Baby Milestone - Sitter session - Mahaan - Calgary Baby Photographer by Mila Boekestyn

Baby Milestone - Sitter Session - Calgary Baby Photographer

This was my 2nd session with Mahaan. Did you know that I offer 3 different Bundles?  The first one is for 4 sessions throughout your baby's first year and is called " Watch me Grow", then I have the "Baby of Mine" for 3 sessions and finally "Sweet as Can Be" for 2 sessions.  Every Bundle comes with a beautiful Heirloom Album, Wall Art, all digital files on the USB and a few other beautiful photographic products for you to display and cherish forever!  Email me to find out more information about my Bundles.  This was Mahaan's Baby Milestone - Sitter Session from the "Baby of Mine" bundle, you can check out his newborn session hereMahaan's adorable smile that won me a Baby Photo Award hasn't changed, he was such a sweetheart throughout the session and at the end we stepped out to a nearby park with his gorgeous parents for some family photos (I offer family photos with every single session). Check out Mahaan's sitter session and give it some love!

Baby is smiling wide with his toothless adorable smile. Calgary baby photographer. Milashka photography
Baby boy sitting on a seamless backdrop wearing jeans. Calgary baby photographer. Milashka Photography
Baby boy naked on a flokati rug looking right at the camera. Calgary baby photographer. Milashka Photography
Baby boy sitting on a flokati rug with a wooden antique horse and smiling. Calgary baby photographer. Milashka Photography
Baby boy sitting on a flokati rug with an airplane and smiling. Calgary baby photographer. Milashka Photography
Baby boy lying on a rug, holding his feet and smiling. Calgary baby photographer. Milashka Photography
Baby boy sitting on a rug with a mischievous smile. Calgary baby photographer. Milashka Photography
Baby boy sitting on a rug and smiling with cute little dimples. Calgary baby photographer. Milashka Photography
Baby boy lying on his back on a rug and sucking on his toes. Calgary Baby photographer. Milashka Photography
Adorable baby boy sitting in a tub waiting to be washed. Baby photoshoot ideas. Calgary baby photographer. Milashka photography
Beautiful family of 3. Mom, dad and baby boy. Calgary family photographer. Milashka Photography.

Forest Maternity Session - Eva - Calgary Maternity Photographer by Mila Boekestyn

Forest Maternity Session - Calgary Maternity Photographer

Gorgeous Eva was "rocking rolling" her maternity session. I have added some new dresses to my maternity gown collection and she was absolutely shining in each one of them.  We went to a nearby provincial park with a nice little forest and a beautiful waterfall and I was amazed at how confident, beautiful and natural Eva looked. My gown collection is now close to 20 different dresses in many colours and styles. Book your maternity session today and I promise I will make you feel and look like a Goddess with memories to treasure forever!

Beautiful mom-to-be in a gorgeous pink gown. Calgary Maternity Photographer. Milashka Photography
Mother-to-be by the water in a coral-blush maternity gown. Calgary Maternity Photographer. Milashka Photography
Parents-to-be by the water. Mom is wearing a beautiful pink gown. Calgary Maternity Photographer. Milashka Photography
Vision in purple. Beautiful mom-to-be wearing a stunning purple gown standing in the forest by the water. Calgary Maternity Photographer. Milashka Photography
Mom-to-be standing on a bridge in a forest wearing a beautiful purple gown. Calgary maternity photographer. Milashka Photography
Mom-to-be in a purple gown wearing a fascinator in a forest. Calgary Maternity Photographer. Milashka Photography
Mom-to-be by the water in a purple gown. Calgary Maternity photographer. Milashka Photography
Mom-to-be in a forest wearing a nice lilac gown. Calgary maternity photographer. Milashka Photography
Beautiful mother-to-be in a forest on a bridge wearing a lilac gown. Calgary Maternity Photographer. Milashka Photography
Parents-to-be by the water in a forest. Mom-to-be is wearing a blue gown. Calgary Maternity Photographer. Milashka Photography
Lady in Red. Gorgeous mother-to-be by the water in a forest wearing red gown. Calgary Maternity Photographer. Milashka Photography
Beautiful mother-to-be wearing black tule skirt and a black fascinator. Calgary photographer. Milashka Photography

Newborn Photo Session - Benjamin - Calgary Newborn Photographer by Mila Boekestyn

Newborn Photo Session - Calgary Newborn Photographer

Sweet little Benjamin was so good to me, slept through most of the photoshoot and gave me some really sweet smiles, he simply rocked his newborn photo session. I have met Benjamin's parents over a year ago, when I photographed Ben's big sister Avery for her newborn session, which you can see here and later Avery's Cakesmash session, which you can see here.  Avery is such a good big sister, she was tenderly hugging her little brother and giving him little kisses. I just can't wait to photograph Benjamin again for his First Birthday / Cakesmash photoshoot next year. World, meet handsome Benjamin!

Newborn baby boy yawning. Love letters with little feet. Calgary Newborn Photographer. Milashka Photographer
Little feet make a nice letter "V" for the word LOVE. Newborn photoshoot. Milashka Photography
Newborn baby boy in a bear hat. Newborn photoshoot. Calgary newborn photographer. 
Siblings on a beanbag shot. Big sister is hugging her newborn baby brother. Calgary newborn photographer. Milashka Photography
Newborn baby boy on a beanbag. Bum up pose. Calgary Newborn Photographer. Milashka Photography
Newborn baby boy smiling in a bowl. Calgary newborn photographer. Milashka Photography.
Newborn baby boy in a bucket. Calgary Newborn Photographer. Milashka Photography
Newborn baby boy wearing old man hat and a bow-tie. Calgary Newborn photographer. Milashka Photography
Baby on an elephant trunk. Composite newborn photography. Calgary Photographer. Milashka Photography
Newborn baby boy on a beanbag in a "thinking" pose. Calgary Newborn Photographer. Milashka Photography
Newborn baby boy with angel wings. Calgary Newborn photographer. Milashka Photography
Smiling newborn baby boy on a beanbag. Calgary Newborn photographer. Milashka Photography
Newborn baby boy wearing a crown on a beanbag. Calgary Newborn Photographer. Milashka Photography
Newborn baby boy on a beanbag. Calgary Newborn Photographer. Milashka Photography
Newborn baby boy in a crate holding a bunny toy. Calgary newborn photographer. Milashka Photography
Newborn baby boy lying on a gold little antique bed. Calgary Newborn Photographer. Milashka Photography
Family of 4. Mom, dad, big sister and newborn baby boy, all looking at the camera. Newborn photographer in Calgary, Alberta. Milashka Photography

Superhero cakesmash photoshoot - Navaiyah - Calgary and Airdrie Photographer by Mila Boekestyn

Superhero cakesmash photoshoot - Calgary and Airdrie Photographer

I have met Nava for her newborn photoshoot a year ago and here she is all grown up smashing her Supergirl cake.  As some of you might remember Nava's story - her daddy Nav, has passed away while she was still in her mommy's belly (you can read more about this here), so we have incorporated allot of things that Nav loved into Nava's newborn session, which you can see here. For her 1st birthday / cakesmash we decided to continue incorporating Nav into his girls' lives.  Simmie, Ara and Nava all had their jeans and black hoodies for their family photos as this is how Simmie and Nav were dressed for their engagement photoshoot. Nav used to love Superheros, so the theme for the cakesmash was easy - Supergirl Nava smashing a Superhero cake, lovingly prepared by her mom.  And let me tell you, this Superhero cakesmash photoshoot couldn't have been any more successful. Nava was truly enjoying the whole experience and she absolutely loved the cake and smashed it till there was nothing left.  I felt like Nav's spirit was there watching over his girls. Happy 1st Birthday beautiful Nava!

Mommy and her girls by the lake. Calgary photographer. Milashka Photography
Two cute girls dressed as superheroes with balloons by the lake. Calgary family photographer. Milashka Photography.
Mommy and her daughters dressed in Superheroes skirts. Calgary and Airdrie family photographer. Milashka Photography
Sisters. Two sweet sisters sitting on a bed. Calgary children photographer. Milashka photography
Little girl dressed in a purple romper crawling. Calgary children photographer. Milashka Photography.
Sweet little girl dressed in a purple romper. 1st Birthday photoshoot ideas. Calgary children photographer. Milashka Photography.
Sweet little girl, dressed in a purple romper clapping hands. Calgary and Airdrie baby photographer. Milashka photography
Superhero cakesmash photoshoot for a girl. Baby girl smashing her superhero cake. Calgary cakesmash photographer. Milashka Photography.
Supergirl is smashing her birthday cake. Superheroes inspired photoshoot for girls. Milashka Photography - Calgary and Airdrie photographer.
Little hands all in. I am going to smash this cake. Cakesmash photoshoot. Calgary photographer
Little feet all covered in cake icing. Cakesmash photoshoot. Calgary photographer. Milashka photography
Don't mind me, I am just enjoying my cake. Cakesmash photoshoot. Superheroes inspired photoshoot for girls. Calgary photographer. Milashka Photography
Happy girl covered in cake. Superhero inspired cakesmash photoshoot. Calgary cakesmash photographer.
Smashing that cake till there is not a crumb left. Superhero inspired cakesmash photoshoot for girls. Milashka Photography - Calgary cakesmash photographer.
Baby girl crawling away from her smashed cake. Cakesmash photoshoot in Calgary, Alberta. Calgary and Airdrie photographer - Milashka Photography.
Baby girl enjoying her bubble bath. First birthday. Cakesmash. Bubble bath. Calgary photographer. Milashka Photography
Baby girl looking at her foot in a bubble bath after a cakesmash. Milashka Photography - Calgary cakesmash photographer.
Family photo of a mother, daughters and a dad who has passed away. "I will always be there watching over you". Family love. Family unity. Calgary Family photographer. Milashka Photography

Maternity Photoshoot in Canmore, Alberta - Liliya - Calgary Maternity Photographer - Milashka Photography by Mila Boekestyn

Maternity Photoshoot in Canmore, Alberta Calgary Maternity Photographer - Milashka Photography

I was so happy when Liliya contacted me for her Maternity session as she wanted it to be done in the mountains as this is where her and her hubby spend most of their time.  I met with Liliya and Anthony in Canmore, Alberta for Liliya's maternity photoshoot and we went to 4 different breathtaking spots in Canmore, just because one location isn't enough to capture all the beauty of Alberta's mountains and nature.  The snow has melted and you can feel the spring air, people were out and about and we have even been able to spot some friendly Elk roaming around. On the way back from the shoot, me and Sophia (my little assistant a.k.a. daughter :-)) have stumbled upon a really yummy restaurant called 514 Poutine, which reminded me of our time in Montreal where we always had an abundance of Poutine :-) If you love Poutine and are in Canmore, you HAVE to stop by that place!

Beautiful mom-to-be in a white gown holding a nest. Mountain photoshoot in Canmore, Alberta. Milashka Photography
Maternity photoshoot in Canmore, Alberta. White maternity gown on a beautiful mom-to-be
Beautiful mother - to - be in a green maternity gown. Calgary Maternity Photographer. Milashka Photography
The Three Sisters Mountains in Canmore, Alberta. Faith, Charity and Hope. Beautiful mother-to-be in a green gown. Canmore maternity photographer. Milashka Photography
Mountain Maternity photoshoot in Canmore, Alberta. Expectant radiant parents-to-be in the mountains. Mom-to-be in a beautiful green gown. Canmore and Calgary Maternity Photographer. Milashka Photography.
Beautiful mother-to-be in a blue gown in the mountains. Canmore, Alberta. Canmore maternity photographer. Milashka Photography
Beautiful expectant mother in a gorgeous blue gown in the mountains. Canmore mountain maternity session. Milashka Photography.
Gorgeous blue gown on a mother-to-be. Maternity session in the mountains in Canmore, Alberta. Canmore maternity photographer. Milashka Photography
Beautiful expectant mother in a gorgeous blue gown by the river in Canmore, Kananaskis country in Alberta. Mountain maternity photoshoot. Kananaskis maternity photographer. Milashka Photography.
Beautiful couple expecting their first baby. Maternity photoshoot in Canmore in the mountains by the river. Canmore, Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Banff, Kananaskis maternity photographer. Milashka Photography
Photosession in the mountains with a beautiful mom-to-be in a red gorgeous gown. Canmore and Kananaskis maternity photographer. Milashka Photography

Cakesmash Photoshoot - Felix - Calgary and Airdrie Photographer by Mila Boekestyn

Cakesmash Photoshoot - Calgary and Airdrie Photographer

This was my third session with this cute little sweetheart, always so happy and beyond adorable! Felix - a rockstar in a making and the last Jedi. His newborn photoshoot was inspired by the Star Wars theme (you can see it here) and his Sitter session was Star Wars / Harry Potter combined (see it here). Well.... his cakesmash photoshoot was plain and simple - Rock N Roll - Felix was smashing his first guitar - a very tasty cake prepared by his mommy. This was an epic finale for the First Year "Watch me Grow" experience. I will miss you Felix and I hope to see you for more milestones in a future!

Family with a little boy. Airdrie and Calgary Photographer
Mom and son photograph. Calgary family photographer.
Sweet little redhead boy with his dad. Calgary photographer.
Boy and his wooden horse. Redheads rock! Airdrie and Calgary Children's Photographer.
Boy and a wooden plane. Aviator. Airdrie and Calgary child photographer.
One year old boy with a wooden plane. Airdrie and Calgary child photographer.
Little redhead boy with a drum set.  Ed Sheeran watch out. Calgary photographer.
Little redhead boy is playing drums. Calgary and Airdrie Photographer.
Little boy is playing drums. Airdrie, Calgary, Alberta child photographer.
Cakesmash Guitar Cake for a one year old. Calgary Cakesmash Photographer.
Cakeshmash photoshoot. Little redhead one year old boy is smashing his first guitar cake. Calgary cakesmash photographer.
Successful Cakesmash. Little redhead boy is loving his birthday cake. Calgary cakesmash photographer.
Cakesmash photoshoot. Rock N Roll style - smashing a guitar cake. Airdrie and Calgary photographer
Baby boy with a face covered in cake. Successful cakesmash. Airdrie and Calgary Photographer.
Smashed guitar cake and little feet. Calgary cakesmash photographer.
Baby boy enjoying a bubble bath after a successful cakesmash photoshoot. Calgary and Airdrie cakesmash photographer.
Baby boy is enjoying a bubble bath after smashing his cake. Calgary cakesmash photographer.
Felix reading a book about Felix. Baby boy enjoying his bubble bath while reading a book after smashing his birthday cake. Airdrie and Calgary Cakesmash photographer.

Newborn Photoshoot - Anastasia - Airdrie Newborn Photographer by Mila Boekestyn

Newborn Photoshoot - Airdrie and Calgary Newborn Photographer

I have met Anastasia's parents for the first time when they have hired me to photograph their first daughter's Alexandra's cakesmash session last summer (check it out here). I remember when I walked into their house I accidentally saw the pregnancy test which said "baby #2" :-).  Less then a year later, I am back with my camera for "baby's #2" newborn photoshoot. Meet beautiful Anastasia everyone!  She was just a little shy of being 2 months old during this session. I typically do my newborn photoshoots in the first 2 weeks of baby's life (as newborns are super flexible and sleep longer and deeper and generally not bothered by all the posing that the photographer does...as they get older they are more alert and harder to pose) so I didn't know what to expect when I came to photograph Anastasia.  I wrapped her into one of my wraps, and she happily fell asleep and slept almost the entire time!  I couldn't believe my luck!!!  And her big sister Alexandra was super cooperative as well (which is usually another unknown variable when working with siblings younger than 2 years old), she was gentle and happy to be photographed with her little sister.  I was super pleased with how this session has turned out and the icing on the cake is that one of the images of the two girls that I have submitted for an International Baby Photography Contest, won a baby award!  How awesome is that?!

Newborn baby girl in a cute little stroller. Airdrie and Calgary Newborn Photographer
Newborn baby girl all wrapped up with a pearl headband. Newborn photographer in Airdrie, Alberta.
Beautiful baby girl in a crate - spring set-up for a Newborn session in Calgary, Alberta. Airdrie Newborn Photographer.
Baby girl in pink in a basket for her newborn photoshoot. Calgary and Airdrie Newborn Photographer.
Potato sack pose during Newborn shoot for a baby girl. Calgary Newborn Photographer.
Baby rolls, chubby and cute. Newborn baby girl during her Newborn session. Calgary and Airdrie Newborn Photographer.
Newborn baby girl, smiling in her sleep, lying on an antique bed prop. Calgary and Airdrie Newborn Photographer.
Matryoshka or Russian doll, Baby girl as Matryoshka during her Newborn photoshoot. Calgary Newborn photographer.
Newborn baby girl and her parents. Airdrie and Calgary Newborn photographer.
Beautiful young family with 2 little daughters. Newborn photoshoot in Calgary, Alberta.
Three generations of beautiful women. Calgary Photographer.
Beautiful girl with beautiful blue eyes. Calgary and Airdrie Newborn and baby photographer.
Two sisters in purple. Siblings shot on a beanbag. Newborn photographer in Calgary and Airdrie.
Sisters. Newborn baby girl in a stroller prop and her sister is pointing right at her. Calgary Newborn Photographer.
http://babyphotoawards.com/best-photography-gallery/37#photo_4781. Baby Photo Award winning picture of a newborn baby girl in a stroller and her sister kissing her on a head.
Baby girl in a stroller with her sister kneeling beside her. Newborn photographer in Calgary and Airdrie, Alberta.

Mountain Maternity Photoshoot - Kananaskis Country - Calgary and Airdrie Photographer by Mila Boekestyn

Mountain Maternity Photoshoot - Kananaskis Country - Calgary and Airdrie Photographer

I wanted to do a maternity photoshoot in the mountains for a very long time. We are lucky to be living so close to the mountains, where the air is so crisp and pure, the view is breathtaking and you feel so connected to nature. Pregnancy is a very special moment in woman's life when your body is working on growing a little human being and you are full of anticipation and excitement to meet your new baby.  I believe that nature and the beauty of an expectant mother goes so well together. I was very lucky to have gorgeous Nataliya come with me to the beautiful Kananaskis country to model my new maternity gowns.  When I see Nataliya's pictures in the white dress, I think that this is probably how the "Mother Winter" would look like if she was a person - simply breathtaking! 

Mountain Maternity photoshoot in Alberta, Canada. Mother to be in a red gown on a white snow.
Red Maternity Gown on the White Snow in the mountains. Alberta Maternity Photographer. 
Mom to be in a beautiful red gown. Kananaskis maternity photoshoot. Calgary Photographer.
Maternity photoshoot in Alberta. View of the three sisters mountains close to Canmore, AB. Faith, Charity and Hope. Airdrie and Calgary Maternity photographer.
Maternity Photoshoot in the mountains. Mom to be in a purple dress on a snow.
Mom to be in a purple gown. Winter Maternity Photoshoot. Calgary and Airdrie photographer.
Mother Winter. Maternity Mountain Photoshoot. Alberta photographer.
Winter maternity photoshoot in the mountains. Mother-to-be in a white gown. Calgary photographer.
Winter mountain maternity session in Kananaskis Country. Mother-to-be in a white gown. Alberta photographer.
Mountain Maternity session during winter. Beautiful mother-to-be wearing a white gown on a snow in the mountains. Calgary and Airdrie photographer.

Cakesmash Photoshoot - Japjevuun - Airdrie and Calgary Photographer by Mila Boekestyn

Cakesmash Photoshoot - Airdrie and Calgary Photographer

It is always so nice to see my Newborn clients for their 1st year / cakesmash photoshoot.  You realize how fast the time flies and appreciate how much changes 1 year can bring. Japjevuun has an amazing family that loves him so much, everyone wanted to be in a picture with a little guy!  He rocked his family shots and enjoyed his Superheroes inspired cakesmash.  Happy Birthday dear Japjevuun!

Baby Boy's 1st Year milestone photoshoot with an airplane
Boy with a wooden Horse. Baby Milestone Photoshoot.
Foot in a cake. Baby boy's 1st Birthday. Superhero Cakesmash. Airdrie Photographer. Calgary Photographer
Superhero inspired Cakesmash with Airdrie Photographer
Cakesmash Photoshoot with a Superhero theme. Airdrie and Calgary photographer
Little feet and little hands all covered in cake. Cakesmash Airdrie and Calgary Photographer

 

 

Newborn Photoshoot - Mighty Maxwell - Calgary Newborn Photographer by Mila Boekestyn

Newborn Photoshoot - Mighty Maxwell - Calgary Newborn Photographer

Sweet little Maxwell was born a month early and was weighting only 4 pounds. He had to spend a few weeks in the NICU to grow bigger and stronger, which he did!  We had this newborn photoshoot close to Maxwell's original due date and he was already at 5 pounds.  Being so tiny, most of my newborn outfits were too small on Mighty Maxwell, but he was very happy being wrapped most of the session and slept all through it.  His big sister Violet, who is only 1.5 years old herself was super sweet and helpful, she was very gentle with little Maxwell and was happy to take pictures with him.  Welcome to the world dear Maxwell!

Sweet little baby boy wearing bear hat in a bowl with a little plush bear toy. Calgary Newborn Photographer.
Baby boy in a bear hat. Newborn photoshoot in Calgary Alberta.
Newborn baby boy in the prop with different textures. Newborn Calgary Photographer.
Newborn baby boy in the nest prop. Calgary and Newborn photographer.
Little newborn baby boy wearing a bear hat in a bowl. Newborn Photographer in Airdrie Alberta
Sweet little newborn baby boy sleeping in a little doll bed. Calgary and Airdrie photographer
Sweet little newborn baby boy smiling and looking right at the camera. Airdrie and Calgary Newborn Photographer
Sweet little newborn baby boy all swaddled and sleeping soundly. Newborn photographer in Calgary Alberta
Newborn baby boy sleeping soundly in a cute blue outfit. Captured by Milashka Photography.
Newborn baby boy posed on a beanbag as an angel with angel wings. Captured by Milashka Photography, Calgary and Airdrie Newborn Photographer
Newborn baby sleeping soundly and wearing a cute hat. Captured by Milashka photography.
Cute little newborn baby smiling in his sleep and dressed up as a bunny. Great idea for an Easter inspired photoshoot. Captured by Milashka Photography.
Sweet little newborn baby boy sleeping soundly on a pillow wearing a cute little outfit. Calgary and Airdrie Newborn Photographer. Captured by Milashka Photography.
Newborn baby in a "potato sack" pose, smiling in his sleep. Calgary Newborn photographer.
Newborn baby on a black backdrop, safely sleeping in his mom's hands. Calgary Newborn photographer
Baby boy in his dad's hands just like a blooming flower. Calgary photographer
Mom's, dad's and sister's hands holding new baby boy on a black backdrop. Calgary photographer.
Siblings on a beanbag. A newborn baby boy and his sister. Calgary Newborn Photographer
Mommy and baby. Newborn baby boy with his mommy. Calgary Newborn Photographer
Baby and daddy. Newborn baby boy and his dad wearing blue outfit. Calgary Photographer
Parents and their new baby. Newborn baby boy with his parents. Calgary and Airdrie Newborn photographer
Family of 4. Family photoshoot with a newborn baby boy. Calgary Photographer.