Christmas and outdoor winter minis are done for the year and it’s hard to believe we are inching so close to 2022. I still have a couple openings available for 2021 babies still to arrive, otherwise I am looking forward to a relaxing holiday season with my family. If you are looking to take advantage of some savings this Black Friday, be sure to check my Instagram and Facebook page for my one day only Black Friday specials…psst you can save $100 right now though on any newborn package and also lock in 2021 pricing. I know that there will be so many small businesses offering amazing deals, so I thank you so much in advance if you choose to support my small business. Don’t forget when you shop local you are supporting families in your community. There are big changes coming in 2022 which I can’t wait to share, but which I can tell you will include some pricing changes, so book now to take advantage of this year's packages. My plans for 2022 aren’t just to raise prices, but to offer my wonderful clients the most amazing experience possible from flexible packages, beautiful exclusive printed products, and hopefully a brand new space - more details to come soon!
Now that everything has slowed down a bit I can finally get caught up and share some of my favorite newborn and family sessions of 2021. I am so grateful to all of the families who trusted me to capture this fleeting time for their family even as we continued to live with COVID. Now that I am fully vaccinated and the majority of Albertans are I can’t wait to get back to normal, even if normal means I will always wear a mask when I safely photograph your family. I met this lovely couple for the first time on a beautiful summer night and Sandra looked absolutely stunning in her floral dress and a couple pieces from my maternity wardrobe. I will sure miss the long summer nights when we could go to a couple different locations and not worry about losing the sun. Devon is my hometown and we are sure lucky to have so many gorgeous locations a short drive away, including one of the best spots along the North Saskatchewan River.
A few short weeks later this couple was now a family of three and they brought sweet little Sawyer to my studio for his newborn photos. I have noticed most babies I have photographed during COVID times have been feistier than usual, so when this little man arrived so sleepy and chill I thanked my lucky stars and did a session flow of my dreams. Studio sessions usually start with “mug shots” of baby, and detail shots, even when babies are awake I can still usually get some of my client’s favorite shots. Those shots will usually tire baby out and we will move into parent shots - which as you will see started with the sweetest little grin. I always try and pose baby in bucket but it’s not always comfortable for baby and I never force them into it, but again this was my lucky day and we got one of my favorite bucket shots ever which I now have printed in my studio. Have I mentioned yet that this family booked my first year package? So on top of maternity and newborn photos I will also photograph baby Sawyer when he is sitting (usually 6-9 months) and again just before his first birthday. Then on his birthday I will deliver his first year album featuring the best photos of his first year. Such a perfect way to create a heirloom keepsake for your baby. I can’t wait to see how much he’s grown the next time I see him, baby’s first year is so fleeting. Sandra and Larry thank you so much for choosing me to capture your beautiful family, I look forward to seeing you and baby Sawyer again soon and wish you all the best.
