Three words…FUN…FUN…FUN!! That’s all that comes to mind to describe this Toronto studio maternity session with these two. I had a blast with Ashleigh & Doug during their session! They are expecting twins and I couldn’t be happier for them. You guys are awesome and will make FANTASTIC parents!!
I love repeat clients! Brittany and I couldn’t pass up on the fantastic weather we’ve had earlier in July so we hit the warm outdoors for her maternity session for baby #2. A beauty and a natural Brittany just glowed the entire time–even in the chilly water of the Don River! 🙂 Oh of course little Ellery stole my attention away. I’m so excited to meet Baby #2 when they arrive!
I’m excited to spend this year photographing Raina. She is the latest member of my Grow with Me program. Kelly and Dustin were awesome to work with at her maternity session in Toronto – girl knew how to rock the camera! 🙂
And then sweet Raina arrived…
Her 4 month session is coming up very soon, stay tuned for those! 🙂
Parents – especially new parents – are always keen to research things when it comes to their baby. Should I wake the baby to feed? Is my baby peeing enough? When do should we start solids? It really is a bit overwhelming. If you have chosen to have a newborn photo session for your newborn you might not think a lot of preparation goes into the session but you’d be surprised how much work it is to get those peaceful, calm, sleepy images you hang on your walls.
Here are some things of what to expect during your newborn session with me:
*Newborn session must be scheduled within 5-10 days of life and can take anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the baby. Babies are easier to pose and are in that “sleepy state” at this young age. These sessions also take patience to achieve each pose and I do not rush either the baby or myself in order to do this. Please try not to schedule anything important or have too many visitors on the day of our session if in your home. The less people around, the less distractions there are.
*If possible, please clear a space in your home that has the best and most natural light coming in. If the light is hitting the floor, this is even better and this is where I will shoot.
*Most images will be done with a nude baby. Don’t worry if they soil any of the blankets. Babies, eat, sleep and poop. This is what they do. We will just change things up, reposition and move on. All blankets are cleaned prior to each session.
*I have an assortment of little hats and diaper covers I like to use. If there is something you have that you would like me to use on your baby in the photo, please let me know.
*I will be bringing a lot of “stuff” with me—beanbag, baskets, blankets, backdrop, etc. Please use the time I’m setting up to feed your baby so that they’ll be in the desired “milk coma” for our session. Also expect to feed again once we’ve started. When we start handling a newborn it is inevitable that they will want to eat again, don’t be surprised if it’s only an hour that has passed since you last fed them.
*{studio session} I keep my home warmer than usual for newborn sessions. I also use a space heater. All this heat keeps the baby warm as well as sleepy and comfortable. If we’re not sweating, then it’s not warm enough 🙂
*Loosen the diaper or any tight clothing about an hour prior to our session. This will lessen the chance of having any creases or red marks on the baby’s skin.
*For yourself or any significant other that will be photographed with the baby, it is best to wear a black or white coloured shirt. Camisole/tank top or a 3/4 top for mom; logo-free black t-shirt/ ”wifebeater” for dad. Please have your nails clean and free of any polish. It will stand out in the final image.
*Finally, remember that every baby is different. Go with the flow. If the baby is simply not “in the mood” for photographs, we can reschedule for the next day.
Following all, some or none of these points may or not give us the perfect session but it will certainly help make it smoother. I hope this helps! 🙂
I am always happy when a client returns for a session. Allana returned this summer to get photos of her second pregnancy and I was more than happy to take them. I loved seeing her how much her first baby had grown! When Lily arrived, she was quite the sassy one fighting sleep and making us work but after she finally drifted off, she was amazing!
This little peanut arrived a bit early but did great at her newborn session in Toronto.
There is only one word I can think of for the little girl…CUTE! I’m so glad that I get watch her grow at each session 🙂 Here’s Avelynn, 3 months who loves to smile in front of the camera.
I had the privilege of photographing Brady’s older sister as a newborn and I was thrilled when mom emailed me with news of Brady’s arrival. Even though he made us work for every shot that adorable face made it all ok 🙂
