Catchlight Photography

02/05/2026

Tell me if this sounds familiar: you had family photos done, and they’re beautiful. But… they look a lot like the last set of photos you had done… and like your neighbour’s family photos… and your cousin’s… and your coworker’s. You know deep down that your photos can be more… more unique, more interesting, more fun to take, more YOU… but you’re not sure how. I have the answer, and it’s super simple: activities. Incorporating an activity (or a few!) into your session is the fast track towards adding your unique personality to your photos. Need some ideas to get started? I got you 😉. Comment or DM the word “list” and I’ll send you 50 awesome ideas to take your next session from boring to bespoke!

01/30/2026

Ok, ok, I know. I always advise you to wear neutrals for your photoshoots, and I still believe they are the most reliable, timeless, hard-to-get wrong option, but sometimes you just need the dopamine hit that comes from more COLOUR!
I have so many photos I want to share from this session at , but I love them all too much to bury them too deeply in a carousel, so I’ll be spacing them out as little bits of of joy for your feed. 🌈

01/06/2026

So honoured to be a finalist in three categories (documentary, maternity and newborn). Congratulations to all of the winners! Check them out, along with all of the finalists here: https://elenasblair.com/the-elena-s-blair-community-print-competition-a-photography-competition-built-for-community/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwPKRjZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeWsd2TkBlLm90kCkWf2zsq6vMIW5nbI2MsF3o9E-Ti9H18G-B3Hk34VtE3Q0_aem_qaUQl1x-w0uqjH4z2YBIRg

The Elena S Blair Community Print Competition was created as a place for photographers to share work they’re proud of and take part in a photography print competition for photographers that feels supportive, approachable, and grounded in real community. It’s about showing up, submitting your wor...

11/18/2025

More dates added! Did you miss the first round of Christmas minis? Well fear not, because I’m back with more and these ones are better than ever! I’m offering not one but TWO new session types - in-home sessions and Downtown Dundas sessions - with a number of dates available from late November to mid December. You can book an in-home session to capture all your favourite family traditions right in the comfort of your own space, or a downtown Dundas session to create some new memories in your favourite town with your favourite people. All the details and booking info: https://www.catchlightphotography.ca/christmas-sessions

07/12/2025

Just your reminder that even when it seems like everything is going awry - the typically chill toddler is beyond tired and melts down at the slightest provocation, the dog is trying to make it all about him, you’re in your third trimester in a seemingly never ending heatwave and it’s the end of a very long and tiring week for everyone - if you refuse let it get to you and you continue to trust the process, the most delightful magic will still be captured. I have so many more sweet photos from this session to share including what we did to get little H out of his funk, but I’m forcing myself to dish them out slowly so that you can savour these ones first.

05/31/2025

Birthday girl! Happy 9th little one.

02/18/2025

New on the blog! Check out some of my favourite poses for newborn photos that don’t feel posed.

It is no secret at this point that lifestyle newborn photography has my heart. It's comfy, cozy, and natural. But, achieving that takes more than just coming into a family's home, pointing a camera at them and saying "act natural"! It still requires some direction and posing, but done in a way that....

11/18/2024

Previews from Christmas minis day 2! And that’s a wrap on minis for this year! A few more family sessions and a lot more editing, and it will be time to close out another great year. I’m so grateful to everyone who spent some time in front of my camera lens this year - whether it was for a 12 hour wedding day, a 20 minute mini session, or something in between. I look forward to seeing you again in 2025! And if you’re looking for an in-home session before the holidays, I still have a few weekday openings in December, so reach out!

11/04/2024

Previews from day 1 of Christmas minis at the lovely .719! Day 2 is coming up on November 16 at , and I still have a couple openings. Link in bio to book.

10/09/2024

Laughs were had. A skull was found. Good times all around.

10/08/2024

A squishy stretchy little one week old, being absolutely adored by his sweet family. This one was a treat for me because I rarely get to photograph babies that are this new! Swipe to the end for the most adorable look of newborn confusion 🤨