Celebrating Motherhood | Okotoks Photography Studio
Every year, I have an event celebrating motherhood in my studio. It makes a wonderful Mother's day gift. Mostly, I find that many people see it as an opportunity to bring their mothers(their children's grandmother's) so that they can get in the frame together. I love when that happens. I thought I would share a few of my favourites from this year's event.
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Maternity Sessions
I have made some changes to my maternity sessions...mostly, I have spent the last few months curating a large studio wardrobe and setting up intimate 'sets' in my studio to create a more 'lifestyle photography feel' to my studio maternity sessions. Having a studio for these sessions removes some of the stresses over having to do these sessions in your own home. You don't have to clean :) You don't have to worry about what to wear. You can even have your hair and make up done in studio beforehand. Plus, now that the weather is AWESOME...we can even do some inside and then head outside for a few as well. So many options. It's a relaxing way to create beautiful portraits for you to enjoy for years to come.
Currently my maternity sessions are on special for a flat rate of $500(+gst) which means that includes the session and 25 digital files. They are available Mon-Thursday evenings. Maternity sessions are best booked when expectant mamas are 32-25 weeks pregnant--so book early!!
Banff Simply Portrait Sessions
When: Saturday, June 24th, 2017
A special portrait opportunity in Banff National Park/Canmore, AB. I am in the area for that weekend and have room for up to 4 Simply Portrait Sessions on Saturday, June 24th. Simply Portrait sessions are quick--no more than 45 minutes--and designed to create a minimum of 30 portraits for you to make your purchase decisions from. This is a unique opportunity to get one of these sessions at a reduced rate with absolutely no travel fees. Each of these sessions will be $750(+gst)--$250 required to reserve your spot and then $500 upon delivery of the gallery. Each session will include the session fee and the complete set of digital files. Plus--you get the bonus on having the GORGEOUS backdrop of the Canadian Rockies as the setting for your portrait session. Contact me NOW to reserve your spot.
***sessions are for immediate family members only. Additional family members can be added for a fee. Please contact me for more information.
Calgary Lifestyle Newborn Photographs
I love in home newborn sessions. It's true. Those first couple of weeks with a newborn baby are so special. A time to bond as a family and get into the new rhythm that comes with adding another child to your crew. This session was obviously a while ago(hello Christmas tree), but I've had a number of questions about what a lifestyle family session is like lately, so I thought that I would share one for you all to see.
Lifestyle photography has come to encompass a wide range of styles. Every photographer will find their own way of creating images they like. For me, my sessions are a mix of documentary--meaning no direction/interference from me and casual poses designed to create what I have come to call 'emotional portraiture'. This allows me to create a large gallery for you that has a wonderful mix of quirky real life images and more directed images designed to create a wonderful variety for your family archives. A lot of it is lead by the family--meaning, some families are more easy going and tend to get more documentary images. Other families feel they need more direction and I am there to provide that. When a family has a toddler(or two or three), I typically allow the toddler to lead the session. We include them when they are ready...there is no forcing, it is very relaxed. This lovely lady gave me a wide range of emotions(as toddlers tend to do) which meant that she practically stole the show.
Another lovely thing about this particular session is that the grandparents were there to help(and make me some Newfoundland treats), so we were able to include them in the photos a bit as well. Take a peek for yourself....
I have just created a new lower price for my in home newborn sessions, so if you are expecting, I'd love to hear from you!
~ Dana :)