Puppy Love | Chilliwack Newborn Baby Photographer

Sibling photos are probably the most popular part of many of my newborn photo galleries. Having a sibling is such a special relationship - you have a shared upbringing that forms a unique bond as an instant ready-made friend, playmate and confidante. Well, for this session, our new little person brought a slightly different kind of sibling... one with 4 fluffy legs!  

I am a true dog lover, but I don't usually encourage pets in our newborn sessions. Animals are very unpredictable, especially when thrown into a strange, bright studio environment with a scary camera-face lady...and like the regular little 2-legged siblings, they are adjusting to a major change in their home life. On top of that, as a mother & wife to allergy sufferers, I am sensitive to keeping my studio as allergen & dander-free as I can.

However, after talking it through with Mom & Dad, we decided to give it a go, since pup was very well-behaved, had taken to baby fantastically and had the kind of non-shedding coat that doesn't cause so many of those pesky allergy reactions. I am so glad we did, because the shots came out great. Both parents happily jumped in on "safety watch" for the session, and both siblings rocked it like pro models. Now it make me want to do more pet photography!!

Here is a little taster from their gallery...

Perfect End to the Year | Abbotsford Newborn Baby Photographer

You can never predict how a Newborn Session is going to go - every baby is completely different, each with it's own personality, quirks and preferences on how he/she likes to snuggle and lie. It's important to me that I learn that and work with it, rather than against it. After all, it is the wonderful treasured memories of these early days that I want to capture, rather than a variation of a memory that I happen to place their child into. So, if a baby doesn't like lying on their back but always loved snuggling on their side, it makes sense that you want a photo of them doing just that... so a parent can look back at their images and be truly taken to the memories of those first few weeks.

Well, it didn't take me too long to work out that this beautiful little girl was a big fan of being on her tummy... so once she was there, she was "out like a light" and the perfect model to shoot - I could've photographed her for hours! Along with her really lovely parents, she was the perfect end to a great year...

It's A Boy! | Abbotsford and Chilliwack Newborn Baby Photographer

Following on from my last blog post, here is the little guy that was safely tucked away in that beautiful belly! His arrival was a bit of an unpredictable early surprise... and caused poor Dad to make a frantic race home from a work trip.

He was a funny little chap to work with, for his Newborn Session - he definitely had a favourite position to lie in and was not keen to try anything else. He also wasn't a fan of my normal background noise (which I use to reduce any startling reactions while I shoot... usually white noise or peaceful music). This little guy, it turns out, is a bit of a rock man already... and settled beautifully while listening to the Foo Fighters!! 

He is such a cutie though... and as the first grandson, he is definitely feeling the love from the older generation as well! In fact, his wonderful grandparents stopped by, at the start of the session, so they could be included in one lovely family shot together... and rightly so, as I hear they have been a fantastic source of help for Mom & Dad during this first week. 

Cute and VERY Cuddly! | Abbotsford Newborn Photographer

I had the pleasure of meeting this brand new little man, last week... who was not only very cute, but also happened to bring with him a set of very photogenic parents - double win for me!

He was slightly older than most newborns that come to see me, due to a brief NICU stay. This meant he wasn't quite as "squishy" any more, and was now wanting to stay awake for longer. He was also a bigger fan than most at being held and cuddled. I never mind though. Slightly different photos are far better than no photos at all! It is just more of a challenge for me as a newborn photographer... and means more snuggles for this baby-loving mama of 2! 

Well, perseverance and some modified posing won the day... and we ended up with another great gallery of images... even if I do say so myself! 

A Bright-Eyed Little Lady | Mission and Abbotsford Newborn Baby Photographer

I love it when a Milestones Memories Club family visits the studio for their 2nd session... because it means we finally get to meet the special little person behind the bump. This little lady was no different, and once again my cuteness prediction was spot on - she is gorgeous!

She came to visit me at just 7 days old but was already so alert and eager to take everything in! She probably would have been perfectly happy to stay awake for her whole session, but after a good feed and some patient cuddling, using my special-ninja soothing skills, she drifted off into that nice deep sleep, and stayed there for the rest of the session. She was such a delight to photograph - here are a few of my favourite shots...

A 6-Day-Old Sweetie | Abbotsford & Chilliwack Newborn Baby Photographer

This gorgeous little peanut paid me a visit, last week, for her newborn session... and doesn't she have the most awesome head of hair?! I often add a little hat at some point in my newborn photos, but I just couldn't bear to cover that fabulous hair up!

My favourite month is approaching!! | Chilliwack Newborn Baby Photographer

I am a September baby... so I love September! I love the return to routine as the kids go back to school, I love the just-right temperature and I love love love the evening sunsets and the fabulous lighting they can produce for portrait sessions!

Well, to celebrate my birth month approaching, I am giving a special gift to all the brand new little people who are going to share this birth month with me... please feel free to share this info with anyone you know expecting in September. :-) (But hurry... because of the unpredictable nature of baby arrivals, I can only reserve a limited number of Newborn sessions in a month, to accommodate this date juggling.)

Happy New Year!! | Chilliwack Newborn, Family & Commercial Photographer

2013 was a big year of growth for me and my business... and none of this growth could have been possible without some very fabulous people... 

Special thanks should go to my fantastic Husband, Mother and Parents-in-Law for the endless hours of building, sewing, knitting and so much more, to help make the magic happen. 

Thank you Jillian & Lori, for your marvellous mentoring, words of wisdom and support. 

Thank you to all of my fabulous friends & supporters for your endless encouragement, cheerleading and helping to spread my business name much farther than I could on my own. 

And last, but by no means least, a big thank you to all of my clients - you have all truly been an absolute pleasure to work with and it was an honour to capture your special memories for you. 

Wishing you all the best health and happiness in 2014! x

A Little Future Gamer | Abbotsford Newborn Photographer

After a run of all girls, over the Summer, it was quite a change to welcome a group of baby boys into the studio back-to-back. Handsome wee Gabe was one of those little men. Here are a few of my favourite shots of this 10-day-old future heartbreaker...

And this adorable little muffin makes 5! | Chilliwack Newborn Baby Photographer

Would you believe this gorgeous little muffin is the youngest of 5? You wouldn't know to look at Mom, for sure! (I wish I had looked that good after either of my 2!) Welcome to the world, little girl...