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What is so special about golden hour?

Stephanie de Montigny January 27, 2022

Clients often ask me why I schedule outdoor portrait sessions “so late” when they include babies and toddlers since it is usually at or after their bedtime. Let me start by reassuring you that starting a photoshoot at your kiddo’s normal bedtime is NOT a recipe for disaster. Because they are out and about, kids are often more likely to enjoy themselves and accept the activity as a fun outing rather than a forced chore-like activity. For toddlers and babies,

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Newborn Baby Caelyn – 2 weeks new

Stephanie de Montigny January 26, 2022

Little baby Caelyn came to visit the portrait studio for her newborn photography session at exactly 2 weeks new, at 14 days old. We were able to get a great gallery full of variety in a short amount of time (petite newborn sessions are only one hour) because she slept for almost all of it. What a champ! World, meet Caelyn. Here are a few favourites from the session: How do I book a photo session? I’d love to capture your growing

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Mama to Be Stephanie | Weeks 20 to 40 | Almonte Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny January 2, 2022

Clients often ask me when the best time to schedule their maternity session would be, and my answer is always “when you feel the most comfortable and beautiful” because it is different for every person. It almost always falls within weeks 27-37 depending on whether they are a first-time parent, carrying multiples, or if a high-risk pregnancy. Here are a few examples of my own pregnancy (second child) at various weeks to give you a better idea of what to

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The Dionne Family Is Growing | Almonte Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny December 4, 2021

When a family chooses you over and over to capture their portraits, especially for life’s most important moments, it is the biggest compliment a photographer can receive. It has been my absolute pleasure working with this couple for years, so you can imagine my excitement to be able to capture another round of maternity portraits are they grow their family. We caught the end of the fall season, which meant we could get some beautiful bold colours and the signature

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Newborn Baby Hisham – 2 weeks new

Stephanie de Montigny November 23, 2021

Baby Hisham came to visit the portrait studio for his petite newborn photography session at just under 2 weeks new, 11 days old to be exact. Petite sessions are great for those wanting to capture one beautiful family portrait for the wall or a stunning baby photo for the announcement cards, because we focus on one or two setups to make it happen. This little guy slept so well I got through the planned setup, the backup, AND a special request from

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Now Booking Roadside Sessions for 2022 | Ottawa Family Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny November 15, 2021

What is a Roadside Session? A roadside session is exactly what it sounds like: a short & sweet photo session just off the main road. I can’t tell you how many times I have driven past beautiful scenery that would look amazing as the background for a family photo, but could not justify having a full session there (full sessions have more variety in the gallery, and especially with children who love to run around they don’t always have the

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Newborn Baby Thomas – 4 weeks new

Stephanie de Montigny October 19, 2021

Baby Thomas came to visit the portrait studio for his newborn photography session at just under 4 weeks new, 25 days old to be exact. It was an honour to be able to capture this family’s first portraits and I am super excited to see their wall art on display! World, meet Thomas. Here are a few favourites from the session. How do I book a photo session? I’d love to capture your growing family and new baby moments. Use the contact

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Newborn Baby Adèle – 9 weeks new

Stephanie de Montigny September 16, 2021

Baby Adèle joined us on a nature walk for her outdoor newborn photography session at just under 9 weeks new, 61 days old to be exact. We were able to get some adorable family portraits while she was awake, and then I spent some 1-on-1 time with her to lull her into a nap just long enough to capture a few beautiful newborn-esque swaddled portraits. World, meet Adèle. Here are a few favourites from the session. How do I book a photo

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The de Montigny Family Is Growing | Almonte Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny July 8, 2021

It is hard to see past the ‘ugly’ of an unconventional location sometimes, and it is so nice when a family trusts me with my vision to make the beautiful happen around them! For those of you who don’t, I present to you the proof that an overgrown pathway behind a shopping mall can absolutely yield beautiful photos with the right photographer behind a capable lens. Clients often ask me why I schedule outdoor portrait sessions “so late” when they

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We Are Moving! » Almonte, Here We Come!

Stephanie de Montigny July 5, 2021

It’s about time I share the BIG news with you… Pure Natural Newborn Photography is opening a studio in Almonte, Ottawa! One small drive away, but a huge upgrade, and I could not be more excited! Almonte Newborn  & Family Photographer I will be shooting in the new space as of August 2021, so if you have a studio session scheduled, you will have already heard from me to get you details on how to find the new space. If

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Newborn Baby Sebastien – 3 weeks new

Stephanie de Montigny July 2, 2021

Baby Sebastien came to visit the portrait studio for his newborn photography session at just under 3 weeks new, at 19 days old to be exact. It was an absolute honour to be able to capture these two brothers together as I had done the eldest’s newborn sessions a few years prior–I love seeing my newborns and families grow up! We captured a few similar setups to create some subtle comparison options, and some unique ones for each so they felt truly

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Baby Theodore – 4 weeks new | Outdoor Newborn Photos

Stephanie de Montigny June 15, 2021

Little man Théodore came to visit the outdoor studio for his wrapped-baby newborn photography session at just over 4 weeks new, 30 days to be exact to celebrate his one-month milestone.  I was very pleased that the weather has cooperated for us this spring, because with the studio being closed during the pandemic, outdoor sessions have been our only option for a while (and we can finally do newborn sessions where I can do all of the posing, hurray!). For an

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Newborn Baby Evelyn – 1 week new

Stephanie de Montigny June 9, 2021

Baby Evelyn came to visit the portrait studio for her newborn photography session at exactly 1 week new, at 7 days old. She was the perfect little sleeper and barely uttered a peep for her entire session, which made it an absolute breeze for me to get so many beautiful portraits captured. The swaddling helped, of course! World, meet Evelyn. Here are a few favourites from the session. I am so excited to see how they display their new portraits! View this

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Mama to Be Nikki | Nepean Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny June 4, 2021

This lovely set of expecting parents opted for their petite maternity session to take place at a local park in Nepean (at one of my favourite conservation areas!) and to enjoy the pop of colour their coral and salmon wardrobe options had to offer. I must say, they are absolutely beautiful! World, meet Mama to be Nikki. Here are a few favourites from the sessions. How do I book a photo session? I’d love to capture your growing family and

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Newborn Baby August – 1 week new

Stephanie de Montigny May 18, 2021

Baby August came to visit the portrait studio for his newborn photography session at just over one week new, 8 days old to be exact. This little guy is somewhat of a milestone for me because he is the fourth brother of the family to come to the studio for his newborn portraits–the trust that his parents have placed in me to capture their newborn portraits time and time again is the greatest honour a photographer could ever ask for. Enough about

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