We've Moved!!

We've officially moved to our new home! It has been in the works for awhile now and we are finally getting all settled in! All future sneak peaks, announcements and specials will be posted there from now on. Please stop by for a visit and don't forget to update your bookmarks!


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Just more to love

Double the diapers, double the feedings, but double the cuteness and double the love! I travelled all the way to the shores of Lake Huron to meet these incredible girls and can I say, they did not disappoint! They were absolutely wonderful to photograph and let me position them however I wanted without making a peep! It was a dream.

Thank you so much S & D. You have an amazing family!

Back to School?

Not for this teacher mom! She is lucky enough to be off on maternity leave for the next few months. And can you blame her? Just look at Mr. L! He is such a happy baby boy and will be wonderful company for her while she is away from the classroom.

Hope you are enjoying your "Not" Back to School Day, C!

Welcome Sweet Baby K

I was so thrilled when this wonderful family called to book a newborn session for the newest member of their family, Baby K. Not only are they some of the nicest people I've ever met, but they are new neighbours to boot!
Although Baby K was going through a bit of a growth spurt and wanted to nurse non-stop, we were still able to capture some beautiful images. She has the sweetest little temperament and the brightest eyes and in the years to come will probably have everyone wrapped around her little finger!

Thank you F, P, L and Baby K. Enjoy your sneak peak!

Growing Bigger!

Our little birdies have been growing bigger and bigger. It is amazing they even fit in the nest anymore!

We did catch their first flight on the weekend....however, I think it was a little unexpected on our part and theirs. They had enough of our watering and took to the sky! It was a beautiful thing to see and we wish them a nice birdie life. Hopefully they will return next year and build a family of their own!

A different sort of Newborn

A few weeks ago, we went away on vacation. Once we returned, I went about my everyday tasks, which include watering and deadheading my hanging baskets. When I pulled them down from the hook the very first time, I was delighted at what I saw - a Robin's nest!! Since then, the kids and I have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the babies.



Well the other day the little newborns made their arrival!

Look how cute they are! No feathers yet, but that fuzz is just adorable. Unfortunately, one egg didn't make it. Such is life, I guess. Poor Mama.

We are very excited to watch these little birds take to the sky in the the next week or so. Hopefully we'll be there (camera in hand!) to catch the action!

Childhood Photography

Childhood seems to be such a fleeting moment in our children's lives these days. I'm not sure if it is us as parents, or society in general that pushes our children to grow up much faster than they need to. One minute it is toys and dolls and the next it is music and clothes! Why not stop the clock for a moment and consider hiring a custom child photographer to capture this special stage - before it is too late! If you are interesting in preserving your family memories for generations to come, please feel free to call or email me to book your appointment today!

Urban Ottawa Maternity Safari

If I learned anything from Susan Robichaud, it is to expand your horizons when looking for shooting locations. Pretty parks are definitely not the only things that make for pretty pictures. And as a result, I am now officially in love with urban settings!! Ottawa has a number of hidden gems that would make for beautiful maternity portraits and I really hope to shoot some more in the future!

Urbanesque Workshop

This weekend I'm so excited to be attending Susan Robichaud's Urbanesque Workshop (http://www.susanrobichaud.com/) here in Ottawa. While I'm not shooting until tomorrow, I got a sneak peak of what's in store for me tomorrow as my kids were models for today's attendees! They were fantastic and hung in for much longer than I expected! Bribery really does go a long way :).

Here is Ottawa's Stephanie Cantin (http://www.stephaniecantin.ca/) shooting my daughter. I can't wait to see everyone's pictures!

First Haircut

Before:

After:

I will totally admit I have issues when it comes to my kids first haircuts. I just don't want to do it! The hair on their head is the hair that they were born with and I can't imagine cutting it off. It is like losing a part of their "baby-ness" However, my son was definitely due. His poor eyes always had hair in them and he would keep trying to push it aside, without much luck.

I kept promising my husband that we would take him as soon as Melonhead (http://www.melonhead.ca/) opened up in Ottawa. I was adamant about it. Our daughter had her first haircut at one of their Toronto locations and I wanted him to have the same experience. Fortunately (for my husband) Melonhead opened at Place d'Orleans this past Sunday.

If you've never been to Melonheads, go! They really know how to make that first haircut special and it is so fun for the kids! My son sat in Thomas the Tank Engine while be attended to and was distracted by toys, other kids and large tv's playing kids shows. On top of that, they do up a beautiful "First Haircut" certificate with a lock of hair and a picture. So fun!

Baby K at 3 Months!

I've been very lucky (and honoured) to be following the B family since they were eagerly anticipating their baby bundle back in February. It is hard to believe that baby K is now 3 months! We had a wonderful session on Saturday, which almost made us forget about how hard we had to work at his newborn session!

Thank you D & C for inviting me into your home once again. I'm looking forward to shooting K again in 3 more months and to see just how much he has grown during that time!

Just a Belly Baby: 12 days new:
And now 3 months already!

Little G

I was lucky enough yesterday to be asked to take some more pictures of little Baby G. I had done a session with this little princess back in January when she was just about 6 months old. She was so sweet and good then and at almost 10 months not much has changed! Well, she has grown a little.....and she is on the move....but other than that, her little lips and big blue eyes are just as striking!

Here she is last January:

And here she is now:

Thanks mom and Baby G, for a wonderful afternoon - my K is already planning G's next visit!

Happy Mother's Day!

Of all the titles one can be given, mother truly is the most special. I love my kids and I love being their mom. I can't get enough of being called mommy - it makes my heart melt. I want them to stay little and call me mommy forever *sigh* if only.

We have a wonderful mother's day tradition in our house that I look forward to all year. Every year we go out for brunch at one of my favourite local restaurants and then we take leisurely walk somewhere around town. This year we hit up the Tulip Fest around Dow's Lake, here in Ottawa. It was the most perfect morning in more ways than one. The weather was amazing, the tulips were glorious and I had my family with me. Who could ask for anything more?
Happy Mother's Day to all the Mommies out there! I wish you all a perfect day filled with much worshipping! Hope you have your own fond memories of 'our day'.

To my own mom - who's two grown daughters never call her mommy anymore - Happy Mother's Day Mommy! I love you and miss you. Hope you enjoyed your breakfast!

Birth Announcements!

I've been working on new designs for the last little while and I'm so happy to finally share them with you! I'm really proud of them and I hope you will like them as much as I do.

Birth announcements are a great way to share the news of your baby's arrival with friends and family, not to mention, a wonderful keepsake.

Here are a few examples, with the rest on my website.

Thanks for looking!

Coming Soon.....

New Birth Announcement Designs!

I've been working hard designing new photo birth announcement cards. These cards are a perfect way to introduce your newest arrival to family and friends! They also make great birthday invitations, thank you cards and holiday cards. I'm hoping to unveil them at the end of the week so check back soon!

Canvas Wraps Are Here!

I am so pleased to announce that I am now offering canvas gallery wraps!

Gallery Wraps transform your pictures into one of a kind art pieces. Each photo is printed on high quality canvas and stretched over a 2 inch wooden frame. The wrap is then sprayed with a protective UV coating and comes with a fully finished back, ready to hand on your wall!

They are truly a wonderful way to display your favourite image in your home.

Send me an email or give me a call if you have any questions!

More information can be found on my website at www.jenniferbaileyphotography.com

3!

Time really flies - especially when you have kids. I can't believe that my daughter, my first born, turned 3 this past week! How did that happen? Where did my baby go?

She had a wonderful weekend, with both sets of grandparents making the trek to celebrate with her, aswell as a party with her little friends. She wanted a teddy bear party and that is just what she got! We took the kids to Build-A-Bear, followed by dinner and cake back at our house. It was a blast and I think the parents had just as much fun as the kids!

The invitation:

Baby A

I met the most amazing couple with the most amazing daughter this past weekend. Baby A was a dream to photograph and cooperated the entire session. Watch out mom and dad, you may have a model in the making!

Jumping In

I'm jumping feet first into the blogging world!

I can't think of a better way for family, friends, clients - both past and prospective - to keep up with my life and my work. It is an exciting new step for Jennifer Bailey Photography & Design and I don't think you will be disappointed! And just what are the best reasons to blog along with me?

A little glimpse into my life and my style of photography.

Clients will now be offered a 'sneak peak' of their session almost immediately and really, who doesn't love instant gratification?

Big Announcements! Look for new products and specials.

Hope you will drop by often now that I have my own little piece of the blogging world!

Jennifer