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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Welcome,
I'm so glad you're here
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 mind.
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.
Are you due this summer or fall ?
Now is the time to reserve your sessions. Sessions are limited each month to ensure each family receives an individualized, unhurried, full-service photography experience. If you've been longing to document your motherhood journey - reach out today and let's begin planning your sessions.
THE SIGNATURE MOTHERHOOD EXPERIENCE
“For families who wish to document both the anticipation and the arrival, The Motherhood Collection offers a seamless, thoughtfully curated experience from bump to baby."
For those who know this season deserves to be documented fully — and beautifully.
See our Maternity page for more information.
Testimonials
"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do."
—Andy Warhol
