Cadence's Newborn Session

Studio Newborn Baby Photographer NW Calgary, Alberta

I always do a little dance when I see a familiar name pop up in my email inquiries - this time I was pleased to see a familiar name, one that I graduated with in high school (back in 2009 - oof!) 

I was so excited to book this newborn session. Mom was smart and booked early in her pregnancy, knowing that I book months in advance. A lot of my clients book fresh into their second trimester, right after the 12-week mark, which makes it much easier to book a date and plan for the session. The hardest part is just waiting for baby to come! 

Finally, little Cadence arrived with all of her glorious hair! She is absolutely adorable, and I just couldn't wait to have her in my studio. I was happy to include her "big brother", Douglas, a super cuddly (and slightly timid) Goldendoodle. We had to do a little bit of behind-the-scenes magic, since all of the new things in the studio had him feeling a little nervous. But, after some coaxing and just taking our time, we finally got those goal images that Mom & Dad really wanted! 

I could have photographed Cadence all day - she slept so soundly while I worked with her and we were able to get so many different setups and poses with her. Mom & Dad loved their gallery and picked their favourites, and I was so happy to deliver the photos they always wanted of their brand new baby! 

"I am more excited for these photos than my wedding photos!" Mom said. I can relate to that feeling - there's just something about seeing your little baby in all the different poses and setups that makes your heart melt. At one point during the session, little Cadence was snoozing away in my heart bowl and we all just took a moment to gather around her and watch her dream away, as comfortable as can be in her little yellow PJs and nestled into the heart bowl. SO CUTE!

I am so happy with this gallery and loved seeing my long-time-ago friend again with her new baby girl, and meeting her husband and fur baby, too. It's funny, growing up in high school talking about growing up and having kids seems so far away and almost like a fantasy. But then it happens, and I love that we can all come together and celebrate the new generation through the beautiful art form of photography.