At 2 weeks old, Baby Levi was utter perfection!

It’s so nice to be able to be back behind the camera with my tiny little clients. Owen definitely enjoyed being wrapped and warm. What a sweet boy 🙂

Weeelll…we’re back at it! I couldn’t be happier to be able to shoot again. I’ve missed my wee little clients 🙂 I knew Luna was coming while we were in isolation and was hoping that we’d get to a point where photographers would be part of the reopening, and luckily we were! Luna arrived and I was happy to see her and her big sister who I also photographed as a newborn – her beautiful newborn session is RIGHT HERE. If ever a newborn loved to be swaddled tight, this was it. The minute I tried to unwrap her, Miss Luna let me know she was not having it, so I just went with the flow 🙂

There’s something so special about rainbow babies…

and yes…Daddy is STILL a Bronco’s fan 🙂

There has been so much happening in the world since spring break. The arrival of the corona virus(Covid 19) has definitely changed the world we used to know. We have celebrated a few “covid style” birthdays and anniversaries. Here in Ontario, our baseball season is still essentially cancelled – who knew I’d miss the heat and red dust of the diamond! Online learning for the kids, continuing to work outside of the home due to working in health care, zooming with friends who I miss dearly, it is safe to say it’s been a tough go. The civil unrest we have been seeing in the U.S. and protests of support across the world since the death of George Floyd (add link) as taken things to a new level. The pandemic has hit small businesses hard. Being a maternity and newborn photographer I too have felt the hit of closing my business through all of this. But as our city and the world begin to slowly reopen, I want to ensure my clients – past and future – that I am taking steps to ensure the safety of your family during your sessions when D. P. Photography reopens.

Some things will remain the same:

*Bookings will still be done online or over the phone
*Deposits and final payments can still be made via e-transfer
*All props, gowns and fabrics will be cleaned after every session as well as the studio
*Digitals will still be provided via private online gallery

but of course there are new things we will have to get used to:

*All clients participating in a session will now have to answer pre-screening questions prior to the session
*D.P. Photography’s client contract will have updated terms
*I will wear a face covering/mask for the duration of the session
*If possible we will shoot outdoors (especially for family sessions) to maintain social distancing as best as possible

*Most importantly, if you are sick or any member of your family is feeling sick PLEASE STAY HOME. The safety and health of both your family AND my family is of utmost importance to me.

I want to now share my heart with you (if you’ve stuck with me so far 🙂 ) on world events. The death of George Floyd.

I first saw the video on Instagram and my first reaction was, oh Lord not again. But then as the video continued, I couldn’t believe what was happening. We all know the end result as Mr. Floyd cried for his mom and begged for his breath. The pain of seeing yet another black life snuffed out breaks my heart (and in no way have I forgotten the lives of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and the lives of others not caught on video that have been snuffed out before them). Watching protests on the news continues to leave me sad that after all these years there are still people in the world that still hold these values of inequality as normal, but I do feel a bit of hope that there are yet more that are willing to stand up and fight against it. There are more that are willing to speak up for those whose breath was taken from them. There are more that will raise their children to be accepting and to see the differences in one another and stand together and not tolerate injustices, ignorance and inequality.

2020 has been some year hasn’t it? And we’re only half way through.

I have had several inquiries for newborn sessions and I am excited to meet their little ones when they arrive. If you are interested in booking a maternity or newborn session, or both, please let me know and I will add you to the wait list. If you’re still on the fence about booking, that’s ok too. Send me a message and we can discuss your concerns and answer any questions you may have.

My goal is still – and has always been – to make my clients feel comfortable and have fun during our time together.

I look forward to meeting the new moms and new little lives of 2020. Stay strong, stay healthy and love one another.

Well it’s a new year, new decade first week back to work after the holiday season. I trust that everyone had an enjoyable and RESTFUL holiday time together with family and friends while eating so much turkey and cheese you lost track of what day it was at any given time! 🙂

I just want to take the moment to thank EVERY SINGLE ONE of my clients that I’ve met this year and had the opportunity to work with. Thank you for letting me into your home, trusting me with your little ones and allowing me to capture the best sides of your family. I count each session a privilege and look forward to what 2020 holds and the new people I’ll meet.

I’m so so so excited!! In two weeks, on March 23rd, I will be hosting the first BabyLove event. If you don’t already know I absolutely love photographing moms-to-be and making them feel beautiful. So if you or someone you know is pregnant and looking to have a bit of fun, you’re invited to pop in for some mocktails, treats and of course a photograph of your beautiful bump! This special day is complimentary as I believe every expectant mama deserves it. We’ll be using a classic background to create a timeless maternity image that you can share with family and friends.

This event is in high demand and I’m so happy that there has been such an awesome response!

Sign up is available H E R E and there is also Facebook group that will be open prior to the event H E R E

Once you sign up you’ll receive a welcome email from me, and then Wednesday prior to the event, another email with some tips on how to prepare for the event, and then the day before the event, one final email in case you have any last minute questions.

D.P. Photography’s BabyLove event is the perfect opportunity to visit with me, Deanna – your maternity and newborn photographer – and learn more about newborn sessions! I can’ wait to meet all the new moms and their beautiful bumps!

First of all…Happy (albeit late) New Year. There’s been quite a bit going on behind the scenes that have delayed me in getting more active on the blog but I hope to be back into the swing of things soon! I trust everyone had a safe and happy holiday season and while we’re coming close to the end of this first month of 2019, that the year has started out favorably! There’s a number things I’m cooking up and hope to share in the next few months that I’m excited about as well as a newborn model call session (I’m looking for twins!!) but that’s all I’m going to say for now. 🙂

We’re really here to check out this beautiful newborn boy, Landon. I know I’ve mentioned it in the past that there are just certain little clients that refuse to get in to that deep sleep. Landon was one of them, but that’s ok! He gave me 30 minutes in the studio where I could work some newborn magic and voila!

If you’re thinking about booking a newborn session with D.P. Photography just click the contact me tab and let me know!

Introducing little Madison, a total sweetheart. I visited her at her home for her newborn session and was instantly in love!

I’ve said it before and I will say it again…I LOVE when clients return! I love getting to see siblings a few years older, catching up with the parents on how things have been…it’s such a joy! When Monique and Owen returned for a newborn session with their second baby girl, it was like catching up with old friends. Here is a flash back to this family Maternity and Newborn session.

Seeing big sister Eden and how she’s grown, priceless!

I totally look forward to working with this family again!

I couldn’t wait to for this sweet girl to arrive! Aaliyah didn’t make one peep during her studio newborn session even when she gave me these adorable awake shots. She is the newest member of our baseball family and I’m excited to see her running around the diamond with a bat and glove in a year or two. Baseball is in her blood 🙂