When should I book a newborn photographer in Oshawa?

Newborn photography sessions are best booked during your second trimester to ensure availability. Sessions typically take place within the first 5-14 days after birth.

When is the best time to schedule maternity photos?

Maternity photography sessions are ideally scheduled between 28-34 weeks when your bump is beautifully round but you are still comfortable.

Do you serve areas outside Oshawa?

Yes, Petra King Photography serves families in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Clarington, Newcastle, Millbrook and throughout Durham Region, Ontario.

Petra 5/18/11 Petra 5/18/11

Ajax, Durham Region Urban Session:: Graffiti Toronto Workshop

I had an awesome weekend hanging out with some of my favorite girlfriends and fellow photographers in downtown Toronto! An annual workshop that connected us together. Some of these fantastic girls travelled from the east coast while other's drove 6 hours from Michigan! You guys are fantastic:D Love you all! Not entirely new to me but a wicked breath of fresh air to be back at it again. Check out some of our gorgeous models and location.

Petra 5/6/11 Petra 5/6/11

Ajax,Durham Region, GTA Family Photographer:: Fashion Friday!

Been a little while and now that we are welcoming Spring with open arms, it's about time for a what to wear post now that the questions are more frequent :) Here's a few ideas and visuals to help.

A few tips to remember:

Be comfy- when we are outdoors we will have fun, be prepared to lay down in the grass, sit on a tree branch or stump,run! You need to be able to move around freely in your clothing. Kids especially. Uncomfortable children = cranky children and we all know how it goes from there ;D

Layer- looks wonderful and gives depth to a photograph!

Coordinate- clothing should coordinate with your location and type of session your are aiming for. Your choices of clothing should be coordinated together. This is where it all ties in.

Don't be afraid of colour, however please omit the matching tops or bottoms. Matching clothing can result in a not so wonderful photo.

Don't stress- I want this to be a fun experience for you and the family. Don't stress. Should you have any questions, just drop me a line and I'll glady help out. You are going to be awesome! No worries.

Feel great- feeling comfortable about your clothing choices and yourself makes all the world in LOVING your images. I want you to LOVE your images too. Being yourself and feeling beautiful allows the fantastic person you really are shine during your session!

Petra 5/1/11 Petra 5/1/11

Ajax,Durham Region Newborn Photographer:: Albums & Digital Collections

A few quick pictures of some of the new products that have arrived at Petra King Photography. Beautiful layflat thick paged canvas wrap albums. These session albums are sold with 10-20 images from your session. Gorgeous keepsakes for you to brag about for years to come!

Another beautiful way to cherish your images is to purchase a Digital Collection of your session. Each Digital Collection purchase will recieve this awesome CD tin and images on your personal CD.

How cool to be able to print your images to share with all your family and friends both near and far?

Please do not hesitate to drop me a line to connect and I can provide you with any information that you may need. Don't forget the current Newborn Special we currently have going on HERE.

Look forward to working with you: petraking@rogers.com OR use the forms above in the menu bar to contact me!

All the best,

Petra

Petra 4/29/11 Petra 4/29/11

Ajax,Durham Region Newborn,Baby,Children,Family Photogapher:: Emotions

Tell me something. Wherever you are right now, go and pick up and picture, scroll through your albums on your phone,laptop or baby books from your childhood. Got one yet?....Ok good!

Hold it in front of you.

Memorieze it.

Relive it.

Inhale...

How does it make you feel? Does it take you back to that exact moment in time? Can you close your eyes and see the events of that day unfolding?

Inhale again, and be thankful that we have this wonderful gift. The gift of memories.

Just as a song brings you back to a time in your life or the scent of a certian brand of perfume reminds you of Grandma, photographs do the same.

In fact I know they are MUCH more powerful. It's no secret...they have the power to connect us with our emotions.

Our emotions drive us on a daily basis. They keep us going and push onwards and upwards.

So the next time you are looking at an image. Devour it, savor it and most of all enjoy it. Knowing that tomorrow is a new day and we can do it all over again.

Petra 4/25/11 Petra 4/25/11

Ajax,Durham Region Newborn Photography:: Spotlight on Business

Announcing LOOPbyLOOP! An up and coming new local business that I've had the pleasure of working with lately. Being able to support local business is important to me. I've had the pleasure of working alongside some awesome talent lately. LOOPbyLOOP is another one and offers wonderfully handmade items and can be found on ESTY as well as Facebook. Head on over and like her Fan page and stay tuned for updates!