Maternity

Edmonton Newborn & family photographer {New Referral rewards}

I'll tell you a secret, running a business is scary. Two and half years ago I left a well paying stable job to become a full time photographer and business owner, and it is the scariest thing I have ever done. While I am so lucky to have an amazing husband that supports our family, we have three girls to take care of and that means I need to help provide for them. Those first six months of my photography business being my sole source of income were racked with sleepless nights and the constant worry no one would ever book me again! Yet every time I worried my email would bing and another family would come calling.  Now almost 2.5 years into my business I can finally sleep a little easier, because of all of the amazing families who not only keep coming back to me year after year, but who always pass my name on to their friends and family. You have all turned my fear into optimism, and I am so thankful to all of the amazing families who trust me to capture their precious memories while giving me the gift of always being there to create memories of my own with my family.

I am happy to announce that beginning April 1, 2017 I will be offering special referral rewards to all of the families who recommend me to their friends and family. For every family you recommend to me after April 1, 2017 that results in a booking you will receive 10% off your next session fee, or a free mini session or mini album for every 6 families that you recommend that result in a booking. So tell your friends about me and make sure they tell me that you sent them! 

My family is getting ready to move to a new home in just over a week, so I have spent the past few weeks trying to capture as much as I can of them in the house we are in now. Here is a little snap shot of the time I get to spend with my girls thanks to all of you. 

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Edmonton Maternity Photographer {Alicia} Sneak Peek

Alicia was the lucky winner of my maternity session giveaway back when I had my 12 days of Christmas in December. I don't get to do many outdoor winter maternity sessions since our winters are generally so cold, but Alicia was a trooper and embraced -20 temps for the quickest maternity session I've ever shot! Luckily we were rewarded with some fresh snow and a beautiful Alberta winter sunset in exchange for our cold fingers and toes. Alicia, you looked absolutely stunning against the snowy backdrop. Wishing you both all the best in the coming weeks as you prepare to welcome your little bundle of joy. Enjoy. {K}

Edmonton Maternity Photographer {Souphatra} Sneak Peek

I was thrilled when Souphatra contacted me to take some last minute photos of her in her very last weeks of pregnancy and asked if we could do the session in her home. Of course I was happy to be inside as it was a very chilly weekend, but being in home gave us the opportunity to do some bare belly shots that turned out simply beautiful - Souphatra you were absolutely stunning. I can't wait to meet your baby boy in the next couple weeks. Wishing you both all the best as you prepare to welcome your first born. Enjoy. {K}

Edmonton Newborn Photographer {Baby Mackinnon} Sneak Peek

I know! Another adorable family with the sweetest baby. This amazing job never gets old. Little Mackinnon arrived much bigger than anyone expected, 10 pounds of absolute perfection. You would never guess from Melanie's maternity session that she was carrying such a big baby! I got to spend a quiet hour with her before her big sister got home from preschool and you would think that would mean a sleepy baby; but of course a little bit of noise usually does the trick and she finally drifted off as soon as her 2 year old sister, full of energy, got home. I have been so lucky to have the most cooperative toddler siblings as of late, and miss Averly was pure lovely on her baby sister's session day. Melanie and Memphis, thank you so much for having me capture this special time. Wishing you all the best as a family of four. Enjoy. {K}

2016 {A Year in Review}

Looking back at now the year that was 2016, another year that flew by faster than ever, something that seems to happen when you run a business while raising a family. I was so blessed to capture hundreds of families this past year; first time parents, families welcoming their third or fourth baby, generations of extended families and the amazing families that I get to see every year. Hours spent with your family, in front of my camera on on my computer screen, and the rest spent with my own. If someone would have told me 2.5 years ago that I would have a job that I absolutely loved and that I would get as much time with my family that I wanted I would have laughed. Do I crave more balance, absolutely, but the early mornings, up all nights and none stop of being a mom and running my own business is worth every second because I truly love what I do, and there is always coffee when the days get too long. Looking forward to 2017, I will focus on shooting what I really love, which personally includes a weekly photo challenge that will hopefully end in me finally finishing a 2017 album for my own family. Professionally, I will stay on top of those expenses because leaving them all until the end of the month is not my idea of fun! I will work towards giving all the families that I am lucky to work with in 2017 the best photography experience possible starting with an updated website that will answer all of your questions, and finishing with more options including custom album design options once you receive your photos {that you will continue to receive as high resolution digitals}. Most of all I want to go into every session ready to get to know your family and give you meaningful photos that speak to the unique beauty of your family. To end, here are just some of my favorite shots of 2016, personal and professional. You can find more professional favorites in my updated galleries.

Wishing you all the best in 2017. Happy New Year. {K}