Pregnancy Safe Oils: Oshawa Peterborough Couple Maternity Photographer
There has been a huge shift in our lifestyle over the last few years. Even more how we choose to live. From what we eat and where our food comes from, to the products we use on a daily basis. Low Tox living used to have this stigma around it that was “out there” or for the hippies or gypsy’s.
This might not be a popular opinion but I am here to tell you otherwise.
It’s up to us to educate ourselves when it comes to what we use for ourselves and our growing families. This is where Young Living can help. I talk about this company so much and use their products daily because I am passionate about them and I am obsessed with the highest quality they pride themselves in.
When you are expecting, you are aware that everything you use on your body is transferred to your baby. Which is a scary thought but it’s so easy to live a health and happy pregnancy when you know that Young Living helps you to live and feel your best.
Here are a few pregnancy oils that will help to ease some common issues during pregnancy
Heartburn Digize. (this is a life saver for heartburn trust me)
Nausea- Peppermint (one of my fav’s)
Sleep- Lavender (if you know me this is a no brainer)
Energy- Ningxia Red ( antioxidant super fruit drink) our family drinks this daily and it’s delicious with so many health benefits.
Aside from these oils that can help make your pregnancy easier and healthy, Young Living has over 600 health products and Nation Health Products to help support you and your baby.
Young Living has been in business for almost 30 years! Simply amazing and the quality and standards are the highest of any on the market. Our Seed to Seal Promises you that every product is backed by Sourcing, Science and Standards that YL is known for.
You can read more about it here.
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Petra King Photography specializes in Maternity & Baby Photography, Serving
Low-Tox Young Living Education in Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Peterborough, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
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.
Concentrate on the family must have shots first
Make sure toddlers and littles are comfortable. Get on their level and include them into what you want them to do.
Convince them that there is a monkey in my camera who loves to eat chips! Haaa…
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 :)
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
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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Hair and Makeup: Makeup_withmer
Petra King Photography specializes in Maternity & Baby Photography, Serving
Low-Tox Young Living Education in Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
The Journey to Motherhood: Oshawa Peterborough Maternity Photography
Excitement, anxiousness, scared… just to name a few feelings you go through. Needless to say it’s an emotional roller coaster. Especially if your journey took years to get there or you sadly experienced heartache along the way like I did.
Over the span of my entire career and that’s a very long time let me tell you (17 years and counting) I have had the honour of journeying with every mama that I’ve worked with. From a friendly ear to offering words of advise when asked to watching our friendship grow over the years. Not to mention watching your family as it grows too!
And I get to call this work…how lucky am I?
Thank YOU for trusting me with your most precious milestones.
Wherever you are in your journey or how long it took you to get to where you are today, know that I am always here for you. To lend an ear, to go grab tea/coffee or a bite to eat. I am your Photographer, a Friend and a Mother too. Sometimes you just need a friend who will listen.
Availability for Maternity sessions fills up quickly. If you are expecting or planning to book, please note that we suggest 2-3 months ahead of when you’d like to have your session.
Looking forward to working with you and celebrating these BIG Milestones in your life with you.
Happy Tuesday Mama!
P
xx
Petra King Photography’s studio celebrates Motherhood & Milestones in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Amalia's Maternity Session: Toronto Oshawa Maternity Photographer
When I first connected with Amalia she informed me she was looking to capture her 2nd pregnancy with her little family. She also wanted to incorporate a sentimental outfit. So of course I couldn’t wait to see what this was. Amalia and her family came in from the west end of Toronto. Although they call Italy home, and are fairly new to Canada they are fitting and adjusting perfectly!
See those adorable overalls? They came all the way from Italy and Amaila’s mother wore them when she was expecting her. I mean…how cute is that? I LOVE when clients bring in a little piece of them and items that are sentimental. Call me old fashioned but it’s little details like this that really make your session that much more memorable.
Thank you Amalia and family. We had so much fun with our session and I can’t wait to welcome you back into the studio in the near future. All the best with your sweet baby girl! We can’t wait to hear of her arrival. xo
Jacquelyn's Maternity Glimpse
Today is International Women’s Day. So it only seems fitting for me to share with you one of life’s many blessings… Women. She is powerful, inspirational and does so much for us all every single day. Today I share with you an adorable new mom to be. Meet Jacquelyn. This sweet beautiful lady came into the studio for her Maternity session. She booked Hair & Makeup for herself. We work with Meredith from Makeup with Mer and she comes onsite in the studio to pamper our mamas before we start our photoshoot.
Once hair and makeup is done, mama gets to choose from our client closet and play dress up to look and feel her best before we start celebrating with her portrait session.
Our Maternity sessions in studio are always so special. Each one unique in their own way. Yes of course, we are in the business to make you feel and look your best. To be comfortable and to LOVE the experience from start to finish. But it goes beyond that. How I make my clients, my moms to be, the new moms and moms who have experienced losses feel after a photo shoot will live with them forever. It takes a team with a vision. I couldn’t do it without my amazingly talented team behind me. I promise that a portrait session is one that you will love regardless of what stage you are at in life.
The world needs more more moms like you Jaquelyn. Your grace, confidence and presence was so powerful that you were glowing. Thank you for sharing that with me. Thank you for trusting me to capture such an important time in your life. I adore you and can’t wait to meet your little baby girl one dat soon.
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“Petra,
What can I say .. you and your work are absolutely astonishing. I loved every moment of my maternity session. Thank you a thousand times for making the photoshoot as amazing and comfortable as possible. Yourself and Mer made me feel so beautiful. The finished product turned out beautifully.
Thank you! I cannot wait to see you again”
It is “I” that’s the lucky one.
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Interested in a Maternity Session? I hope you don’t wait too long to come experience what I am talking about ;) Want to learn more info?
Claire & Michael's Maternity Session
The first meeting I have with new clients when welcoming them into the studio is always an exciting one. One that is typically filled with a handshake or a warm hug. Although current days put a damper on that each client knows that it is a genuine excited warm welcome and that I am grateful to be celebrating with them.
LOL…enter Claire & Michael. I LOVED their connection, humour and silliness. They “claimed” to not know what they were doing when in front of the camera. I’ll let you be the judge….
And can we talk about this beautiful mama to be for a hot minute. Claire, you are stunning girl.
Did you know that you can bring in something sentimental for your session? Something that is unique to you, tells us about who you are and what you love to do.
Claire and Michael arrived with an idea in mine and it was perfect! Check it out…
Wishing you all the best mama. Thank you for travelling in from Toronto to come and celebrate your Maternity Milestone with us. Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year.