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Oshawa,Durham Region and Toronto, Maternity, Baby & Motherhood Portrait Studio Photographer. Our most recent sessions, tips for low toxic living, and all things motherhood.


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3 ways to work with toddlers: Oshawa Maternity & Family Photographer

Anxious mom and dad’s and busy littles is completely normal. When you come into the studio for your session I want you to know that you can trust in me and my expertise. After 18 years I have seen it all and the outcome is always the same thanks to a few things I do.

Maternity Family: Petra King Photography
  1. Concentrate on the family must have shots first

  2. Make sure toddlers and littles are comfortable. Get on their level and include them into what you want them to do.

  3. Convince them that there is a monkey in my camera who loves to eat chips! Haaa…

New Parents to be: Petra King Photography

Sibling shots and family shots are often quick and silly. But these 3 things done at the beginning of your session will almost ALWAYS help to have a smooth and stress free session.


Also…bribery or an iPad come in REALLY handy so we can get shots like this :)

Happy Parents to be: Petra King Photography
Mom to be in black dress: Oshawa Maternity Studio Petra King Photography

Next up we concentrate on mom. So Dad usually hangs out in studio or takes the littles out so it’s just the one on one time with mama.

And once mama is comfortable and can focus on herself….magic happenes

Expecting Mom in blush dress: Petra King Photography

Experiment to see what works with you. Try something new and let. me know if my process has given you a little edge on a smoother studio workflow!


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Petra King Photography specializes in Maternity & Baby Photography, Serving

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