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Do Good, Look Good | Business Portraits for Charity (Dress for Success)

Stephanie de Montigny January 16, 2024

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 & everyday service offering, including but not limited to the Neurodivergent, BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ communities. While the studio building itself may not be fully accessible, the business is and I strive to accommodate whenever possible for

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The Best Time To Book A Newborn Photography Session?

Stephanie de Montigny January 9, 2024

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 book, to do the research and choose a photographer, is BEFORE baby arrives so that everything is taken care of before the chaos of parenthood arrives and all that is left to do is reach

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7 Reasons To Invest In Wall Portraits Of Your Family

Stephanie de Montigny January 2, 2024

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 studies have proven that seeing themselves on the wall can help boost family morale and children’s self-esteem & confidence. 3. A daily reminder of the important things in life Wall portraits can provide a sense

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Business Portrait Series: Headshots vs Business Portraits vs Branding Photography

Stephanie de Montigny December 19, 2023

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 replace them with non-firearm-related terms like business portraits, portrait session, etc. The last thing I want is for my children to think that “Mama’s job is to shoot babies” and think of the worst-case scenario;

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4 Things You Can Count On When Working With Stephanie As Your Photographer⁠

Stephanie de Montigny December 10, 2023

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 willing to travel, and the PERSON behind the camera. Are they reputable? Are they nice? Are they experienced? Price should be your last deciding factor, because it IS one, but the others are far more

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Mississippi Mills Business Holiday Fundraiser | Do Good, Look Good

Stephanie de Montigny December 8, 2023

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 Mississippi Mills businesses came together for some festive business portraits and we were able to raise over $250 for the Lanark County Food Bank (The Hunger Stop) and collect several bags of goodies. Here is

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Light Up The Night, An Almonte Christmas Tradition

Stephanie de Montigny December 7, 2023

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!). This year’s weather was a slow drizzle of wet snow (not quite rain), which didn’t stop the crowd from gathering and made for beautiful photographs in the lights. I had the honour of photographing the

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Almonte’s Holiday Night Market Was A Great Success!

Stephanie de Montigny November 21, 2023

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 Mill Street. I had the honour of photographing the shops as they showed off their festive decor, and I am excited for the next few events happening in our lovely Hallmark Christmas movie town (seriously!).

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8 Perks of the Boutique Photography Experience & Full-Service Studio | Lanark & Ottawa Family Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny September 7, 2023

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. 2 PRE-SESSION PLANNING The pre-session planning appointment takes place in your home and allows us to fully personalize your photography experience and ensure your portraits fit seamlessly into your home decor; from location to posing

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The 2023 Teddy Bear Picnic Day Fundraiser for CHEO was a Great Success!

Stephanie de Montigny August 18, 2023

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 your support Check out all of these lovely portraits of beautiful children and their stuffies who came out to the Teddy Bear Picnic to support CHEO. It was the perfect weather to enjoy a picnic

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Back to School Portraits Fundraiser for Mississippi Mills Public Library

Stephanie de Montigny August 5, 2023

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 take place on September 10th, 2023 at the Almonte Branch. All proceeds from the participation fee will be donated to the MMPL to keep the amazing services and resources local, so you can get those

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Fun Things To Do In Almonte With Kids

Stephanie de Montigny July 13, 2023

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 biking; pick a different route every time. Paint rocks and display them in the park to brighten someone’s day. Go on a scavenger hunt to see how many little free libraries you can find in

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Teddy Bear Picnic Day Fundraiser for CHEO

Stephanie de Montigny June 27, 2023

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 a delightful day out while supporting the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Join Us for Teddy Bear Picnic portraits at the park Join us for a heartwarming day of joy, support, and community to

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Blossoming Beauty in the Greenhouse | Ottawa Children Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny June 20, 2023

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 in a greenhouse has been a longtime bucket list item of mine and I am so happy to be able to check it off this year. So much so that I want to offer the

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Top 9 Tips for Spring & Summer Adventures | National Trails Day

Stephanie de Montigny June 3, 2023

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! Top 9 Tips for Spring & Summer Adventures 1. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and avoiding sugary drinks. 2. Wear sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. 3. Wear bug-repellent (spritz

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