Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Family Photographer in Oshawa
C'est l'Amour Photography was founded in 2013 with a mission to preserve life's most precious moments through timeless, artistic imagery. As a family-owned studio based in Oshawa, Ontario, we specialize in newborn, maternity, and family portraiture, capturing the emotional depth of parenthood and childhood. Our approach combines technical precision with a warm, client-centered philosophy, ensuring every session prioritizes comfort, safety, and authenticity. With over a decade of experience, we've built a reputation for creating heirloom-quality artwork that celebrates the unique story of each family. Our team's expertise extends beyond photography to include personalized consultation, outfit coordination, and meticulous attention to detail during every shoot.Clients across the Greater Toronto Area and Durham Region trust us to document milestones like first pregnancies, newborn arrivals, and evolving family dynamics. We maintain a studio environment designed for relaxation, offering amenities like curated snack selections and entertainment for siblings. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our repeat clientele and referrals, with families returning for multi-generational portraits that become cherished legacies.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Family Portraits
Children's Photography
Portrait Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of experience documenting family milestones
- Our studio maintains strict safety protocols for newborn photography
- We provide personalized consultation for customized portrait sessions
- We serve clients across the Greater Toronto Area and Durham Region
- Our team includes certified professionals with international photography experience
What people say
Professional and patient
Amazing attention to detail
Comfortable and relaxed atmosphere
Heirloom-quality artwork
Exceptional customer experience
Services
Newborn Photography
Our newborn photography sessions capture the delicate details and natural poses of infants under 3 months old. Using specialized props and lighting, we create safe, artistic compositions that highlight your baby's unique features. The studio provides all necessary equipment while maintaining strict safety protocols with trained assistants present at all times.
Maternity Photography
Maternity sessions celebrate the beauty of pregnancy through elegant compositions that emphasize the connection between mother and child. We offer both studio and outdoor options with curated wardrobe selections to create timeless images that document this transformative life stage.
Family Portraits
Family photography sessions capture multi-generational connections through coordinated compositions that reflect your family's unique dynamics. Our approach balances posed elements with candid moments to create authentic representations of family relationships in both studio and natural settings.
Children's Photography
Children's photography sessions focus on capturing personality and developmental milestones through playful, interactive sessions. We use age-appropriate props and activities to create natural expressions while maintaining a relaxed environment that accommodates children's varying comfort levels.
Portrait Sessions
Custom portrait sessions offer tailored experiences for specific needs including milestone celebrations, heirloom portraits, and special occasion photography. These sessions include personalized planning to ensure the final images align with your vision and display space requirements.
People
Jolle
Owner & Lead Photographer
Jolle is a professional photographer with over a decade of experience in newborn and family portraiture. She brings international experience from teaching in South Korea to her artistic approach, combining technical expertise with a warm, client-focused demeanor that puts families at ease during sessions.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in newborn, maternity, children's, and family portraiture with a timeless, artistic approach.
Do you offer payment plans for portrait sessions?
Yes, we provide interest-free payment plans to make our premium photography services more accessible.
How far in advance should I book a session?
We recommend booking newborn sessions during pregnancy and family sessions 2-3 months in advance for optimal scheduling.
What safety measures do you have for newborn photography?
Our studio follows strict safety protocols with trained assistants present during all newborn posing sessions.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
We serve clients across the Greater Toronto Area and Durham Region with both studio and on-location options.
Reviews (7)
Danielle Jarvis
Jan 21, 2022
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We had our newborn photo session with Joelle this past weekend and loved every minute of it! The attention to detail, patience and creativity she delivered made the experience comfortable and fun. The proofs were available extremely quickly and the only difficult part of the process was selecting the 15 images as we loved them all! I would highly recommend C'est l'Amour Photography.
Ashley Anderson
Dec 17, 2021
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Working with Joelle was absolutely a dream. Her work is phenomenal and truly speaks for itself. Joelle took the absolute gentlest care with our newborn. From the booking to the actual shoot day she was very thorough and detailed which gave me so much comfort heading into the shoot. The patience and care she showed towards our son during the photoshoot showed her clear expertise and passion for her craft.
Even when he had an accident- oops! She didn't even blink and assured us that this was completely normal. In addition she had soo many beautiful pieces to choose from. It was evident just how invested
Even when he had an accident- oops! She didn't even blink and assured us that this was completely normal. In addition she had soo many beautiful pieces to choose from. It was evident just how invested
Carl Bucholtz
Nov 18, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
The experience we had during our newborn photo session was positive and professional. Joelle and her assistant did a job well done during the session and we felt welcomed from the moment we met her. I would recommend her 100%.
The experience we had during our newborn photo session was positive and professional. Joelle and her assistant did a job well done during the session and we felt welcomed from the moment we met her. I would recommend her 100%.
Ashley Campbell
Nov 10, 2021
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As a first time mom and new to professional photography, I would highly recommend! My experience was professional and very positive from the moment I have contacted Joelle. The photos have turned out amazing and the whole experience in the studio was fantastic and the environment was welcoming when we arrived. . Covid measures were in place and I felt safe taking my newborn into the environment. I would definitely be going back to her for future sessions!
Liz M.
Sep 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Joelle made our vision come to life, not only for our maternity but engagement as well! She helped my fianc make the moment one to remember. She made us feel very comfortable from the moment we met her. We couldnt be happier. Thank you again Joelle! Cant wait for our newborn pictures!
Joelle made our vision come to life, not only for our maternity but engagement as well! She helped my fianc make the moment one to remember. She made us feel very comfortable from the moment we met her. We couldnt be happier. Thank you again Joelle! Cant wait for our newborn pictures!
Kaila Janssen
Jun 29, 2021
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Joelle was absolutely amazing at helping us commemorate the addition of our new little man to our family and the world! The experience was wonderful - she is so friendly and professional and the photos are beautiful! She is also super experienced working with little ones and even gave my husband and I some tips on how to soothe him when we are at home! I would absolutely recommend Joelle for newborn photos! Thank you again Joelle.
Sidrah Hassan
May 01, 2021
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Joelle is simply amazing to work with. I contacted her last minute just as we came out of the second lockdown for newborn + family photos as we were becoming a family of 5. Given the pandemic, she had scheduled a Zoom call with me and showed me her studio and discussed with me at length what I had in mind even though we did not know the gender of our baby, then (surprise!). Although we had booked our session to be a week after my scheduled induction, I went into labour and had my baby 2 weeks before that and I quickly emailed her and let her know. She fit us in right away! The session itself was
