Edmonton Newborn & Family Photographer
You’re doing your best to soak it all in... but the days are fleeting and the moments pass by so quickly.
You're a mom who is too tired, overstimulated, and stretched thin to plan a photo session. But you're never in the photo, and you don't want to be invisible. It doesn't have to be that way.
You’re not looking for stiff poses or awkward smiles.
You’re not just trying to update the frames on your wall.
What you really want is to hold onto this season before it shifts, before it softens, before it slips by...
→ To remember the way your toddler curls into your lap like they never left your body.
→ The way your partner looks at you when you’re not paying attention.
→ The way it feels to be loved in the chaos.
And still, some part of you knows this chapter deserves to be documented. Not later. Now.
That’s where I come in. My sessions let you take a pause and breathe it all in.
Unhurried, intentional, and rooted in presence.
You don’t have to know how to pose.
You don’t have to look a certain way.
You just have to show up, as you are, and I’ll meet you there.
Together, we’ll create something honest, tender, and beautiful in its imperfection.
Photos that speak before you ever say a word, and bring you back to how it all felt.
Newborn Photography
A slow, baby-led session designed to capture the sacred softness of those early days — swaddled snuggles, tiny toes, and the quiet in-between moments you never want to forget.
Soft, baby-led, and sacred — no rushing, just presence.
- 90 minutes at home
- Focus on connection, everyday routines, and quiet moments
- Natural light, wrapped or unwrapped, your pace
- 50+ hand-edited images
Investment $475
*Studio fees are additional if you wish to explore that option
Family Photography
Whether it’s backyard giggles, a golden hour walk, or cuddles on the couch — this session is about real connection. Come as you are. You're worthy of being included your photos.
A soulful session for families, newborns, or couples
- 60 minutes at your home or golden-hour location
- Ideal for documenting your connection in a way that feels true
- Gentle direction, natural flow, candid moments
- 40+ hand-edited images in an online gallery
Investment $425
*Studio fees are additional if you wish to explore that option
Edmonton newborn & family photographer for souls who crave softness, connection, and storytelling
What to expect
when you work with me
Think: soft direction, real connection, and a little bit of magic.
I come into every session with an open heart and an easy rhythm. There’s no pressure to perform or pose a certain way. Instead, I gently guide you through movement and prompts to help you feel at ease, so the real you can shine through.
We’ll laugh. We’ll slow down. We’ll focus on how you love each other — not how you look to the camera.
For little ones, sessions are always child-led. That means we follow their energy, meet them where they’re at, and never force stiff smiles or unnatural poses.
Instead, we play. We chase light. We build trust through fun and presence. Games, cuddles, bubbles, tickles, even a favorite stuffy — these all help create an experience that’s as joyful as the images you’ll receive.
Perfection isn’t the goal. Presence is.
The most meaningful photos aren’t the ones where everyone’s smiling — they’re the ones where you’re all connecting.
"Marissa has beautifully captured so many of our life's special moments. She is such a personable professional and has the most charming perspectives. I've worked with her countless times over the past decade and she delivers magical memories frozen in time to enjoy for years to come! Book a session, you will be thrilled with her work."
Brandon Family
