Brand Ambassador Graduation
Bittersweet comes to mind with this posting. Our sweet Maci has graduated from our Brand Ambassador program and we had so much fun over the year and a half documenting her.
Holy cow has she ever grown since the first day I met her. Here is a shot from her newborn session (back when I still offered this service)
Maci was documented from a newborn right up until she was just about 2 years old. A huge and special shoutout to her sweet mom and dad (and doting big brother) for allowing me to do so. For the time we spent making memories and all the laughter in between. It truly has been an honour. You have filled my cup in more ways than you will ever know.
Our last session was kept classic and documented her personality. As always…she nailed it. Enjoy x
Such a sweet and classic session with this little one. Cheerios make everything better right? Maci, we will miss you but know it won’t be the last time you will be in front of our camera. Thank you for being a Brand Ambassador for PKP. You will be missed. Keep shining sweetheart.
A First Birthday Beauty
First Birthday’s in the studio are so much fun! Whether you are new to the studio or have been with us on a PKP journey I welcome you!
Meet Laila! She came into the studio last fall to celebrate the big O-N-E! And man oh man did we have fun with her.
Here are a few of my favourites from our session…
She got right into it…in fact we have some shots of her with icing everywhere and a raspberry stained dress lol (don’t worry I sprayed it for mom before she left)
She clearly LOVED every minute of it and couldn’t wait to dive right in. No wonder with this beautiful cake from Sweetery.ca!
As with all our Baby Milestone sessions, we make sure to grab some Classic shots prior to the cake portion of the session. Scroll through to see how quickly babies expressions change…too sweet!
If you are thinking about planning a session to celebrate your little one’s upcoming milestones please reach out to the studio 3 months in advance to avoid disappointment. We do sell out quickly and I would hate to miss out on documenting for you.
Feel free to email me or fill out your inquiry here!
I can’t wait to meet you and your little one…
Much love,
Petra
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.
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Next on the blog is sweet Etta! You may remember her moms beautiful Floral Maternity session HERE. How has 1 year flown by already?
Little Miss Etta is such a doll and was the most quiet sweetest little babe while in studio. Inquisitive and happy. Loved looking out the studio windows and looking for birds and cars lol. It is always such a beautiful experience when watching PKP & Aspen Littles explore, share their new tricks and learned skills in front of the camera. Mom & Dad’s are proud and encouraging while enjoying watching me capture this for them. That is a great honour so I thank you for choosing us to document these fleeting moments for you!
I absolutely love the fresh floral arrangements that Aspen Florist creates for our session. There are so many reasons to book a floral session should this be something you’d like to consider and be in your budget. But apart from the stunning imagery and custom experience you receive, the number one thing I love is the attention to detail and creativity that Lisa at Aspen Florist pours her heart into. Each blossom, is carefully handpicked & processed. But it doesn’t stop there, prior to your session she arrives ahead of you to assemble, organize and curate different set ups for you. Right down to the last petal placement.
Pending on the number of ppl in studio during COVID restrictions too, she often stays to be hands on during our shoots. To replace the details our babies so love to enjoy, touch and feel so that your images are just perfect heirloom memories!
I love watching her work (while we chat) and I handle any last minute details for you. Our attention to detail, health and safety (always, not just during COVID) is something we pride ourselves in.
While you are in studio you are MY family…and for that I am grateful for and oh so excited to provide you with the level of service you deserve!
Thank you to Erin & Mark and of course sweet Etta for celebrating your 1st Birthday with is. W absolutely loved having you in studio to create and document you for your birthday milestone.
Can’t wait to welcome you back!
If you are interested in booking your little one’s milestone first birthday session, contact the studio today. We suggest booking 3-6 months in advance to avoid missing out. We can’t wait to plan and celebrate with you!
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Celebrating 1st Birthday’s in style is sweet!
A Summer Cake smash session wouldn’t be the same without strawberries right? Would you look at this stunning cake combination? Okay..so now that you have started to drool, scroll down and check out the sweetest baby girl who had the pleasure of enjoying this gorgeous masterpiece.
Do you remember Maci from our cradle sessions earlier this past year? You know..the one that stole our hearts with her cheeky tongue HERE? She turned ONE way too fast. But oh my word… we had so much fun for her session.
Maci is the rare gem that has an expression for everything. Sass, sweetness and character shines strong with this one. I LOVE every minute of our sessions too! She keeps us on our toes (Bless her beautiful mama lol)
Planning sessions with my clients to make sure every last detail is covered is part of the service we pride ourselves in. Topics like a colour scheme, theme (if any) and overall goal of the sessions are discussed during our consults. Creating memories that will be a part of a family
We did a fun cake smash session and ended with a strawberry milk bath. A first for the studio but I am sure she had a tummy full of berries by the time she left.
Happy 1st Birthday Maci! We love you berry much (sorry had to do it)
We know that we will see you again real soon.
If you are interested in booking your little one’s milestone first birthday session, contact the studio today. We suggest booking 3-6 months in advance to avoid missing out. We can’t wait to plan and celebrate with you!
Baby Girl’s First Birthday: Oshawa Baby Studio Petra King Photography
Every now and then you get the opportunity to meet a wise, sweet and incredible little babe that just has you stop for a minute and watch as she takes in everything during her session. Don’t get me wrong, every baby is amazing and full of personality which I love photographing. However when I met Fenna…and “Chicken” she struck a chord with me that stayed with me for a while after. Fenna was in studio this past summer with her mama to celebrate her 1st Birthday Milestone with some clean, classic portraits.
Maybe it’s the innocence, maybe it’s the curiosity or inquisitiveness or just pure adorableness. Either way this sweet little girl stole the show and made me fall in love with her. I am a HUGE fan of the “European Style” and this little one nailed it. Thanks to her awesome mama!
It’s important to me when photographing your little ones that it’s done in a way of documenting them as is. I do so with minimalism so the focus remains on them. To me that’s most important. When looking back on your babies photographs at these important stages I want them to be timeless classics. Ones that never go out of style.
This adorable outfit is from one of our local makers Jardins Knit Co. You can find her beautiful work here.
The use of clean and classic (yet stylish) outfits for your baby during their milestone sessions should compliment your style, the feel of the photo and still have that emotional connection with mom and dad. Outfits are kept simple in studio for this reason alone. Leaving the rest to me (the photographer) to create a beautiful, fun and timeless experience that you will cherish for years to come.
Scheduling your baby’s milestone sessions is as easy as getting in contact with the studio. We typically do 6-8 months and 9-12 months. However, photographing your little one up to age 2 is always fun just in case you’ve missed out with previous milestones.
I’d love to chat with you and start planning. Contact me today and let’s create some magic for your family legacy!