So far 2020 has been off to an insane start.  Sometimes it's great then other times I'm just like "wtf 2020!".  But, it's always a good sign when a bebe comes in and sleeps like a champ.  

Baby Asher came in and didn't make a peep! I met his mama and daddy back in November for their maternity session.  They're such sweet people and both sessions went flawlessly.  This was their first babe so I knew I had to make sure that they had photos to always remember what it felt like when bringing home baby number one.  Because, let's be real, I have no kids.. okay fine.. but I've met enough parents to hear the story of "there's nothing like bringing home your first baby".

You don't know what you're doing! You have the baby, nurses are there, and then BAM! you're going home by yourself and thrown into the water.  Sink or swim time!  But these two.  They're so calm, patient, go with the flow, they're kickin' butt being first time parents.  

So world, I introduce to you, my first baby of 2020, the sleepiest of the sleepy.. Baby Asher.

-KCP <3 

Year of the boys? Or year of the girls? I find so many of my bookings so far this year are boys! Last year was definitely year of the boys for me.   So many mamas choose pink, purple, gray, and neutral cream kind of colour for their girls' sessions.  So, my creative juices start flowing and I NEED to switch it up!  I had a (rare) free Sunday so I model called in this beautiful baby girl.

Her mama has two boys already.  So she welcomed in her baby girl! The colours were all up to me! Minus the purple ;) her mama loved purple (which so do i so I wasn't mad).  I chose a blue and olive green! Two colours most people probably wouldn't think of choosing for a girl, but the blue went so sweet with a little bonnet and the olive green with the beautiful dainty halo!  When choosing your colours for either a boy or a girl, it's always nice to think outside of the box.  I find that the typical colours just seem to blend SO much with every one else.  When you come across a colour or an image that kind of catches your eye, it's usually because it's different.  Generally also, other colours photograph nicer! Surprisingly. So, when choosing your colours, sometimes it's better to say colours that you DON'T want rather than ones that you do because you'll definitely be surprised with what you find is "pretty" or looks good.  A lot of "boy" colours (blue and green and yellow) actually look STUNNING for girls. 

Baby Veoletta did not like to sleep haha! So we managed to get in some shots of her bundled up! That's the good thing about newborn photography is even when they're not sleeping, you can still squish em up tight and get them to close their eyes for a few minutes. 

Below are the photos from her gallery.  I had mom hold Veoletta's little feet to hold them in place while I positioned myself as she kept kicking those legs.  It ended up being one of my favourite images.  It's so neat to see how little babies are compared to their mamas or daddys.

Fall! It's one of the most busiest times of the year for photographers.  We literally are just trying to keep our heads above water with ALL the sessions.  Mainly - it's pretty much "mini session season".  I know everyone thinks that mini sessions are the greatest thing ever.  You get a "cheap" session and a few pictures.   But, maybe we should stop just looking for more bang for a buck for once, and actually INVEST in our family photos!

This family, from the moment I met them for Mr. Gabriel's newborn session, we clicked! They were SO great, big sister Olivia quickly became my best friend and lucky for me, they booked a milestone package.  Meaning I got to see them every 3 months.  Gabe's newborn, 3 month photos, 6 month, 9 month and 1 year.  For the one year; however, we kind of changed and upgraded.  Not just to a "one year cake smash" but we did family photos.  They took the time, invested in what family photos include, and got a full session. 

Since they had come to me SO many times, they easily could have done his 1 year smash, and then booked a mini.  But they didn't. 

The difference between a mini family session and a full family session is night and day.  Minis are TWICE a year.  Fall and Christmas.  That's it.  They're about 15 minutes long.  What this means, is if your little one is having a rough day, unfortunately, there's not much that we can do.  It sounds harsh, I know.  And I don't mean it like that! But minis are back-to-back-to-back.  Session after session after session.  We can't come back to your LO after they've settled 20-25 minutes later.  Especially, they're meeting with me (usually) for the first time.  They have no idea who I am and I am all up in their business.  I'd probably hate me too lol! 

However, with a full family session, you can get a sunset.  You can get the posey pictures in the beginning while your littles warm up to me and get used to me. After about 20-25 minutes, they're usually good :).  Now, is when the fun begins.  I start to capture you as a family.  Not standing there and looking at the camera, because lets be real.. most kids are not doing this 90% of the time lol.  But you interacting with the kids.  Cuddling them, tickling them, all while I can capture their true genuine giggles and smiles.  THAT is what family photos are about.  In mini sessions, you generally don't get that.  Fine, you invest a little bit more for a full family session. But, you can get a gorgeous location, you can get happy kids, and laughter, and intimate connections as a family.  The most important thing to me is that.  What are YOU like.  Not what do you look like while smiling at my lens.  That's not YOU.  That's not your every day life.  Even if your LO is having a meltdown, i'll capture it! 

Ihope you enjoy these candid and lighthearted pictures! Giosa Family, it was so much fun to reunite with you every few months. Iwish you and your family nothing but all the happiness in the world.. and I REALLY hope to be able to see you all again so soon.