Calgary Wedding and Lifestyle Family Photographer
When Danielle and I started talking, we were hoping that by the time her daughter was born we would be able to complete a regular photo session, but we were preparing for a remote coaching session. I would help her set up different shots via video chat, she would take her own photos and send …
Paulina and Christian just welcomed baby Camila into this world. Paulina's aunt got in touch with me wanting to gift them a photo session which I thought was such a thoughtful idea. She also graciously offered her stunning home to take the photos. That light! Every room was so brightly lit and beautifully decorated. But …
I became a photographer because I am passionate about documenting life. And for most people right now life is spent at home. I wanted to participate in this movement which has been gaining in popularity by doing it safely and in my own way. I volunteered to go around in my own neighborhood for one …
The Alexander family's home was a photographer's dream. Beautifully decorated with a neutral palette, every room had a big bright window that offered gorgeous natural light and everything was so tidy - which is very impressive for a family who just greeted a new baby! They warned me that Theodore liked faking sleep, and they …
I thought that I should take some time to put this together as I always mention all of those things to my clients before their newborn session and this will help you prepare for yours. 1) Turn Up the Heat Newborns like it warm and cozy so crank up the heat in your house a …
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I like to let the babies dictate how they want their session to go. If they are super sleepy and ready for their studio style images when I get to their home, great. But if they are awake and want snuggles, we do just that. I let them hang out with mom, dad and their …
The journey that brought this family of three together is such a heartwarming story. Holly and Jarrod are amazing, welcoming and giving people and had to wait a long time to finally meet this little guy. They were on an adoption list and had opted in for the immediate placement option. They were starting to …
The biggest challenge I encountered during this newborn session was that big sister Sydney smothered her little sister with so much love that I couldn't see baby Wyatt's face anymore! But I loved it because it was ridiculously adorable and showed how special their relationship is and will be as they grow up together. I …
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