Meet the Team
We’re a husband-and-wife duo brought together by a shared love for photography, family, and meaningful memories. Golden Grains Photography is where our passion meets our desire to help—shaped by our own experiences of parenthood and the realization of just how quickly these precious seasons of life pass.
Leena Kurghode
Photographer
Amogh Kurghode
Photographer
Hello, I'm Leena
Maternity, Newborn and Family photographer from Waterloo
I am the heart of Golden Grain Photography.
My husband Amogh and I, started this journey together after moving to Canada in 2020, chasing a creative dream and building a new life from the ground up.
What began as Amogh’s love for photography quickly became something deeper when we watched our son, Ridant, grow up during the quiet, uncertain days of COVID. It hit us how fleeting these early moments are—how easy it is for them to slip by undocumented.
That realization planted the seed for Golden Grains Photography.
Our Approach
At Golden Grain, we focus on maternity, newborn, kids, and family photography — but what we really do is help mothers feel seen. Too often, moms are the ones behind the scenes, rarely in the frame. We know that feeling. That quiet “memory guilt” of not having enough photos with your babies… of being the emotional backbone of the family, but not part of the visual story.
That’s what we’re here to change.
Every session is thoughtfully guided — from mood boards and call planning (that’s me!) to seamless lighting and capturing genuine emotion (that’s Amogh!). We’re patient with little ones, gently guiding even when it might feel “too much” — and later, those same suggestions often become the moments our clients cherish the most.
The most fulfilling part? Sharing the final gallery. Seeing a mom’s eyes light up, or hearing, “I didn’t realize how beautiful this season looked until now.” That’s the magic we live for.
If I could freeze one day forever, it would be a regular day with my own family — full of the small moments that mean everything. That’s why I dream of offering “A Day in the Life” sessions — because everyday love deserves to be remembered just as much as the big milestones.
We’re here to help you preserve your story with ease, beauty, and heart.
Because you, Mama, deserve to be in the frame too.
Testimonials
Wade Family
Sumit and Kashmira
We absolutely loved both the experience and the final images. The session felt relaxed, fun, and natural, and the photos turned out beautiful, polished, and full of genuine moments. We’ll definitely treasure these pictures for years to come.
Rashinkar Family
Sumit and Shruti
Sumit and Shruti
We had a wonderful experience with Golden Grains Photography, who captured some of our most special family moments—from our baby shower, to our one-month-old twin babies’ photoshoot, and later their first birthday shoot.
Amogh was creative and helpful with suggesting poses and ideas, making every picture look beautiful and natural. A special mention to Leena, who handled our newborn twins with exceptional care and patience. Photographing little babies can be challenging, but her gentle approach and patience made the entire experience comfortable and stress-free.
Castillio Family
Fernando and Eli
We had such a wonderful experience with Golden Grains Photography. The session felt relaxed and comfortable, especially with my kid, and the photos captured our family so beautifully and naturally. We absolutely love the final gallery!
Zunzarrao Family
Vineet and Natasha
Some people take photographs, and some people have a way of making you feel completely at ease while doing it, Leena and Amogh are definitely the latter.
Let’s work together
