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Chasing the Perfect Light: Natural Light vs Softbox
If someone had told me fifteen years ago how much light would become my obsession, I would have...
Creating a Baby Registry: Must-Haves and What to Skip
You're glowing, your heart's bursting, and amongst all the excitement is a tiny to-do list that...
Morning Sickness Hacks: Natural Remedies for Relief
Let's face it, morning sickness can be a total drag. That magical "glow" everyone talks about?...
Chasing the Perfect Light: Natural Light vs Softbox
If someone had told me fifteen years ago how much light would become my obsession, I would have laughed. But here I am, a Calgary-based newborn photographer who can talk about lighting for hours, boring my poor husband...
Creating a Baby Registry: Must-Haves and What to Skip
You're glowing, your heart's bursting, and amongst all the excitement is a tiny to-do list that just keeps growing. One big item on that list? The baby registry. Let's face it, baby registries can be overwhelming....
Morning Sickness Hacks: Natural Remedies for Relief
Let's face it, morning sickness can be a total drag. That magical "glow" everyone talks about? Sometimes it feels more like a neon sign reading "Nausea Central." But fear not, mamas! There are amazing natural remedies...
Calgary’s 7 Best Playgrounds Near Downtown
Hey there, parents! I'm Amanda Dams, an award-winning professional family photographer in Calgary. I know the struggle of finding engaging and safe places to entertain your little ones. That's why I've created this...
Why A Full Experience Beats a Quick-Shoot Approach in Maternity and Newborn Photography
Can't I Just Get A Few Images? I get it – the excitement and perhaps a bit of anxiety as your life moves toward parenthood. Many of my clients, just like you, have asked, "Can't I just get a few images?" And believe...
Are Professional Maternity Photos in Calgary Worth It?
Hello, beautiful mamas-to-be! Let's face it, pregnancy is an extraordinary journey filled with emotions and transformation. You're growing a tiny human inside you, and that, my dear, is pure magic! But before you get...
Why Cake Smash Photos Are Worth It for Your Baby’s First Birthday
I've been capturing the adorable and messy moments of little ones celebrating their first birthdays for years. Today, I want to share my cake smash photography expertise by answering the age-old question: "Are cake...
A Stunning Maternity Photoshoot at Fish Creek Provincial Park in Calgary
As an award-winning professional maternity photographer based in Calgary, I can't help but share the one location that stands out for its natural beauty – Fish Creek Provincial Park. With its tall trees, trails and...
Can I Do My Own Maternity Photoshoot?
Hello, mamas of Calgary! I'm Amanda Dams, an award-winning professional maternity photographer with over 10 years of experience with mamas and babies. I understand that the excitement of expecting a little one is like...
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