When I first began my career as a newborn photographer in 2014 in Brampton, ON my main focus was lifestyle newborn photography.  I found it fresh, natural and simple.  I did love posed newborn photography and did a mentorship in Indiana with 2 photographers to learn to safely pose newborns.  I became very good at posed newborn photography and well known for it.  Although I chose to offer lifestyle newborn sessions in home I found they didn't really book well as people wanted my posed newborn look.  This past year I had 2 clients request for in studio simple lifestyle newborn photography which turned out beautiful so I thought why not offer this as an option for the sweet and simple newborn photography package.  Take a look at the precious images we captured below:

Holiday Mini Sessions in the Greater Toronto Area

Oh what a fun year it has been so far.  I have photographered over 50 families from all over the GTA including Caledon, Orangeville, Brampton, Mississagua, Toronto, Georgetown for the 2024 Holiday Family Mini Sessions.

There's been laughter, snowball fights, the joy of glitter and so many precious memories.  Do not miss out.  I will be offering just a few more days of family sessions with these beautiful backdrops.

Sessions are $175 and include 5 digital images, ability to use all 3 backdrops, 20min sessions.

Special offer: Bring a friend if you both book, save $15.

I love meeting families from all over the Toronto area before they welcome their new baby at a maternity photo session.  It gives me an opportunity to get to know the families and share in their excitement and love as they eagerly await their baby's arrival.  This family travelled from Etobicoke to my home studio in Caledon to capture both their maternity and newborn photos.

I met this mom many years ago at a photography course I did at Humber College so spending the time to catch up and take these beautiful maternity and newborn photos were truly special.  And don't forget to check out baby's rockin' kicks!

From Newborn to ONE - Caledon Newborn and Cake Smash Photography

The greatest honour as a photographer is when a client returns for photos later on.  It truly is so special watching little ones and families grow.  I have seen this family go from a family of 3 to a family of 4 and then celebrated their 2nd's first birthday this year.  I thought it may be fun to share these sweet moments of their newborn and first birthday photos.  I think their oldest may be the sweetest big sister ever.  She just loves her baby sister.

And for her first birthday they chose this adorable Golden Ears Minnie Mouse inspired backdrop from Lillybear Backdrops and Props.  I love the look of paper flowers and the elegant touch.  Although baby wasn't super excited about her hands getting dirty we still managed to have a fun photoshoot and memorable photos.

Hello and Welcome to my blog.  My name is Natasha and I have been specializing in newborn photography for the last 9 years.  Servicing the Mississagua, Caledon, Brampton and other areas of Toronto.

This addition of the blog I decided to focus on newborn photography for older newborns.  The ideal time for newborn photos as most may or may not know is under 14 days.  I do find many newborns around 21 days and under still do very well.  

Why you may ask?

Newborns tend to be more sleepy in the first few weeks making posing more achievable.  As they get older they become more alert and more awake.  Newborns also curl more when they are younger as they get older they begin to stretch out, afterall being out of the womb is quite nice!

It is ideal to book your newborn session while you are still pregnant, this guarantees you will be in my calendar.  My availability is often limited so being in my calendar means you will definitely be seen.  What happens if baby is early or late?  I tell clients to book within 14 days of your due date.  If baby comes early, just send me a message and we will move your appointment up.  Alternatively if baby is late we will move your appointment down.  

In saying all this quite often when I am contacted baby has already been born or is already over 21 days.  Older newborns can be more challenging as they tend to be more awake and alert during their sessions.  They also are easily woken when moved into other positions or poses making transition more challenging.

I have photographed many older newborns through the years, some up to 8 weeks.  I always set out realistic expectations going into the session as an older newborn may not do the same poses as one who is under 14 days.  

Does this mean you won't get beautiful photos? Absolutely not, your baby is beautiful and I will do all I can to get beautiful photos of your baby.  I do recommend keeping older newborn sessions more simple and I tend to keep them wrapped (swaddled) during their session.