Photographer Tips & Tricks

Heirloom Portrait Albums

Stephanie de Montigny September 22, 2014

Heirloom Portrait Albums Our heirloom portrait albums are one of the best ways to be able to print all the images from your newborn session, birth story, and baby’s first year (from maternity to birthday) and keep them in one convenient and artistic place. Made with the highest quality linens, leathers and photo paper, your luxury portrait album will be able to follow your child through their life, and eventually serve as a family history book for their grandchildren. They

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October is PINK | Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Stephanie de Montigny September 22, 2014

The frigid weather this morning reminded us that Fall is almost officially here and October is coming quickly! That means pumpkins, red leaves, chunky knit sweaters, international baby-wearing week and breast cancer awareness month. So many wonderful things at once! We’ve decided to take advantage of all the wonderful things, and use them to combat the not-so-wonderful things. Breast Cancer Awareness Month | October 2014 Gatineau Newborn Photography is proud to announce that for each PINK maternity or mommy&newborn session booked

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trying something a little different

Stephanie de Montigny September 18, 2014

With all the excitement of our studio renovations, new branding, and new collections, we have been a little more quiet than usual. We are trying something new with our newborn sessions lately, and we thought we’d give you a little sneak peek of what’s to come. This way you won’t have to wait so long until we can get pictures of all our new products, studio, etc. posted for all to see. Little baby Neve is the first of many

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Frequently Asked Questions (part 2)

Stephanie de Montigny September 18, 2014

Part 2 of the Frequently Asked Questions series. Missed part 1? Find it here. Do you have props and accessories or do I have to provide them? The studio is fully stocked with a plethora of different background options & props such as buckets, crates, bowls, etc. & baby accessories like dainty headbands, perfectly fitting diaper covers, and a large selection of hats and bonnets. Each and every item in studio has been carefully researched and selected because it matches the studio’s style

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30 Things to know about being married to a Newborn Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny August 26, 2014

30 Things to know about being married to a Newborn Photographer A fellow photographer posted an article about being married to a wedding photographer this morning, but since I focus on newborns and births, I decided to compose a fabulous list for all you out there like myself who just couldn’t complete relate to it. In collaboration with Krista from over at Simply Newborn Art, these are some of the things we came up with, as well as a few originals. Her work wardrobe

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CuddleCot for CHEO angel babies | Fundraiser

Stephanie de Montigny August 18, 2014

Fundraiser for a CuddleCot for CHEO’s Angel Babies Childbirth is supposed to be the happiest time in a new parent’s life, but there are far too many times that it becomes their worst fear. According to researchers, approximately 1 in 143 pregnancies in Canada result in stillbirths. While there is only so much we can do to prevent these unfortunate situations, we CAN absolutely help grieving parents get more time to say goodbye to their little ones. I have had friends and many clients

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Specializing in Newborn Portraiture

Stephanie de Montigny August 11, 2014

Specialized Ottawa Newborn Photographer   Choosing to Specialize: Why? Choosing to specialize in newborn portraiture was one of the best decisions I have made in my career. I absolutely LOVE taking the time to intricately pose little new born babies into delicate positions to highlight their infinitely tiny beauties and to showcase how small they really are in the beginning. Yes, despite the frequent golden showers and poop explosions, I absolutely love being a newborn photographer. So I quit my day

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Under Construction

Stephanie de Montigny August 7, 2014

Thank you for your patience while our site undergoes a huge transformation 🙂 For any questions and to book, please contact us: 613-371-4594 OR info@gatineaunewbornphotography.com hello@purenaturalportraits.com

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Baby Amelia – 34 days new

Stephanie de Montigny March 26, 2014

Newborn Baby Amelia This little fighter graced us with her presence many weeks earlier than expected. While her family was overjoyed to meet her, it also had the bitter sweet emotion of having to go home without her for a few weeks. Despite the frequent visits, there is nothing quite like being able to bring your baby home. After about a month, Amelia got the go-ahead from doctors that she could go home. What better way to celebrate a homecoming

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Mom to Be Torri | Gatineau Ottawa Newborn Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny March 23, 2014

Mom to be Torri is expecting a little baby boy Pregnancy is one of life’s many splendours that is more than just a biological happening. It’s a life experience that women are blessed with. Thus, it should be cherished and remembered forever. What better way to do so then to have your growing belly photographed, show off that beautiful body, and document the creation of life. Think about it, a tiny little human being literally grows from nothing into a

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Baby Olivier – 42 days new

Stephanie de Montigny March 17, 2014

Newborn Baby – Olivier No matter the circumstances, little newborns will always eat, poop, and *hopefully* sleep during their new born photography session. This little guy was quite the eater, but not so much the sleeper we were hoping for. However, we did catch him in a nice little nap that was just long enough to snap a few gorgeous images for his mommas. He came in for a session along with his twin sister baby Amelie, but since they were both

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Mom and Baby Together – Capturing Memories and Creating a Legacy

Rebecca Connolly March 3, 2014

Mom and Baby Together – Capturing Memories and Creating a Legacy Guest Blogger Series: Birth, Baby and Belly Photography ‘Mom and Baby together’ by Rebecca Connolly, of Rebecca Connolly Photography When I finish up a newborn session, I am so lucky to go spend time with my own four little ones.  My latest addition is a little girl who is now 13 months old. Two very interesting things happened right around the time of her birth.  I had been planning for her

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Tea Coffee Dye Tutorial for DIY Photo Props

Stephanie de Montigny February 12, 2014

Tea Coffee Dye Tutorial for DIY Photo Props First thigns first, not all items will dye the same. It depends on how porous your item is and how dark you want your item. This tutorial is for clothing articles, intended to be used as DIY photo props in my belly and baby photography business: scarf, bandeau bra, etc. For this tutorial in particular I am dying a peice of cheesecloth, about the size of a scarf, for using as baby wrap in my newborn photography

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