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10/15/2026

It’s always the couples who claim they’re ’so awkward’ and ‘don’t love pictures’ who’s engagement sessions look like this. For real- no notes. They crushed it 🤍

10/14/2026

If all else fails- threaten him.
Just kidding, but totally also not if that happens to work for you.
Cover photo and concept: DOROTHY MAY PHOTOGRAPHY
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10/07/2026

Three falls ago, I was photographing Kate and Brad’s engagement session. This week, I get to photograph them waiting on their little one. 🥹🤍

I just love these two. Getting to reconnect with people I adore and photograph their lives as they grow is such a special part of this job. Going back through these photos before their maternity session feels very full circle.

And fall, you really do make a beautiful backdrop. The colours, the soft light, the cooler weather that makes snuggling up a little easier… I completely understand why everyone wants photos this time of year. 🍂

If you’re planning a 2027 wedding in Hamilton, Ancaster, Burlington or beyond, I’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up! My books are open, and if fall engagement photos are your style, we may still be able to squeeze in a session before this season is through!

Inquire through the link in my bio. 🤍

09/29/2026

No need to panic!
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09/09/2026

Some wedding days just feel like they unfold exactly the way they were supposed to. 🤍

This intimate Sunday morning wedding at All Who Wander Flower Farm was one of them.

It rained for almost the entire morning. The ceremony moved indoors. Umbrellas came out. Plans shifted.

And none of it felt like it took anything away from the day!

There was this beautiful sense of surrender from the beginning. No fighting the weather or wishing the day looked different. Just so much trust in God, in each other, and in letting the day be exactly what it was meant to be.

And what it became was pretty magical ✨

A first look surrounded by flowers. Running through the rain. A tiny ceremony tucked inside the barn with the people they love most. Portraits in the flower fields between raindrops, and the dreamiest little greenhouse when we needed somewhere dry.

This is EVERYTHING that I love about photographing weddings.

I’m not there to turn your wedding into a photoshoot or make everything look perfect. I’m there to help you feel comfortable, take care of you when you need it, and document the beautiful, hilarious, emotional, unexpected things that actually happen.

And on some wedding days, I get to be there even earlier. I also did the bride’s hair and makeup that morning, which made getting to follow the story all the way from her getting ready to their ceremony feel extra special.

If you’re planning an intimate wedding in Hamilton, Ancaster, Burlington, Niagara or somewhere beautiful in Southern Ontario, I would absolutely love to hear what you’re dreaming up. 🤍

Venue, Decor, and Bouquet: All Who Wander Flower Farm
Photography + hair & makeup by Hamilton Ontario Makeup Artist
We’re a dream team Laura 🫶🏼

09/02/2026

Fall + Christmas Mini Session Update 🍂🎄

My remaining Fall and Christmas Mini Sessions for 2026 are officially getting limited, so I wanted to share one big update with everything that is still available!

This year I’ll be photographing families, couples, babies and little ones throughout:

Hamilton • Burlington • Dundas • Georgetown • Simcoe • Flamborough • Sarnia

There are lots of options depending on the season, location and feel you love most!

Mini sessions are such a sweet way to celebrate the stage of life you’re in right now without committing to a full family session, whether that means little kids who are changing by the month, a new baby, a baby on the way, an aging pet, an anniversary, updated family photos, or simply documenting another Christmas together.

Several dates are now down to their last one to five spots, including a few sessions with only ONE appointment remaining.

You can see all remaining dates, locations, session details and booking information here:

https://book.usesession.com/i/f0Nuz4mLnL

And as always, you’re very welcome to send me a message if you’re unsure which location would be best for your family. 🤍

I can’t wait for fall colours, Christmas trees, festive holiday outfits and all of the beautiful chaos and cuteness that comes with photographing families during my favourite seasons of the year.

With gratitude,
Dani

Hamilton Family Photographer | Burlington Family Photographer | Dundas Family Photographer | Sarnia Family Photographer | Fall Mini Sessions | Christmas Mini Sessions | Holiday Family Photography

08/08/2026

It’s been a while since I’ve properly introduced myself on here, and with lots of new faces finding me lately, it felt like a good time 🤍

I’m Dani! Wife to Austin, mommy to one toddler and one pitsky, photographer, hair and makeup artist, professional third wheel, and someone who has somehow made a career out of two things I genuinely love: helping women feel beautiful and photographing people who love each other.

I’ve been doing hair and makeup for 13 years and photographing weddings, motherhood, and families for over 10, which is actually kind of wild to think about. And somehow, I think I love all of it more now than I did when I started.

Becoming a mom has definitely changed the way I photograph people. I notice the little things more. I think more about which photos are going to matter in 10, 20, 50 years. I think about my daughter looking through our photos someday, and I want my clients’ kids to have that same thing waiting for them.

And outside of work, I’m currently trying to become a reader again, rewatching all 11 seasons of The Walking Dead for the millionth time starting whenever the air turns even just a little bit ‘fall’, dreaming about having horses again someday, and consuming a questionable amount of Coke Zero during busy season 😂

Anyway, hi! I’m really happy you’re here. Whether I’ve photographed your family five times, photographed your wedding years ago, or you just found me this week, thank you for following along 🤍

Now tell me something random about YOU because I feel like that’s only fair after you just read an entire carousel about me 😂

07/30/2026

Ashley is one of the kindest, most loving people I know. No matter what life hands her, she continues to love people so freely and so generously. It’s one of the things I’ve always adored most about her.

We met in high school and instantly became the kind of friends you just know you’ll have for life. Somehow, it’s been nearly two decades already, and in six months I’ll have the incredible privilege of standing beside her as one of her bridesmaids while she marries the (other) love of her life, Spencer in Jamaica.

Before all of that, we got to spend an evening together at Canatara Beach in our home ‘city’ of Sarnia (we’re actually Wyoming, Ontario girls). I loved getting to do Ashley’s hair and makeup before wandering the beach barefoot together, photographing this sweet season of engagement. Getting to do all my favourite things with two of my favourite people 🤍

Watching the way Spencer looks at her, laughs with her, and loves her makes my heart so happy.

Ash, you deserve every bit of this happiness. Thank you for trusting me to capture such a beautiful chapter of your story. I love you so much, and I can’t wait to stand beside you in six months. 🤍

07/08/2026

The ultimate girlhood of all!
Most of us picture the maternity session with our husband and/or other kids. However- when you and your besties get to all be pregnant together you absolutely must book that session to capture this once in a lifetime magic 🤍
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06/25/2026

What a dream it is to get to be a part of days like these. Pure joy, sunlight, and love.
Not to mention- I got to do all of my favourite things at this wedding- photography, videography, hair and makeup with the coolest group of people 🫶🏽

Venue: Ferguson Estates | Venue | Driving Range
Weddings coordinator: Keira Hong | Wedding Planner & Coordinator
Hair and makeup: Hamilton Ontario Makeup Artist
Bridesmaid hair: Bridal Hairstylist
Officiant: Barb from Bluewater Weddings And Events
Wedding gown: Chantilly Lace Bridal Boutique
Florals: Flower and Wedding Studio

Sarnia Wedding Photographer | Ferguson Estates Wedding | Wyoming Ontario Photographer | Southern Ontario Weddings | Ontario Wedding Photographer

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