How to plan your Family Photoshoot: Oshawa Low Tox Motherhood Studio
Does the thought of planning a Family session give you anxiety or a headache? LOL It shouldn’t. But I get it. Mom to mom, I know the feeling of wanting beautiful photographs that you dream of but worry about xyz. even before you arrive.
Planning a Family session is simple:
- Contact the studio
-Set a date
-Show up on said date
It’s that easy. Leave the planning, the details and worry to me.
Regardless if you are a repeat client or not, the jitters in front of the camera is normal. Heck, even I do ;)
One of my favourite ways to avoid this is by using easy prompts. Especially when working with babies and children, since they feed off your body language and anxiousness. Things like, tickling, or kisses on the cheek, funny sounds (you all know what I’m talking about) or as simple as playing peek-a-boo.
New environments can be also be intimidating for little ones so keeping things light and fun always help
Two take aways from this post:
Book your Family session
Leave the rest to me. I promise the memories we make will be ones you will be proud to display around the house
Our 2024 calendar is now open. Contact the studio early to avoid black out dates due to our Wedding Calendar.
I can’t wait to document your beautiful family with you!
Petra King Photography celebrated Family Sessions in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle,Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Family Happiness: Oshawa Newcastle Family Photography
After reading the caption, what does that mean to you? Have you thought about what that looks like? Sure a gorgeous photograph of your family and a wonderful experience is the goal of our session. However, once our session is done and you’ve printed your images to display in your home… then what?
Then you soak it in. Just look at what you have made. A BEAUTIFUL family that means everything to you. Your very own Family Heirloom to pass down for generations to come. They say true happiness comes from within but we could all use a little help now and then right? Especially if you are a busy mama like my beautiful client Taryn. Hands full, hips carrying littles around and constantly on the go and hearts overflowing.
I am here for you mama. If it’s just to listen, offer a shoulder, a cup of tea or coffee with and sometimes you just need to hear you are doing a great job from someone other than your family. I love journeying with my families. The connections we make, document and cherish are equally fulfilling to me as well. I am truly Blessed and Grateful for each and everyone of you.
You may remember Taryn from her maternity session. Not only is it an honour to document life’s moments that matter to you it also gives you the little nudge needed to finally get that wall gallery up ;)
Plan a session with us. I promise you and your family will love the experience and a year from now you will thank yourself that you invested in your family. Heirloom memories to pass down through the generations…now that’s happiness any family would love to have as keepsakes.
We have limited dates left for the rest of the year. If this year isn’t in your cards, reach out to us for next year. Our 2024 calendar fills quickly so be sure to book early. We suggest 2-3 months out to make sure we have the date/s you need.
Petra King Photography celebrated Family Sessions in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle,Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
3 Tips for Outdoor Family Sessions: Whitby Durham Region Autumn Photoshoot
I completely get it when I hear my clients say that they want an updated Family session but are nervous about all the “what if’s”. I can say this you see because we had our own family session this past Fall and I ran through all the emotions in my head too.
That was until I stopped myself and said, P…just do what you tell your clients to do. Breathe. have fun and Trust in your photographer.
It’s that simple. Just be, have fun and the rest (with some fgentle guidance) will fall into place.
The results…well smiles like this speak for themselves.
Looking forward to another fabulous and stunning Fall with you.
Till next time,
P xo
Petra King Photography offers Fall Family Photograph in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Autumn Fall Fun: Whitby Greater Toronto Area Family Photographer
Over the last 6 plus years I have loved documenting this beautiful young family. I get excited when Lindsay reaches out with a disclaimer about what craziness or mood the kids are up too. It’s a challenge, and I mean that in the best way. Not that it puts me out by any means. It keeps me young and the mood light. These kids keep me on my toes and I freaking love it. Every time I photograph Lindsay & Scott it’s always so much fun. Side splitting laughs, the kids are balls of energy and mom and dad are the coolest to work with.
Pssst…hey kids!
Sessions are meant to be fun. I typically have an idea of what I know my mom and dad’s will love and cherish but during our family sessions the goal is to just be. Gentle guidance, Me telling stupid kid jokes that often evolve around potty talk…cause let’s face it. Kids laugh and smile at that right? :)
Personalities shine through
Some small
Some BIG
Always a whole lotta love
And what session wouldn’t be complete without a few tickle fest’s and just ONE nice pic with mom?
When kids get to take a picture…
VS when I get to take a picture…
The goal is gorgeous memories and photographs. The destination however, on how we get to our goal boils down to the experience with me and how I make you feel.
Petra King Photography offers Fall Family Photograph in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Sun Flares and Family: Petrik Family Glimpse
Family is everything….
This beautiful family I have the honour of calling mine. Meet my sister Danielle and her husband Andrei. Danielle is the talented owner of Danielle Petrik Sweetery. If you have yet to enjoy her baked goods and ridiculously addictive sugar cookies you got to hit her up for some. ;)
Danielle is no stranger to the PKP Family. She has been baking for years for all of our Studio Milestone sessions and events.
Her crazy fun and gorgeous girls and I had a lot of fun during our shoot. I think mom and dad did too…. We missed one, my nephew was unable to make it but we will make a point of doing this again for 2022. It is LONG overdue.
Crazy how I document hundreds of families and milestones but when it comes to my own, I always seem to miss the boat with timing. This year we have made it our priority. So stay tuned.
Family sessions are little adventures. Often times mom and dad are stressing. It’s natural I get it, you spend a lot of time planning, purchasing new outfits, investing in your photography session. Trust the process. Trust your photographer, be yourself and enjoy the moment. All will come together. This I promise you.
Your portraits although skillfully documented with gentle guidance are loved and cherished when you are have fun.
Thank you Danielle & Andrei for allowing me to capture your beautiful family and share in the memories that I will hold near and dear for a lifetime.
Much love,
Petra
Family is everything: Erin's session glimpse
Journeying with this family has been one of the amazing highlights of my Business over the last 4 years. I met Erin way back with she was expecting sweet Etta and we held her maternity session in studio with the talented Lisa from Aspen Florist. You may remember it here.
Fast forward to multiple milestones later, it was time to create some as a Family. And well hello…. they KILLED it with a Golden Hour session. Check it out…
I know right….her expression here kills me. You can almost hear her going eeeeeeewww! LOL!
This whole session has so many gorgeous moments, memories and captures. It’s going to be an overshare for sure but I can’t not. Enjoy…
Mark, Erin & Etta, thank you for your love, support, laughter, fun and passion for creating memories that matter most to you over the last 4 years. I am so in love with this session and I know you are too. Thank you so much you guys are the best!
If you would love to update your family portraits or perhaps even start…reach out early this year. We sell out quickly and I would LOVE to document you and those you love most for you.
Let’s connect and start the ball rolling. Stressfree, from start to finish and beyond.