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Behind The Scenes Of Starting A Family – Chapter 9: The Last Month Of Pregnancy

Stephanie de Montigny January 23, 2019

If you haven’t started at Chapter 1 of the adventure, I recommend that you check it out–if nothing else to get to know me a little bit and figure out where we’re at on the journey to starting our family. Only missed a chapter? Press ‘end’ on your keyboard for the table of contents. Now that your caught up, let’s continue on. (full list of chapters at the end of this post)     The Last Month Of Pregnancy I will

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Meet the Kan Family | Barrhaven Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny January 21, 2019

On a brisk winter afternoon, we set out to the walking paths of Halfmoon Bay to enjoy a walk in the park and capture some family portraits. It was certainly a cold one, but the wind stayed away long enough for us to get some adorable images of this wonderful family. It was all fun and smiles with these guys–even the littlest member gave us some great eye-contact!   I am also very proud to say that they were featured

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DIY Tutorial: How To Hang Your Canvases & Framed Art In Your Home

Stephanie de Montigny January 18, 2019

Some of you may have already seen it, but yours truly was published in a local magazine to share my knowledge on ‘How to Set up a Gallery Wall in Your Stairwell’ for the residents of Stonebridge. Since there are so many others of you living in other areas of Ottawa, I figured I would share the article on the blog to help you get started. Putting up one frame or canvas is easy: center it on the wall horizontally,

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Mama to Be Stephanie

Stephanie de Montigny January 9, 2019

Sometimes the world works in mysterious ways. This lovely mom-to-be and I were friends over a decade ago in university, but ultimately lost touch. It was such a fun coincidence to reconnect during our pregnancies, and even more of a honour to be able to capture these beautiful images for her and her partner.   World, meet Mama to be Stephanie & Dad to be Guillaume.   Here are a few favourites from the session.     I am the

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Family Time with Baby Frederick – 3 Months Old

Stephanie de Montigny January 2, 2019

Growing Baby Freddy   Family Time with 3 Months Old Baby Frederick   Not-so-little baby Freddy came to visit us at the studio for his 3 months baby photos milestone to celebrate his reunitement with his travelling dad, and greeted us with oh so many facial expressions. Such a beautiful family, inside and out! We even got to capture a ‘3 months later’ portrait with mom, and they are both just as stunning!   World, let’s catch up with Freddy!    

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Our Last Christmas

Stephanie de Montigny December 28, 2018

This year is the last year we will celebrate Christmas as husband and wife. Before you think too much into it, this is NOT a sad post! We are about to welcome our first child, which means that next year there will be three of us, and the day will become a lot busier, and all about them–not us. And that’s perfectly okay. BUT, before the chaos ensues, I want to acknowledge the end of this beautiful journey we have enjoyed

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Behind The Scenes Of Starting A Family – Chapter 8: The Third Trimester

Stephanie de Montigny December 20, 2018

If you haven’t started at Chapter 1 of the adventure, I recommend that you check it out–if nothing else to get to know me a little bit and figure out where we’re at on the journey to starting our family. Only missed a chapter? Press ‘end’ on your keyboard for the table of contents. Now that your caught up, let’s continue on. (full list of chapters at the end of this post)     The Third Trimester Things that seem to

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Newborn Baby Yazhnila – 5 weeks new

Stephanie de Montigny December 19, 2018

Baby Yazhnila came to visit the portrait studio for her newborn photography session at just under 5 weeks new, 33 days old to be exact. She was absolutely beautiful, and her parents were oh so excited of her arrival. We even managed to capture a couple photos when she woke up, and she gave me quite the inquisitive look. See for yourself!   World, meet Yazhnila.   Here are a few favourites from the session.     How do I book

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What’s In My Studio Newborn Session Kit?

Stephanie de Montigny December 14, 2018

Newborns are adorable, especially when they are positioned just-so in a way that shows off all of their tiny features and swoon-worthy baby rolls! BUT it would be a huge lie if I told you that it was an easy job. I absolutely love it, but it is certainly hard work to capture these beautiful portraits for my clients. With the right tools, it is certainly made more manageable, and having it all at-the-ready is the most important part. This

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Newborn Baby Frederick – 4 weeks new

Stephanie de Montigny December 12, 2018

Baby Frederick came to visit the portrait studio for his newborn photography session at just under 4 weeks new, 26 days old to be exact. He absolutely loved being swaddled, but I managed to convince him to pose nicely with his little baby rolls for us, and he even flashed us a smile. See for yourself!   World, meet Freddy.   Here are a few of mom’s favourites from the session.     And how can we leave out these gorgeous

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Meet the van Noort Family | Manotick Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny December 10, 2018

These two were a great pleasure to photograph, and despite the cold & wet day, their personalities certainly warmed my heart. It was extra fun to learn that they were old friends with the owners of our chosen location for the photoshoot; the perfect tree farm because of its large section of blue spruce (my favourite!).   I am also very proud to say that they were featured in the December 2018 edition of the local Neighbours of Stonebridge magazine

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Baby Allen’s Cake Smash – 12 Months Old

Stephanie de Montigny December 5, 2018

Growing Baby Allen   Cake Smash Time   Not-so-little baby Allen came to visit us at the studio for his 12 months baby photos milestone to celebrate his birthday and for a little cake smashing. He certainly enjoyed himself–all the way until he got icing in his hair, oops!   Happy Birthday Allen!     Not to worry though, we got him cleaned up and perfectly happy snuggled into mamma’s arms for some family portraits.       How do I

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Mama to Be Jennifer

Stephanie de Montigny December 3, 2018

There is something so magical about being able to photograph a family’s journey through adding another member. I could tell these two love each other very much, and are very excited for the arrival of their little boy. Without further ado…   World, meet Mama to be Jennifer & Dad to be Sean.   Here are a few favourites from the session.     Photos of their little boy coming soon…   How do I book a photo session? I’d

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Modern Cloth Diapers: Not Your Grandma’s Clothes-Pin Style!

Stephanie de Montigny November 30, 2018

I knew from the very beginning that I wanted to use cloth diapers; for the environmental part but also that babies are able to ‘potty train’ that much faster. BUT there were so many questions, the feeling of overwhelm, and tons of unknowns–I mean, where do you even start!?   So, I turned to an expert for help. Anna from Bumbini graciously agreed to answer all of my questions, and in doing so was able to inform me about the

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Newborn Baby Nayla – 6 weeks new

Stephanie de Montigny November 28, 2018

Baby Nayla came to visit the portrait studio for her newborn photography session at just under 6 weeks new, 39 days old to be exact. She was absolutely stunning, and the few extra weeks allowed for her to accumulate some extra baby chub, which I absolutely adore, and flashes us a gorgeous smile! See for yourself!   World, meet Nayla.   Here are a few favourites from the session.     How do I book a photo session? I’d love to

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