The Maternal Sidekick

01/13/2025

Oh hey there!

It's been quite a minute since I've been active.

Wanted to share my last surrogate birth with y'all.

I don’t talk about it often, but I’ve been a surrogate three times. My last journey ended in October 2024. I’m incredibly grateful that I was able to document the birth—well, my birth support person took the photos. Below is my perspective on the birth.

12/29/2023

Hey folks! Long time no talk.....Let's change that :)

Letting y'all know I am open for birth and postpartum care for 2024.

Please reach out if you are in the Hamilton / Grimsby area.

12/13/2023

For those that know that I’m a photographer as well!

**Please share** Exciting News for 2024! (Its finally happening) As my photography journey evolves, so does the value I bring to your memorable moments. Starting January, there will be a pricing adjustment. But here’s the good news – you have the chance to secure 2023 pricing! 🚀 Simply fill out the form (link is in bio) now to lock in these current rates before they change.

Please note: As a BIG thank you for your support throughout the growth, current/past clients won’t have an increase on future sessions with me.

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The act of increasing my prices on such a creative but still quite technical craft is scary. Even after the echoes of many saying I need to be charging more, the little monsters that hold so many of us back still yell quite loudly, where I keep delaying a price increase because “what if I’m not truly worth it. What if I have unhappy clients….what if what if what if……. And on the flip side, I know if I keep charging what I charge, it affects the ability of all photographers validating their prices and their increases. (If that makes sense)

So please note, this decision does not come lightly. And again, thank you for being here and supporting the continued growth.

Here is the link to secure 2023 pricing: https://portal.thematernalsidekick.com/public/form/view/65790aeb99beab003a81b07e

06/26/2023

Birthday gift away over on my IG account : www.instagram.com/thematernalsidekick.photo

Check it out!!

06/07/2023

My current rates have been quite modest as I learn my camera and the style of photography I want to pursue. Even a quick glimpse into my feed show an array of editing styles. I am learning that I love three (ok maybe 4) looks…….filmy, true to life, And a bolder, punchier colour and of course, I’m a sucker for black and white.

Back to the pricing, as of July 1, I will be raising my prices for all new clients to better reflect my growth.

If you book a session with me before July 1 (date of session can be later than the first) or have ever been in-front of my camera as a client, you will continue to have access to my current rates for the foreseeable future as a thank you for supporting my growth.

Current pricing:

Serenity in Motherhood (one parent with their little ones) 〰️ $75/15 images - 30 minutes in-home

Family lifestyle
〰️$150/90min in-home

Small business branding
〰️$150/60 min (studio fee extra)

Events (not including weddings)
〰️$150/up to 2hrs coverage

To book, please reach out via this link:

https://portal.thematernalsidekick.com/public/form/view/6413b63db4f318575c4ef22e

If you aren’t local to the Hamilton/ Niagara area but know friends/family that are…please consider sharing this within your circle.

06/07/2023

While I will say yes to almost any creative opportunity presented my way, these are the sessions I want to encompass in my business:
〰️ Family - Pregnancy | Birth | Newborn | Milestones | Lifestyle
〰️Events - Celebrations | Community
〰️Small Business Branding
〰️Creative - the sky is the limit

I am drawn more to the just as you are, documentary style photography.

I serve the greater Hamilton/ Niagara area and offer in-home, outdoor, and in-studio locations.

Reach out with this link if you want to work with me 🙂

https://portal.thematernalsidekick.com/public/form/view/6413b63db4f318575c4ef22e

06/07/2023

I’m Erika, mostly known for my doula work over . I’ve grown to include photography (www.instagram.com/ thematernalsidekick.photo) in my business and loving the creative side I get to explore.

Being self-taught, I am learning as I go and have had the most amazing people support me along the way.

While I continue to grow and develop this craft, I hope to have you come along for the ride and be a part of the journey.

If you are interested in working with me, I encourage reaching out and see how we can make some magic together. I’m in the greater Hamilton/Niagara region 📸

https://portal.thematernalsidekick.com/public/form/view/6413b63db4f318575c4ef22e

04/19/2023

Last minute Bloom Sessions in Dundas

https://thematernalsidekick.com/book-minis/

04/13/2023

Hiya folks!

A quick update for those interested in anything with The Maternal Sidekick world:

This Saturday I’m doing one of my last mini studio sessions so that I can focus on more slow and intimate connections behind the camera. - if you are in the st. Kits area on Sat please come on by!

As for birth/postpartum work, I won’t be taking on new clients till at least September, with more focus on birth over postpartum.

Enjoy this beauty day 🌸

04/11/2023

Heyyyy people of St. Catherines! I have a few spots for my photo minis in studio this Saturday! I would love to see you there!

Book below :)

https://thematernalsidekick.com/book-minis/