NEWBORN PORTRAITS
Those first days with your baby are filled with tiny details you'll never want to forget. At New Leaf Portraits, newborn photography is thoughtfully designed to preserve the connection, love, and tenderness of this fleeting season.
As a newborn photographer in Southern Alberta, I welcome families to my fully licensed commercial photography studio in Stavely, Alberta, where every session is guided by a calm, baby-led approach. Serving families from Stavely, Okotoks, Lethbridge, and the greater Calgary area, I create timeless newborn portraits in a relaxed, welcoming space where your family can feel at ease.
From carefully considered styling and gentle posing to the quiet moments of connection between you and your little one, every detail is thoughtfully taken care of. Your baby sets the pace, allowing time for feeding, cuddling, and soothing so you can simply be present while we preserve these precious first days together.
The newborn season is heartbreakingly brief. Your baby will never be quite this tiny or this new.
The newborn season is heartbreakingly brief. Your baby will never be quite this tiny or this new.
At New Leaf Portraits, newborn sessions are thoughtfully designed to preserve these earliest days with intention and artistry. With seven years of experience specializing in motherhood and newborn photography, I guide each session with a calm, baby-led approach, allowing plenty of space for feeding, soothing, cuddles, and genuine connection. There is no need to rush. Your little one sets the pace.
Every detail is carefully considered, from wardrobe and styling to the soft, natural tones that define my work. The result is a seamless, deeply personal newborn photography experience where you can feel cared for and simply be present with your family.
Sentimental heirlooms are always welcome, adding a meaningful personal touch and ensuring your newborn portraits reflect your family's unique story.
These are more than photographs. They are timeless keepsakes, created with care to preserve the tiny details, tender connections, and fleeting moments you'll want to remember long after this season has passed.
If you value a refined, thoughtfully curated newborn photography experience, it would be an honor to preserve this chapter for your family.
Thoughtfully preserving the tiny details, moments, and connections you'll treasure for years to come.
Client Review
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"I didn’t care that during that time I had moved 3 hours away. She was going to be the one. And man am I glad that I made that decision! Not only are our photos absolutely stunning, but her professionalism, patience, kindness, and thoroughness were also incredible. We are forever grateful".
An Experience Worth Traveling For
Located in Stavely, Alberta, New Leaf Portraits welcomes families from all over southern alberta who choose to make the drive for a calm, personalized studio experience where every detail is thoughtfully considered. From styling and posing to creating images that preserve this meaningful season.
A Calm, Boutique Newborn Portrait Experience
From the moment you arrive, every detail is taken care of. Your session is gently guided around your baby’s needs, allowing you to relax and simply enjoy this season with your newest little love.
🤍 Baby-led posing 🤍 Fully styled studio experience 🤍 Parent & sibling connection 🤍 Carefully curated wardrobe
My Baby-Led Approach
Every baby is unique, and every session is approached with patience and care. Rather than watching the clock, we allow your baby’s needs to guide the experience. With time for feeding, cuddles, soothing, and gentle transitions.
Client Review
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We’ve had the incredible privilege of working with Dena for several special moments in our family’s journey. She captured both of our boys’ newborn photos, and the results were breathtaking. The way she poses those tiny fingers and toes, the soft lighting, and the gentle, peaceful atmosphere she creates truly make the photos feel timeless.
We also did a beautiful motherhood sessions and the connection she captured between us is so genuine and tender. What sets her apart is not just her technical skill (though her editing and composition are top-tier), but her incredible patience, kind energy, and genuine care for making every family feel comfortable and celebrated. She has a real gift for capturing the heart of each moment.
If you’re looking for a photographer who will turn your most precious family memories into stunning, heirloom-quality art, look no further. We will continue to use her for all our future photos 📸
NEWBORN COLLECTIONS & INVESTMENTS
A Gentle, Baby-Led Approach
Newborn sessions typically last between 1–3 hours, depending entirely on your baby's needs. There is no pressure to rush and no expectation for your little one to follow a schedule. We simply work at their pace, allowing space for a comfortable, gentle experience and beautiful portraits created with care and intention.
Optional Add-Ons: Albums, prints, wall art, and keepsakes are available to transform your favourite images into heirlooms your family will treasure. Additional digital images and full gallery upgrades are also available after your gallery is delivered.
A $100 retainer is due to secure your Newborn Session.
Sometimes, the simplest portraits become the most treasured. The Petite Newborn Experience is thoughtfully designed for families who want to preserve those first precious days with a beautiful, intimate collection of classic newborn portraits.
With your baby remaining gently wrapped throughout the session, we focus on soft, serene imagery that highlights your little one's delicate features while keeping them cozy and comfortable. Using professional studio lighting and timeless posing, we'll create a carefully considered blend of portraits of your baby, along with meaningful images of parents and family together.
It's a gentle, uncomplicated approach to newborn photography, with every portrait created with care and intention.
Your experience includes 15 fully curated, professionally retouched digital images, delivered through a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads — a little collection of memories you'll hold close long after these early days have passed.
INVESTMENT $495
The earliest days with your baby are filled with moments that feel both beautifully ordinary and entirely unforgettable. The quiet cuddles, the way your little one settles into your arms, and the connection that grows as you begin this new chapter together — these are the moments at the heart of the Lifestyle Newborn Experience.
Set within the bright, cozy lifestyle corner of our studio, this relaxed experience focuses on the love and togetherness of your growing family. Your baby will be gently guided into natural, comfortable poses while we capture the tender interactions, quiet in-between moments, and genuine connection that make this season uniquely yours. With a softer, more natural approach to newborn portraiture, the result is a collection of heartfelt images that feel like your family, just as you are.
Your experience includes 25 fully curated, professionally retouched digital images, delivered through a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads — meaningful memories of the little moments and the immense love that filled your family's beginning.
INVESTMENT $600
There is something beautifully timeless about a tiny baby, gently wrapped and peacefully nestled into those precious first days of life. The Signature Wrapped Newborn Experience is thoughtfully designed for families who love the elegance of classic newborn portraiture, with your little one remaining comfortably swaddled throughout the session.
Within our professional studio, each portrait is carefully created using beautiful lighting, thoughtfully selected props, and artful styling to highlight your baby's delicate features. From those tiny fingers and sleepy expressions to the connection shared with parents and siblings, your gallery will tell the story of your growing family with warmth, elegance, and intention.
You'll also enjoy exclusive access to our client wardrobe, with guidance to help your family feel beautifully coordinated and confident in front of the camera.
Your experience includes 25 fully curated, professionally retouched digital images, delivered through a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads — timeless portraits to return to as you remember just how little your baby once was.
INVESTMENT $600
Experience a thoughtfully curated newborn session where every detail is considered, and your family is welcomed into a calm, unhurried space to simply be together. From the moment you arrive, the New Leaf Experience is designed to make you feel cared for, beautifully guided, and free to enjoy these fleeting early days with your little one.
With exclusive access to our client wardrobe and personalized family styling guidance, you can feel confident knowing every detail has been thoughtfully considered. Your baby will be gently photographed both wrapped and unwrapped, with a beautiful blend of classic newborn portraits and the warmth of our cozy lifestyle setting. From delicate newborn details to the connection between parents, siblings, and your growing family, your session tells the story of this season in a way that feels both personal and timeless.
Your experience concludes with 40 fully curated, professionally retouched digital images, delivered through a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads. To preserve these memories beyond the digital world, you'll also receive a beautifully engraved wooden USB, personalized with your baby's name and birthdate and containing your complete gallery — a meaningful keepsake to treasure for years to come.
For families who want the best of both worlds, this experience brings together the artistry of classic newborn portraiture and the heartfelt connection of lifestyle imagery.
INVESTMENT $750
FAQ
When is the best time to do newborn portraits?
Why are newborn sessions so long?
How does the retainer work?
How do I prepare for our session ?
FAQ
When is the best time to do newborn portraits?
I have found the best time to do newborn portraits is within the first two weeks, 5-14 days after baby is born. For those curled up poses and sleepy expressions. However - this isn't always ideal for families because venturing out can feel a little daunting in those first few weeks. So rest assured, I have the knowledge and experience to confidently conduct a newborn session within the first 4 weeks after birth, with beautiful results.
Why are newborn sessions so long?
Great question !
It takes time to wrap/ pose/ change sets. Taking breaks to feed / change and sooth baby as needed. Here at New Leaf sessions are baby-led, unhurried, focusing on your baby's comfort. We move at their pace, allowing families to relax, slow down and soak in this once-in-a-lifetime first photo session with their precious baby.
How does the retainer work?
When securing your session, I require a specific amount of the sessions fee, depending on the type of session you're securing. This retainer holds your session spot/s & goes towards the balance owing. The remaining balance is due before our session begins.
How do I prepare for our session ?
I am a true communicator, all my sessions are followed with a prep guide, from what to wear, what to expect, what to bring (if that's required). You'll never feel left in the dark with questions unanswered. Simply just message me at anytime & I'll get back to you in a timely fashion.
