Kirstie Fox
a soulful, painterly approach to photography
for those rooted in life's beauty and wonder
serving Southern Ontario and beyond
mothers & mothers-to-be
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those in seasons of becoming
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artists & small business owners
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couples & partners in love
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families who cherish connection
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life coaches & healers
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indie brands with a soulful edge
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wellness & holistic brands
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nature lovers & the quietly wild
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mothers & mothers-to-be ⟡ those in seasons of becoming ⟡ artists & small business owners ⟡ couples & partners in love ⟡ families who cherish connection ⟡ life coaches & healers ⟡ indie brands with a soulful edge ⟡ wellness & holistic brands ⟡ nature lovers & the quietly wild ⟡
Meet Your Photographer
Hey, I’m Kirstie
pronounced Ker-s-tee
she / her
I’m a fine art photographer based in Hamilton, Ontario.
I believe the best photography lives somewhere between
a moment and a painting.
My work is rooted in the quiet and the real.
Whether I'm photographing your brand, your family,
your love story, or a season of personal becoming,
my approach is always the same.
Intuitive
Intentional
Unhurried
I create a safe space for moments to unfold naturally.
Translating the quiet energy of your life into imagery that feels as deep as a memory.
The Art of Being Seen
You’re here for imagery that speaks where words may fall short.
Maybe you’re building something that deserves to be felt, not just seen.
Holding a season so fleeting you want to keep it close.
Creating something beautiful, and ready for it to be witnessed.
Whatever brought you here, you understand the pull.
The way an image can hold emotion, memory, presence.
You’re here because want more than just documentation.
You want art.
Session Types
for those who are in a season of rediscovery or transformation
for the tender, everyday moments of care that deserve to be seen
Lifestyle
for the connections that shape you, in all their warmth & honesty
for artists and makers who want imagery that feels intentional
Photo Vogue
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Heartful Magazine
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Feels Like Family
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The Beloved Journal
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Unscripted App for Photographers
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Photo Vogue ⟡ Heartful Magazine ⟡ Feels Like Family ⟡ The Beloved Journal ⟡ Unscripted App for Photographers ⟡
Featured in…
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Tell me a little about yourself and the session you have in mind — the more details you share, the better. This helps me understand your vision from the start.
I’ll get back you to you within 48 business hours. -
Starting prices are listed on each session page — but every story is different, and I want to make sure you have exactly what you need to feel confident moving forward.
When you reach out, I'll take the time to get to know you and what you're looking for. From there I'll send over a personalised information and pricing guide tailored to your session, follow up with a few questions, or invite you to jump on a call.
For brand sessions, I'll send a short questionnaire and schedule a Zoom so I can gather everything I need to put together a custom quote that fits your vision.
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approve your quote and we'll lock in your date, time, and a backup date.
A 50% deposit and signed contract are required to secure your spot.
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This is where the fun begins!
Brand clients receive a custom style guide, vision board and shot list.Lifestyle & Motherhood/Caregiver clients receive a clothing and session prep guide.
Soul Session receive a custom mood-board, and a style and session pep guide.
I'm always an email or call away throughout this stage — as much or as little as you need. -
I take care of all the logistics so you can simply show up and be present.
Come with an open mind and relaxed expectations — my sessions are intuitive, intentional, and unhurried. We're here to create something real, not chase perfection.
For brand shoots, our shot list keeps us grounded while we follow the natural flow of the day.
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As soon as I get home I back up all your files across at least three devices, then carefully cull and select the images that best carry your story. Every image is personally selected and hand-edited by me — no 1 click presets, no AI programs.
You'll receive a mix of colour and black and white images, edited for mood, feeling, and meaning.
My editing style is soulful and painterly, and shifts naturally as the light and energy of your session shifts. You may notice artful cropping, motion blur, grain, or soft focus — each chosen intentionally as part of my artistic vision in telling your story. -
Within 3–5 weeks, you'll receive a link to your private online gallery. From there you'll select your favourites and download your high and low resolution files. I recommend storing your images in a cloud backup as well as on an external hard drive.
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Selected images are soft proofed and colour adjusted for printing through a Canadian-owned lab I trust. If you've ordered an album or book, I'll curate your images into a beautiful, natural layout — you can approve a proof or trust my vision for a surprise when it arrives.
Print Products take approximately 3–5 weeks after ordering. I personally inspect everything before it reaches you.
Pickup is available in Hamilton or I can ship directly to you (shipping costs apply).
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Our time together may be wrapping up — but for me, this doesn't feel like an ending.
I genuinely love staying connected with the people I photograph. Seeing your prints hung in your home. Watching your little ones grow. Hearing how this season of your life unfolded after we said goodbye.
If you'd like to stay in touch, let’s connect on instagram. You're also warmly invited to join my mailing list — you'll hear from me a couple of times a year, and once a year a little something personal will arrive in your actual mailbox. The old fashioned way.
And if our time together moved you — a kind word or a Google review means the world to me. It's the most beautiful way to help another person find their way here.
The Process

