Are you ready to feel empowered & help support your local community? count me in! Pure Natural Portraits, owned & operated by Stephanie de Montigny, is an inclusive business & safe space for everyone, and all individuals are welcome to participate in fundraising efforts &
When Should I Schedule My Newborn Photo Session? One of the most frequently asked questions in the world of newborn photography is about the best time to schedule a newborn session. There are actually two timeframes to consider in the answer. The best time to
1. So much more than just decor Wall portraits are a timeless & classic way to display family memories, document important life moments, and celebrate your favourite people. 2. Boost their self-confidence Wall portraits create a sense of belonging and identity within a family, and
Welcome to the Business Portrait Series – Episode 1 Headshots vs. Business Portraits Let’s start the series by talking about the differences between “headshots” versus business portraits versus branding photography. I have done my best to remove potentially-harmful words such as “headshot” and “photoshoot” and
Choosing a professional photographer to work with can sometimes feel like a daunting task if you don’t know what you are looking for or where to look. The basics are the image STYLE, the ARTWORK available for creating, the LOCATION and how far you are
Festive Photos for the Food Bank What’s better than getting together with all my local business friends for breakfast at the Almonte Civitan (including crispy bacon and fresh croissants!) before the sun rises? Doing it while raising money for the local food bank! The local
An Almonte Christmas Tradition Every season, the friendly town of Almonte gathers on Mill Street for a holiday concert, some festive treats and shopping, and a beautiful light show as all of the town’s Christmas lights are lit (with the help of ol’ St. Nick!).
Holiday Shopping In Almonte Every season, the friendly town of Almonte and it’s merchants (Destination Almonte) put on a beautiful street market. This year’s holiday night market was a beautifully warm night for approaching winter and perfect for a cup of hot chocolate while strolling
1 NATIONALLY ACCREDITED & EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL Stephanie celebrated twelve years in business in the spring of 2023, is Nationally Accredited by the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) in the specialty of newborn portraiture, and has often been featured in the media as an industry expert.
I am thrilled to announce that the inaugural Teddy Bear Picnic ‘Portraits in the Park’ fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) was a great success and we were able to raise over $350 for the kids! we did it! thank you for
I am thrilled to invite you to the annual Back to School portraits event. I am even more excited this year because we’ve partnered with the Mississippi Mills Public Library to host the photography sessions IN THE STACKS! This year, the themed portrait event will
It’s officially been over a week since most finished school so you may find yourself scrambling for more ideas on how to entertain the kids, so here are a few easy and free (or mostly free) options to do so right here in Almonte: Go
I am thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Teddy Bear Picnic ‘Portraits in the Park’ fundraiser, an exciting event will take place on July 9th, 2023 at the picturesque Gemmill Park in Almonte, Ontario. The Teddy Bear Picnic aims to bring families together for
When your little client shows up with the perfect amount of sass and style, and starts posing herself like a true little model, it’s a big WIN in my books! Especially when the fan comes on at the perfect time. Being able to capture portraits
Today is National Trails Day! I love bringing clients on mini hikes for unique and secluded portrait sessions, but even more so I love taking my kiddos on fun outings into nature. Here are some tips for staying safe, energized, and ready-for-anything on your adventures!