Hi! My name is Charles! I am new around here. :)
This bright eyed curious sweet little soul seriously rocked his newborn session. I couldn’t get over how alert he was. Calm as anything and taking everything in. Maybe it was the bright and airy studio. Maybe it was just his awake time or maybe it was listening to me talk to him the whole time. But man…we loved it! LOL
Just check him out.
Thank you T & L for bringing sweet Charles into the studio. We can’t wait to watch him grow
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It wasn’t that long ago that this sweet mama came in for her maternity session with her second baby bump. Remember her session HERE?
Well we welcomed her newest addition not too long ago and oh my goodness just wait till you see her.
Meet Brooke….
I can’t express how much I love seeing my repeat families grow! You guys are too cute! Congratulations to you and yes you are doing an amazing job! Mama to mama I get it! I know what you are going through and remember the hard days. Heck…I have 2 teenagers who am I kidding…it’s still hard some days LOL. But that said, the GOOD days far out weigh the crappy ones.
Thank you I & D for bringing your sweet girls in for their milestones and for allowing me to capture these moments for you and your family! I can’t wait to see them grow!
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Throwing it back to 2 years ago when this beautiful mom walked into the studio for her maternity session. We have come full circle now. Shy, quiet and admitting she has no idea what to do. She placed all her trust in me and said let’s do this. ;). As with all my sessions, we get to know you. We chat, we laugh and making you feel comfortable even if we end up chatting longer than expected. She was also one of my first maternity clients in the new studio space.
The above image was one that was in the moment. Often times you’ll find that I get into a zone and on a whim will say k…I have an idea lol. The mood, lighting and calmness of our session called for some texture and grounding. Resulting in this simplistic and natural image.
Mom and Dad came back into studio once the arrival of their first child was born. Sweet Sophie.
And now jumping forward to present day, mom emailed with some amazing news that they were expecting the arrival of their 2nd. This time we had the whole family in and the resulting memories are oh so adorable…wouldn’t you agree?
Stay tuned for their newborn session coming soon! I can’t wait to share it with you.
Creating beautiful memories for you and your growing family is something that I LOVE to do. Have questions? Let’s chat…feel free to email the studio today.
See you soon…
Petra
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Mama’s clothing above is provided by Petra’s studio wardrobe and is available to borrow during your session.
Petra King Photography specializes in Maternity and Baby Photography in Oshawa and also specializes in custom Floral sessions for both couple maternity, maternity and baby sessions in the Toronto and surrounding areas, including: the Durham Region, Bowmanville, Whitby and Port Perry.
I would love to begin planning your luxury portrait session in my Boutique home studio. To see more of my maternity and baby portfolio, please click here and get in touch if this is something you’d love to do for your growing family.
If you are interested in a custom portrait session with Petra King Photography and would like more information, please click here and learn more about me and this beautiful experience.
I look forward to working with you and see you soon!
5 Tips How To Hire A Brand Photographer: Oshawa_Toronto_Durham Region_Brand_Petra_King_Photography
In a sea of Photographers, how do you know who is right for you? There is so many things to consider when you are thinking about a Personal Branding shoot. Here are 5 tips to consider to make the process a little less daunting.
Set a Budget: as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Not all photographers are equal. Do your research and save your pennies. It will be worth it!
Research: that aside, just because someone has high end pricing that isn’t to say they are right for you. Fine someone who resonates with you and goes above and beyond to help YOU bring your vision to life. Look for the connection and trust. If you aren’t “feeling it” more along.
Come Prepared: make a list of photographs you need done. Having a general idea of what you need photographed to help launch yourself forward is key.
Hire: Book your photographer. Plan for your session and leave the rest up to the photographer. They should provide you with a guide or list of things to make your photoshoot go smoothly. Ask lots of questions and be honest. The more you know, the easier the process is for both parties.
Post Shoot: Use your new content and images wisely. Plan your social media posts, create blog posts, update that website and share what makes YOU unique with your fresh new content. Most importantly…plan on booking another one for the next quarter or season. Planning ahead minimizes the stress and frustration of where do I go next? What do I need to share and how will your next client find you.
In addition to the few tips above, here is a quick download that you are welcome to use as a reminder of the things to consider when planning. Remember I of course want the very best for you too!
Enjoy and till next time!
Simply Motherhood Sessions: Oshawa_Bowmanville_Toronto_Petra_King_Photography
Our 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Sessions were a success!! A HUGE thank you to all the mamas, gorgeous littles and siblings that behaved that day lol. I know all too well how stressful pictures can be. Let alone MOM stepping out in front of the camera to join in. But…our calm and bright enviornment in the studio usually helps with the moods of babies and children. Pair that with taking the time to allow them to warm up and the possibility of a “treat” at the end they are usually golden lol!
That all said…these sessions are always so much fun and full of emotion. It is also a time where we allow mom and babe/children to just be! To be completely relaxed, quiet and interact as they normally would at home. Cuddles, counting ribs to get them to giggle, kisses, etc etc. These are the moments that us mom’s adore! Even more so when that is reciprocated from their little one/s.
Here are a few sneak peaks from just some of our sessions that day. Enjoy…And OMG…would you look at those arrangements? GASP…seriously guys..the studio smelled amazing and looked stunning! All our mama’s took some BTS and we loved that they were sharing their experience too.
Once again, the ever talented Aspen Florist blows our clients experience out of the water. Thank you Lisa for all you do and for making our moms (and children) feel so special and loved!
We hope you and yours enjoyed a wonderful weekend and you were spoiled rotten! Here’s to another amazing year ahead!
If you’d like to celebrate. your loved ones just because…really do we need ONE day a year to do so? I think not lol. Contact the studio today and let’s plan your experience today! We promise you will LOVE yourself that you did.
You deserve this!
Till next time…
P
Fitting it in: Lifestyle Fitness Branding Shoot
Meet Denise!
This beautiful mother of 2 came to me last month to refresh some headshots needed so she could launch a new business. Denise is a busy Fitness Instructor and Nutritionalist and has created a new extension of her business that caters to our online community as well. Introducing Fit In The Now! An online Digital Magazine for Women’s Health & Wellness. Not only was I honoured to be a part of this awesome new venture for her, but it is something that resonated with me as well. We all do our part to stay active and healthy. More importantly I love seeing people succeed.
Portrait sessions with me are not simply a hired job. But rather, if it’s art and work that I am not passionate about …I spend my time on things that I do love! So to be asked to partake in this special and exciting shoot for Denise I couldn’t wait!
I know most of my clientele are women, either just starting their family or are in the throws of tantrums or teenagers.. Fit In The Now is a cool online resource that delivers content that is real, factual and no BS. Something that applies to everyone in a positive, no drama and motivating environment. We ALL need more of this right? So representing herself in this new leg of her business was meant to be real, honest and standing strong for what her passion is. From the workout at the gym, straight to the kitchen to meal prepping to the Editor in Chief of her new venture we wish you all the luck Denise.
P.S. Go give her a follow…she shares out healthy NON Keto receipes every week on Instagram (see below). You can also find them on her website. Delicious and gives you the nutritional breakdown too!
You can find her on Instagram over at @fitinthenow OR @deniseferreira.fit
