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10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Give Cloth Diapers A Chance

Katie Mark, Bumbini Cloth Diaper Company October 21, 2015

10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Give Cloth Diapers A Chance Many parents are on the fence about which type of diapers to choose – cloth or disposable. As with any other parenting decision, everyone has their own opinion, usually voiced loudly over the internet. I really believe that everyone should approach cloth diapering with an open mind and find out the facts about it. These facts alone will most likely pique your interest about cloth diapers, if not convince you

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Baby Athena – 7 weeks new

Stephanie de Montigny October 21, 2015

Newborn Baby Athena – 7 Weeks New Little Athena came to visit us at the studio for her newborn baby photography session at 7 weeks new, 48 days to be exact. This girlie certainly made me work for it, but she was a dream to photograph once she conked out, and we were able to mould her into a few sleepy curly positions. We even got to use a prop! We also got quite the collection of wide-eyed images with a variety of quirky

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Baby Neve – 12 months birthday photos

Stephanie de Montigny October 19, 2015

Neve’s 12 Months Birthday Photos Little miss Neve is all grow up, and came to the studio to celebrate her new milestone with 12 months birthday photos. Styling baby sessions is one of my favourite things about owning my studio. I get the creativity to incorporate the nursury colours, mom’s preferred items, and a few favourite props of my own. I always make sure to include a Grow With Me item like my favourite farmhouse bowl and handmade quilts, so

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Free Artwork for Almonte & Ottawa Businesses

Stephanie de Montigny October 17, 2015

Did you know that Pure Natural Portraits offers complimentary artwork for Lanark County, NCR and Ottawa Valley businesses? It’s true! For businesses in the area (within an hour of the studio in Almonte) that cater to new and expecting parents, Pure Natural Portraits will provide complimentary wall art rentals for decorating your shop/service business’ walls. Stephanie will deliver and hang them up for you. The baby and family artwork for relevant businesses brings the small business community a little closer

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LIMITED EDITION SESSIONS : The Pregnancy Petite (Maternity Mini)

Stephanie de Montigny September 18, 2015

Limited Edition Petite Photography Sessions The ‘Pregnancy Petite’ Sessions : The Maternity Mini NEW! Limited Edition ‘petite’ sessions are now available for booking! These limited edition maternity mini sessions are perfect for belly growth charts, pregnancy announcements, gender reveals, or to get that one perfect maternity portrait for your baby scrapbook. When: on Sunday, October 18th 2015 from 9am to 5pm Where: our portrait studio in Gatineau, Québec What: 15 minute mini maternity session for mom-to-be Cost: $20 creation fee During these limited edition

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Sunset Trip to the Ottawa Remic Rapids

Stephanie de Montigny September 14, 2015

The Ottawa Remic Rapids On a fine summery fall evening, our family of two set out for a sunset trip to the Ottawa Remic Rapids. As many photographer’s vacations and excursions go, we photograph everyone else having fun. Don’t worry, we enjoy it (most of the time!). Did you know that the same man, comes to the Ottawa Remic Rapids every year and builds new sculptures? Yep. His name is John Felice Ceprano, and he’s been doing it since 1986. Here’s the scoop! Alex

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Mom to Be Melanie

Stephanie de Montigny September 5, 2015

Mom to be Melanie is expecting a baby girl! Studio Pregnancy Portrait Session Mom to be Melanie and her partner Jean-François came to visit the studio for their pregnancy portrait session, just in time before their little girl arrives. It’s not every day that I get to indulge in these extravagant maternity sessions with a variety of backgrounds and wardrobe changes. We got to experience them all for this session, and it’s provided quite the gallery. Their wall display is going

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Baby’s First Holiday | Winter Wonderland and Christmas Holiday Mini Sessions

Stephanie de Montigny August 23, 2015

Baby Days Event: Baby’s First Holiday Want to be notified of our next Event? To register for the next release date, signup for free here: http://goo.gl/XRP429 Holiday Mini Sessions – Christmas and Winter Wonderland Our next Baby Days Event is coming up quickly! This event’s theme is Holiday Mini Sessions, and is open to the public: for babies between 3-12 months and can include immediate family. There are only a limited number of spots available for booking, and these typically book fast so reserve your spot now! [booking priority is given to

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Baby Ava – 10 months baby photos milestone

Stephanie de Montigny August 17, 2015

Growing Baby Ava 10 Months Baby Photos Milestone: Crawling Not-so-little baby Ava came to visit us at the studio for her 10 months baby photos milestone to celebrate her crawling. She was one of the most smiley babies we’ve ever had in the studio! With that gorgeous grin of hers and those stunning baby blues, she is absolutely adorable! World, meet Ava! How do I book a session? We’d love to capture your growing family and new baby moments. Use our contact

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Wabi Sabi Yarn | Featured Local Business Ottawa

Stephanie de Montigny August 7, 2015

Featured Friday – Bringing Local Businesses Together in Ottawa Gatineau Wabi Sabi Yarn – Wellington West / Hintonburg Wabi Sabi is a wonderful little yarn shop located in Ottawa, in the quaint little neighbourhood of Wellington West (also known as Hintonburg). They have a huge selection of fibre craft, knitting and crochet, weaving, felting, colour and dye supplies, and more! Let’s take a virtual photo tour of their colourful and friendly storefront.    Not so savvy on the whole arts & crafts thing?

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Baby Benoit – 3 weeks new | Outdoor Newborn Photos

Stephanie de Montigny July 24, 2015

Newborn Baby Benoit – Outdoor Newborn Photos Little newborn baby Benoit came to visit us at the studio for his outdoor newborn photography session at 3 weeks new. He was a champ once we got him settled, and slept for quite a while. He wasn’t the type of baby who liked to be touched, so once we got him posed and comforted, we were able to capture some stunning outdoor newborn photos. Steps away from the warm cozy studio, we set up a quaint little

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Le Marché du Vieux Aylmer

Stephanie de Montigny July 12, 2015

A wonderful Sunday morning spent at Le Marché du Vieux Aylmer It’s not every day that I get to go out and explore my community. On this particularly lazy Sunday, my partner and I decided that the perfect way to start off our morning was to take a trip down to Le Marché du Vieux Aylmer. The trek from Gatineau was well worth it; I even brought my camera along to share the experience with you all! My favourite way to

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Smiling Baby Ryla – 2 months milestone

Stephanie de Montigny July 8, 2015

Not-so-Newborn Baby Ryla   2 Months Baby Photos Milestone: Smiling   Little baby Ryla came to visit us at the studio for her smiling milestone photos at just over 2 months old. I definitely had to work for it, but once she flashed that gorgeous smile of hers with those stunning baby blues.. Adorable! She is sporting custom, handmade rompers, and boy do they look great on her. I cannot wait to photograph her sitting milestone 🙂   World, meet Ryla!   Check out this in-action portrait of

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First Aid for Parents & Maternity Photos SPECIAL EVENT

Stephanie de Montigny June 16, 2015

LOVE YOUR BABY FROM THE INSIDE OUT Limited Edition Event for Expectant Parents National Capital First Aid (a Canadian Red Cross provider) is teaming up with Pure Natural Newborn Photography on August 9th 2015 to offer a fun and educational morning, complete with a crash course in First Aid for Parents with an intermission to participate in a Mini Maternity photo session. Registration open to Expectant Mothers and/or Expectant Parents Sunday, August 9 2015 starting at 9AM Event will take place in our portrait

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Cutest Little Baby Photo Contest Ottawa Gatineau 2015

Stephanie de Montigny June 10, 2015

cutest little baby photo contest It’s official! Pure Natural Newborn has begun it’s search for the cutest baby in Ottawa Gatineau. Do you think your little one has what it takes? Go ahead an enter the baby photo contest and encourage friends and family to vote for your little. [français ci-dessous] In order for the contest to run smoothly and keep things fair, here are the few rules: to ENTER the contest, please send us a photo of your little

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