I've been photographing Maryam for a long time now.


We started with portraits, back when she was single, and Hamilton felt like a different place. Then came the wedding. Then her first pregnancy, the newborn, and the family sessions as her boy grew. We did her maternity shoot for this new baby and the gender reveal. And now this, a room full of the people who love her, gathered to celebrate the son who's almost here.


There's something quietly significant about photographing someone across that many chapters. You stop being a photographer they hired and start being someone who just shows up for the important days. I'm glad to be that for Maryam and Kris.


Photography is Kris's favourite thing to do, he'll tell you that himself. But he shows up, every time, for the things that matter. That counts for a lot.


The Iranian community celebrates properly. The food table alone takes your breath away, layers of colour and detail that would take most people a week to put together. The decorations, the thought behind every element of the room, the way three generations move around each other like they've been doing this their whole lives. Because they have.


The kids had their own table on the deck, completely absorbed in craft activities while the adults filled the room with noise and warmth. The sign said "here comes the son." The whole day felt like a community leaning forward, ready to welcome him.


I've watched Maryam build this life. It's a good one.


— Tony

Baby shower welcome sign on easel reading Here Comes the Son for Maryam and Kris Baby No 2 with sun design.
Two-story modern home with balcony, large driveway with multiple cars parked, and lush trees under a clear blue sky.
Festive baby shower food table with yellow daisy tablecloth, assorted dishes, and a wedding portrait backdrop.
Colorful party spread with chips, veggie platters, fruit arrangements, and appetizers on a sunny yellow tablecloth.
A woman and young girl smile together at a colorful balloon party backdrop with daisy and pastel decorations.
A colorful charcuterie board with meats, cheeses, carrots, strawberries, crackers, and dips arranged on wood.
Pregnant woman in yellow dress at a sunshine-themed baby shower with decorated dessert table and Here Comes the Son banner.
Four women pose together at a sunshine-themed baby shower with a cake and 'Here Comes Sun' banner.
Two women smiling and chatting at a colorful baby shower party with orange and white decorations.
Family gathering indoors with colorful paper flower decorations, guests socializing at a casual celebration party.
Two women holding hands tenderly, one wearing a gold bracelet and yellow dress, the other in a white sweater with a ring.
Elderly woman in white sweater holds hands with young woman in yellow dress indoors.
Family of five posing together at a festive party with colorful balloon arch and daisy decorations.
Families gather indoors at a cheerful celebration with balloons and decorations in a bright, festive room.
Children enjoying a birthday party craft activity at a white table on a bright indoor patio with colorful chairs.
Children and adults gather on a sunny outdoor deck with colorful chairs and panoramic garden views.
Two toddlers playing outdoors near house steps while an adult supervises on a sunny day.
Happy family portrait of parents smiling and holding their young toddler outdoors among green foliage.
Pregnant woman in yellow dress with husband and son at a baby shower with balloons.
Children doing crafts at a birthday party table with colorful paper, markers, and a wicker basket of supplies.
A smiling middle-aged man poses cheek-to-cheek with an elderly woman in a warm, cozy indoor setting.
Family group photo at a festive baby shower with colorful balloon decorations in yellow, white, and blue.
Couple posing behind a dessert table with heart cake and cupcakes at a sunshine-themed celebration party.
Family of three smiling together at a celebration with colorful balloon decorations and a festive banner backdrop.
A smiling young boy in a checkered shirt sits happily between two women on a red chair.
Family group photo at a baby shower with balloons, featuring a pregnant woman in yellow dress among loved ones.
Three people smiling at a festive party with yellow and white balloon decorations in the background.
Family posing at a baby shower with colorful balloons, pregnant woman in yellow dress, man holding toddler.
A multigenerational family of five poses together outdoors under a wooden arbor surrounded by lush greenery.
Smiling older couple posing outdoors together, man in plaid shirt with arm around woman in white top.
A smiling couple posing outdoors, man in brown blazer and woman in white jacket with floral headband.
A happy family of four poses outdoors, parents holding two young boys dressed in white shirts with suspenders.
Group of women posing together at a baby shower with yellow and white balloon decorations.
Two women pose at a sunny baby shower with yellow balloons and sun decorations, one wearing a yellow dress showing a baby bump.
Two women posing at a sunny baby shower with yellow balloon decorations and a sun backdrop.
Two women posing at a sunny baby shower with yellow and blue balloon arch decorations.
Young girl in blue dress decorating cookies at a sunshine-themed yellow party table with cupcakes and baking supplies.
Group of six people smiling at a baby shower with yellow and white balloon decorations and a welcome baby banner.
Happy family of four posing outdoors under a wooden arbor surrounded by lush greenery.
Group of men in white shirts playing cards at outdoor table on wooden deck with white plastic chairs.
Three smiling adults posing together outdoors near green trees at a casual gathering.
Pregnant woman in yellow dress having her belly measured with a pink tape measure at a baby shower.
Four people posing together at a festive celebration with colorful balloon arch and party decorations in background.
Women socializing at an indoor baby shower party with balloons and decorations in a bright, welcoming room.
A laughing couple enjoying a sunny outdoor moment together, with lush greenery and a wooden fence in the background.
Two young boys playing with small colorful toys near a bright window indoors.
A smiling couple in white outfits pose together in a lush garden setting for an engagement photo.
Three young children gathered around a wicker basket on a white table at a colorful outdoor party.
Two women and a young girl pose at a sunny baby shower with balloon decorations.
A woman and young girl smile together outdoors, posing for a portrait surrounded by green foliage.
Three women sitting together, middle woman holding a baby, smiling warmly in a cozy indoor setting.
A heart-shaped blue and yellow birthday cake being cut with a blue knife at a festive celebration.
Children playing with colorful Lego toys scattered on floor in a playroom, viewed from above.
Couple cutting a blue heart-shaped baby shower cake at a festive table with yellow floral decor.
Black and white photo of a smiling woman holding an adorable baby wearing a floral headband wrapped in a soft blanket.

26th September, 2026

STUDIO MOTHERHOOD SESSION IN HAMILTON - REBECCA & CHARLEE

BABY
Black and white portrait of a mother tenderly holding and smiling at her baby.

17th September, 2026

A STUDIO BABY SESSION IN HAMILTON — SAMANTHA AND ELVA

BABY
A mother in a rust dress tenderly breastfeeds her newborn baby in a moody, dark studio setting.

14th September, 2026

A MATERNITY AND BABY STUDIO SESSION IN HAMILTON — TINA AND NICO

BABY
A mother tenderly holds her newborn baby against her bare shoulder in a softly lit, intimate portrait.

6th September, 2026

MARYAM AND ALEC - STUDIO SESSION

BABY
A mother tenderly holds her newborn baby wrapped in a white blanket while sitting in a chair by a bright window.

22nd August, 2026

NEWBORN AT HOME WITH MARYAM AND ALEC

BABY
Black and white photo of a newborn baby cradled in an adult's hands, wearing knit booties.

27th June, 2026

IN-HOME LIFESTYLE NEWBORN SESSION

BABY