Annual Baby Sale! Oshawa_DurhamRegion_Petra_King_Photography
Hey Mama...It's HERE! Our annual Baby Sale has arrived in the studio! It only happens ONCE a YEAR! Sessions are perfect for 6-8 months or 10-12 months! Pre-purchase your session/s prior to the sale ending on June 28th, 2019 and enjoy 20% OFF! The option for combining milestone sessions at the sale price is also available. For example: double up and book your 6 month and 1 year sessions! Please note this sale excludes newborn sessions, florals or cake but are available to be added on.
I can't wait to journey with you as we celebrate our "little's" as they grow and move!
Follow along on Instagram for more details.
Gift certificates are also available! Let the celebrating and documenting begin! Fun stages where everything they do is new and so inquisitive. Sitting up, clapping, blowing raspberries, crawling or just their sweet innocence.
Babies and Studio PKP go hand in hand..
See you soon!
6 Months a Family: Oshawa_Ajax_Toronto_Baby_Milestone_Photographer_Petra_King_Photography
Morning!
It’s early..like super early. I woke at 3:45am. Body tired and brain racing. So rather than toss and turn and get annoyed with myself here I am. LOL…I know. I know! Some of you would be like…you are insane woman go back to bed. Part of being an entrepreneur is that I find I work at such odd hours but in all honesty I don’t mind. It’s quiet. Just the sound of my thoughts racing and the keyboard.
So jumping right into my next blog entry for you I would like to introduce a sweet little 6 month old and her doting new parents. Meet Leila! Her mama has been following for the better part of the last year and couldn’t wait to come into the studio for her daughters milestone session. Due to some commitments she wasn’t able to come in earlier but I just adored her excitement the day of. Seriously…it’s so humbling and cute to watch new parents enter the studio with expectations high and adrenaline running strong.
Aspen Florist designed some gorgeous florals for us to use that day and mom was totally blown away. Not only was it a coincidence that these blooms were her favourite but the arrangement and colour scheme that morning were on point! Here’s a few memories of what we captured that day!
Aren’t they gorgeous? This sweet young new little family were so much fun to work with. Not to mention little Leila was in a good mood too! Can’t wait to document her grow!
See Dad’s…it’s not that hard now is it? And you think you can’t take a nice picture? Let me show you otherwise…moments like these you’ll be proud to hang up your stunning photographs in your home!
N & B…wishing you all the best with your move into your new home! Have fun and see you soon.
Much love…from one tired (but happy) mama to another!
Happy Tuesday :)
P
5 Tips How To Hire A Brand Photographer: Oshawa_Toronto_Durham Region_Brand_Petra_King_Photography
In a sea of Photographers, how do you know who is right for you? There is so many things to consider when you are thinking about a Personal Branding shoot. Here are 5 tips to consider to make the process a little less daunting.
Set a Budget: as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Not all photographers are equal. Do your research and save your pennies. It will be worth it!
Research: that aside, just because someone has high end pricing that isn’t to say they are right for you. Fine someone who resonates with you and goes above and beyond to help YOU bring your vision to life. Look for the connection and trust. If you aren’t “feeling it” more along.
Come Prepared: make a list of photographs you need done. Having a general idea of what you need photographed to help launch yourself forward is key.
Hire: Book your photographer. Plan for your session and leave the rest up to the photographer. They should provide you with a guide or list of things to make your photoshoot go smoothly. Ask lots of questions and be honest. The more you know, the easier the process is for both parties.
Post Shoot: Use your new content and images wisely. Plan your social media posts, create blog posts, update that website and share what makes YOU unique with your fresh new content. Most importantly…plan on booking another one for the next quarter or season. Planning ahead minimizes the stress and frustration of where do I go next? What do I need to share and how will your next client find you.
In addition to the few tips above, here is a quick download that you are welcome to use as a reminder of the things to consider when planning. Remember I of course want the very best for you too!
Enjoy and till next time!
Simply Motherhood Sessions: Oshawa_Bowmanville_Toronto_Petra_King_Photography
Our 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Sessions were a success!! A HUGE thank you to all the mamas, gorgeous littles and siblings that behaved that day lol. I know all too well how stressful pictures can be. Let alone MOM stepping out in front of the camera to join in. But…our calm and bright enviornment in the studio usually helps with the moods of babies and children. Pair that with taking the time to allow them to warm up and the possibility of a “treat” at the end they are usually golden lol!
That all said…these sessions are always so much fun and full of emotion. It is also a time where we allow mom and babe/children to just be! To be completely relaxed, quiet and interact as they normally would at home. Cuddles, counting ribs to get them to giggle, kisses, etc etc. These are the moments that us mom’s adore! Even more so when that is reciprocated from their little one/s.
Here are a few sneak peaks from just some of our sessions that day. Enjoy…And OMG…would you look at those arrangements? GASP…seriously guys..the studio smelled amazing and looked stunning! All our mama’s took some BTS and we loved that they were sharing their experience too.
Once again, the ever talented Aspen Florist blows our clients experience out of the water. Thank you Lisa for all you do and for making our moms (and children) feel so special and loved!
We hope you and yours enjoyed a wonderful weekend and you were spoiled rotten! Here’s to another amazing year ahead!
If you’d like to celebrate. your loved ones just because…really do we need ONE day a year to do so? I think not lol. Contact the studio today and let’s plan your experience today! We promise you will LOVE yourself that you did.
You deserve this!
Till next time…
P
Brand & Social Media Ambassador Search!
Good Morning!
So I recently shared this super EXCITING news over on Instagram but of course to those that aren’t on IG yet or may have missed the post I wanted to share it here too!
Went something a little like this…
Mama’s I am SO excited to share with you all that Petra King Photography is growing!!! 🙌🏻🎉💗
We have a new baby to nurture and it’s called our Brand & Social Media Ambassador Program! 💕 And it’s FREE! Ya mon lol 🎉
If you are a local mom to be or have a baby that will hitting some milestones soon then we need to chat!
The link is in bio under Brand Ambassador tab for you apply.
Here’s the deets...
There are ONLY 2 spots open. Mom’s must be due between December 2019 and February 2020 and babies must be (both sexes welcome) going on the ages of 4-10 months.
Both positions will be required for an in person interview here in studio at agreed upon times. Ambassadors have possibility to become permanent based on BA contract and level of expertise at end of term.
I can’t wait to share this journey with you and welcome 2 new Ambassadors as we celebrate them and their milestones together!
Cheers to you and thanks for being here!! 🥂
Click HERE and head on over to apply today. Applications will remain open for the next week and a half. Feel free to also pass this information along to anyone you may know who falls into the catagories required.
Thanks so much and Best of Luck to everyone!
Think Pink! A Fun Maternity Shoot: Oshawa,Toronto, Bowmanville,Petra King Photography
I LOVE working with maternity clients. By now you have figured that out right? LOL
This next shoot was not only a maternity shoot but a FUN maternity shoot from start to finish.
And why YES we have been doing a lot of them lately. It’s been amazing to be able to create and work with such unique mom’s to be that put their trust in not only myself but Aspen Florist too so that we can deliver above and beyond expectations for them. We wanted to do another styled event in studio and worked with a bunch of amazing local businesses to collaborate on this to share with you what we are all about. You are unique and so should be your sessions.
So we did just that!
I mean…pssht.. ya! Like no words right? OMG do we ever have FUN with our mamas! LOL. And…might I add that this was a total coiniky-dink (if that’s even such a word) that mom’s hair matched the roses bang on! I legit squealed lol. Ha! Might I just add that she is also a Canadian Colourist of the Year 2018/2019! How cool! Then again I am a sucker for a beautiful mama and a killer sleeve too! To some of you it may not be your thing but we totally loved it!
A giant shoutout all of our amazing businesses that helped with this session! So without further ado..in no particular order here we go:
Thanks everyone! We had a BLAST! Mama is due in August…stay tuned for more in the near future. All the best V! You rocked this shoot!