Calgary's Premier Newborn, Maternity
& Family Photographer
Welcome I'm Danielle Durand, a Calgary Newborn Photographer. I believe every Newborn and Family have a Unique Story, Connection, or Chemistry that I love to Capture in my
Calgary Family Newborn Photography Sessions.
With over 10 years of Expertise in Newborn Family Portraits, I provide All-Inclusive Newborn Services, and High-Quality Newborn Portraits you & your Family can Treasure for Eternity.
I Love to Capture Newborns in those first days, their Tiny Little Fingers & Itty Bitty Toes.
Let me Tell Your Newborn and Family's Story, to Pass on for the Next Generations to Come.
Clients call me, The Baby Whisperer.
With a decade of experience, I am highly skilled at soothing newborns back to sleep. You can have complete confidence in my ability to provide your little one with the best possible care.
Heart of Hearts
My works of art come straight for my Heart.
Documenting peoples souls- when they are the most vulnerable- being invited into their incredibly intimate journey.
I swell up when I think about the impact my art I has created for them, and generations to come. They are truely my works of Heart.
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How new dads kiss their baby girls so sweetly, and new mamas tearing up at the sight of their newborn. A soft embrace of a couple, a sweet look between their eyes, the wonderous feeing of love we never want to forget, laid out in front of my camera like living breathing art.
My Newborn Photography Sessions are all inclusive, an amazing experience right here in Calgary.
My Newborn Photoshoots
There is little in this world more precious than a newborn baby, and as someone as sentimental as I am there is little that I love to document more. A baby in it's newborn stage is so fleeting and special. Babies are so unique from one to another, each with their own perfect details and it is my absolute pleasure and delight to capture them in this tender age.
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My Family newborn sessions are centred around connection, your baby's sweet details, and interactions with their siblings. Choose from a neural palette of whites, ivory or beiges. Or add soft pinks or rich browns for boho vibes.
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My MINI newborn session your baby will be the main focus, leading our session from start to finish. A quick and easy session using beautifully hand crafted outfits, wraps. Accessorizing with flower crowns or a paper boy hat.
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My Lifestyle newborn sessions includes images with the entire family, parents & siblings. Meant to capture your newborn and family in beautiful displays of love and connetion.
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All my newborn sessions come with a Newborn Prep Guide to help you get the most out of our time together, access to my client closet and newborn essentials.
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A $150 Booking fee is required to reserve your session date. The fee is part of your total payment. After your session you will receive a private online gallery to view and select from. Additional images may be purchased. (Raw images not available for purchase)
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What Sets Me Apart
As a mother and wife, I am acutely aware of how fleeting the experience of life and all it's beauty is. I understand what it feels like to be desperate to catalogue every tenderness and each precious moment, and I bring that passion to each newborn photography session.
My Emotional Investment
My Photography Experience
I have been taking newborn portraits since 2014. I know what looks good and I know exactly how to achieve it. I bring a decade of expertise in newborn photograhy to the table and the experience of motherhood and marriage that is equally qualified.
My Newborn Client Closet
I have a growing collection of beautiful, flattering gowns available to mamas and their children. I have selected pieces that are incredibly photogenic and will make you look like the queen you are.
Lead Your Newborn Photography Vision
View the many options of poses, props, unique accessories, and client closet gowns you can choice from below before you book!
My Calgary Newborn Photography Client Closet
Welcome to my newborn photography new mama collection, where you can choose from an impressive selection, ranging in sizes XS to XXL.
Each gown is designed to make you feel comfortable and radiant during this special time. Explore my diverse styles and find the perfect gown for your unique journey. Your newborn experience deserves nothing less than the best!
At-Home Newborn Session
Would you like me to come to your home for an in-home Newborn Photoshoot? For an additional $100/plus gst (within 25km of my NW studio after that $1/km) I will come to your home and provide a natural light newborn photography session..(not availble for the mini or half photography session).
Siblings & Grandparents
Do you have an older sibling or grandparent who would like to join the session? For an additional $35/each, and 15-20mins added to the session, you can invite family members to join your session and have photos taken with your newborn!(not available for the mini newborn session)
What happens if my Newborn won't sleep during their Newborn Photography session?
Not all Newborns sleep during their entire newborn photography session! Sometimes it depends on their age, especially after a newborns first week on this earth. Other times it depends on if the newborn has been kept awake long enough, or not been fed enough prior to it's newborn photography session.
What ever the reason, it doesn't faze me, with over 10 years of newborn photography expertise, I quickly adapt to get the best images of your newborn.
New Parents Client Closet
View A Few of my Client Closet Gowns & Dresses for
New Mamas and Simple T-Shirt for New Dads
I have a variety of Boho Style Gowns & Dresses, size XS to XL.
Mens: V-neck in White & Cream size S-XL
My Client Closet for Older Siblings
Boys: White & Cream top+shorts
size: 12months-5years
Girls: White & Cream cotton dress
size: 12months-5years​​
Newborn Lifestyle Photography sessions offer connection, with parents and older sibling. With my Flokati rug for new mamas and their newborn, older siblings with newborn, or even all three!
Newborn & Sibling Photos
MY NEWBORN PACKAGES
CHOOSE WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Preparing for
a Newborn Photoshoot with an older Sibling,
or two!
I encourage parents to prepare their older siblings for their portion of the newborn photoshoot. That way older siblings are aware of what is going to be asked of them before arriving for your newborn photography session.
I will provide lots of Paw Patrol toys they can play with after their portion is finished.
Depending on the age of the older siblings my iconic sibling image on my Flokati cream rug can take 10-20mins.
RAW IMAGES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE + NO PETS IN STUDIO
Book Your Newborn Session
Now that you've gotten a good look at all my poses and props, it's time to fill out my booking form. Let's create something beautiful together!
PLEASE NOTE: SOMETIMES MY REPLY EMAIL GOES TO CLIENTS JUNK/PROMOTIONS EMAIL!
BLANKET POSES
Bum-up Pose (#1 pose)
Show off your newborns delightful rolls and adorable tushy, or add a wrap/outfit for texture and discretion? You decide.
Chin-up Pose
Add a unique head piece or hat. You decide?
Side Pose
Wear an outfit or hold a stuffy. You decide?
Dream Pose
Clouds, friends, balloons and more. You decide?
Hold on Pose
Wrapped around your little fingers. You decide?
Fingers & Toes Pose
Everyone together or just a sibling. You decide?
Wrap it Up Pose
1 pose can have at least 3 different looks! Hands out, bunny love, or add a wrap. You decide?
Moon & Stars Prop
Dream a little dream with a friend or on their own. You decide?
Basket, Bucket & Bowl Props
Wood, wicker, cloth. You decide?
PROP POSES
Bed Prop
With a friend or on their own. You decide?
Heart & Crate Props
With a friend or on their own. You decide?
Bowl & Swing & Rattan Props
With a friend or on their own. You decide?
Bassinet Prop
Au Natural or in PJs. You decide?
Add Color
One main color and one accent work best. You decide?
Keep It Neutral
One main neutral color and one neutral light accent work best. You decide?
Darken the Mood
Prefer darker colors or turning down the lights. You decide?
Light & Airy
Prefer white & cream colors, maybe add a light accent colour. You decide?
PARENTS & NEWBORN
Love Seat & Pampas Grass
Family images with toddlers, lifestyle poses, keep it casual. You decide?
Mommy & Baby Pose
Borrow a gown, wear your own. You decide?
Standing with Newborn
Window light and Pampas Grass or a Backdrop. You decide?
One day all your children will have of you is pictures. Make sure you're in them:)
Common Questions
Can siblings and parents be photographed?
Yes! My Family and Lifestyle newborn sessions a designed to capture your baby and the whole family. To help ensure a relaxed and calm environment, sibling images are taken first.
When should I book?
I recommend booking as soon as you know your due date as I only photograph a limited amount of newborns each month. This allows room in my calendar each month to book babies who arriving before of after their due date.
How long do the sessions last?
Because these are gentle, baby lead sessions, we go with the flow of your baby. Sessions range from 1 hour for my mini session and up to 3 hours for Family & Lifestyle session. This allows for maximum amount of time needed is allocated to ensure a stress free and calm environment.