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Join us at South Cross, November 26th, for our very own Ontario Hallmark Christmas Extravaganza! BOOK NOW https://calendly.com/maryzitapayne/hallmark-christmas-experience-southcross Welcome to South Cross Homestead, nestled in the heart of Ennismore, Ontario, where the holiday spirit comes alive in a Hallmark-worthy Christmas Experience! This year, on November 26th, we invite you to be part of something truly […]

Christmas Hallmark Experience in the Kawartha Lakes

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Hallmark Christmas Experience event

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Join us at South Cross, November 26th, for our very own Ontario Hallmark Christmas Extravaganza! BOOK NOW https://calendly.com/maryzitapayne/hallmark-christmas-experience-southcross Welcome to South Cross Homestead, nestled in the heart of Ennismore, Ontario, where the holiday spirit comes alive in a Hallmark-worthy Christmas Experience! This year, on November 26th, we invite you to be part of something truly […]

Christmas Hallmark Experience in the Kawartha Lakes

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Hallmark Christmas Experience event

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As a photographer, I highly recommend an outdoor family photoshoot Kawartha Lakes region. This picturesque area offers a stunning natural backdrop that will make your family photos truly unforgettable. Here are some of my top reasons why an outdoor family session in the Kawartha Lakes is a great idea and how you can rock it!

Family Photoshoot in the Kawartha Lakes

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Our Baby Lamb, Easter photoshoot in my studio was such an epic time. I love seeing kids feel the magic and wonder of being around animals. My personal favourite is baby lambs. This tradition photographing real baby lambs has become very dear to my heart after losing a dear friend, Emma to cancer (read Emma’s […]

Baby Lamb, Easter photoshoot, Ontario lifestyle photographer

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It all began in March. I sent out a half kidding/half serious social media ask about “Mary wanting a little lamb”… I was seeking out a lamb for some potential spring mini sessions. My March bookings were looking a little slow so I thought, why not throw in a few little mini sessions with a […]

Magical Lamb Mini Session with a SickKids Cancer Warrior

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We are so excited to present a private photography showing with the help of Cork and Bean Ptbo and Melissa Payne Music. All proceeds from the event will go towards the YES Youth Emergency Shelter Ptbo. $10.00 dollar suggested donations :). BOOK HERE https://calendly.com/maryzitapayne/under-the-mask-live-music-photography-exhibit or purchase/download a print here and portion on proceeds will go […]

UNDER THE MASK – LIVE MUSIC/PHOTOGRAPHY EXIBIT

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We all feel it. The camera turns on us and suddenly we are left feeling like we are standing on a stage, looking like total goofs. “Ahh, how horrible do I look right now?”, “are all my chins saying hi?”. For the guys I find that it’s a lot of “is it over?”, “are we […]

Overcoming Discomfort and Awkwardness in Front of the Camera

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"We cried when we saw the photos for the first time. Nothing will ever compare to those memories. We will cherish them always, our first precious family heirloom."

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