Creating calm Baby Milestone Sessions: Oshawa Baby Photography Studio
Hey mama,
Hope you’ve had a great week so far? Does anyone else feel like time is flying by but yet winter is still dragging on? Missing the sunshine desperately and I’d be lying if I didn’t do a little dance every time it pops out haaa. Although one way I’ve been keeping my mood and emotions in check is with a lot of support from Young Living. A lot of deep inhaling has been going on these days… :) If you’ve been here for a while you know that I started sharing YL to our Motherhood session and everyday life. It’s part of our daily routine around here, nothing new. But something I knew YOU and your littles would love to learn about too.
Hey mama,
Hope you’ve had a great week so far? Does anyone else feel like time is flying by but yet winter is still dragging on? Missing the sunshine desperately and I’d be lying if I didn’t do a little dance every time it pops out haaa. Although one way I’ve been keeping my mood and emotions in check is with a lot of support from Young Living. A lot of deep inhaling has been going on these days… :) If you’ve been here for a while you know that I started sharing YL to our Motherhood session and everyday life. It’s part of our daily routine around here, nothing new. But something I knew YOU and your littles would love to learn about too.
Speaking of scents, one of my fav’s to use with Baby Milestone sessions is Lavender. Calming, soothing, relaxes fussy or anxious babies (and nervous moms) It’s usually in the diffuser in studio and I like to wear a little too. It helps create an environment that everyone enjoys being in.
Plus…happy baby, happy mama = happy photographer :)
3 Cool Tips about scents you may not know:
Did you know that smell has the ability to bring back memories.
Keeps us present and grounded
and
Helps shift perspectives and brings greater awareness to our needs.
Pretty cool right? I am sure you’ve experienced that many a times in your life.
Have you ever experienced lavender? Real lavender? It’s such a complex beautiful smell. One of my bucket list’s is to travel to France and experience a Lavender farm. Another fun fact…Lavender is considered the Swiss Army of oils. Which is pretty fascinating knowing that this super oil helps you and your family in so many ways.
Sleep, healing, great for the skin, digestion and of course soothes the mind, body and soul. Just to name a few things it helps support the body with.
You and your baby’s experience in the studio matter to me. Helping to calm the nerves with you both so you are excited to create memories is what we pride ourselves in. Come in for the portraits and memories, stay a little for a serene experience that will fill your senses and heart.
If you have any questions about Lavender, or maybe I’ve peaked your curiosity to try some yourself, feel free to email me anytime. I’d love to share more with you on the product/s I love using. I know that you and your family will too! Or if you are ready to experience some yourself just follow this link to for a FREE account. Low tox living and every day motherhood is a beautiful friendship :)
As always, here if you have questions or just come for the pretty pictures. That's ok too :)
Petra King Photography’s studio celebrates Motherhood & Milestones in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Baby Paxton
This sweet little boy came into the studio with mom and dad after we were unable to have our maternity session done on multiple dates. But as the saying goes, things happen for a reason. For this beautiful mama and her boys, it was such an emotional session.
Absolutely love this image of Paxton and Daddy…
Earlier that year Paxton lost his grandfather suddenly and like any loss in the family, it hits you hard. So in honour of him, we dedicated this session in his memory and I know he would have been so touched and proud.
As your family grows, we remember. We celebrate life. As it is right now, and for those that have gone before us. Document these memories with gorgeous portraits that your own family can cherish and pass down from generations to come.
I mean…just look at this little face. How cool will it be for his OWN children to see him at this stage?
Thank you D & C for celebrating and remembering Grandpa. I know he is looking down from heaven with adoration and pride.
Liam's 1st Birthday_ OshawaBabyStudio_PetraKingPhotography
Its a whole lot of Birthday’s lately and we love welcoming back our littles to see how much they have grown.
Meet Liam! Mom and Dad came from Toronto for his newborn session which was the sweetest. Since then most of you know I have retired from Newborn Photography after 14 years in that niche. While I still love newborns I have made way for other areas in the business.
Thankful and grateful for all that has helped me grow into today and oh so blessed to get to celebrate little ones like Liam too!
Liam sure does love his beautiful mom. She was right down on the floor with him to encourage him in his new temporary surroundings. Often times I do have moms within arms reach for this reason. The second reason is so that I can step back and document those moments that you have hired me to do so ;)
Now with fair warning, not all sessions go as smooth as you intend them too. And this is OK! It’s completely normal. While we do try our best and are patient, some little ones just have a hard time adjusting to new spaces (especially since being cooped up in the house thanks to COVID)
So mom and I decided to crank his fav tunes and see how he reacted. The last 2 images are thanks to “Old Town Road”…
You are welcome lol. Enjoy!
Happy Birthday Buds…thank you so much for celebrating with some classic portraits! We LOVED seeing how much you have grown this past year!
Stay healthy and hope to see you in the near future.
Quarentine and a sweet one year old!
Hello everyone!
First of all how are you doing? How are you coping with Quarantine and lockdown? I hope you’ve been staying healthy during these uncertain and tough times? It’s been a weird time for us hasn’t it? However, keep positive and healthy. We have so much to be thankful for.
I just sent out a newsletter yesterday and expressed how much I miss you all and working. I do hope that we will be back to a new normal fairly soon!
I decided to take some time off from blogging over the lockdown as the family took over. Like all of you we were inside staying safe. Which left little creativity and time to yourself to focus lol ;) However, it feels awesome to be back and I am optimistic we will be back fairly soon.
This next blog post is a little overdue from last year but we have been getting caught up with our sessions. So a HUGE thanks for mom and dad for their patience!
Meet Mila. This sweetpea came in with mom and dad to celebrate her 1st birthday! Her expressions and innocence melted our hearts.
In celebration of her First Birthday mom and dad went with a cake smash package that was a lot of fun. Below are some of the moments we documented and giggled about the whole time.
This beautiful shoot was made possible with our amazing local businesses that we partner with. The sweetest custom homemade cake from the amazing Danielle Petrik Sweetery. The florals in this shoot was care of the wonderful Aspen Florist.
Thank you mom and dad from bringing in Mila. We have loved watching her grow and can’t wait to see you again in the near future!
At this point we are still uncertain what date we are allowed to resume business in the studio but until then,I would like to wish you all a safe next few weeks. Stay safe, stay healthy and we look forward to the milestones we will celebrate in the near future.
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Miss you much!
Petra