Today we celebrate the first month of having our son, Sebastian Dean Vergis, on this Earth! We waited for him for over forty weeks and thought it might be fun to share a few photographs from his newborn photography session to announce his arrival and welcome him into the world.
I knew that I wanted to select a photographer who was creative and experienced. My list initially consisted of ten different newborn specialists, and after careful consideration, I contacted Janine Daponte Photography. Ideally, I was searching for a photographer who could bring to life my vision of our baby as a dreamer floating upon clouds. When I saw Janine's website, instagram account, Pinterest pins, and Facebook page I was instantly drawn to her enchanting photography style. Every image was more magical than the next! It was obvious even before I met her and visited her studio, that she appreciated detail and had an artistic flair.
Collaborating with Janine Daponte and her partner Lee Lidbury was a wonderful opportunity for my new family and I. As I walked into their whimsical world of photography, I couldn't help but smile at how beautiful all of the vintage furniture and props were that surrounded me. From the fresh flowers to the nature sounds, I knew that I had come to the right place! It felt like home, and a peaceful treat from the stresses that came with labour and delivery.
When Janine began to work with our baby boy she was so gentle and caring. It was easy to trust her and very evident that she had a great deal of experience with newborns and children. I loved how she pre-planned that he might feel cold and had a small heater plugged in near her photo shoot to warm him up. We stayed in her well-lit fairytale-like studio for almost four hours... Throughout this time, both Janine and Lee remained focused on delivering their high quality, as well as extremely patient with our feeding breaks or washroom accidents!
I wish to thank them both for being such an important part of our first memories with our tiny prince. We will always remember this special family photo session and cannot wait to return!
When Janine began to work with our baby boy she was so gentle and caring. It was easy to trust her and very evident that she had a great deal of experience with newborns and children. I loved how she pre-planned that he might feel cold and had a small heater plugged in near her photo shoot to warm him up. We stayed in her well-lit fairytale-like studio for almost four hours... Throughout this time, both Janine and Lee remained focused on delivering their high quality, as well as extremely patient with our feeding breaks or washroom accidents!
I wish to thank them both for being such an important part of our first memories with our tiny prince. We will always remember this special family photo session and cannot wait to return!
Here are a few photos that she captured of our little angel:
Are you curious about the vintage fairytale studio?
Here are some behind the scenes shots that I captured from our newborn photography experience within the stunning studio space:
Special thank you to the Janine Daponte Photography team for this incredible collaboration! Words cannot begin to express how much we will treasure these images for the rest of our lives...
If you are expecting a new baby, have young children, or know anyone else who does, I highly recommend this studio experience! You will not be disappointed, and I guarantee that you will be craving more opportunities to return the way that we do!
To contact Janine Daponte Photography please click here.
P.S. They also photograph maternity shoots! It's too bad that I hadn't discovered her until the end of my ninth month pregnant... Maybe next time around!
Here are some behind the scenes shots that I captured from our newborn photography experience within the stunning studio space:
If you are expecting a new baby, have young children, or know anyone else who does, I highly recommend this studio experience! You will not be disappointed, and I guarantee that you will be craving more opportunities to return the way that we do!
To contact Janine Daponte Photography please click here.
P.S. They also photograph maternity shoots! It's too bad that I hadn't discovered her until the end of my ninth month pregnant... Maybe next time around!
Stay tuned for an upcoming post on the Baby Nursery that I designed!
Before you were born…
we dreamed of you, we imagined you,
we prayed for you.
Now that you are here, we hope for you,
we love you, and we thank God for you.
-Unknown author
