontariophotographersunite #photographyworkshop #cultivatecaptureconnection

This sweet newborn session was one of my favourite

This sweet newborn session was one of my favourites- everything felt effortless and we captured moments of genuine fun and connection 🥰

Shouldn’t all sessions feel like this?!

#burlingtonnewbornphotographer #hamiltonnewbornphotographer #oakvillenewbornphotographer #inhomenewbornsession #motherhoodsimplified #burlingtonmoms #hamiltonmoms #oakvillemoms #hamont #burlon #burlont #ontariophotographer

Nothing makes you feel more like a goddess superst

Nothing makes you feel more like a goddess superstar than donning a full sequined @reclamationdesigncompany gown, just like this beautiful mama did at her maternity session 😍

Available in my clients closet! Are you ready to feel like a rockstar?!

Client closet available at no extra charge for all full & specialty sessions!

#hamiltonmaternityphotographer #burlingtonmaternityphotographer #dundurncastle #hamiltonmoms #hamont #burlon #burlingtonmoms

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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