Welcome / Bienvenu-e
Services offerts en anglais et français Services offered in English/French
1757 Route 640
Unit # 10
Hanwell, NB. E3C 2B9
506-455-7868
About Us / À propos de nous
About Us
- Happy Smiles has been capturing memories since 2005. Many of our first newborn clients now have babies of their own!
- We are a full-time photography studio in a commercial building, open 7 days a week. Our studio is wheelchair accessible, and offers ample free parking.
- We proudly serve our clients in both English and French.
- Our spacious studio can accommodate large groups, making it an ideal choice in any weather.
- In addition to regular types of photography, we also offer Passport photos - including for infants and newborns.
- Our studio is available to rent for small civil wedding ceremonies. Contact us for more information.
- We're very pet-friendly, and love photographing pets of all kinds.
- With years of experience working with children and adults with disabilities, every session is patient, adaptive, and never rushed.
- Our Little Darlings storybook-type sessions are one of our specialties. Ask us for details.
- Most of all, we're proud to offer a safe, welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs - and every smile matters.
À propos de nous
- Happy Smiles Studio immortalise vos plus beaux souvenirs depuis 2005. Plusieurs de nos tout premiers nouveau-nés photographiés sont aujourd'hui devenus parents à leur tour!
- Nous sommes un studio de photographie permanent situé dans un immeuble commercial et sommes ouverts sept jours sur sept. Notre studio est accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite et offre un vaste stationnement gratuit.
- Nous vous servons avec plaisir en français et en anglais.
- Notre grand studio peut accueillir des groupes de toutes tailles, ce qui en fait un choix idéal, beau temps, mauvais temps.
- En plus de nos séances de portrait, nous offrons également les photos de passeport, y compris pour les nourrissons et les nouveau-nés.
- Notre studio est également disponible à la location pour les petites cérémonies de mariage civil. Communiquez avec nous pour obtenir plus de renseignements.
- Nous adorons les animaux et photographions avec plaisir les animaux de compagnie de toutes sortes.
- Grâce à nos nombreuses années d'expérience auprès des enfants et des adultes vivant avec un handicap, chaque séance est réalisée avec patience, souplesse et sans jamais être précipitée.
- Notre collection signature Little Darlings comptent parmi nos spécialités. Contactez-nous pour plus de renseignements.
- Par-dessus tout, nous sommes fiers d'offrir un environnement sécuritaire, accueillant et inclusif où chacun a sa place… et où chaque sourire compte.
(Le français suit - French below)
Hi, I'm Ginette! I'm the face behind
Happy Smiles Studio.
I'm a mom of five, grandmother of eleven, great-grandmother of one, and cat mom to two. So trust me - I know a thing or two about photographing kids and pets! Check out the photo gallery to see what else I photograph.
My love for photography started at 13 with my first film camera, and it's grown into both a career and a way to give back as I often use my work to support local animal rescues or other deserving organizations
Outside the studio, I enjoy reading, crafting, sewing, and movie nights - but my greatest joy is traveling.
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Bonjour, je suis Ginette, le visage derrière le studio Happy Smiles!
Maman de cinq enfants, grand-maman de onze petits-enfants, arrière-grand-maman d’un trésor et maman de deux chats, je sais certainement comment photographier les enfants et les animaux! Jetez un coup d’œil à la galerie de photos pour découvrir tout ce que j’aime aussi photographier.
Ma passion pour la photographie a commencé à 13 ans avec mon tout premier appareil photo à film. Elle est depuis devenue à la fois une carrière qui me permet aussi de soutenir les refuges pour animaux et autres organisations méritantes.
En dehors du studio, j’aime lire, bricoler, coudre et passer des soirées cinéma, mais ma plus grande joie reste de voyager.
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(Le français suit - French below)
Meet the other photographer at Happy Smiles Studio
My name is Justine, and I live in Lincoln, New Brunswick. I am currently raising my two children, surviving the winters and eagerly anticipating the summers. I started my photography business in 2015, and in 2025 I joined with Ginette at Happy Smiles Studio in Hanwell, NB.
Photography to me is a way to connect with my community. I truly want to provide a consistent, honest and transparent photography experience for my clients. Everyone deserves beautiful images that feel authentic to them, along with memories of laughter from their session.
You can find my own website at: www.justinemariephotography.ca
Rencontrez l’autre photographe du studio Happy Smiles
Je m’appelle Justine et j’habite à Lincoln, au Nouveau-Brunswick. Je suis actuellement occupée à élever mes deux enfants, à survivre aux hivers et à attendre avec impatience l’arrivée de l’été. J’ai lancé mon entreprise de photographie en 2015 et, en 2025, je me suis jointe à Ginette au Happy Smiles Studio à Hanwell, au Nouveau-Brunswick.
Pour moi, la photographie est une façon de me connecter avec ma communauté. Je souhaite vraiment offrir à mes clients une expérience photographique constante, honnête et transparente. Tout le monde mérite de belles images qui leur ressemblent, ainsi que des souvenirs remplis de rires pendant leur séance.
Vous pouvez trouver mon site web ici: www.justinemariephotography.ca
Passport Photos / Photos de passeport
We now offer passport photos for Adults and children, including babies.
Nous proposons désormais des photos d'identité pour adultes et enfants,
y compris les bébés.
Memories captures by Ginette
Kind words from some of our clients
Profile Photo Session
Ginette Is an amazing photographer and an amazing person! It was a pleasure to work with her yesterday, while she took pictures of me with different poses and different changes of clothes. It was a wonderful and fun experience, and her new studio is beautiful! Thank you, Ginette for the beautiful profile photos!
Lisa - June 2025
Nice Experience
Ginette has taken photos of my daughter and it was a lovely experience. She has such a calm, welcoming and warm presence that my daughter felt so comfortable having her picture taken, and loved the live animals she was able to photograph with.
Justine - July 2025
Amazing Dog Portrait
Happy Smiles Studio had a photo shoot of pet photos at Valentine’s Day to fund raise for the Fredericton SPCA. We took our two fur babies and LOVE the pictures that she took. She had a great setup, patience, and worked at keeping the dog’s attention while she took many pictures. Our youngest puppy is 7 months old and I truly doubted we could get a good picture of him as he’s so active. But a miracle occurred and he stayed still for a brief time and Ginette got several amazing pictures. I would definitely have Happy Smiles Studio do pictures for us again. ❤️
Grace Jones - February 2025
Cinderella Session
Ginette is extremely talented, has amazing visions for creative shoots and has unlimited patience with kids and pets! She is wonderful!
- DragonMire Farm. - March 2025
Santa Experience
We loved the "back-to-school" photos at our daycare by Happy Smiles Studio so much that we booked again with Ginette for a "Santa Experience". The boys read stories with Santa, baked cookies with Mrs. Claus, and made crafts with the elf. Santa also had great conversations with the boys as he magically knew all of their favourite foods, toys, etc. in advance. Cannot recommend Ginette enough! Such great photos and experience.
- Daria, December 2024
Arlo - Pet photos
Ginette offers such a welcoming and warm environment. She takes a lot of pride in what she does and her photos are incredible. Highly recommend.
- Brittany, September 2024
Champ - PET ADOPTION SESSION
Oh my soul, the pictures are absolutely precious! I'm so glad we chose you to. capture this time in his little life. You have an amazing talent and a beautiful gift of working with animals as well.
- Terra, February 2024
happy daycare mama
You captured our child's personality so perfectly, and the moments you caught are so genuine and heartwarming. It means a lot to have these memories to look back on. We're so grateful for your talent and patience
- Rebecca, November 2024
Beach Goat session
Ohh, they turned out amazing!! Soo sweet :)
I'm so glad. I was worried as she was so out of sorts that day! Thanks so much !!!
- Bobbie, September 2024
MERMAID SESSION
Ginette is such a genuine, kind person who is very talented with her photography. She did a mermaid session with my step-daughter and I am absolutely speechless with her work. 10/10 recommend Ginette. We cannot wait to come back for future sessions.
Kaeli - April 2023