As I walked up the front porch of the Golfi real estate office in Burlington, I found it fitting that the office occupied what was once a family home. As I waited for Phil Golfi to arrive, I took in the interiors. Black and gold accents, paired with plush chairs, gave the space an understated elegance. Phil Golfi walked in with a smile and I immediately knew our conversation would be an interesting one.

After packing up her life in Ukraine, Anna Tumarkina moved to Canada in 2022 looking for a fresh start. Anna knew building a life in a new country would take time, but over the past few years, she has done just that. Now based in Toronto, the 28-year-old has built Tumarkina Photo into a thriving photography business, capturing families, couples and life's most important moments while creating a name for herself in Canada’s largest city.

If you’re looking for aesthetic photo spots, cute city corners, or places that elevate your content or photos, this list is for you. Burlington has such a good mix of waterfront views, charming architecture, and luxury-style backdrops that make every photo feel a little more editorial. And editorial is what I specialize in. These are easily some of the best photo locations in the city of Burlington.