Style tip: Layer, layer, layer & Family K!!

So...big question that usually gets asked...and I've asked it myself.  What should we wear to the photos?  Layers!!!  I love the look of layers, it just adds that extra bit of dimension and interest to pictures.  Don't follow convention, wear something that reflects you and your personality.  If you are lost...find a  mannequin and buy what they are wearing!  Here are some of my favourite shops...to browse and to buy!  Some have a section on their site that gives you ideas for outfits.  Also..if you are a mom like me with an ever-changed body shape..add a fitted jacket.  Makes your outfit complete, polished and hides some lumps.

www.piperlime.com
www.nordstrom.com
www.gap.com
http://www.hm.com/ca/
www.topshop.com
www.instyle.com


Here's the first family from my mini sessions!  This sweet little boy I met when he was about 6 months old for the first time.  We were busy blowing bubbles in the water and learning to dunk heads.   Since then he has grown into a busy little toddler!  His Mom and Dad are expecting a new addition anytime now so I got the opportunity to photograph them at a very special time in their life.  I wish you all the best Family K!

Photography: Baby A

Baby A...anxiously awaited as her parents like to keep the sex a surprise!  She came into the world just a few days late which was plenty long for mama!   I had met her mom when we were both very pregnant with our first babies and what a lifesaver...tip #1 for new parents: find someone who is going through the same stuff and you won't feel so insane!  Our babies were born 2 weeks apart and we have since become good friends.  

This little girl I was soooo excited to shoot!  I was excited for a couple reasons...I had sat in on a session a few months ago and learnt a few things which I wanted to put into practice, the other was that I had some new props and poses I wanted to try.  I am really happy with the end product and now have baby fever...I can't wait to shoot the next!

I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do, she is so precious and I wish Baby A and family all the best for years to come.

I am working on starting my business as a photographer at this time.  If you are interested in my work  please contact me at npasquill@gmail.com.

baby bumps: a little gear for the little one

My little niece or nephew is going to be born in the next month and I CANNOT wait to meet the little one!  My brother is a bit traditional in that they don't find out whats brewing till they pop out.  Makes it hard for someone like me who likes to be prepared and shop ahead!

We had a few minutes a few weeks ago to take some pictures.  The rains have socked us in lately so we had to go indoors and work around a sick little toddler, but in the end we got a few good pics.

Remembering back to when my little guy was teeny tiny, there were a few things that were absolute necessities in surviving the first few months.  The first was the swing.  I researched a lot of them and ended up getting the Fisher Price cradle swing which looks like this:

I can't speak for all babies but my little guy LOVED it.  Another great one was this Fisher price vibrating chair.   This one is nice because it can be portable (we took it everywhere) if you are going out to someones house and when they start swinging their arms they play with the little whale.  These two items were lifesavers!