Welcome to my blog, a space where the beauty of newborn photography is celebrated through the heartwarming stories of so many families and beautiful images of them. I hope you'll enjoy these sessions, which capture the earliest moments of life and offer a glimpse into my cozy studio nestled in Okotoks, AB, near Calgary.
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Welcoming a new member to the family is always an exciting event, and capturing those early moments is something that parents will cherish for years to come. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing a newborn session for a baby boy named Levi. The session took place at my home studio in Okotoks, Alberta, just...
A newborn session is a special moment in every parent’s life. It’s a time when you want to capture every little detail of your baby’s first few weeks of life! Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing little Iris at my home studio located just south of Calgary in Okotoks. It was a beautiful session,...
Newborn photography sessions are always a joy to photograph, especially when you get to work with adorable babies like Irine. As a photographer in Calgary AB, I was excited to capture Irine’s first few moments of life and create memories that her family can cherish forever. Irine was a beautiful baby girl with the most...
Wow – I can’t believe the day has finally arrived! After relocating from Dallas to a small town in Okotoks Alberta over the summer I’m proud to announce that my newborn studio is up and running again! My studio is now based out of my home just 15 minutes south of Calgary! I have an...
One of my favorite types of sessions are when a family comes to me because someone close to them purchased a Gift Card! I feel so honored that my art work is more than just pictures, but is given as a gift to the most amazing families! Nora Faith came in and Mom said I...
As a photographer, every newborn session is unique and special in its own way. But when I had the opportunity to work with this amazing family, I knew it was going to be a fun and memorable experience. This newborn session included two older sisters, their parents, and of course, the adorable newborn. The family...
When Mom reached out to book her newborn session she let me know she wanted to include one special item. Most of the time when parents find ‘props’ themselves, they turn out to be too big and not really made for newborn photos. But I will say, Mom did a-ok! She brought in a cute...
One of the things I love about being a newborn photographer (ok – it might be my most favorite thing) is when family’s return to my studio a couple years later to photograph their newest addition. I first photographed this family when I was still running my studio out of a 400 sq ft space....
I’m completely smitten with this family! Big sister came in ready to hold and love on her baby brother and she had the best smile! She happily snuggled her little brother and loved being included in the family pictures. She’s going to be such a good big sister. Do you love what you’ve seen? I...
It’s your first baby and everything is so overwhelming and now you have to pack for the hospital. Not only are you packing for yourself, but you’re also packing for a new little baby that you’re going to meet pretty soon! Here are my top 10 items to pack in your hospital bag: THE NUMBER...
I’m not going to lie. Everytime I get an inquiry for a milestone session my head goes into a bit of a panic. Not because I don’t love milestone sessions, or that I only want to take newborn pictures, but because …. COVID BABIES! This is a real thing y’all! These poor babies have spent...
Congratulations on your new addition! When it comes to a newborn photography session, there are a few things you may want to bring to ensure a successful and comfortable session. Here are some suggestions: My studio has everything we’ll need for the pictures, such as wraps, hats, props and baskets, but if there’s something special...
He might have the most unique name of 2021! Lennon! And he really looks like a Lennon with all that hair. Do you think his parents are Beatles fans? Hmmm… Lennon came in for a Petite Mini Swaddle Session. We kept him fully wrapped during his 1 hour newborn picture session and he slept the...
Can we take a minute and appreciate this little guys name? I just love the name Crawford! It’s so… southern sounding to me. When Crawfords Mom booked his session she requested all neutral colors. She wanted it nice and simple, clean and neutral and I just love how his pictures turned out! He was such...
As a newborn photographer based in Okotoks, Alberta, I always strive to provide the best experience for my clients. Recently, I had the pleasure of working with a new mom who had a specific request for her newborn session: she really wanted those sleepy baby pictures! My home-based studio was the perfect location for this...
I don’t think I’ll ever forget little Scarletts session! She came to me when she was almost 3 weeks old, and she was ready to party! She was awake for most of her session and we got some great little mugshots, but she would not sleep. We decided to schedule a second session for Mom...
Are you interested in a shorter, mini option for your newborn session? In addition to offering full newborn sessions which usually take anywhere from 2-3 hours I also off shorter, mini sessions that can take up to 1 hour! They focus on your baby only and I put together 2 different setups for your session....
What a goofy little girl! Lucia had some of the biggest eyes I’ve seen on a newborn and she made the funniest little faces during her mugshots! Her Mom and I were just cracking up during this newborn set up. If you’d like to schedule a newborn session – please contact me today and let’s...
I loved being able to take Xan’s pictures! Mom and Dad were so gracious and easy to work with. I love how their pictures turned out. My favorite might be the one of the 3 of them. It really shows how happy they are as a new family of 3! Did you catch that little...
Christmas Sessions Eeee! I’m so excited to announce that I have 2 set ups available for this years Limited Edition Christmas Sessions! Because these setups are tiny, they are ideal for babies ages 4 months – 2 years! Choose from: Option A: Christmas Bed Set Option B: Winter Set! This sessions are the perfect way...
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