Lifestyle + Personal Branding

Lifestyle Sessions for Families

What You Can Expect During Your Family Session

A family session with me is all about capturing what life feels like right now. We’ll spend time together at home or in a place that feels natural to you, focusing on the kinds of everyday moments you’ll want to remember. Maybe it’s a high energy morning making pancakes with the kiddos, a walk through your neighbourhood, a quiet date night in cooking your favourite meal, or stories read just before nap time.
There’s no pressure to pose or perform. I’ll guide you gently when it helps, but the most meaningful images happen when you're simply being yourselves. These sessions are for families who want something real, a way to look back on this chapter in your lives, just as it is.

My sessions start at $550 for 1 hour of photography as well as all of your professionally edited images sent to you in a private online gallery for you to download and print. I do offer mini-sessions throughout the year, but they are limited to the Spring and Fall seasons on specific dates which I announce on my newsletter which you can sign up to below.

If now feels like the time to document you and your family just as you are, I would be honoured to photograph it for you.

Lifestyle Sessions for Personal Brands

What You Can Expect During Your Personal Branding Session

A personal branding session with me is about capturing who you are and how you want to be seen. We’ll work together in a setting that feels aligned with your brand, whether that’s your workspace, your favourite neighbourhood spot, or a location that reflects your personality and values. The focus is on creating images that tell your story, highlight your strengths, and connect with the people you most want to reach.

I’ll provide you with simple prompts that you feel comfortable with, because the most impactful images are when you’re relaxed and showing up as yourself. These sessions are for professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs who want photographs that feel real and help them stand out.

My sessions start at $550 for 1.5 hours of photography, with your professionally edited images delivered in a private online gallery for you to download.

If now feels like the right time to invest in yourself and your brand, I’d be honoured to create images that showcase you at your best.

Jessica was excellent at capturing some amazing memories of my wife and puppy at Trinity Bellwoods Park in just a 30 minutes session. We had excellent communication with Jessica before and after the session, with clear alignment on expectations (which were fully met). Thanks Jessica!

A happy couple walking hand in hand with their poodle dog on a sunny autumn day in a Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto, surrounded by colorful fall foliage.

-Dhruv + Lulu

Jessica is a professional who knows just how to deliver excellently. She has taken shots of us both in her home studio and in our house. She did excellently well and knows how to bring the best out of her clients during photo sessions. I would recommend her any day.

A smiling couple is sitting on outdoor wooden stairs, looking at each other affectionately, with brick walls in the background.

-Grace + Sam

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A mother holding a baby in a dinosaur onesie by a rocky shoreline at sunset.

A white Scottish Fold cat with blue eyes wearing a lace collar and a bow stands on grass outdoors at Toronto Music Garden.

A couple embracing in a field, with a forest in the background, in black and white.

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Smiling couple embracing against dark background

Couple standing in the doorway of a white house with a dog on a leash, near a planter and bench, door marked with number 53.

A white Scottish Fold cat with blue eyes lying on the grass in The Toronto Music Garden, wearing a lace collar with a pink bow and a pearl pendant

Woman in a white t-shirt holding and kissing a small brown dog, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

A family of three posing in front of a white picket fence, with greenery in the background. The mother holds a baby, both smiling, while the father stands behind them, wearing sunglasses and a floral shirt.

A couple dressed in wedding attire stands close under blooming trees, smiling at each other.

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A man wearing sunglasses and a floral shirt carries a toddler on his shoulders. The toddler is dressed in a light-colored floral outfit and looks towards the camera. They are outdoors with greenery in the background.

A family sitting on grass, featuring a man and woman with a baby in pink outfit. Two golden retrievers, one lying down and one standing, are nearby.

Baby sitting on stone path outdoors, holding a flower

A black and white image of a woman with curly hair holding a toddler outdoors. The woman is wearing a black shirt and light-colored pants, and the toddler is dressed in a light outfit. They are surrounded by plants with a blurred background.

Smiling baby in striped blue pajamas sitting on a bed, raising one hand.

A woman sitting on a bench outdoors embracing a young child.

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Woman holding up a white scottish fold outside at The Toronto Music Garden with trees in the background.

Couple walking with a dog in a park during autumn, with trees and fallen leaves.

Black and white photo of a smiling woman and a serious-looking man standing side by side, both wearing casual white shirts and jeans, against a textured wall.

A couple holding a newborn baby in their arms, standing in a room with a guitar hanging on the wall.

A woman holding a smiling baby outdoors.

Woman and baby seated on grass with balloons and blocks, reading a book.

Woman holding a sleeping newborn in her arms indoors, both wearing light-colored clothes.

Family with a toddler in nature setting

Two smiling people sitting on grass in a garden, surrounded by trees and plants. One is wearing a black shirt and cap, the other a gray shirt. They look relaxed and happy.

A couple, both men, standing under an archway, smiling at each other, in a black and white photo.

Black and white photo of a woman holding a young child wearing a floral dress.

Family sitting on a picnic blanket in a garden, interacting with a young child in a blue cap, surrounded by green plants and flowers.

Three people standing and sitting by a lakeside, with branches and rocks around them. One person wears a leopard print dress, another a sleeveless white outfit with a red bandana, and the third person wears a black tank top with a floral skirt.

Couple embracing and smiling in a garden with lush greenery and wildflowers.