fbpx

Blog: Newborn, Maternity, & Milestone Photographer in Okotoks AB

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.

 

If you're looking for a newborn photographer in Okotoks AB, please contact me, and let's chat!

Froggy Pose – Newborn Safety – Okotoks AB

Did you know the Froggy Pose is actually composed of 2 images to create one? Not a lot of new parents realize that the baby’s CAN NOT do this pose on their own! They’re always in awe when I show them how I safely pose their baby and never knew it was a composite! The...

Logan’s Baby Pictures | Okotoks AB

Can we talk about the things that are only cute on baby’s? Like Logans double chin, for example? Ok seriously – how cute is this guys double chin? No matter how I posed him, or moved him, or wrapped him, his double chin was here to stay! Logan’s Mom scheduled his baby pictures when he...

Family Pictures | Newborn Session Okotoks AB

Let’s talk family pictures! I always love when parents choose to include family portraits with their newborn session. These moments are fleeting! You can see how much they love their little girl! New Moms – I’m not going to sugar coat this for you – you’re going to be tired and the last thing you’re...

Family Pictures | Okotoks AB

It was such an honor to photograph this session! When Mom-to-be emailed me to book their session, she mentioned that they wanted to include the Grandmothers in their family pictures and I of course said YES! I absolutely love all the pictures from their session. They really show how much that little girl is loved...

Ella’s Newborn Pictures – Okotoks AB

I’ve been waiting for this session for 9 months! I’m excited to announce that I had the honor of taking my very own nieces Newborn Pictures! I feel like I’ve been waiting all year for this very special moment and it was finally here. I may be biases, but my niece is absolutely adorable and...

Little Piper – Okotoks Newborn Photographer

This little girl was the second “Piper” I’ve had into the studio for a Newborn session, in 1 week! Normally I’ll have a few babies with the same name throughout the year, but never within the same week! She was the sleepiest little newborn and really made my job (can you believe this is my...

Why Choose Me As Your Newborn Photographer – Okotoks AB

Why choose me as your newborn photographer?  I have been photographing newborns for over 9 years now and it’s what I love to do! Some photographers offer a whole slew of services from Family, to Seniors to Weddings, but I specialize in Newborn Photography. My main focus and training is on posing your baby safely...

Welcome To The Newborn Studio!

Hi and welcome to my newborn studio! I’m happy you’re here and I can’t wait to show you around. My studio is located in North Carrollton right off of Josey and Rosemeade Parkway. It’s easily accessible from The Tollway, PGBT, I35 and Highway 121! I’m a quick 20 minute drive from anywhere in Dallas Ft....

Canvas, Albums & Digital Images – Okotoks AB

Digital Images are SOOOO 2020 – Prints are where it’s at in 2021! One service that my clients love when they book a session is how easy I make it for them to order more than just digital images. Each of my collections includes your choice of an Album, Wall Art and digitals for you...

Pipers Session | okotoks Newborn Photograph

I love when my parents walk in and the first words out of their mouths is “We read your Newborn Prep Guide and Piper is sound asleep and ready for her newborn session!” And sound asleep she was! Piper was a dream baby and I love how her pictures came out. Mom wanted simple, pink...

Emily’s Session | Okotoks Newborn Pictures

Emily might have been one of the most happiest and smiliest newborns I’ve had in the studio lately. She came in ready for her newborn session, along with her Big Sister, Grandparents, and of course, her parents! We started off her session with family pictures, and then moved onto sibling pictures and finally, we took...

Sophie’s Session | Newborn Photographer Okotoks AB

This little princess was such a peach during her Newborn Session! She was just a dream to work with and I’m so thankful her parents chose me as their newborn photographer. We started her session with some of my favorite, classic poses. She slept like a champ and let me pose her as needed. You...

Cake Smash Session | Okotoks AB Photographer

Remember my post from the other day? Where I’m setting up for a Cake Smash Session? Well, here she is! Can we take a moment and check out this cuties Cake Smash Session? She’s absolutely adorable but was super serious in studio today! We tried everything to get her to crack a smile. CocoMelon anyone?...

Cake Smash Set Up| Okotoks AB Photographer

Let’s take a peek at a behind the scenes video of a Cake Smash set up! I thought it would be fun to do a quick video of me setting up for my most recent milestone session at the studio. When my client contacted me we talked about the overall feel she wanted for her...

Sophia’s Newborn Session | Okotoks AB Photographer

“Hi – I’m interested in booking a newborn session and we want to include family pictures!” Well – can we talk about how fun this newborn session was? They’re now a party of six and while it was exhausting to get everyone looking at the camera, it was also a lot of fun! The 3...

Video from A Milestone Session | Okotoks AB Newborn Photographer

I love Milestone Sessions! You might be asking, what exactly is a milestone session? Babies grow so fast! One minute they’re a sleepy newborn, next they’re rocking tummy time and giggling at you. Before you know it, they’re sitting up on their own and learning how to crawl but that’s not all! Usually by 1...

Mason’s Newborn Session | Okotoks AB Newborn Photographer

Welcome to the world Little Mason! One of the best parts of my job is watching families grow. This is the 3rd time I’ve photographed this family. 2 Newborn sessions and 1 milestone sessions and it’s such a joy each time! When families come to me for their 2nd and 3rd babies it’s like visiting...

Daniela’s Milestone Session | Okotoks Newborn Photographer

I know! I post a lot of pictures of Newborns and you might think that’s all I photographer, but nope! It doesn’t stop at the newborn stage.. I love every little milestone, up to 1 year. It makes me smile everytime a past client comes back to me for their babies next milestone. Sometimes they...

Ellis’ Newborn Pictures | Okotoks AB Newborn Photographer

Rainbow Baby: A rainbow baby is a name coined for a healthy baby born after losing a baby due to miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, or neonatal death. The name “rainbow baby” comes from the idea of a rainbow appearing in the sky after a storm, or after a dark and turbulent time. Little Ellis was a rainbow baby and he’s so loved! Mom contacted me...

Dana Menendez Photography is available throughout Calgary, Alberta including: High River | Okotoks | Black Diamond | Cochrane
Okotoks AB newborn photographer

 

Dana Menendez Photography

309 Crystal Shores View

Okotoks, AB T1S 2H9

 

(403) 370-4250

 

dana.d.menendez@gmail.com