Newborn Baby Andrew – 2 weeks new

Baby Andrew came to visit the portrait studio for his newborn photography session at just over 2 weeks new, 17 days old to be exact. He was a champ and slept almost through the entire session, except for when we put him in the little bed--go...

How To Safely Incorporate Essential Oils During Pregnancy

I used to think essential oils were a hippie-dippie product that a few annoying 'friends' of mine would try to shove upon everyone to buy. But then I discovered there was actual science behind some of it, and found some better friends who were actually helpful...

Top 5 Diaper Backpacks for New Parents

I really wanted a functional diaper bag, that allowed me to put everything I needed in it, double as my purse, and preferably keep my hands free for doing other things. For me, that means a backpack, or at least one that converts into one...

Newborn Baby Alizée – 2 weeks new

Baby Alizée came to visit the portrait studio for her newborn photography session at just over 2 weeks new, 16 days old to be exact. She had the perfect amount of baby chub, and let me pose her like a little doll. Perfectly content with sleeping...

New Dresses at the Studio

I make a point to make it very clear that the studio is fully equipped for newborn and baby sessions, having all of the backdrops, props, accessories and outfits needed. But for those of you who don't know, I also have a small collection of...

Newborn Baby Arya – 2 weeks new

Baby Arya came to visit the portrait studio for her newborn photography session at almost 2 weeks new, 12 days old to be exact. This session was particularly exciting because I had photographed her cousin last year, and it was fun to see the family resemblance....

Newborn Baby Celine – 7 weeks new

Baby Celine came to visit the portrait studio for her newborn photography session at 7 weeks new; 51 days to be exact. This was one of our ‘newborn petites‘ sessions at the studio, which is a much shorter session than usual, for the purpose of capturing a...

What You Need To Know Before Meeting With An Advisor

When I first met an investment advisor, who technically referred to himself as a financial planner, it was very icky and I ran for the hills. I really wish my 23 year old self knew better, and scouted out a better advisor for ME rather...