Portraits by Kendra

Portraits by Kendra Portraits by Kendra is an award-winning Lifestyle & Branding Photographer serving Waterloo region. Photo sessions should always be fun and light-hearted!

Photography is my passion and I'm excited to do what I LOVE and at the same time capture memories that you will cherish for years. Whether you want some updated family photos or a new professional head shot, I will work with you to ensure the images reflect your personality. I make this my mission while we spend time together so real expressions are captured. At the end of the session, if we both

have smiles on our faces, I know I've done my job! I offer weekend sessions, summer evenings throughout the week (my favourite) and special event days! I specialize in natural light and the majority of my sessions take place outdoors. Please send me a note if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

06/01/2026

As a photographer, I should probably say my favourite thing about June is the light...

But it’s actually that everyone seems a little happier. ☀️

The patios are full, the evenings are longer, the kids are counting down the days until summer, and somehow everything feels a little lighter.

What’s your favourite thing about June?...

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Happy National Creativity Day! 🎨✨People think being a creative entrepreneur is all photoshoots, pretty locations, and ma...
05/30/2026

Happy National Creativity Day! 🎨✨

People think being a creative entrepreneur is all photoshoots, pretty locations, and making beautiful images.

And sure, sometimes it is.

But it’s also brainstorming ideas (and the good ones always come when you’re not actually trying to be creative!), planning marketing content, becoming a weather radar expert, juggling MANY calendars, and getting way too excited about checking things off my to-do list. 😂

As a female entrepreneur, I’ve learned that creativity isn’t just about creating. It’s about problem-solving, adapting, and figuring things out as you go.

The funny thing? My Type A planner side and creative side make a pretty great team. One comes up with the ideas. The other makes sure they actually happen.

Turns out running a creative business is equal parts imagination, organization, coffee, and a slightly alarming number of open tabs.

And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

✨ What does creativity look like in your world? ✨

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Happy Monday ✨Last week was a full one over here… branding sessions, corporate headshots, a soccer session, spring minis...
05/25/2026

Happy Monday ✨

Last week was a full one over here… branding sessions, corporate headshots, a soccer session, spring minis, and a whole lot of SD cards 😅💻

This week’s forecast: caffeine, editing, gallery deliveries, and trying to remember what day it is.

But seriously… I’m really grateful. Grateful for the busy season, the people I get to meet, and the trust my clients place in me to capture these moments and milestones 🤍

Hope you have a wonderful week full of sunshine… FINALLY ☀️

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That’s always been the heart behind how I shoot. 🤍The laughs between poses. The way your daughter reaches for your hand....
05/21/2026

That’s always been the heart behind how I shoot. 🤍

The laughs between poses. The way your daughter reaches for your hand. The nervous energy before a headshot or branding session melts into confidence halfway through the session. The way a season of life feels before it changes again.

Anyone can take a picture.

What I want for my clients is something deeper than that. I want your photos to become the soundtrack to that chapter in your life. The kind of images that instantly bring you back to the energy, the connection, the people you love, and the version of yourself that existed in that season.

That’s why I show up the way I do. Calm. Guiding. Watching for the in-between moments. Creating space for people to relax and simply be themselves.

Because the best photos aren’t just seen.
They’re felt. ✨
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Spring always feels like the season where people suddenly look at their LinkedIn photo and go… “Okay yep, it’s time.” Th...
05/20/2026

Spring always feels like the season where people suddenly look at their LinkedIn photo and go… “Okay yep, it’s time.”

The good news? Headshots don’t have to feel stiff or super corporate anymore. I love sessions that mix modern indoor spaces with relaxed outdoor portraits that still feel polished, but actually feel like you too.

Donna absolutely brought this session to life with her green blazer and bold red lipstick moment by the end. SUCH a vibe. 💚💋

Read more on the blog at portraitsbykendra.ca/blog...

Coffee and culling hours are officially over. ☕️➡️🍷Time to wine and unwind.Also… you probably won’t hear much from me un...
05/15/2026

Coffee and culling hours are officially over. ☕️➡️🍷

Time to wine and unwind.

Also… you probably won’t hear much from me until Tuesday aside from the occasional story from our trailer because we’re opening up for the season this weekend and the weather looks INCREDIBLE. ☀️

Cheers to the long weekend and surviving another busy week. We deserve this one!

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Mini session or full session? 🤍Some seasons call for something quick and simple. Other seasons call for a little more ti...
05/14/2026

Mini session or full session? 🤍

Some seasons call for something quick and simple. Other seasons call for a little more time to slow down and soak it all in. Either way, the goal is always photos that feel natural and like you.

I shared more on the blog about choosing the best fit for your family. You can read it at portraitsbykendra.ca/blog or head to the direct link in bio ✨...
 


Some of my favourite sessions are the ones that just feel easy.Real laughs, good light, coffee in hand, and photos that ...
05/13/2026

Some of my favourite sessions are the ones that just feel easy.

Real laughs, good light, coffee in hand, and photos that feel like the version of you people already know in real life.

Still love this branding session years later because it feels relaxed, natural, and very her — which is exactly the goal every time. 🫶🏻
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