A winter love story: Engagement Photography
The magic of an engagement session when the sun peaks through as the first snow of the month starts to fly. Yep it was SO cold but gah…so worth it.
Despite the bitter temps Mitch and Madison spiced things up keeping one another warm and looked AMAZING in the process.
I was and still am obsessed with their connection, emotions and this stunning backdrop to celebrate their engagement. There is something about the forest that envelopes you and stirs all of your senses to be present. Combine that with a photography session and just watch how it shifts your body language. You are more in tune with one another when surrounded by beauty and calm.
Like this moment right here. Only we knew that the wind was biting our toes and stinging our cheeks haaa.
The result…a gorgeous moment captured they will forever cherish.
The moments in between, the laughter and playfulness of your relationship are some of my favourite moments.
I can’t wait to document your love story.
Newly engaged? Reach out to the studio and let’s plan your engagement session together!
Petra King Photography is a Engagement, Wedding and Motherhood Photographer in the Durham Region, Toronto area. Destination Engagement & Wedding Photography is available in the US and Europe.
Kaleb's Cake Smash: Whitby Cake Smash Photography
We had a LOT of cake smash milestones last year. We are SO grateful and thankful you choose us to celebrate them with you.
It’s not just a birthday! When we celebrate your little ones First Birthday we make sure it’s done for the whole family to know.
From sleepless nights to first smiles and giggles. Right through to stumbling steps. The first year encompasses so much.
You made it!
upon arrival baby feeds off mom’s energy and emotions. So it’s extremely important for me when a new little one comes into the studio, I always match mom’s energy, which is excitement and a little emotional too. It usually hits mama when she arrives or during our session that I can’t believe how fast that year went.
Our Cake smash sessions always start with Classic portraits. During this time, baby gets used to being in a new space and can explore and the whole time I am documenting and creating the sweetest moments for mom and dad.
We'll capture your little one's personality, and all the love you have for them...growing moment by moment!
From the tips of their toes to those little fingers covered in icing, there's so much to celebrate!
Our time together always ends in the sweetest of memories!
So let’s dig into more of this for 2024.
Petra King Photography’s studio celebrates Baby Milestones in the Whitby,Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
2024 Happy New Year! Let's Celebrate: Durham Region Motherhood Photography Studio
Welcome! If you are new around here, we are excited to have you join us. If you are coming back after the Christmas holidays and excited to see what PKP and Aspen Florist have in store for 2024 then welcome back!
We are all about celebrating Milestones that matter to Motherhood over here. Ones that I wish I could have when I was at your stage in life. Don’t get me wrong, they didn’t go undocumented. BUT I wish that I had gorgeous photographic memories to pass down to my children and generations to come.
So I THANK YOU for being here. I am honoured to document your little and BIG milestones as we journey through life together. From your engagements and weddings, to growing your family. The magic we create together fills my cup and the blank spaces on your walls. :). Win win right? How lucky am I that you are here.
So here we are at the start of a new year. New affirmations, goals and plans. Whatever that looks like for you promise me that you make time to celebrate the wins, the milestones and all the moments in between.
Life is too short. Time waits for nothing and nobody. Spend it with those you love the most. Make new memories and celebrate the blessing of life and connections with one another. Collect experiences, travel and laugh every day.
And maybe…just maybe, you’ll just see things a little sweeter like adorable little Navy here.
Happy Birthday sweetheart.
Till next time!
Petra
Petra King Photography’s studio celebrates Baby Milestones in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
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.
Here's what works: Oshawa Low Tox Motherhood Studio
Hey mama!
Welcome back ;). Congratulations your baby has graduated! You’ve moved on from the newborn stage to the age group of 3-6 months. This is such a fun, sweet and silly time… and one of my favourites. As personalities emerge so does things like teething, tantrums and playing strange with outsiders. Don’t worry, as stressful as it sounds here are a few things to help you navigate Motherhood naturally and with ease.
I love bringing my knowledge of Essential Oils and Young Living’s Plant based products to you because as a Mom myself, it’s important to know what I am using and how it affects my family. And I Thank You for being here and enjoying these little tidbits of Motherhood too.
When it comes to figuring out how to help your little one (especially when they can’t tell you what the matter is) knowing what to use that is all natural is overwhelming enough. YL has made it so easy to make the switch naturally and stress free.
Here’s my breakdown on what works for the above topics:
For Teething- reach for Copiaba. It’s an anti-inflammatory that is pretty much tasteless and works quickly. It helps to soothe sore little inflamed gums. You can apply neat directly to their gums. Or dilute with a carrier oil first and rub onto gums for support.
For tantrums- try reaching for Lavender, Gentle Baby, Peace & Calming or try DreamEase from our KidScents line. Any of these will help soothe and calm your upset baby. To use, diffuse in the room while cuddling. You can use any of these topically on baby too. Use a dilution chart for the correct ratio of drops per carrier oil.
Check out a quick Dilution Ratio Guide Here
Playing strange? This is all part of growth and development but there are ways to help. Any of the oils above listed under tantrums can help. Apply topically the same way or put a drop or two into your hands and rub over their clothing. That way it’s in their immediate space and no wait time. All this aside, if they are going through separation anxiety then gentle reassurance, lots of cuddles and creating a positive safe enviornment is key. Don’t worry…it will pass ;)
Feel free to try out a few of these if any resonate with you or if you are currently at your wits end. Trust me mama, I’ve been there. If I could go back with all the information I know now about essential oils and natural plant based products from YL, Life would have been a LOT less stressful.
New members will receive 10% off your order when you become a member. Membership is free so long as you place at least one order a year from signup date. You’ll also be able to enjoy 24% off with my wholesale pricing. Ask me how you can earn free monthly promos and cheap shipping too! Seriously…this company is so amazing at giving back! Use the code #19271124 when asked and you’ll be hooked up to me so I can help and support you on your journey.
As always I am here for you. Not sure if YL is the right fit for you? Let’s connect, I would happily share out a sample with you to try first.
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Petra King Photography specializes in Motherhood, Baby, Health & Wellness in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Sleep & Sitter Sessions: Oshawa Motherhood Studio Photographer
First time mom or not. Once you have a little one you realize how important the role of sleep plays in growth and development. If your little one is a good sleeper then kudos to you! That’s amazing! However if you were like me and are struggling to find that “good quality sleep” that isn’t a 15 min power nap, then I am here for you mama lol
Drumroll please…I present to you Lavender! Nah mama hang on… this is NOT your Grandma’s :lavender scented soap, bathroom potpourri, full of toxins, smack in your face synthetic fragrances or other crap that gives you a headache and nightmares…this is the REAL deal.
And guess what? It will help you AND your baby and yourself fall asleep and stay asleep.
WHOOT WHOOT!
One of my regrets I have about Motherhood is not knowing about Young Living sooner. Hear me out…I don’t just say this because my family uses products daily. I say this with utmost sincerity that it would have made mommin’g so much easier and stress free.
Take Lavender for instance. It’s coined the “Swiss Army. Knife of oils”. Not only does it help with sleep and creating a beautiful calm and relaxing environment for babies and adults alike, it has SO many uses.
Things like, skin, emotional support, moods, bites, burns, stings just to name a few.
So what does this have to do with sitter sessions? Ever heard the phrase, happy baby happy mom? Yep that…a well rested baby makes for a happy natural session. It allows for me to photograph your little one with them being comfortable, relaxed and happy. Moments and memories that you as a parent will cherish.
If you’d like some more information on Lavender let’s chat.
If you use it already I am so proud of you! Or if you are ready to add it to your mom wellness kit I am so excited for you! You can find it here via my referral link and save yourself 24% off pricing and FREE Shipping from me. Drop me a line and let’s create a better sleep routine today.
Night Night! ;)