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What to Wear to Your Maternity Shoot for Timeless Photos

May 6, 2025 No Comments

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

🏕️BREAKING NEWS🏕️ This summer I’ll be

🏕️BREAKING NEWS🏕️ This summer I’ll be offering sessions in Cottage Country!

On select dates in July & August I have availability to take on some special sessions in the Parry Sound, Seguin & Muskoka areas. Scroll through to see my availability up north!

Regular session pricing - but no additional travel fees!!!

✨BONUS✨ First 2 bookings will receive 20 bonus images ($300 value!)

#parrysoundphotographer #seguinphotographer #muskokafamilyphotographer #muskokaphotographer #muskokaontario #muskoka #seguin #parrysound #cottagecountryontario #cottagecountrylifestyle

Don’t forget to let your inner child out to play

Don’t forget to let your inner child out to play along with your own children every now and then, just like this mama did at our April 23 Let the Light In Workshop.

Workshop educators: @melissashearerphotography @luciayphotography

Host location: @allwhowanderflowerfarm
Model: @t.dut
Makeup: @makeup.by.elisha

#motherhoodinspired #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodsimplified #mommyandme #burlingtonphotographer #hamiltonfamilyphotographer #burlingtonfamilyphotographer #burlon #hamont #allwhowanderflowerfarm #cultivatecaptureconnection

A few somewhat simple or little things that client

A few somewhat simple or little things that clients can do that truly make our day as photographers & small business owners! 🫶🏻

Thank you to everyone who does some or all of these things! It doesn’t go unnoticed ❤️

SMALL BIZ FRIENDS: what small things do you love that your clients do? Lemme know in the comments ⬇️

#burlingtonfamilyphotographer #hamiltonfamilyphotographer #oakvillefamilyphotographer #burlingtonphotographer #burlingtonmaternityphotographer #hamiltonphotographer #dundasfamilyphotographer #smallbusinessowner #burlont #hamon

✨Tomorrow marks the very first event for 2025 Cu

✨Tomorrow marks the very first event for 2025 Cultivate. Capture. Connection. Series! ✨

I’m feeling a little nostalgic as I look back at these beautiful images from our last content day in September 2024 where we captured this boho elopement amongst the beautiful flowers at @allwhowanderflowerfarm.

I’m so excited for everything that we will get to create this year with new and returning CCC community members- because here you’re not just another participant, you’re part of the CCC family! 🫶🏻

We’re 75% sold out for our events - click the link in my bio to snag your spot!

Hosts: @luciayphotography @allwhowanderflowerfarm @melissashearerphotography

Model: @naghamguindyphoto

Dress: @reclamationdesigncompany

Florals: @flor.floraldesign @allwhowanderflowerfarm

Makeup: @makeup.by.elisha

We haven’t even had the first of our 5 events an

We haven’t even had the first of our 5 events and we’re 75% sold out for the ENTIRE Cultivate. Capture. Connection. Series!

April workshop - SOLD OUT 🚨
May workshop - 50% Sold Out 💥
June content day - SOLD OUT 🚨
July content day - 50% Sold Out 🎆
August content day - 70% Sold Out 🎇

Only 11 spots remain!

➡️ Discounts available when you book multiple events! Reach out to a host for your discount code!

🪩HOW TO BOOK🪩 use the Cultivate. Capture. Connection. link in bio!

Reel from our 2024 Content Days created by @lovejophoto

Hosts: @allwhowanderflowerfarm @luciayphotography & @melissashearerphotography

With the warm weather showing up over the last cou

With the warm weather showing up over the last couple days, is anyone else dreaming up gorgeous golden hour beach sessions? 🏝️

Last summer, I had the pleasure of capturing @pascaletheislander during the Inspired By Light Workshop in PEI hosted by @kristenborelli_photography. I’m excited to get to capture more moments like these for my local clients!

Beach sessions are a new offering this summer - will you be joining me? Let me know below! ⬇️

I get it… budgets are real. But so are my bills

I get it… budgets are real. But so are my bills 🙈 My bank doesn’t accept your child’s tibia as a form of payment 🤪

❤️‍🔥If you can relate ➡️ hit that paper airplane and share to your stories! 🫶🏻

#photographerslife #photographyjokes #chargeyourworth #investinmemories #supportphotographers #nolimbsneeded #knowyourvalue #idealclients

Last summer at Cavendish Beach, the sun was blazin

Last summer at Cavendish Beach, the sun was blazing, the waves were rolling, and this sweet family soaked up every second of it. Mid-morning light isn’t always forgiving, but with the right approach, it turns into something magical—glowy skin, salty breeze, and moments that feel straight out of a dream.

Who else is counting down to warm sand, bare feet, and more beach sessions this summer? Let’s make it happen. ☀️📸

Taken last summer at @kristenborelli_photography’s INSPIRED BY LIGHT photography retreat.

Model @kmaria86

#CavendishBeach #FamilyPhotography #SummerMemories #burlingtonfamilyphotographer #hamiltonfamilyphotographer #oakvillefamilyphotographer

Last year the incredible @lovejophoto joined us to

Last year the incredible @lovejophoto joined us to create content that gave people a taste of what the Cultivate. Capture. Connection. Events and Community were all about ✨

This is what @mariamariaphotographer and @freebornlifephotography had to say! ❤️

Event hosts: @allwhowanderflowerfarm @luciayphotography and @melissashearerphotography

Current availability as of posting this reel:
APRIL 23 workshop - ❌SOLD OUT
MAY 31 workshop - 4 SEATS LEFT
JUNE 18 content day - ❌SOLD OUT (with waitlist)
JULY 16 content day - 50% sold out
AUG 20 content day - 60% sold out

Spots have been selling fast- don’t sleep on this one! Be sure to secure your spot today (only a $150 retainer due at time of booking). If you join us for more than one event you’ll save - just reach out to one of your hosts for your discount code!

#ontariophotographer #ontariophotographersunite #swontariophotographer #hamiltonphotographer #niagaraphotographer #torontophotographers #gtaphotographer #burlingtonphotographer #guelphphotographer #photographyworkshop #photographycontentday #photographercommunity #cultivatecaptureconnection

Melissa Shearer is a Burlington-based birth, newborn, maternity and family photographer and photography educator.

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