Beauty in Nature | Montreal Photographer
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There is nothing like photographing a gorgeous woman in the setting sun, in the summer, in a beautiful vintage inspired dress... nothing at all like it <3
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Double the Sweetness, Twins at 18 days | Montreal Photographer
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I 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 MoreBeautiful Maternity Photos in the Summer | Montreal Photographer
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I was so so happy to be able to capture this beautiful moment in this gorgeous mama's life.
Even though she wasn't actually sure that Maternity photos were what she wanted in the first place. She was very skeptical of the session, and I am finding more and more Mamas feeling the same way. I couldn't possibly imagine what pregnancy is like for the ladies I work with, but I do know how women think.
And I get it:
We don't like to draw attention to ourselves.
We are at times uncomfortable when our bodies change.
And if you have never had a photograph of yourself that you like, you might think, well I guess I am just not photogenic.
Read MoreBeautiful Baby Pictures, even when they only want Mama | Montreal Photographer
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When I first decided I wanted to start a photography business, it was for two reasons. One, my love and passion for photography, and two, I could be my own boss. Well, little did I know that when I decided to specialize in newborns and babies in their first year, that it was actually the babies that were the boss of me!
Read MoreA Princess and her Cupcake | Montreal Newborn & Baby Photographer
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It's very rare now that I do mini sessions, I am actually phasing them out completely, although I may have sales on regular prices at times. But I do like to donate mini sessions for people to win, and this mama was pretty excited to find out she had won this mini session.
Read MoreNothin' like a Mother's love | Montreal Child Photographer
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I am doing a NEW type of session, and I have a new approach to photography.
I have done a lot of introspection and self-reflection these past few months, and I came to realize I have moved away from the type of photography that I began with, the kind that truly drew me into the art. Photography to me is the ability to capture the EMOTION between two people. And the emotion that has always struck my heart strings is the love a parent has for a child.
There is nothing more beautiful to me then love.
Read MoreJeffery | Montreal Child Photographer | Milestones Session - 15 Months
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Last year was the first year that I offered Milestones Sessions. And it was so much more fun than I could have ever imagined! But something I never thought of when I decided to do these sessions was how much I would fall in love with the families!! I can't describe how amazing it is to see these babies every three months, watching them grow, watching them warm up to me.
Read Moreanne | beautiful family photos in the park | montreal family photographer
/I was so excited when Anne won 50% off a family session from me last winter. I got even more excited when I checked out her Facebook profile picture and there she was gorgeous as can be, and with a beautiful family to boot!
When she told me she lived in Calgary I was so happy to know that I could capture her family in one of the beautiful natural parks that are a part of Calgary's charm.
Read Morelucy | maternity | montreal newborn photographer
/I truly LOVE doing maternity sessions, for one, it introduces me to the expectant parents of the bundle of joy that I will be photographing, while at the same time, letting them know a little about who I am and how I work.
But the BEST part of it is just being able to focus on this moment in their lives.
Now I have never been pregnant.
Read Morematthew | 3 month milestones | montreal baby photographer
/I love my milestones packages!! I love that YOU love my milestones packages!
As much as I love newborn photography I think I love the milestones sessions more, because then I get to watch as your little one grows. From a sleepy curly newborn, to a aware, sometimes walking, sometimes talking baby. It is a fascination of mine that in a mere 12 months your child goes from this beautiful little baby, to a child who can interact with his or her environment. And the BEST thing? You start seeing more and more of their personality, which will shape who they will be for the rest of their lives.
Up until I found photography and all that this art has given me, I was studying psychology. I wanted to be a developmental psychologist, so it makes sense that milestones would be a session I would offer, and truly enjoy!
And this saturday I got to meet Matthew for the first time.
Read Morematteo | first birthday party | montreal baby photographer
/So I am a klutz... Like its just getting old how much I injure myself! And last friday was a doozy. I fell down the stairs. It is as serious as I live in a one bedroom apartment, and there are only 5 whole stairs in this little apartment... but I found a way to fall down them. But the crazy thing about me? I have never broken a bone in my entire life... including last Friday!! I did sprain my big toe and it is still double the size of the other toe.
I was so mad that I fell!! The reason being, I had a birthday party to shoot on that Sunday. And after talks with Daniela (Matteo's mom) I knew there was NO way I was going to miss this party!!
And I am so glad I didn't miss it because boy was it a PARTY!!
Read Moreconnor 3 weeks | beautiful baby photographer | montreal
/Every single baby I meet touches me heart. I fall in love with everyone of them. Connor is no different, but I also just fell in love with his sweet family. They are so laid back but very kind. And you can see that in their children, Owen was already embracing being a big brother, we didn't have to ask him to kiss his brother he would just kiss him when we placed Connor down in his arms. Connor was so calm, but he was a kicker, haha, he did not like being swaddled because he loved to have his legs free, but he tolerated the swaddle every once in a while.
Read More6 month old session | milestones | montreal child photographer
/This is the second time that I have met little Jeffery, and once again we had so much fun!
Take a look below to see my favourite images from Jeffery's 6 month session, and I cannot wait for his 9 month session in April!!
Read MoreEli | 7 days | Montreal Newborn Photographer
/These folks are technically my first clients in Montreal, at least the first to book. I met Leann through YES Montreal, where she works and where I go to get advice on all things business and art related.
I can't even be sure to express the sense of calm and feeling that I would be ok, which came over me when I first met Leann. I met her before her maternity session, because we had been talking for months before I moved. When I arrived in Montreal she took me out to lunch and we got to know each other. That first day, meeting her and then meeting my coaches at YES Montreal made me feel so welcome in Montreal, and made me feel like this dream of a photography business could actually come true.
Read Morenewborn baby boy | 7 days new | montreal
/Little Sora was a sweet little client of mine, a newborn born on the first of December and the cutest little sleepy-head I have ever met :) He was an absolute pleasure to capture and its no surprise because he comes from a mom and dad that are some of the kindest people I have ever met. Much love to this family and their new addition! It was my incredible honour to capture your family so fresh and new!
Read MoreIndoor Lifestyle Family Photos | Montreal Child and Family Photographer
/So I am a shy person.
Working as a photographer and running this business has caused me to confront that many, many times. Back west I was lucky to have a network of word of mouth clients, I never had to market myself. Which is good, because being shy and having to market yourself is not the easiest combination...
And then, one weekend, I was out grocery shopping and I happened across this gorgeous pregnant woman and her two adorable little kids.
So I did something I have never done.
I gave her my business card.
SO GLAD I DID!
Read Moretimeless, delicate, and natural | montreal maternity, newborn, and child photographer
/Welcome to my site.
Click on this video below to watch a slideshow of clients I had the pleasure of capturing in 2014. This here is why I do what I do. It is so important to me to capture beautiful, authentic, emotional moments of my client's lives. Nothing stands the test of time like photography, and although capturing these moments of your children growing up is incredibly important to you, so will the documentation of their growth be to them. Watch this video below to see how I can capture your beautiful family!
Booking into May 2015, book your session now, spots are filling up!
If you want a photographer that will make you feel beautiful when you are at your most bloated and swollen, that will put you at total ease, that will handle your baby with the utmost care and never complain no matter how many times she is pooped on - then Reina is the photographer for you! Not to mention the flawless images you are delivered of these incredible milestones in your life! I can't recommend Reina enough!
~ Leann Brown
Please contact me for more information
reinaproceephoto@gmail.com
514.462.1960
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Newborn and Milestone Ensemble Release and Contest! - Montreal Newborn Photography
/Introducing!!
Milestone and Newborn Ensemble Package!!
Just a few weeks ago I released my new Milestone's package, click here to get all the information on that!
Now I am super excited to announce a Newborn and Milestone package Ensemble!!
Meaning for a discount you can book your newborn session and your milestone package together!
Each of these ensembles allows you to pay the total inclusive price in three separate payments:
For the Milestones and Newborn Ensemble the price is $1495 this means, after $100 retainer at booking there are three payments of $465 at the newborn, 6 month, and 1st year sessions.
For the Mini Newborn and Milestones Ensemble the price is$1195, after $100 retainer at booking there are three payments of $365 at the newborn, 6 month, and 1st year sessions.
This means that you can make capturing your child's first year, which are so full of milestones, incredibly affordable!
I am so excited about this I decided to throw a HUGE contest!!
Contest Info
How to Enter
Each entry counts as one entry. You DO NOT have to do all of these. Pick your favourite, the more entries the more chances you have :)
1. Like Reina Procee Photography Facebook page
2. Like this post announcing this contest on Facebook
3. Share that Facebook post with your friends on Facebook (make sure your privacy settings let me see your share)
4. Pin this image on Pinterest
5. Subscribe (Click here) to email mailing list (entry doesn't count until you have clicked confirm on your confirmation email)
6. Comment what you have done to enter on this blog (leave Pinterest name as well as your Facebook name if different)
Bonus Entries
Have your friends and family comment on this blog saying your name and that you sent them. Each comment counts as an entry towards whoever is named in the comment, your friend doesn't win anything unless they do the above entries, but this way you have unlimited entries this way!
What are the Prizes?
Grand Prize
Your choice of 50% off a regular session (at least $375 off) OR $300 off one of the already discounted Milestone and Newborn Ensembles listed above!
Second Prize
25% off a regular session (at least $185 off) OR $150 off one of the already discounted Milestone and Newborn Ensembles listed above!
Rules
1. This contest is not affiliated with or run by Facebook in any way
2. You are not obligated to use all entries to win, you choose how many entries you want to use.
3. Prizes will not apply to mini sessions or sessions with gift vouchers (you can choose to not use the gift voucher)
4. Newborn sessions are for babies 5-10 days old, if your baby is a bit older once the contest is complete we will do our best within your child's capabilities and what is safe.
5. All set policies and contracts must be agreed to and signed once prize has been accepted.
6. Contest is open to all clients, but sessions will be held either in Montreal and surrounding areas or within Calgary city limits (during the times I am there) and prizes do expire Dec 31, 2014.
Contest ends November 22 at 8pm EST
Personal Note - Montreal Maternity, Newborn and Family Photographer
/There is a lady named Sue Bryce, and she has taught me so much in the past few months... My whole life has been a question of whether I am good enough, and recently, whether I am worthy of this life I have stumbled upon creating for myself. I walked around for years with the attitude that I didn't care what others thought, but in reality I did. Oh boy I did...And that strangled me, and it weighed me down... But then I stumbled upon a talk this woman did, she is a photographer, and I mean come on... what has she got to say that hasn't been told to me countless times from people who love and care about me? A lot of what she said was stuff I had already heard, but the way she explained it just spoke to me. I like to say that she knows the words that just kick my butt, they tear me down and build me up all at the same dang time. And she isn't even Oprah, people!! But it is through her personal struggles and how eloquently and intelligently she explains them that just catches my attention.
I have now learned, that it has not been the people in my life that have gotten me through the toughest of times, it has been me. I carried myself through the pain and the struggles. I have this strength inside of me that carries me and the people I love. Wow. I am a pretty awesome person. 5 years ago if someone had told me that I was a strong, amazing and talented person, flawed, but with WORTH and a MEANINGFUL life, it would have just barely pierced my armour... I would have laughed and made a joke, deflecting that truth into the "yeah, right, ok, what do you want from me?" pile. But now I actually have the belief and strength to say it to myself. And it feels amazing. And I feel like I can do anything. Although this is another struggle I have carried myself through, and there are many more waiting, I can definitely say that Sue helped light the way for me. And I can only hope that I can pay that forward someday. Because my life has been completely changed for the better.
I can definitely say, that I love this person-that-is-me. I would be proud to call this person-that-is-me mine. I am dang proud of who I am, what I am, and where I am going. Through this past year of self reflection, and putting away old hurts, and building healthy relationships with myself and loved ones, I have found one thing that I can hold to be truth: I accept myself. Completely. This life of judgement and fear is done. I am not afraid. I am only excited for what is in store for the rest of my life.
But that is the INSIDE of me. There are struggles still with the OUTSIDE of me. Perfection is impossible, but this struggle is tied to my health and well being.
This struggle is accepting the outer shell I live in. In one of her talks Sue said that we tie our identity to what we want to change about ourselves. I want to lose weight to be accepted by society, to not be discriminated against and bullied. I want to lose weight to feel pretty again. I want to lose weight to be a better photographer. But losing weight doesn't guarantee this... so why do I keep thinking that it will? And we all have feelings like this, whether it is with weight or another flaw we want to change about ourselves but are struggling with. And oh the pressure that puts on us! Everyday that I am not losing a pound I am failing. Every day that I am not thinner I am not a better photographer, I am not pretty, I am not accepted, and I will be judged and bullied.
It is time I stop identifying with my weight. This weight is not me, and it has nothing to do with me.
So to try and disentangle myself with these notions I have decided that I will exist in photographs for myself. I will take a photo of myself each day, and then I will list what I am grateful for. I will use this medium, that has thus far healed me in so many ways, to heal me once again. These are not photos that I will post and share with you all... but it is time that I show MYSELF the kindness and compassion and acceptance I have shown many others in my life.
Comment below if you are thinking of doing a similar project to help stop identifying with your flaws.
And thank you Sue Bryce for being vulnerable; opening yourself up has caused me to open myself up.
And so far I like what I see.
Park Family - Montreal Family Photographer
/Yesterday I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting this trio. We met in Mount Royal Park in Montreal... guys! the leaves!! Oh it was so beautiful!! But even more beautiful were the people I got to hang out with: Sylvia, John and their gorgeous daughter Lara :)
In this job I meet so many people, I LOVE that about this job. Everyone is different but with this family I just clicked with them and what resulted was a session full of fun, creativity and beautiful natural happiness.
Lara is so sweet, guys. She didn't ham for the camera, but she didn't need to, she was adorable no matter what! She loves leaves, tossing them, trying to eat them, giving them to people (I got a couple twigs and leaves as presents, it was very sweet).
Sylvia and John are completely laid back and great people to hang out with, we spent a good ten minutes at the end of the session chatting, just 'cause :) I seriously cannot wait for my next session with these folks I had so much fun!
Just check out the awesomeness that happened yesterday, you can see the light and love that Lara is in their lives, and just how happy a family they are. It just reaffirms for me how awesome my job is that I get to see the beauty of the world, capture it and share it with you guys
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