Jacquelyn's Maternity Glimpse
Today is International Women’s Day. So it only seems fitting for me to share with you one of life’s many blessings… Women. She is powerful, inspirational and does so much for us all every single day. Today I share with you an adorable new mom to be. Meet Jacquelyn. This sweet beautiful lady came into the studio for her Maternity session. She booked Hair & Makeup for herself. We work with Meredith from Makeup with Mer and she comes onsite in the studio to pamper our mamas before we start our photoshoot.
Once hair and makeup is done, mama gets to choose from our client closet and play dress up to look and feel her best before we start celebrating with her portrait session.
Our Maternity sessions in studio are always so special. Each one unique in their own way. Yes of course, we are in the business to make you feel and look your best. To be comfortable and to LOVE the experience from start to finish. But it goes beyond that. How I make my clients, my moms to be, the new moms and moms who have experienced losses feel after a photo shoot will live with them forever. It takes a team with a vision. I couldn’t do it without my amazingly talented team behind me. I promise that a portrait session is one that you will love regardless of what stage you are at in life.
The world needs more more moms like you Jaquelyn. Your grace, confidence and presence was so powerful that you were glowing. Thank you for sharing that with me. Thank you for trusting me to capture such an important time in your life. I adore you and can’t wait to meet your little baby girl one dat soon.
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“Petra,
What can I say .. you and your work are absolutely astonishing. I loved every moment of my maternity session. Thank you a thousand times for making the photoshoot as amazing and comfortable as possible. Yourself and Mer made me feel so beautiful. The finished product turned out beautifully.
Thank you! I cannot wait to see you again”
It is “I” that’s the lucky one.
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Interested in a Maternity Session? I hope you don’t wait too long to come experience what I am talking about ;) Want to learn more info?
Torres-Hu Family: Fall Session Glimpse
Currently struggling (sips tea) stares out window, at page lol. Sometimes you don’t need a lot of words to share, show what your blog entry is all about.
So…
I’d like to introduce the next amazing family (also my sweet neighbours) to you all. Lorraine is a talented, busy mom of 3 and fellow Business Woman. Lorraine and Ty reached out last year for a Fall Family Session. The vision, expressions and golden glow was perfect. Check out some of their session below and let me know what you think.
The most gorgeous children. Individual portraits are a must during a Family session. Loved how these came out.
And yes, I am a sucker for a rich black and white.
Enjoy!
seriously swooning…
the ever funny Jaxon…
the quiet and handsome big brother Andre
Thank you L & T for the honour of documenting your sweet family this past Fall. Love you guys dearly and you killed your session flawlessly. Enjoy your gorgeous portraits!
Till next time & much love,
P
xo
Ready to secure your spot for a Fall Family Session? Drop me a line and let’s chat. It’s time, the kids aren’t getting any younger and you need to be in front of the camera mama! ;)
Family is everything: Erin's session glimpse
Journeying with this family has been one of the amazing highlights of my Business over the last 4 years. I met Erin way back with she was expecting sweet Etta and we held her maternity session in studio with the talented Lisa from Aspen Florist. You may remember it here.
Fast forward to multiple milestones later, it was time to create some as a Family. And well hello…. they KILLED it with a Golden Hour session. Check it out…
I know right….her expression here kills me. You can almost hear her going eeeeeeewww! LOL!
This whole session has so many gorgeous moments, memories and captures. It’s going to be an overshare for sure but I can’t not. Enjoy…
Mark, Erin & Etta, thank you for your love, support, laughter, fun and passion for creating memories that matter most to you over the last 4 years. I am so in love with this session and I know you are too. Thank you so much you guys are the best!
If you would love to update your family portraits or perhaps even start…reach out early this year. We sell out quickly and I would LOVE to document you and those you love most for you.
Let’s connect and start the ball rolling. Stressfree, from start to finish and beyond.
Annual Growth: D'Onofrio Family Glimpse
Meet Fran and Mike. I have had the utmost pleasure of knowing this gorgeous family for the last 5 years. During this time I have watched their adorable children grow along with Fran’s business The Hungry Homemaker Blog.
Fran’s values are catered around her family, and so every year she tries her best to update her family photo’s and to create new memories with her children. As a Photographer this is one of the highlights of my job. Documenting and growing with clients and friends.
Sweet little Emilia wondered if I was still following her…yep I got you honey ;)
Daddy’s girl much? Mmmhmm…wrapped I tell ya. But I don’t think Mike minds one bit!
When planning Family Portraits outdoors we take into consideration the time of year. Our location and of course your family’s style. We also plan for what your goal is after your photoshoot is complete. Are you planning on gifting your portraits? Keeping them for keepsakes? A little of both?
Fran’s colour palette was bang on for our session together. Planning your family portrait session doesn’t need to be overwhelming. That ‘s what I am here for. To guide and offer my expertise every step of the way so it is a fun and smooth process. Leaving you with stunning portraits for you and your family to cherish.
Thank you so much D’Onofrio Family. It’s always so much fun with you guys.
Till next year…sending love and appreciation for you
P
xo
Flynn and Family
Do you guys remember little Flynn? He came in when he was a wee babe with his mama. She wanted to capture him before he grew any older. He was stinking cute then and is still stinking cute.
Mom reached out to book a Fall Family session with me and we hopped in the car to meet up. The colours this week were amazing.
What do you think? Mama’s Boy?
Or Daddy’s buddy…?
Sessions with toddlers are never dull. A ton of fun, lots of laughs, some up and downs and a ball of energy.
We ended our session like this….
LOL…I can hear all the mom’s screaming…nooooooo
Don’t worry..milliseconds late he threw it on the ground.
PSA…no toddler was harmed in these frames. Snake slithered off so I am sure it was fine too :)
Thank you Tim,Caroline & Flynn. It’s always amazing working with you guys and can’t wait to see you again in the near future.
Much love,
P
xo
A Little Pumpkin Turns One!
Oh sweet Karlyn..how you captured our hearts.
Oh Hi! Meet Karlyn. Her sweet mama brought her into the studio to celebrate her 1st Birthday and boy was it ever a fun one.
Can we just take a moment to adore this gorgeous custom cake from Sweetery.ca. W e have worked with Danielle (baker extraordinaire) for the last 4 years. She is our go to for all our PKP and Aspen Little Sessions.
All natural ingredients. Custom made to order so you know it’s FRESH and tastes absolutely DELICIOUS.
Karlyn couldn’t wait to dive into this beautiful pumpkin cake.
Girl means business I tell ya lol.
Cake smash sessions in the studio are fun. We almost always start with some classic portraits first. I do this for 2 reasons:
To document your little one and their personality, newly learned skills and silliness
2. So you and your family have gorgeous classic and timeless portraits to add to your baby albums and to hang down through the generations.
Then we get to business. Cake sessions are a fun way to celebrate. In my experience, they either love it and dive right in…like sweet Miss. Karlyn, or they don’t. Babies who aren’t quite in love with cake, don’t like their hands getting dirty and while adorable to capture our sessions are baby led. When they have had enough, we stop shooting.
Scroll to the last image in this slideshow…she clearly had a ball!
Till next time, Happy Birthday sweet girl. We hope to see you again in the near future.
Petra
xo