How to Emotionally Photography your Baby's First Year - Ottawa Lifestyle Photographer

Are you an emotional parent who just can't get enough of how quickly your baby is growing? 

Would you like to learn how to capture your baby in a natural and creative way?

This guide is the perfect blend of learning the art of observation and the way we connect and remember using photographs.
With your baby growing with each passing day, this book will teach you how to capture their milestone(s) and create a unique first yearbook of their childhood..

Enclosed you'll discover:

- the four major milestones in your Baby's First Year

- what to look for creatively in relation to your Child's milestone

- how to approach the milestone based on your Baby's development 

- a detailed shot list to ensure you get the most important images

- sample images to inspire you at each milestone

Would you like to receive a printed copy?

Leave a comment below and tell me why you enjoy taking photographs.

I will draw a winner on March 1st 2018.

The ultimate “FAMILY DAY” Giveaway!

To all the snap happy moms and dads!

If your camera phone reel is filled with photos of your adorable, cute, smiling babe but none of you along side them. Let's stop the parenting guilt and get you "in the photos"!

WIN professional images along side your children for an entire year? YES! This giveaway is like NO other! I will help you plan and execute your vision in a custom tailored experience. 

Last year I began this perfect give just in time for Family Day celebrations! By gifting one family a full session with digital files! 
This year I am taking it a step further and offering a One Year Collection with three sessions starting from Family Day weekend lasting for an entire year! (the value is over $1500)

Included are tons of goodies:

- 3 separate sessions (30 minutes each) with 4x6 keepsake box of all the images captured

- 1 (16x20) custom print + 3 (8x10) gift prints 

- upto 5 digital high resolution files from each session 

- printed copy of the baby’s first year guide, filled with tips to help you discover a baby’s milestones and how to capture them.

Its simple to ENTER and you can double your chances with these two steps! 

1) type your name and email address below 

2) for an extra entry, tell me why your family would like to win in the comments section below

Open to residents in Ottawa and Toronto.
You will be notified by email no later than February 5th 2018.
There is no cash value. Cannot be substituted for another session type. 
Must be used within one calendar year. 

Giveaway closes February 3rd 2018, midnight. 

What is lifestyle newborn photography?

Are you curious about lifestyle newborn photography? ....

Wondering if it’s the right fit for your family? ....

I wanted to share a personal story on how I knew this style was my calling! 

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The image above is of my son, Patrick. Six days into motherhood, I found my recovery from his birth very painful (picture this; 27 hours of back labour, ending with forceps stitches ... ah-ouchy!) I couldn't move for weeks, yet knew I had to get my camera out and document how little he was. (My area of work at that time was wedding photography; babies where all new to me!) One night, after an unplanned meal of pizza and wings. I walked over to our dining room, covered the pizza box with a receiving blanket and placed him on top. The above photo was created. The image ended up on our birth announcements and my professional colleagues where surprised by my choice of studio. Months later I began to capture images of him in our home and received tons of requests from friends, clients and colleagues to bringing this natural look to baby photography. It became clear to me, it was not the space where I found inspiration but my deep desire for human connection that existed. Showing new parents the personality of their baby, giving them a historical setting of where life began as a family. It's their story, it is beautiful and it is real. 

Dear friend, lifestyle photography is about the people behind the photograph. Getting to know a family, by being present and patient. Creating the space for bonding to occur. It is about the art of observation and connecting the dots of a story to unfold.  

When you are seeking out a newborn lifestyle session  ....

You will receive:
- relaxed and connection focused images
- environmental based portraits, in your home or your baby's nursery
- your own unique story is captured
- siblings are welcomed

You will not receive:
- posed baby curled up in a soft blanket
- props; such as baby wearing kit hats
- studio lighting to control the setting

Timing for lifestyle newborn portraits can be done up to 6 weeks after baby is born. Because the aim is connection based, you do not need to rush out to have photos done within the first week after the birth of your baby.