You’re new mom. You just got back from the hospital. You look down at your beautiful new baby, they smile. You look at your significant other and they are packing up the car to go to babies first month check up? What…? Already?! You look at your watch… Damn, I need to pick up the balloons for the little one’s 100 days party? Where did the time go…?
Read MoreOver the years I’ve learned a number of tricks to soothe and comfort babies, and to surround them with a comfortable environment. These same techniques that I use during my sessions can be used at home to make your baby more comfortable. And most importantly, SLEEP!
Read MoreIf I had a dollar for every time parents ordered a “shusher” during their session, I’d have A LOT of dollars! :P These tips come from the idea that your baby is in their “4th Trimester” and is still adjusting to life outside the womb. A white noise machine (or shusher) is one of my favorites, it helps to simulate the noises your baby was used to hearing in the womb. White noise not only helps relax babies but it helps to soften environmental sounds that can disrupt sleep so you don’t have to tiptoe around the whole house when your baby is sleeping.
Read MoreWhether you nurse, use formula or do a combination of the two, feeding a newborn can be stressful... 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, reintroduce foods one at a time to see how they are accepted.
Read MoreKeeping your baby comfortable is paramount when trying to keep your baby calm and relaxed. Newborns can be fickle but can be figured out. Here are a few ways I like to use to keep babies comfortable and asleep!
Read MoreA question I’m often asked by many pregnant moms and new photographers is, “what is the perfect age for a newborn session?”
This question has a very complex answer. The fact of the matter is, it all really depends. Because of this, I work hard to schedule only a set amount of sessions a month so that I can be as flexible as I can for any situation that may arise.
Read MoreI cannot wait to see how these beautiful babies grow and learn about the world and about themselves and each other. I can't wait to see their sweet pudgy cheeks at 6 months, and their chubby little legs trying to master walking at 12 months.
With every newborn I meet, I am excited to see this growth.
Read MoreI love every one of my babies. They may cry, they may poop on my pretty blankets, they may just say to me that they need to reschedule with a very loud "Wah! Wah! Wah!" But the great thing about me (I at least think so) is that I tend to have a selective memory. Because when I look at the shots I take I think about their sweet little faces, soft and warm, falling asleep. Their little coos or cute little grunts. I look at their pictures and wonder who they will be? And I never remember how many tries it took to get them to sleep, I never remember the poop.
But then there was Elyse. And I will always remember her session. Because this was a session that was almost too easy! She slept the entire time! And I got to hear the words I love to hear which were, "you must be a baby whisperer." Oh trust me I am not! LOL Elyse and I just clicked... She knew what I needed from her and she delivered!
Congrats to Helen and Yaro! She is a gem and so gorgeous! You did good!
I met Jackson last week and he was such a little dreamer! He was ready for his photos almost immediately! Congrats to Mom and Dad, I would say he is a keeper!!
I had a blast with this little guy, he couldn't have his first year cake smash so we did one for his second birthday, SUCH a difference! He LOVED it and had so much fun! He started with his finger, decided to get civilized with his fork and then realized he could do some real damage with his digger truck! Then we met up on a sunnier day for the family photos, and although he and I got ATTACKED by mosquitoes he was a trooper and did an excellent job looking cute with mama and dad! Happy Second Birthday Grayson!!!
I had the absolute pleasure of photographing this beautiful little girl when she was just under 12 hours old for her Fresh 48 session, and then again when she was 6 days old. She is growing so fast! I can't wait till in a couple of weeks she is in front of my camera for her family's Calgary flood mini session! Here is a little of what I captured in her portrait session!
Had a marvellous time with this little one! Such a little sweetheart and SO many smiles! Congrats Eddie and Deborah!
I met these two last week :) We were supposed to go out to the park but there was a thunder storm in the middle of their session. I am actually glad, we had a blast, stayed warm and had a great time getting to know each other! I can't wait to meet the little one in that belly next month!!
What is a Fresh 48 session?
It is a session where I come to the hospital or your home within the first 24-48 hours of your new child's life. It is a great time to capture first meetings between siblings, pictures with grandparents, baby's first bath, as well as beautiful casual lifestyle photography capturing the buzz of excitement and awe with this huge change in your life.
I was invited by this gorgeous family yesterday to come and capture their little girls first few hours at home, we captured her first manicure, her first check up and a whole lotta snugglin with her family. I cannot wait till Saturday when I get to see her again for her newborn session!
If you would like to book a Fresh 48 session email me at reinaproceephoto@gmail.com
It was so awesome meeting this new little family, and such an honor that they drove all the way from Edmonton to get their photos done with me!! Little Luke here is 3 weeks and 3 days old today and although he fought us with the sleeping, he definitely was forthcoming with the cute! Here are my favorite images from this morning.
I had such a great time with this family! Due to the weather we had to split the session up in two, but I am so glad I did! I got to see this cute face TWICE! This here is little Rhys and he just turned one, and whats better to do but smash a cake in celebration!
Here is a sneak peek of this beautiful mama-to-be! She is due on Monday and I cannot wait to meet her pretty little girl! This was the session where my camera broke, thank goodness they were so nice to come back for a reshoot! It was a nicer day and a better location. Awesomeness all around!
Pretty excited to meet the little one that this beautiful couple is about to have. Like literally! Her due date is on Friday!! 
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