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How Long Does a Newborn Photography Session Take? A Realistic Hour by Hour Timeline
Wondering how long a newborn photography session takes? I share a realistic timeline with hour-by-hour details, from arrival to family portraits, so you…

How to Prepare Your Baby for a Newborn Photo Session: My Morning Feeding and Sleep Routine
Learn how to prepare your baby for a newborn photo session with my morning feeding and sleep routine for dreamy sleepy poses. Book in Calgary.

Why a Warm Studio Is Essential for Safe and Comfortable Newborn Photography
Discover the ideal temperature for newborn photography studio at 27°C. Learn how warmth keeps babies safe, sleepy for beautiful portraits.
Calgary Maternity Photography: The Best of You
If you are looking for the best in Calgary maternity photography, you’ve come to the right place! Amanda loves shooting pregnancy, newborns, and families in Calgary, AB. She is an experienced photographer who...

Balloon Garland | Cake Smash Session in Calgary
Balloon garlands are getting more and more popular for cake smash photo sessions in my studio in Calgary! They bring extra pop and fun to the setup and I love to play with different colours and shapes, creating a...

Fall Photos in Vancouver – Family Photography
The city of Vancouver is well-known for having one of the most beautiful views in the world. Wherever you go, you will most likely find a park or a street full of cherry blossoms during spring. A few months later, the...

Maternity Photos at Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver
The Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver BC is a reference when it comes to flowers and colours and it's perfect for maternity photos. That's one of my favourite places to go when shooting maternity photography. But while...

Props and Planning the Photography!
When photographing in the studio, props and planning are very important! Whether we are picking adorable outfits and backdrops for a newborn, or toys and cakes for a 1-year cake smash - it doesn't come together...

The 5 Best Baby Clothing Stores in Vancouver
Shopping for babies and toddlers can be quite a struggle! Finding the right materials, the correct fit and the best quality (without breaking the bank) are all things that new parents grapple with in the first few...

Paint Session for Babies | Lucas
There are many options for a cake smash alternative and all kind of foods that can be used during a birthday photo session that is cake-free!

Studio Reopening – COVID 19 Update
I'm so happy that we reopened the studio and I can snuggle babies all day again! WE ARE NOW BOOKING JUNE 2020 AND BEYOND! There is no higher priority than the safety of our clients and we want you to feel confident...

Spring Colours Newborn and Family Photography in Calgary AB | Amara
We always start the newborn session with family photos, that includes mom, dad and siblings. After that, the family can just relax and enjoy their time in the studio while I do the individual newborn photos.
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