TORONTO MATERNITY AND NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY

Maternity and Newborn Photographer

We are pleased to welcome you to MATERNITY AND NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY.

We provide professional studio or outdoor maternity photography services, as well as in-home newborn baby photo sessions and all kinds of event and family photoshoots. We work with various studios around the GTA area, for example, if you are looking for a professional maternity photoshoot in Toronto we suggest Mint Room Studios which is located in the Junction area of the city. Maternity photography in Brampton or Mississauga could be done at The Ruby Manor studio. High Park, Humber Bay Park, and James Gardens are our favorite places for maternity photography in Toronto. Maternity photoshoots in Mississauga or Brampton are often taken at Kariya Park.

We offer newborn photography sessions in Toronto and GTA in the comfort of your home. Having a newborn photo shoot in your home does not mean you have to compromise on anything. As part of the package, Max will bring props, backdrops, swaddles, baby outfits, lighting, and backdrops for family photos. There are many locations in the GTA where he provides newborn photography services at home, including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Richmond Hill, North York, Vaughan, Ajax, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Newmarket, and Markham.

Max is a professional maternity, newborn, and family photographer. He is voted to be one of the best newborn photographers in  Toronto and Mississauga by Three Best Rated and The Best Toronto rating services.
Max has been doing pregnancy and newborn photography for over 8 years.

As a member of the National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP) for 2019-2020, Max is committed to providing the highest leЗначок Ассоциации фотографов новорожденных. Член НАПКП 2020vel of service to my clients. He has attended several newborn courses and workshops specializing in newborn safety and posing with some of the best newborn photographers. He has been very well-reviewed by his customers who say he is very patient, professional, gentle, and reliable. As a father, he understands how stressful and sleepless parenting can be. His goal is to make the process of capturing those special moments from start to finish as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. If you are looking for professional maternity, newborn, baby, cake smash, and family photography in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (home newborn photo shoots in Mississauga, Brampton, Richmond Hill, North York, Vaughan, Ajax, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Newmarket, and Markham) please contact us today and we would be honored to preserve the most precious moments of your life.

Maternity photographer Toronto

Hi!  I’m Lianne, a Lifestyle Maternity and Family Photographer with a love for capturing moments you never want to forget. I will be happy to do a pregnancy photo shoot in Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto, and other areas of GTA

It’s truly an honor to not only document but also share in these memories.  One of my favorite parts about what I do is connecting and getting to know my clients so that I can tell their stories through my lens.

When I don’t have a camera in my hands, you can find me hanging out with my nephews—building couch forts, having a movie night or a dance party, relaxing with a Hallmark movie or a 90’s sitcom rerun, going for a walk along the beach with an oat latte or going for a drive with some great music blasting!

I can’t wait to meet you—we’re gonna have fun creating special memories together!

It is possible to have maternity photography in Toronto and GTA, outdoors, or in one of the staged photo studios that are located throughout the city. The Mint Room Studio is one of my favorite studios in the city.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us via the contact form on the website.

Our Awards

TOP 20% Award badge newborn photograher

Shoot & Share Photo Contest TOP 20% newborn photographer

Shoot and Share finalist

Shoot & Share Photo Contest Finalist Newborn Photographer

Best Rated Maternity Photographer Award

Best Babies And Family Photographer Award

TOP 30% Newborn Photographer (Shoot & Share international photo contest)

Shoot & Share Photo Contest TOP 20% newborn photographer

Top Toronto Newborn Photographer

Maternity and Newborn Photography Portfolio

Testimonials

Dina Khreibeh
Dina Khreibeh
2023-12-03
Max was great to work with on a newborn shoot for my son. My son was being fussy and not sleeping and Max was patient and even put him to sleep for the shoot! The photos are beautiful, I love them. Thank you Max!
Soha Mohiuddin
Soha Mohiuddin
2023-11-21
Max is an amazing professional and a baby whisperer! He is punctual , patient and moves swiftly and quick to pivot when the baby’s mood changes! He gets things done!
Jess X
Jess X
2023-10-26
So happy I found Max! On a whim, I decided to do a newborn shoot for my baby but didn't want to actually have to travel for the shoot. I submitted a request and had an appointment the very next day! He was professional, responsive and organized. Will definitely recommend Max and his services to anyone who's still on the fence.
Ju Ju
Ju Ju
2023-10-16
Lianne is an excellent photographer. Very talented. I am so pleased with how my maternity photos turned out that I want to keep in contact with her for future photos. I highly recommend her. Lianne is also such a lovely person. You will not regret using her as your photographer.
Bradley Kaplansky
Bradley Kaplansky
2023-09-16
Max was great. So patient. Our baby was being fussy yet Max never rushed us and had endless patience. He was able to capture amazing pictures of our newborn and was flexible with the photoshoot. Would highly recommend him!
Mirna Shenouda
Mirna Shenouda
2023-09-12
Excellent experience. Max is amazing with newborns, great to work with, and the photos were incredible.
Hafsa Ishtiaq
Hafsa Ishtiaq
2023-08-18
Very professional, and great to work with. Knows how to handle a newborn very well.
jennifer kim
jennifer kim
2023-08-16
It was such a wonderful experience to work with both Lianne and Max. They made everything go so smoothly and the photos turned out amazing! I would highly recommend their services.
Preeti Kooner
Preeti Kooner
2023-08-04
Max did an amazing job shooting our in-home newborn session. We loved the idea of having someone come into our home to shoot pictures of our newborn. Max took his time and was very patient when transitioning between new looks. He is also very good with babies. We are in love with the photos he took of our baby as well as our family photos. I highly recommend booking Max for any newborn/family photos. We can't wait to work with you again in the future. Thanks again! - The Chahal Family
Nicole Hargrave
Nicole Hargrave
2023-05-09
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I absolutely love working with Max (and now Lianne too)! Max first took newborn photos for us in 2019 with our first kiddo and he was so amazing with our little one. It was clear that he has worked a lot with these little guys and knows exactly how to make everyone feel comfy, at ease, and of course take amazing pictures! It was no surprise then that we were back just recently for maternity photos for my second pregnancy. Lianne took the photos in studio for us and we had so much fun! She was so amazing and easy to get to know that we were so comfortable and felt like we had known her for years! The result was another fun photoshoot with pictures that we absolutely love that will forever mark this special time for our family 💕. I did happen to see the review below about Mariam before reaching out for our recent booking and do hope that doesn't deter anyone else either. I never met Marian and sounds like she is long out of the picture and an unfortunate blip in time. I know I'll be back with our second little guy when he arrives sometime in the next couple of weeks 😊.
Mary Leontaritis Cicciarella
Mary Leontaritis Cicciarella
2022-09-09
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Max did an excellent job during our newborn photoshoot. He was very patient, professional and kind. He came on time, ready for the shoot while following safety protocols and took his time to make sure he gave us great pictures. We are very happy with the finished product and can't wait to display our pictures!
Kayla Talundzic
Kayla Talundzic
2019-09-20
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highly recommend. The level of care was absolutely amazing with my son. Max took his time and was so gentle with him, all while able to capture the perfect photos. The studio was peaceful and he had tons of props and set up options. Thanks again for capturing these moments.
Tripti Kaushik
Tripti Kaushik
2019-09-03
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We did maternity and newborn shoot with them and honestly they are best in GTA. Especially their newborn is amazing Max did it with lots of patience, he knows very well how to handle a newborn baby. Not only this the final pictures are really beautiful. I will definately recommendation then to others.
Sab Rina
Sab Rina
2019-08-10
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Max did a fantastic job with our newborn photographs. He was very calm and patient throughout the whole photo session, and he made our newborn feel safe and at ease during the whole session - the baby did not get upset at all until the 3hr session was over :) There were quite a few different backdrops/settings to choose for the photos - all of which turned out great once we saw the finished product. We would definitely recommend Max to anyone wanting their newborn photos taken!
Kadian Douglas
Kadian Douglas
2019-07-10
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it was very great working with max, he's very patient and his work is neat, he's very professional and I really love his work...I would reccomend him to anyone to capture their special moments....keep up the good work!
Teashia Marie
Teashia Marie
2019-01-29
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The photographer Max was wonderful with my newborn son. The experience was easy and comfortable within the comfort of my own home. The pictures turned out amazing. I would definitely recommend this company. I am a happy and satisfied customer. I have amazing photos to cherish for a lifetime.
Tatiana Sotnikova
Tatiana Sotnikova
2019-01-23
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Amazing pictures and great service! It was very comfortable and awesome to work with Max.
Gabby Grujic
Gabby Grujic
2019-01-11
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We had our newborn photographed by Max and Mariam a few weeks back. They were very good at communicating via email. They were easy going, flexible and most professional. We were so surprised how gentle Max was with our daughter. She didn’t fuss once because he was so good with her. The pictures are worth every penny charged. Thank you Max and Mariam!

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ADVANTAGES OF AN IN-HOME NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY IN TORONTO AND GTA

An in-home newborn photo session is a great way to do that. Here are some advantages of an in-home newborn photo session:

Comfortable and Familiar Environment

An in-home baby photo session allows you to capture your baby’s first moments in a comfortable and familiar environment. Your baby is already adjusting to a new world, so being in a familiar environment can help them feel more at ease, leading to better photographs. I can do the newborn photo session in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Richmond Hill, North York, Vaughan, Ajax, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Newmarket, and Markham.

No Travel is Required for your Newborn Photo Session

One of the biggest advantages of an in-home newborn photo session is that you don’t need to travel. You don’t have to worry about packing up all of your baby’s things and making sure you have everything you need. The photographer will bring everything to you, including props and professional lighting.

Pick Props Online

With an in-home photo session, you have the advantage of being able to pick out props online before the photo session. You can select the perfect props that you want to use, and I as a photographer will bring them with me.

Include Pets if They Cooperate

Many people see their pets as members of the family. With an in-home photo session, you can include your pets in the photos if they cooperate. This can be a great way to capture those special moments with your furry family member.

More Flexibility

An in-home newborn session provides more flexibility for your family’s schedule. If your husband or partner is working, you can start the photo session a few hours before they come back from work with baby photos, and do the family photos when they are back from work. This way, everyone can be included in the photos without feeling rushed.

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