What every expecting parent needs to know when choosing a Photographer
If you’ve booked a Maternity session with us or are thinking about doing so Congratulations and Welcome!
I wanted to share a little blurb with you today about the importance of choosing the right Photographer for you. Our community has an abundance of styles, businesses and various levels of Professionals. It’s important to keep these helpful tips in mind:
Make sure you love your photographer.
I am not talking about just loving their work , I am talking about loving their personality. Do your research, inquire about their reputation, brand, ethics and dive into their testimonials to make sure this is the right fit for you. During your session (maternity, baby and beyond) you will be with your photographer a lot. Sometimes in close proximity. Maternity sessions are intimate at times (think of wardrobe changes, adjusting details to be photo ready and of course there are things about our growing bodies that we aren’t quite comfortable with). All completely normal and I am here to help, and to help you feel comfortable in the process.
Baby sessions are beautiful and at times intimate too, mom, if you are still nursing I want you to know that my home studio is quiet, clean and cozy for you to do so. Relax, I’ve got you mom.
In short, regardless of the session you are coming into the studio for, know that you will end up with beautiful memories and gorgeous photographs for you and your family to love. But if I can leave you with one tip today…love your photographer ;) We LOVE what we do and pour a lot into making sure your experience is everything it should be.
Have a fantastic day and see you soon
P
xx
6 Months a Family: Oshawa_Ajax_Toronto_Baby_Milestone_Photographer_Petra_King_Photography
Morning!
It’s early..like super early. I woke at 3:45am. Body tired and brain racing. So rather than toss and turn and get annoyed with myself here I am. LOL…I know. I know! Some of you would be like…you are insane woman go back to bed. Part of being an entrepreneur is that I find I work at such odd hours but in all honesty I don’t mind. It’s quiet. Just the sound of my thoughts racing and the keyboard.
So jumping right into my next blog entry for you I would like to introduce a sweet little 6 month old and her doting new parents. Meet Leila! Her mama has been following for the better part of the last year and couldn’t wait to come into the studio for her daughters milestone session. Due to some commitments she wasn’t able to come in earlier but I just adored her excitement the day of. Seriously…it’s so humbling and cute to watch new parents enter the studio with expectations high and adrenaline running strong.
Aspen Florist designed some gorgeous florals for us to use that day and mom was totally blown away. Not only was it a coincidence that these blooms were her favourite but the arrangement and colour scheme that morning were on point! Here’s a few memories of what we captured that day!
Aren’t they gorgeous? This sweet young new little family were so much fun to work with. Not to mention little Leila was in a good mood too! Can’t wait to document her grow!
See Dad’s…it’s not that hard now is it? And you think you can’t take a nice picture? Let me show you otherwise…moments like these you’ll be proud to hang up your stunning photographs in your home!
N & B…wishing you all the best with your move into your new home! Have fun and see you soon.
Much love…from one tired (but happy) mama to another!
Happy Tuesday :)
P
Ultimate Maternity Session: Toronto_Oshawa_Maternity_Event_Photographer_Petra_King_Photography
So what if I told you that we held an event for expecting moms back in March that was “thee” Ultimate Maternity Session? What if I also told you that it was more than any of us imagined?
If you are a regular around here you will have remembered seeing my posts, hype and sneak peaks for this magical shoot. But then we kinda went dark about things… well there was a reason for that. I mean, after the buzz and sneaks via our Highlights on Instagram, the thank you’s to everyone involved both on and offline, business carries on. BUT…we knew it would take some time post production for everything to come together. The reason behind the wait is that we have been waiting for some footage to share with you as well as being published. If you are a photographer or work in editorial/media world, you will know that these things take time. To the general public most of us don’t understand how things work for publishing. Submitting your work to various companies is exciting and scary and can take a LONG time. I have always be one to let my work speak for itself, continuous learning and bettering oneself. My work, and passion for my business has never taken the “me first attitude…look what I did etc etc…” That’s just not who I am. On the other hand, I am well aware that you need to step up and own your business.. To share WHY you are different and what you offer and most importantly HOW you make people feel.
All that said… I am beyond thrilled to be able to finally share with you just what the heck transpired that day. LOL.. THANK YOU so much for your patience, for your messages and curiosity and congratulations!!! It’s been an amazing ride so far and I could NOT have made any of this possible if it was not for my amazing team and sponsors. More so my right hand girl, Lisa at Aspen Florist for being there from day one, right through till the last hour driving home. Thank you as well to Melanie for being there to assist too!
Our Ultimate Maternity Shoot was held down at Mint Room Studios in Toronto. Here is a little of what we got up to that day. Enjoy!
Sound ON….
A huge thank you to Kath Films for capturing everything for us that day. Event planning and organization is a lot of work. Deadlines, agenda’s, workflow, sequencing, technical, set up, tear down, transport, catering, audio, video, lighting, wardrobe changes, hair and makeup, floral arrangements, and a whole lot of muscle when you are a one woman show to set up on site lol! I am pretty sure I forgot a bunch of stuff in there too but you get the point. :) I’d do it all over again in heartbeat!
Here is a gallery snippet of some of the photographs we created that day!
Not all moms were able to share images online but we are happy to share these with you all….
Last but not least, I would like to send a HUGE thanks to all of our amazing sponsors and supporters who were not only generous with their products/services but with their time and platforms to help spread word for us.
In no particular order:
Southern Charm Vintage Rentals
OF course…Thank you to our gorgeous mama’s that came in to experience this amazing event. Best of luck with your journey into motherhood and a huge congrats on the arrivals of your little one’s!!!
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To book a Maternity Session or pick up a Gift Certificate please contact the studio. Our studio maternity sessions are equally magical and we would be happy to chat and plan your magical maternity with you.
Thanks so much for being here lovelies and have an amazing week!
Much love,
P xo