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Branding Photography for Medical & Wellness Offices: Why It’s a Must in 2026
If you’re in the medical, dental, or wellness space, your online presence matters more than ever. Clients are searching for trustworthy, welcoming providers — and they often make decisions based on how your website and brand feel.
We recently worked with Smile Grove Dental, a modern dental office in Burlington that underwent a complete rebrand. Their website needed professional photos that captured their expertise and personality — and that’s where we came in.

How Smile Grove Dental Transformed Their Brand With Strategic Photography in Burlington
When Smile Grove Dental reached out to us at Durante Photography, they were deep into a full rebrand — a new logo, new website, new visual identity, and a big vision for what was next. Their Burlington-based clinic needed professional brand photography to bring everything together and give their clients an experience that felt warm, polished, and trustworthy.
In short? They needed content that told their story — and looked as professional as the service they provide.

5 Creative Ways to Use Your Christmas Mini Session Photos
You’re getting 15 beautifully edited photos from your Christmas Mini Session in Oakville, and they’re way too good to stay on your phone.
So what should you actually do with them?
Spoiler: There’s a whole lot more you can do than just post one on Instagram (although we love that too 🎁).
Here are 5 of our favourite ways to use your holiday mini session images this season—especially if you’re a parent, gift-giver, or memory-keeper.

Behind the Scenes – How We Create the Magic in Our Oakville Christmas Mini Sessions
What does it take to create the perfect 25-minute Christmas photo session?
A cozy studio. Carefully curated decor. Calming energy (even with toddlers). And, of course—just the right amount of sparkle.

One Family’s Christmas Mini Session That Turned Into a Holiday Tradition
Last November, a young family stepped into our Oakville studio for their very first Christmas Mini Session. Mom, Dad, and their two son were hoping to get just one good photo for their holiday card.
What they walked away with?
A full gallery of joyful, intimate images… and the beginning of a new holiday tradition.

A 25-Minute Fall Mini Session That Captured the Sweetest Season of Parenthood
Last fall, a young couple booked one of our Fall Mini Sessions hoping to capture their little boy’s big milestone—his very first autumn. With just 25 minutes, a cozy blanket, and the stunning backdrop of Paletta Mansion in Burlington, they walked away with more than just photos—they captured a moment in time they’ll never forget.