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How to Include Sentimental Heirlooms in Your Newborn Photos in Calgary
Learn how to include sentimental heirlooms in newborn photos safely. Calgary photographer Amanda Dams shares tips on choosing and preparing meaningful…

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.
What Colour Backdrop is Best for Newborn Photography?
Newborn photography is a specific type of portrait photography that produces images of babies that capture their resemblance at this tender, early stage in life. There are many ways to approach newborn photography and...
5 Tips for Taking Awesome Photos of Your Baby
In the first year of their baby’s life, parents feel the need to document everything. And let’s be honest, it isn’t exactly easy to take a decent photo of your little one. Whether you are using an old point-and-shoot...
How to Create the Perfect Cake Smash Photo Shoot
When it comes to capturing your baby’s first birthday, there’s no better way than a cake smash photo shoot. And the best way to make it happen is by having a cake smash baby photo shoot. A cake smash photo shoot is an...
How to Take the Perfect Family Photo: 8 Tips On How To Capture Your Babies’ Cuteness
The most magical time of your life is also the most exhausting. So much to do and so little time. Family photography is a perfect opportunity to capture all the moments of your lives, and the cutest photos of your...
How to Find a Good Maternity Photographer for Your Pregnancy Photos
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful times in your life. It’s also the most memorable time of your life, especially when it’s your first. You’ll look back on this time for the rest of your life, so why not make sure...
The Best Photography Tips for Newborns: A Complete Guide to Taking Amazing Photos
The idea of newborn photography may seem scary and overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be! Getting the perfect shots of your little one takes a bit of preparation, but the results are worth it. After all,...
6 Reasons Why You Should Get Professional Photos of Your Newborn
Getting professional photos of your newborn is one of the best ways to capture those first precious moments as a family. But before you run to the camera shop and start shelling out cash, let’s talk about why you...

What is Cake Smash Photography and Why You Should Do It
Cake smash photography is a fun way to document your child’s birthday. Cake smash session is informal and fun. It allows you to record your child’s special day while still capturing the magic. Cake smash photography...

Best Age for Newborn Photos: Photography Tips for Parents
When it comes to taking new baby photos, there’s nothing quite like the first time. It’s a magical moment that can’t be duplicated. And when it comes to capturing new memories, there’s no better time than when a baby...
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