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Welcome to Mamique Photography! -- Serving Lower Mainland families since 2008. Includes GVRD, Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, Langley and surrounding areas.
Specializing in newborn, baby and maternity photography. You can see examples of my work by browsing through this blog or by clicking on the links above. If you would like more information or would like to inquire about my availability and session fees, please send me an email. I will try my best to respond within 24 hours. Thank you for visiting! |
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last updated November 19, 2015
Friday, November 25, 2011
Vancouver Newborn Photography - Simply Amazing
You never know how a session will go. Babies, little dictators that they are, ultimately decide on what I get to do. This little boy, at only 8 days old, was truly amazing at just letting me be in charge. And what a handsome little man! He stole my heart, and I have a feeling he's going to steal lots more as he grows older.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Port Coquitlam Newborn Photographer - Angel
This little cutie was in a big hurry to meet her mommy and daddy and decided to enter this world well before her due date. After spending several weeks in the NICU, her mommy was excited to bring her home and we arranged to capture her first portraits shortly after.
Her mommy warned me that this little girl does not like to sleep, but I didn't mind, it just meant more snuggles for me, and who could complain about snuggling a sweet baby girl :-)
Despite her efforts to not miss a single thing, she eventually found me boring enough to fall into a deep sleep, and I was able to capture sweet photos for her parents.
Her mommy warned me that this little girl does not like to sleep, but I didn't mind, it just meant more snuggles for me, and who could complain about snuggling a sweet baby girl :-)
Despite her efforts to not miss a single thing, she eventually found me boring enough to fall into a deep sleep, and I was able to capture sweet photos for her parents.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Newborn Photography - Addressing Safety
Today's post addresses an issue that is very important to me not only as a photographer who specializes in newborn and baby photography in the Vancouver area, but also as a mother of two beautiful girls.
See, there is nothing more precious and delicate than a brand new baby. My own daughter was born 7 weeks prematurely and entered this world weighing mere 4lbs 12oz. She was the tiniest little person I've ever met and she seemed so fragile to me. I admired the way her NICU nurses were confidently changing, dressing and bathing their tiny patients. I quickly learned that their confidence stemmed from having years of experience and understanding how to handle newborns safely and correctly.
Working with newborns is a privilege I am very grateful for. I take my job very seriously and I am honoured that parents trust me with their tiny babies the way I trusted the nurses who cared for my daughter. I have photographed over 100 newborns and babies in the last few years and I'm in awe of how unique each of my tiny clients is. Every baby has his/her own preferences and dictates how the session will go and what pose I can try. As much as I am willing to try a variety of set ups, if I feel that baby's safety would be compromised, I will insist upon safer alternatives.
With newborn photography growing in popularity, there are many new photographers entering the market. Personally, I think it's wonderful that parents nowadays have many choices and many different styles to choose from. I also understand that choosing the right photographer can be overwhelming, particularly since it can be difficult at times to distinguish between an experienced photographer who will safely handle and pose your baby and someone who might not put your baby's safety first.
One thing that is rarely talked about is the fact that many of the unique and whimsical photos are done as composites (2-5 images combined together to create a single image).
I am guilty of not disclosing this information, because I like to keep some of the "magic" hidden. That being said, I am aware of a growing number of photographers who attempt some of these shots without knowing how to do them safely.
If you are a parent looking for a photographer to capture some precious memories of your brand new bundle of joy, do some research and ask questions before you book.
A common trend emerging is for photographers to attend workshops on newborn posing. I think it's FANTASTIC that those photographers are eager to learn safe handling and posing techniques. Unfortunately, this is an unregulated industry and there are many workshops offered by self proclaimed specialists. Sadly, there are very few workshops where the photographers actually get to pose the babies under the careful supervision of an instructor. Instead, there are often several students in attendance, who simply get to watch while the baby is posed. The students are then allowed to take photos for their portfolios without having done any of the set up work or posing themselves. This can be particularly misleading to parents looking at a photographer's website. I cannot stress this enough, if you found someone whose work you love, ask them to show you samples from their most recent 3-5 session (or visit their blog) and ask them what measures they take to ensure your baby's safety during the photo shoot.
I get frequently asked if I offer workshops, mentoring, or classes on newborn photography and posing. I do not. If you're a photographer who is interested in safe posing techniques, contact me and I will gladly point you to some great resources. Keep it simple! There is nothing more beautiful than baby sleeping comfortably.
Learn the ins and outs of your photo editing software to create some fun images from time to time,
and most importantly, remember why you're doing this. To give families treasured keepsakes of their tiny miracle :-)
See, there is nothing more precious and delicate than a brand new baby. My own daughter was born 7 weeks prematurely and entered this world weighing mere 4lbs 12oz. She was the tiniest little person I've ever met and she seemed so fragile to me. I admired the way her NICU nurses were confidently changing, dressing and bathing their tiny patients. I quickly learned that their confidence stemmed from having years of experience and understanding how to handle newborns safely and correctly.
Working with newborns is a privilege I am very grateful for. I take my job very seriously and I am honoured that parents trust me with their tiny babies the way I trusted the nurses who cared for my daughter. I have photographed over 100 newborns and babies in the last few years and I'm in awe of how unique each of my tiny clients is. Every baby has his/her own preferences and dictates how the session will go and what pose I can try. As much as I am willing to try a variety of set ups, if I feel that baby's safety would be compromised, I will insist upon safer alternatives.
With newborn photography growing in popularity, there are many new photographers entering the market. Personally, I think it's wonderful that parents nowadays have many choices and many different styles to choose from. I also understand that choosing the right photographer can be overwhelming, particularly since it can be difficult at times to distinguish between an experienced photographer who will safely handle and pose your baby and someone who might not put your baby's safety first.
One thing that is rarely talked about is the fact that many of the unique and whimsical photos are done as composites (2-5 images combined together to create a single image).
I am guilty of not disclosing this information, because I like to keep some of the "magic" hidden. That being said, I am aware of a growing number of photographers who attempt some of these shots without knowing how to do them safely.
If you are a parent looking for a photographer to capture some precious memories of your brand new bundle of joy, do some research and ask questions before you book.
A common trend emerging is for photographers to attend workshops on newborn posing. I think it's FANTASTIC that those photographers are eager to learn safe handling and posing techniques. Unfortunately, this is an unregulated industry and there are many workshops offered by self proclaimed specialists. Sadly, there are very few workshops where the photographers actually get to pose the babies under the careful supervision of an instructor. Instead, there are often several students in attendance, who simply get to watch while the baby is posed. The students are then allowed to take photos for their portfolios without having done any of the set up work or posing themselves. This can be particularly misleading to parents looking at a photographer's website. I cannot stress this enough, if you found someone whose work you love, ask them to show you samples from their most recent 3-5 session (or visit their blog) and ask them what measures they take to ensure your baby's safety during the photo shoot.
I get frequently asked if I offer workshops, mentoring, or classes on newborn photography and posing. I do not. If you're a photographer who is interested in safe posing techniques, contact me and I will gladly point you to some great resources. Keep it simple! There is nothing more beautiful than baby sleeping comfortably.
and most importantly, remember why you're doing this. To give families treasured keepsakes of their tiny miracle :-)
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Vancouver Baby Photographer - Oh Joy!
There is simply nothing more joyous than a bouncy, giggly baby girl filling her surroundings with squeals and laughter. She had me in stitches most of the session and I was sad to see her go. As my own girls are growing up, I sure miss the happy baby stage, where everything within reach seems like it's good enough to eat, and every corner needs to be explored, and every friendly face deserves a huge grin.
To me, baby smiles are like chocolate, but without the extra calories. When you're graced with one, it will lift your spirits and leave you happy for the rest of the day. Have a great day!
To me, baby smiles are like chocolate, but without the extra calories. When you're graced with one, it will lift your spirits and leave you happy for the rest of the day. Have a great day!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Richmond Newborn Photographer - A house full of boys!
This lovely family brought their newest addition for his newborn portraits a few weeks ago. He was such a relaxed little dude, which is great, because big brother is full of life! It's so wonderful seeing such a loving family.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Langley Baby Photographer - Sisterly Love
Two little girls means having fun with clothes and accessories! We had such a great time playing dress up and trying on different headbands and hats. I just fell in love with their gorgeous party dresses! So girly, so floaty, so heavenly; just what a little girl needs.
Big sis was practicing the night before our session, so she was ready to strike a pose when little sis needed a snack break. We had a wonderful time playing indoors and out until everyone was tuckered out (including me, lol!)
Big sis was practicing the night before our session, so she was ready to strike a pose when little sis needed a snack break. We had a wonderful time playing indoors and out until everyone was tuckered out (including me, lol!)
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