Now that everything has slowed down a bit I can finally get caught up and share some of my favorite newborn and family sessions of 2021. I am so grateful to all of the families who trusted me to capture this fleeting time for their family even as we continued to live with COVID. Now that I am fully vaccinated and the majority of Albertans are I can’t wait to get back to normal, even if normal means I will always wear a mask when I safely photograph your family. I met this lovely couple for the first time on a beautiful summer night and Sandra looked absolutely stunning in her floral dress and a couple pieces from my maternity wardrobe. I will sure miss the long summer nights when we could go to a couple different locations and not worry about losing the sun. Devon is my hometown and we are sure lucky to have so many gorgeous locations a short drive away, including one of the best spots along the North Saskatchewan River.

A few short weeks later this couple was now a family of three and they brought sweet little Sawyer to my studio for his newborn photos. I have noticed most babies I have photographed during COVID times have been feistier than usual, so when this little man arrived so sleepy and chill I thanked my lucky stars and did a session flow of my dreams. Studio sessions usually start with “mug shots” of baby, and detail shots, even when babies are awake I can still usually get some of my client’s favorite shots. Those shots will usually tire baby out and we will move into parent shots – which as you will see started with the sweetest little grin. I always try and pose baby in bucket but it’s not always comfortable for baby and I never force them into it, but again this was my lucky day and we got one of my favorite bucket shots ever which I now have printed in my studio. Have I mentioned yet that this family booked my first year package? So on top of maternity and newborn photos I will also photograph baby Sawyer when he is sitting (usually 6-9 months) and again just before his first birthday. Then on his birthday I will deliver his first year album featuring the best photos of his first year. Such a perfect way to create a heirloom keepsake for your baby. I can’t wait to see how much he’s grown the next time I see him, baby’s first year is so fleeting. Sandra and Larry thank you so much for choosing me to capture your beautiful family, I look forward to seeing you and baby Sawyer again soon and wish you all the best.