Lainie Hird Photography & Portrait Studio

Lainie Hird Photography & Portrait Studio My goal is to create memories for others and capture their true and inner beauty!

Sooooooo uhm. I might go do a little photo shoot with myself back in the holler. —— I’m thinking cottage core vibes. ...
06/03/2026

Sooooooo uhm. I might go do a little photo shoot with myself back in the holler. —— I’m thinking cottage core vibes.

But first - need to bring the hay in.

06/02/2026

Hey friends! Just an fyi! If you have emailed me through my website and haven’t heard back - check your junk. For some reason my new server is going to junk 🫣🫣🫣😭😭😭😭😭😭.

06/02/2026

The greatest honour for a photographer is not taking your picture once.... but being invited back for every chapter of your story.

Hurrah!After what feels like several centuries of plague, pestilence, lotions, popsicles, sleepless nights, and general ...
06/02/2026

Hurrah!

After what feels like several centuries of plague, pestilence, lotions, popsicles, sleepless nights, and general household suffering, Young Master James shall return to his studies.

The tiny scholar has recovered sufficiently to once again join his fellow pupils and continue his educational pursuits.

I confess there is a tear in my eye.

Whether from pride, relief, or the realization that the house may remain quiet for several consecutive hours, I cannot say.

The kingdom rejoices.

The plague has retreated.

And Mother shall spend the morning wandering the manor in stunned silence, uncertain what to do with herself now that her tiny patient has been released back into society.

Godspeed, young James.

Try not to bring home any new diseases.

A little advice for anyone currently shopping for a wedding photographer as the news of a local wedding photographer is ...
06/02/2026

A little advice for anyone currently shopping for a wedding photographer as the news of a local wedding photographer is ghosting her client —>

When you’re investing in your wedding, you’re not just paying for photos. You’re paying for communication, professionalism, reliability, experience, and peace of mind.

A photographer’s job doesn’t start when they pick up a camera on your wedding day. It starts the moment you inquire.

If a photographer is difficult to reach before your wedding, takes weeks or months to respond, leaves you wondering whether they’re still in business, or makes you chase them for basic information, that’s a red flag. Communication matters.

I know price is often a major factor when planning a wedding. Weddings are expensive, and everyone has a budget. But choosing a photographer based solely on who is the cheapest can sometimes come with risks that aren’t obvious when you’re booking.

Before handing over a deposit, ask questions.

✔️ Read reviews.
✔️ Look at how they communicate online.
✔️ Ask past clients about their experience.
✔️ Make sure they have a contract.
✔️ Make sure they are responsive before booking.

A great photographer should leave you feeling excited and confident—not anxious and wondering if they’ll answer your next email.

Unfortunately, when a few photographers fail to communicate or follow through on their commitments, it reflects poorly on an industry filled with professionals who work incredibly hard to serve their clients well.

Your wedding day happens once. Choose someone you trust not only to create beautiful images, but to show up, communicate, and be a professional from start to finish.

Because sometimes the most important thing you’re paying for isn’t the camera—it’s the person behind

**note: I myself may not be able to answer right away— but I do certainly try during business hours and not when the plague hits my household 😭

A joyous proclamation from the kingdom!Young Master James appears to have made a remarkable recovery.Today, the former p...
06/01/2026

A joyous proclamation from the kingdom!

Young Master James appears to have made a remarkable recovery.

Today, the former plague goblin could be found hurling himself down a great slide into a pool of water with all the enthusiasm and questionable judgment expected of a healthy child.

Just days ago he was covered in blisters, demanding popsicles, and summoning his parents at all hours of the night.

Now he launches himself toward a body of water for entertainment.

Nature is healing.

The tiny patient is once again behaving exactly as one would expect from a young boy who feels invincible and has forgotten all about his recent brush with pestilence.

Mother watches from a safe distance, grateful for his recovery and mildly concerned about the speed at which he approaches the slide. This shall be my last update…. But I am currently perplexed and feel as all my photography posts should now all be this way … 🤣

Jessie Leanne Hopkins remember when I had this bright idea to do grease monkey photos?? Frick I just love mini sessio...
05/31/2026

Jessie Leanne Hopkins remember when I had this bright idea to do grease monkey photos?? Frick I just love mini sessions and this is why 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

🚀 TO INFINITY & BE-YOU! 🚀A Toy Story-Inspired Pop-Up Portrait Experience!!!Let’s celebrate the mighty return of Toy Stor...
05/31/2026

🚀 TO INFINITY & BE-YOU! 🚀

A Toy Story-Inspired Pop-Up Portrait Experience!!!

Let’s celebrate the mighty return of Toy Story 5!

Calling all Space Rangers, Cowboys, Cowgirls, and honorary toys!

To celebrate the release of Toy Story 5, the studio is transforming into Andy’s Room for a limited-time portrait experience this June! Whether your little one dreams of blasting off to infinity, wrangling adventures with Woody, or simply letting their imagination run wild, this is their chance to step right into the story.

✨ You’ve got a friend in me… and a camera ready to capture the adventure!

What’s Included:

⭐ 30-minute session
⭐ 5+ fully edited digital images
⭐ Kids-only session
⭐ Toy Story-inspired set in Andy’s Room
⭐ $125 + HST per family

📅 Limited June dates available

These special pop-up sessions are designed to celebrate childhood, imagination, and the magic of being little for just a little while longer.

So grab your tiny Space Ranger, dust off those cowboy boots, and let’s make some memories that are truly…

🚀 TO INFINITY & BE-YOU! 🚀

Message me to reserve your spot before they disappear faster than a toy when Andy walks into the room!

📍 Lainie Hird Photography
🌐 www.lainiehird.ca

05/31/2026

I confess I have entirely lost track of what day of the plague we are currently enduring.

The days have blended together into one long haze of medicine, interrupted sleep, questionable meals, and negotiations with a small child.

Nevertheless, there is good news from the kingdom.

Young Master James is well on his way to recovery and appears to have largely resumed his normal duties of making demands, requesting snacks, and keeping the household properly occupied.

And for the first time in many days, Mother also feels a glimmer of improvement.

The fever has retreated.
The throat is less mutinous.
And I no longer feel as though I have been trampled by a team of horses.

Though not yet fully restored, I dare say the kingdom may finally be emerging from the Great Pestilence of 2026.

Praise be.

In another month and a half this will be a beautiful gold and I’ll be in the middle of it photographing until my hearts ...
05/30/2026

In another month and a half this will be a beautiful gold and I’ll be in the middle of it photographing until my hearts content.

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