Category Archives: Lifestyle

5 Reasons why you need a Professional Family Session {Melissa Maahs Photography // Courtice Oshawa Whitby Photographer}

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I photographed a very sweet family recently. When mom contacted me she wrote in her questionnaire that one of the main reasons she wanted a professional photoshoot is that her family has never had a photoshoot and they she did not have any nice pictures of herself with her family, except for very few cell...

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Fall Family Photography {Melissa Maahs Photography / Whitby / Toronto / Oshawa / Courtice}

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3 Reasons Why I Do Not Offer Family Mini Sessions It’s hard to believe that it’s the tail end of August and the kids are back to school next week! I say it every year, but the summer sure has flown by! As fall approaches and families settle into their routines again I start to...

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Couples Photography {Whitby Family Photographer // Melissa Maahs Photography}

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A perfectly beautiful evening for this cute couple’s engagement session, shot during what we photographers call ‘the golden hour’. The hour or 2 before the sun sets, and even the minutes after the sun has set is the most magical time of day for portraits! The light is soft, warm, and glowing. If you’ve ever...

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Motherhood Portrait Session {Melissa Maahs Photography // Oshawa Family Photographer // Mother’s Day}

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One day, all your children will have are pictures of you, or if life takes unexpected turns like it has for many, all you might have of your own children are photos of them. Make sure you make an effort to be in pictures with them! No matter what your hair, makeup, or your body...

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5 Tips for an In-Home Lifestyle Family Session {Melissa Maahs Photography // Oshawa Photographer}

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Photographing people in their homes is quickly becoming a popular and meaningful way to document families. I call these sessions “Simply Life Sessions”. I think the title is fairly self explanatory. Simply Life Sessions are meant to document you and your loved one(s) in the comfort of your own home, hanging out together, doing activities...

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Motherhood Lifestyle Photography {Melissa Maahs Photography // Durham Region Lifestyle Photographer}

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Parenthood can seem like whirlwind of moments to say the least! Time goes by so fast. What do you want to remember about the time when your kids were babies, toddlers, or even teenagers? How about all the small details? All the everyday moments you shared together that somehow fade away into the back of...

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Located in Courtice, Ontario. Serving (but not limited to) Kawartha Lakes, Clarington, Bowmanville, Courtice, Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Greater Toronto Area. melissa@melissamaahsphotography.com