On May 5-7, 2017, fourteen wonderful ladies descended on Oceanstone Seaside Resort (@oceanstoneseasideresort) in Indian Harbour, NS. Heather did an amazing job of bringing the group together, making everyone feel so at ease, opening up her huge heart to us, and making every event simply beautiful with her creative touch.

This list is a helpful guide of common foods to avoid while nursing. These foods typically affect babies under 6 weeks. As they get older, introduce foods one at a time to see how they are affected. Every baby is different, so be sure to consult with your Pediatrician

"StandInBaby™ (otherwise known as SIB™) is the world’s first fully articulated, lifelike and camera ready posing and training aid, specifically designed for newborn photographers, by newborn photographers. It introduces a new level of safety and education practices never seen before in the newborn photography industry. StandInBaby™ significantly accelerates learning, opens creativity and adds strength to natural abilities, all while keeping infant safety at the forefront."

I couldn't help but think about how lucky this little guy is to have such amazing, loving, and well loved parents. No doubt he is surrounded by people who will shower him with just as much love and adoration.

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**Photos are your legacy.** When you are gone, and future generations learn about you, how do you want to be visually remembered? Be honest, how many of those cell phone snapshots are hanging on your walls, printed and framed to display on the mantle, or included in a photo album? I'm willing to bet it's very few, if any.

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Recently 13 day old Baby Aidan visited us in the studio with his beautiful momma Kelli. When I met Aidan his most striking feature, besides the fact that he was a perfect little darling, is his head of dark brown hair, and his adorable long eyelashes. 

It is super fun to photograph children who love photography! Momma Courtney told me during our consultation that her son Jamie (3.5 years old) is showing a strong interest in photography, that he is outgoing, and that she expected him to be very cooperative during the session. Boy was she right! 

We ventured down the path where the outdoor portion of the session was taking place, and after a bit of coaxing, acting really silly, and doing everything except stand on my head, Jack started to crack a smile, and Mr. Grumpy was banished. From that point forward we were the best of friends and the session was a breeze.

Rowan made a 2 hour trip to my studio, which was her first big adventure, and we had a lovely afternoon together. She was a very hungry girl, and took a little while to settle in, but we eventually got down to business and she rested peacefully while I photographed this little bundle of joy. She told us loud and clear when she was done for the day.

You couldn't ask for a better looking, cuter couple, more in love than these two. They live in the the Annapolis Valley near Greenwood, and are a true farm family, so of course we had to incorporate the country setting.

Thomas was a perfect angel. He arrived fast asleep and stayed asleep for almost an hour while I did my thing. He was so cozy and sleepy for the rest of the afternoon, and although he was a hungry boy when he woke up, eventually we lulled him back to sleep...

Here is some helpful information that will prepare you for how newborn photo sessions typically flow, and also give you some tips and tricks that will ensure we are prepared and are ready for a successful session!