Petra 3/18/12 Petra 3/18/12

Baby Showers and spring flowers

Are you planning a baby shower for someone in the near future? It's never too early to start organizing. Here's a little inspiration for you, a little vintage with a modern day twist. Just look at all these gorgeous pretty ideas to pamper a new mom to be. Here's an example of a lucky mom and some pretty fantastic caring people who put this afternoon together for her. Just look at all the LOVE and details.

Treats to die for...

Looking for custom Thank you cards for your special guests? I offer a variety of cards, envelopes included as well as Gift Certificates for mom's to be. Email me at petraking@rogers.com for more information on how to order today. Full blog post and more info on the above gorgeous images, can be found at On To Baby.

Petra 3/15/12 Petra 3/15/12

Brand New Product: Cool Framed Art!

The cool frames are here and I am in love! I am excited to announce a new product to the line up of Petra King Photography. And Canadian made! YAY lol. Shown here are gorgeous 8x10 frames ( they look larger thanks to the design of the boarder). Each frame comes with glare free plexiglass and looks stunning on a wall or tabletop. Hardware is provided should you wish to hang them vertical or horizontal ( decided upon when ordering the orientation of your images) or a great black easel as seen below.

Frame stand

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Vintage styled

Wall protectors

Lots of colors to choose from!

Just gorgeous and unique

These beautiful new frames are also part of the Mommy and Me Mini Session packages. A great gift for any mom! Check out the details and how to book seen previously HERE.

2011 clients, as a BIG Thank you for your business, I'd like to offer these frames and any image from your gallery from our session in 2011! Could be a family portrait, your newborn's arrival, or a sibling photograph! Order your 8x10 frame today for only $55!! A 20% savings! WAIT there's more! I will include an 8x10 print of your choice! Mom's, Dad's, go tell Grandma, Aunt's, Sisters and Girlfriends!

To order, contact me at petraking@rogers.com today!

Petra 3/7/12 Petra 3/7/12

Babyview 3D Prenatel Imaging Pickering: Spotlight on Business

I am proud to announce the next installment of PKP Spotlight on Business! A very warm welcome goes out to Babyview.ca. Located in Pickering this wonderful business gives us an insight on what they offer for new parents at this exciting milestone in their lives! 3D Imaging!

Your Name: Cheryl Gerelus

Your Company: BabyView 3D Prenatal Imaging

Your Website: www.babyview.ca

Your Email: info@babyview.ca

Tell us a bit about yourself and how the idea of BabyView was started?

I have been performing diagnostic ultrasounds since 1990. The first time I saw a 3D baby photo was 9 years ago and I was stunned! I could not believe that the little black and white fetuses I had been assessing all these years looked so real! I was amazed at how developed the features were, even in babies as young as 23weeks. Suddenly, I no longer thought of them as fetuses but as babies, and I became fascinated with the technology that allowed me to observe them in the womb with such incredible detail.

I remember thinking, if I feel this much joy watching a baby that isn’t even mine, imagine how it would feel for the parents-to-be! Thus, the reason BabyView was “born”

Why is BabyView so much better than other ultrasound locations?

As with any service industry, it is the people providing the service that distinguishes one like business from another. Essentially, the technology and equipment used to produce 3D images is the same from location to location. It is the friendly, personalized service that BabyView provides to every person that walks in the door that puts BabyView miles ahead of the other locations. My team and I love what we do, we have a lot of fun and we all share in the celebration of the parents and their families and friends. BabyView is not a large franchise where moms are just another scan, as I mentioned before, I consider BabyView an extension of myself and I personally oversee every aspect of it.

What is the best part of your job?

It’s really hard to think of what I do as a job! To me a job implies work and very rarely do I associate words such as joy, happiness and excitement with the idea of work. I usually think of BabyView as my “baby”, it was born of me and it’s very much a part of me, my life and the life of my family. What is the best part of BabyView? Not only am I able to bring inexplicable joy to expectant parents and the families waiting to welcome their new little baby, but it also provides me with great satisfaction and fulfillment, it gives me a sense of purpose. I am really proud of BabyView !

We have an informative Blog and surprise specials. Join us on Twitter or Facebook (Fan page BabyView 3D Prenatal Imaging (Ultrasound) and be one of the first to hear about news and special promotions.

Petra 3/2/12 Petra 3/2/12

Spring Newsletter and the Durham Region Baby Plan

New life, new mom's and new babies! It a WONDERFUL time of year! Yay for March! Spring is in the air, the birds are chirping away outside and the sun has peeked out from behind those gray clouds! A huge welcome to the latest clients and as we await your impending arrivals, I know how excited you are. I have also had the great pleasure of watching the latest newborn sessions grow! Oh baby how you've grown.

The Spring Newsletter has now gone out for this quarter and is packed with lots of great info, tips, articles to help you and your baby grow. It's also includes a guide for what to do for March Break! Didn't get a copy and you'd like one, contact me today to subscribe!

Durham Region, Baby Plan, Newborn Photographer

www.petitechic.ca was this quarters Business Feature! Are you a local Business who would love to be included in the Newsletter?

I'd love to hear from you.

Meet Madelyn- PKP's a Baby Plan Member! You can see her recent newborn session HERE.

Baby, Durham Region, Baby Plan, Newborn Photography

Petra 2/11/12 Petra 2/11/12

Bokeh:: 40 great photographs

Thanks for all the emails and interest on the Photography Tips of late. Inspired to do more, here's some more helpful info for you all.

I recently came across this link in my Twitter feed and thought it was pretty cool. Not only are these images awesome, but it explains just what Bokeh really is. The term Bokeh refers to the areas that are out of focus in an image. Want to learn more? Read up on the info below!

40 Brilliant Bokeh Blur Photos