September 22, 2015
It has been almost two years since I opened my studio in Saint John and since that time my business has grown steadily in the direction that I have been working towards.
Being a mother of five young children and a business owner has required balance, which is not always my strongest trait but is a continuous effort. As much as I would have loved to have a huge studio and clients daily, I know I cannot handle the work load and give my children and home the attention they wanted. So, I stayed small.
Clients are always taken aback when they enter the teeny tiny space of Enchanted Hill and I know they are amazed that we can make magic happen with only a little over 100 square feet of space. A small studio has taught me economy, I am careful about props I buy knowing I must be frugal with my limited space. I have learned to be creative in a small space and accept the limitations of space.
I have been sharing a space with Lisa Garnett from Playful Moments Photography and Garnett’s Bridal these past two years. Sharing a space has required compromise on both of our parts and we became good friends as well. Whenever we were both at the studio at the same time and could find a few minutes to chat, we would jump at the chance! As colleagues and business owners we have supported and advised each other and from these talks, and hard work on our own, both of our businesses have grown and we were beginning to feel growing pains. Garnett’s Bridal needed more space and so did I.
On October 1st the studio will be moving to 1216 Sand Cove Road to the Maritime Opportunity Centre. We will have triple the space, close to lots of fields and Irving Nature Park, be able to accommodate larger in-studio family sessions, and for newborn and ordering sessions we will have more room for family members who want to watch!
For everyone who has been pre-booked we will be letting them all know before their sessions, it is only about a 7 minute drive from the current studio.
Once the renovations are complete I will post some of new pictures to show off the new space.
(**updated picture of my crew and another reason for a larger studio…they are getting bigger and we needed more space to capture all of them in-studio when the weather turns cold**)
It has been almost two years since I opened my studio in Saint John and since that time my business has grown steadily in the direction that I have been working towards.
Being a mother of five young children and a business owner has required balance, which is not always my strongest trait but is a continuous effort. As much as I would have loved to have a huge studio and clients daily, I know I cannot handle the work load and give my children and home the attention they wanted. So, I stayed small.
Clients are always taken aback when they enter the teeny tiny space of Enchanted Hill and I know they are amazed that we can make magic happen with only a little over 100 square feet of space. A small studio has taught me economy, I am careful about props I buy knowing I must be frugal with my limited space. I have learned to be creative in a small space and accept the limitations of space.
I have been sharing a space with Lisa Garnett from Playful Moments Photography and Garnett’s Bridal these past two years. Sharing a space has required compromise on both of our parts and we became good friends as well. Whenever we were both at the studio at the same time and could find a few minutes to chat, we would jump at the chance! As colleagues and business owners we have supported and advised each other and from these talks, and hard work on our own, both of our businesses have grown and we were beginning to feel growing pains. Garnett’s Bridal needed more space and so did I.
On October 1st the studio will be moving to 1216 Sand Cove Road to the Maritime Opportunity Centre. We will have triple the space, close to lots of fields and Irving Nature Park, be able to accommodate larger in-studio family sessions, and for newborn and ordering sessions we will have more room for family members who want to watch!
For everyone who has been pre-booked we will be letting them all know before their sessions, it is only about a 7 minute drive from the current studio.
Once the renovations are complete I will post some of new pictures to show off the new space.
(**updated picture of my crew and another reason for a larger studio…they are getting bigger and we needed more space to capture all of them in-studio when the weather turns cold**)
September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015
It has been almost two years since I opened my studio in Saint John and since that time my business has grown steadily in the direction that I have been working towards.
Being a mother of five young children and a business owner has required balance, which is not always my strongest trait but is a continuous effort. As much as I would have loved to have a huge studio and clients daily, I know I cannot handle the work load and give my children and home the attention they wanted. So, I stayed small.
Clients are always taken aback when they enter the teeny tiny space of Enchanted Hill and I know they are amazed that we can make magic happen with only a little over 100 square feet of space. A small studio has taught me economy, I am careful about props I buy knowing I must be frugal with my limited space. I have learned to be creative in a small space and accept the limitations of space.
I have been sharing a space with Lisa Garnett from Playful Moments Photography and Garnett’s Bridal these past two years. Sharing a space has required compromise on both of our parts and we became good friends as well. Whenever we were both at the studio at the same time and could find a few minutes to chat, we would jump at the chance! As colleagues and business owners we have supported and advised each other and from these talks, and hard work on our own, both of our businesses have grown and we were beginning to feel growing pains. Garnett’s Bridal needed more space and so did I.
On October 1st the studio will be moving to 1216 Sand Cove Road to the Maritime Opportunity Centre. We will have triple the space, close to lots of fields and Irving Nature Park, be able to accommodate larger in-studio family sessions, and for newborn and ordering sessions we will have more room for family members who want to watch!
For everyone who has been pre-booked we will be letting them all know before their sessions, it is only about a 7 minute drive from the current studio.
Once the renovations are complete I will post some of new pictures to show off the new space.
(**updated picture of my crew and another reason for a larger studio…they are getting bigger and we needed more space to capture all of them in-studio when the weather turns cold**)
August 17, 2015
I love returning families and when Janice told me that a new little sister would be arriving for Jack I was over the moon thrilled! I have been fortunate to work with this family when Jack was a newborn, then again for family pictures and now for little Olivia’s newborn session!
The session was girly, frilly and daintiness just like Miss Olivia! Adding Jack into a picture with his baby sister required some patience, him running with the carriage and a toy dog placed inside and then adding his little sister a bit later with the helping hands of her mother and finished it off with a little bit of Photoshop magic. The result is a stunning portrait of these two sweet babies.
Thank you again for returning to my studio!
I love returning families and when Janice told me that a new little sister would be arriving for Jack I was over the moon thrilled! I have been fortunate to work with this family when Jack was a newborn, then again for family pictures and now for little Olivia’s newborn session!
The session was girly, frilly and daintiness just like Miss Olivia! Adding Jack into a picture with his baby sister required some patience, him running with the carriage and a toy dog placed inside and then adding his little sister a bit later with the helping hands of her mother and finished it off with a little bit of Photoshop magic. The result is a stunning portrait of these two sweet babies.
Thank you again for returning to my studio!
August 17, 2015
August 17, 2015
I love returning families and when Janice told me that a new little sister would be arriving for Jack I was over the moon thrilled! I have been fortunate to work with this family when Jack was a newborn, then again for family pictures and now for little Olivia’s newborn session!
The session was girly, frilly and daintiness just like Miss Olivia! Adding Jack into a picture with his baby sister required some patience, him running with the carriage and a toy dog placed inside and then adding his little sister a bit later with the helping hands of her mother and finished it off with a little bit of Photoshop magic. The result is a stunning portrait of these two sweet babies.
Thank you again for returning to my studio!
August 2, 2015
This former Miss New Brunswick told me a few years ago when her oldest daughter was just a little over a year that she would be coming to me for her next newborn photos, I am so glad she did! her oldest daughter Adele was a pure delight! She played ‘pretend’ and kept me thoroughly entertained with her amazing imagination while I worked with her new baby brother Philip! Adele was a great helper by carefully holding her new brother and listening to instructions. She also insisted that he had a little blue in his set up and I am so glad for her input!
I love when older siblings want to help out and we can make them feel important when so much attention is going towards the tiny new family member.
Thank you Melissa for coming to the studio! I enjoyed the session so much and your sweet children.
This former Miss New Brunswick told me a few years ago when her oldest daughter was just a little over a year that she would be coming to me for her next newborn photos, I am so glad she did! her oldest daughter Adele was a pure delight! She played ‘pretend’ and kept me thoroughly entertained with her amazing imagination while I worked with her new baby brother Philip! Adele was a great helper by carefully holding her new brother and listening to instructions. She also insisted that he had a little blue in his set up and I am so glad for her input!
I love when older siblings want to help out and we can make them feel important when so much attention is going towards the tiny new family member.
Thank you Melissa for coming to the studio! I enjoyed the session so much and your sweet children.
August 2, 2015
August 2, 2015
This former Miss New Brunswick told me a few years ago when her oldest daughter was just a little over a year that she would be coming to me for her next newborn photos, I am so glad she did! her oldest daughter Adele was a pure delight! She played ‘pretend’ and kept me thoroughly entertained with her amazing imagination while I worked with her new baby brother Philip! Adele was a great helper by carefully holding her new brother and listening to instructions. She also insisted that he had a little blue in his set up and I am so glad for her input!
I love when older siblings want to help out and we can make them feel important when so much attention is going towards the tiny new family member.
Thank you Melissa for coming to the studio! I enjoyed the session so much and your sweet children.
July 31, 2015
Rosalie has turned one! (for those who do not know Rosalie is the youngest of my five children) It does not feel that long ago since we did her newborn session! I really wanted to have a cake smash with her and go a little over the top with her pictures. They are only little for such a short time and the year went by too fast. She will be our last baby and I have been trying to take in everyone moment and enjoy these special milestones.
We have had quite a few inquiries and we have decided we will be offering cake smashes in studio! A perfect add on for a one year session, something fun to celebrate their first birthday, with the traditional Enchanted Hill styling of simple elegance.
For Rosalie’s cake smash we wanted something a little fun, girlish and frilly. We went with the current popular trend of pink and gold, added the stars from the Enchanted Hill logo and some pretty ruffles and the result was sweet and perfect
Onesie and custom headband: Sassy n’Sweet Boutique
Rosalie has turned one! (for those who do not know Rosalie is the youngest of my five children) It does not feel that long ago since we did her newborn session! I really wanted to have a cake smash with her and go a little over the top with her pictures. They are only little for such a short time and the year went by too fast. She will be our last baby and I have been trying to take in everyone moment and enjoy these special milestones.
We have had quite a few inquiries and we have decided we will be offering cake smashes in studio! A perfect add on for a one year session, something fun to celebrate their first birthday, with the traditional Enchanted Hill styling of simple elegance.
For Rosalie’s cake smash we wanted something a little fun, girlish and frilly. We went with the current popular trend of pink and gold, added the stars from the Enchanted Hill logo and some pretty ruffles and the result was sweet and perfect
Onesie and custom headband: Sassy n’Sweet Boutique
July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015
Rosalie has turned one! (for those who do not know Rosalie is the youngest of my five children) It does not feel that long ago since we did her newborn session! I really wanted to have a cake smash with her and go a little over the top with her pictures. They are only little for such a short time and the year went by too fast. She will be our last baby and I have been trying to take in everyone moment and enjoy these special milestones.
We have had quite a few inquiries and we have decided we will be offering cake smashes in studio! A perfect add on for a one year session, something fun to celebrate their first birthday, with the traditional Enchanted Hill styling of simple elegance.
For Rosalie’s cake smash we wanted something a little fun, girlish and frilly. We went with the current popular trend of pink and gold, added the stars from the Enchanted Hill logo and some pretty ruffles and the result was sweet and perfect
Onesie and custom headband: Sassy n’Sweet Boutique
July 27, 2015
Little Owen was so soft and snuggly! Like most newborns he was so happy to be curled up into those familiar womb positions, nice, snug and warm. He even graced us with a little smile!
Sometimes we get the request of their little ones smiling but we remind them that they don’t smile because we are particularly good at telling jokes or making funny faces but rather it is often from reflexes, muscles twitching or gas. Sometimes the fussiest babies with unsettled tummies give us the best smiles! (so if your baby is fussy there may be an upside! You will melt when you see them grin!).
Thank you Emily and Doug for bringing your sweet little son to my studio! I was such a pleasure to be able to photograph your new family!
Little Owen was so soft and snuggly! Like most newborns he was so happy to be curled up into those familiar womb positions, nice, snug and warm. He even graced us with a little smile!
Sometimes we get the request of their little ones smiling but we remind them that they don’t smile because we are particularly good at telling jokes or making funny faces but rather it is often from reflexes, muscles twitching or gas. Sometimes the fussiest babies with unsettled tummies give us the best smiles! (so if your baby is fussy there may be an upside! You will melt when you see them grin!).
Thank you Emily and Doug for bringing your sweet little son to my studio! I was such a pleasure to be able to photograph your new family!
July 27, 2015
July 27, 2015
Little Owen was so soft and snuggly! Like most newborns he was so happy to be curled up into those familiar womb positions, nice, snug and warm. He even graced us with a little smile!
Sometimes we get the request of their little ones smiling but we remind them that they don’t smile because we are particularly good at telling jokes or making funny faces but rather it is often from reflexes, muscles twitching or gas. Sometimes the fussiest babies with unsettled tummies give us the best smiles! (so if your baby is fussy there may be an upside! You will melt when you see them grin!).
Thank you Emily and Doug for bringing your sweet little son to my studio! I was such a pleasure to be able to photograph your new family!
July 26, 2015
Lindsay booked her session in advance for her baby boy and wanted to have some of the same elements from their first newborn session in Edmonton, with their oldest child Maya.
Maya was so much fun to work with and she adored her little brother, which made capturing images of them together so much easier! Little Evan was so sweet with his full head of hair and serious eyes. For family pictures he even graced us with a sweet little smile (really could he have timed that any better?).
I am so glad we were able to accommodate Dad’s busy schedule too, sometimes the studio schedule is too busy to be flexible but that week everything fell into place and on day 11 we were able to schedule his newborn session.
Congratulations to this beautiful family on the birth of their little son!
Lindsay booked her session in advance for her baby boy and wanted to have some of the same elements from their first newborn session in Edmonton, with their oldest child Maya.
Maya was so much fun to work with and she adored her little brother, which made capturing images of them together so much easier! Little Evan was so sweet with his full head of hair and serious eyes. For family pictures he even graced us with a sweet little smile (really could he have timed that any better?).
I am so glad we were able to accommodate Dad’s busy schedule too, sometimes the studio schedule is too busy to be flexible but that week everything fell into place and on day 11 we were able to schedule his newborn session.
Congratulations to this beautiful family on the birth of their little son!
July 26, 2015
July 26, 2015
Lindsay booked her session in advance for her baby boy and wanted to have some of the same elements from their first newborn session in Edmonton, with their oldest child Maya.
Maya was so much fun to work with and she adored her little brother, which made capturing images of them together so much easier! Little Evan was so sweet with his full head of hair and serious eyes. For family pictures he even graced us with a sweet little smile (really could he have timed that any better?).
I am so glad we were able to accommodate Dad’s busy schedule too, sometimes the studio schedule is too busy to be flexible but that week everything fell into place and on day 11 we were able to schedule his newborn session.
Congratulations to this beautiful family on the birth of their little son!
