The heart behind the lens


Hi, I’m Jayde. A candid and documentary-style family, couples, and portrait photographer based in Hamilton, Ontario


This business grew quickly out of a love for connection, romanticizing life, and finding comfort in colouring memories that will live on long after us. It’s more than just creating photographs. It’s about seeing people for who they are. Feeling connection. Knowing which little moments you’ll look back on and feel like you were right there again. Sounds deep, eh? But that’s because it is. Our world moves fast. We’re always going, always chasing. And in the rush, so much of the small stuff slips by unnoticed. The kiss at the front door. The toddler bedhead. The bath time routine. The way he picks you up and spins you. That dimple on your right cheek. My fear? That we’re losing it. But then I meet people like you. And I’m reminded that love, connection, and choosing to be present in this season of life is what holds it all together.


MY GOAL IS SIMPLE:

Pause time for just a moment.

Slow the world down.

Capture you, exactly as you are.


Black and white portrait of a woman in a white sleeveless top sitting on a park bench surrounded by foliage.

My personality in a nutshell


I'm loyal to my core, bubbly when the mood strikes, and maybe a little too honest for my own good. I'm curious by nature, open-hearted, and love getting to know people. I ask a lot of questions.

I LOVE PEOPLE. I LOVE BEING SOCIAL. BUT I ALSO REALLY LOVE ALONE TIME. I THINK EVERYONE RELATES. I'M AN OLD(ISH) SOUL—I LOVE OLD THINGS, SPACES WITH CHARACTER, AND ANYTHING BUILT TO LAST. THAT SAID, I’M ALSO A BIG FAN OF MODERN TECH (MOST OF THE TIME).

I LOVE MUSIC, CONCERTS, PODCASTS, AND LEARNING NEW THINGS. I HAVEN'T TRAVELLED NEARLY AS MUCH AS I'D LIKE TO. CURRENTLY PRACTICING ROMANTICIZING LIFE BECAUSE WOW, HOW LUCKY ARE WE TO BE HERE?

THANKS FOR BEING HERE, TOO.

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ACHIEVING CANDID & DOCUMENTARY STYLE PHOTOGRAPHY


My Approach


Photo sessions can feel stressful, but I honestly think a lot of that comes from the pressure to be perfect.


WHAT IF WE JUST LET THAT GO? WHAT IF IT WERE AN HOUR OF YOU BEING FULLY, COMFORTABLY YOURSELF?


We’re often quick to pick apart how we look or act. But, when we look back, we’re just thankful we documented it at all. These photos are for remembering who you were in this season, not a polished version of you. That’s what I care about capturing.

A couple walking together on a wooden footbridge in a lush forest during golden hour lighting.
Close-up view of someone adjusting thin white straps of a summer dress against tanned skin and dark flowing hair.

A glimpse into my life

Indoor film photograph of someone in a dark brown knitted zip-up sweater in low light.
A person in a floral dress holding and enjoying a frothy latte at a cafe.
Couple in white outfits sitting together at retro diner counter with vintage film photography aesthetic.
A couple wearing white clothing poses together against a dusky sunset sky.
A brown Rhodesian Ridgeback dog relaxes on a white bedspread in a casual bedroom setting.
Two people celebrate with a round white and red anniversary cake on a picnic table at night.
A group of friends wearing sunglasses pose together at an outdoor summer beach party or resort.
A white drawbridge spans across a waterway under clear blue skies with palm trees visible along the shoreline.
A monarch butterfly perches on green foliage in a sunny garden with grass in the background.
Two people take a selfie near water at sunset while holding up drinks at a waterfront venue.
A vibrant orange sunset over dark ocean waters with the sun barely visible on the horizon.
Close-up view of someone wearing reflective blue sports sunglasses against a bright sky background.
A silhouetted figure in floral attire stands on a beach at sunset with golden clouds and waves in the background.
Group of people gathered outdoors surrounded by lush green trees during an event.
A vintage-style photo taken in a kitchen shows someone in a white dress and floral headband holding a baby.
Stylish woman in white dress and retro sunglasses poses on stone steps near classical building column in black and white.
A mirror selfie showing someone wearing a peach-colored strapless summer dress and delicate butterfly necklace.
Person in casual attire stands by a serene lake at sunset with golden sunlight filtering through trees in background.
Black and white vintage family photo showing four generations together in front of decorative wallpaper.
Child in red jacket and shorts poses with a fish caught on a pier with a boat visible in the background.