Welcome to the Studio James Blog, where I share everything from photography and motherhood tips to behind-the-scenes moments and session inspiration. Whether you’re looking for styling advice, what to expect at your session, or ideas for displaying your portraits, you’ll find it all right here.
Great portraits start with a great experience, and this is your place to get inspired, feel prepared, and make the most of your time in front of the camera.
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A Whimsical Storybook For Your Child, About Your Child, Made from Images of Your Child Our Storybook Magic is now a tradition for many of our holiday clients. It is only available from Studio James Photography in Calgary because we write the magical stories ourselves. Every year we write a different story because we want […]
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Maternity photography sessions are so incredibly special! And why wouldn’t they be?… We are photographing them in anticipation of THE BEST GIFT EVER! I LOVE maternity picture sessions for many reasons but some of my favourites are that they build your confidence, they showcase the beauty of your pregnancy and help you remember the incredibleness […]
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Team Green It’s called Team Green when parents decide to keep the sex of their baby a secret. There are so many Team Blue and Team Pinks (total stereotypes, I know) around but you don’t hear about as many Team Greens. So many parents now decide to find out the sex of their baby before […]
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Editing is magical… and a special skillset separate from photography. The Importance of Editing an Image We’ve talked about the importance of editing in past blogs and I’ve shown you before and after images. You’ve emphatically said, “SHOW ME MORE!!!” and I’m happy to accommodate! I spend HOURS AND HOURS in my dark office – […]
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Pregnancy: My First Trimester Maternity Clothes Expedition When is it time to start wearing maternity clothes? Well, if you’re like me, you peed on the stick, booked your midwife and then went shopping for maternity clothes. I mean, you’re pregnant and when you’re in your pregnancy you wear maternity clothes, right? Better stock up… and […]
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Editing is key in photography. See the before and after of this Studio James image from a Calgary maternity photography session.
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Quality newborn photography can be expensive, but it’s the most important investment you’ll make when it comes to your baby. THE MOST IMPORTANT.
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Editing newborn photography images is a skill and an art. See the before and after of Studio James’ newborn baby photo.
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You are a beast. You are a badass. You are a goddess. And you deserve to celebrate, honour and remember how incredible you are.
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New parents often find it challenging to get their newborn baby to sleep. There are tips and techniques that newborn photographers use to help.
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