Welcome,
I'm so glad you're here
New Leaf Portraits is a commercial photography studio located in Stavely, Alberta, specializing in newborn, maternity, milestone, motherhood and family photography. We proudly welcome families from Lethbridge, High River, Okotoks, Claresholm, Calgary, Nanton, and surrounding communities who are looking for a personalized portrait experience. Thoughtfully crafted for families, mothers, and growing families who value connection, authenticity, and timeless imagery. More than a photo session, this is an experience designed to help you feel seen, celebrated, and beautifully documented in every season of life.
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The Story Behind New Leaf
I'm Dena- Mom of four, photographer, and the heart behind New Leaf Portraits. Motherhood is where my passion for photography began. The fleeting seasons, the quiet in-between moments — these are the stories I’m honored to preserve for families. Nestled in Stavely, Alberta, New Leaf serves families throughout Southern Alberta. Clients regularly travel from Claresholm, Lethbridge, High River, Okotoks, Calgary, and surrounding communities to experience a thoughtfully curated session designed with connection, comfort, and timeless imagery in my dedicated commercial photography studio.
A Studio Experience Designed For families
As a mother, I know how quickly these seasons pass.
My goal is to create beautiful, heartfelt imagery that helps families hold onto the moments that matter most—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
New Leaf Portraits is a fully licensed commercial studio located in Stavely, Alberta, offering a thoughtfully curated photography experience for families in every season of life—from pregnancy and newborn days to the milestones and connections you'll cherish for years to come.
Created for those who value:
-A calm, personalized experience
-Genuine connection over perfect poses
-Timeless, heartfelt imagery
-Beautifully documented motherhood and newborn moments
-Meaningful family portraits
-Guidance every step of the way
-Artwork designed to be treasured for generations.
7 + Years of experience
I specialize in newborn and maternity portraiture, offering a calm, baby-led studio experience designed with both baby and parents in mind. With over 7 years of experience working with families at all stages and seasons of life. Your session is unhurried, gentle, and focused on safety, comfort, and timeless imagery.
From the anticipation of pregnancy, to the delicate details of your newborn’s first days, to meaningful parent and family portraits, each session is thoughtfully styled to create images you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
"Dena was incredible to work with. Quick to answer any questions. Her studio is lovely. She was amazing with the kids and had some nice little touches for the kids. We had the best time. We will definitely be booking more sessions in the future. Turn around time for completed photo galleries was super fast. I cannot recommend her enough!"
Worth the drive. Designed for your family.
Families travel from Lethbridge, High River, Okotoks, Claresholm, Calgary, and beyond because they value an experience that's calm, thoughtful, and centered around preserving this season beautifully.
"Ready to begin your New Leaf experience?
I'd be honored to document this season for your family in a way that feels calm, meaningful, and timeless."
"The love, connection, and tenderness you share will last forever — and it deserves to be remembered with intention, care, and artistry.
Because years from now, I want your photographs to remind you not only of how this season looked, but of how it felt."
—Dena Meldrum
