Anja is such a gorgeous mommy! With 2 beautiful boys, she was excited to welcome her 3rd (and possibly final) child to their family. Anja and Dale met when he was playing hockey in Germany. I can totally relate to their story of love and her moving from another Country to Sarnia, Canada! In Germany their style is much more open and natural which I love! There are a few “sneaks” into a few shots I did to commemorate her beautiful body… I wish more of my pregnant mommies would embrace the beauty of what a pregnancy does to their body in a positive light!

I hope you enjoy this session… and remember these adorable little boys as they return with their newest edition in a stunning sibling shot! Newborn session to follow…

**I hope you enjoy and please feel free to leave some love for this sweet mama at the bottom. For every 5 comments she gets she will receive a free 5×7!

Sarnia, Petrolia, Strathroy, London, Blenheim, Chatham, Ontario, Newborn, Maternity, Photographer, Photography

Jamie and Katie, I can’t wait to meet your little one. I can see the love you have for little Cohen and know that his little brother or sister will be showered in the same type of  affection. You have such a beautiful little family… I cant wait to work with you as it grows!

**How cute are the shots with the little fishing pole… just LOVE his excitement!!

I would love to point out the vintage quilt used in this session. It belonged to a grandparent in the family and has a lot of special meaning to them. Not only was it used during their wedding, but it will also be incorporated into their newborn session.

For those of you who may end up in this same situation, let me offer you a little advice. I believe each newborn should be treated uniquely! You will find you won’t be able to do everything for your 2nd, 3rd, 5th even 10th that you did for the 1st ones. Take me for example. I have a few thousand photos of my sons 1st year yet only a few hundred of my daughter. It is a proven thing, that the more children you have, the busier you get. So PLEASE take photos as much as you can, even if it is just during a milestone. I started doing photography right around the time my daughter was born, so I have no “professional” shots of my son and the attempt I made at newborn ones of my daughter were quite honestly a disaster. So what will I do when I have a 3rd, 4th or 5th (JK on the 5th. haha, Tim you thought you got your way!!). I will for sure do newborn photos!!! Chances are by the time they turn 18 that may be 1 of the only sessions they have to look back on!

Jason and Nicole your family is just beautiful! It was an absolute pleasure working with you. I can’t wait to complete your “Babies 1st Year Package” and see how your little one grows! Xoxo

**I had no idea when we picked this location that the rocks in which we caught the last photos of the evening were where Jason proposed!! Just LOVE it!

Stay tuned for a peek at their newborn session in the next few weeks!

**I would like to note that this session was done Mid-March during that amazing warm streak we had. I was in heaven when she pulled out the white dress you are about to see. Sooo pretty and perfect for their sunset session!

In eager anticipation of the arrival of Mr. Oliver today, I thought it was only appropriate to share some of the amazing photos from their maternity session. Nichole and Tyson, it was an absolute pleasure meeting you on that beautiful sunny day. I can’t wait to meet your little man and experience the love you two so eagerly showed him before he even entered this world. Best of luck today!!

In honor of their little mans impending arrival I thought what better way to celebrate than to share their maternity session! I always suggest pops of color for my clients wardrobes and nothing shows a better example than in some of the following shots. Lynsey you are just radiant and Randy you are one proud papa! I had such a great time working with you two and I cant wait to meet little Mr. Jude!!!

p.s. Always be prepared for the unexpected… we were trampled by a bunch of cute yellow labs!!! It was too funny with a few shots taken of the action.

If you love both of her shirts then check out Belly Babe Maternity Boutique… you won’t be disappointed!

Amy thank you so much for being so supportive of my work. I cannot wait to meet your little man! You are going to be an amazing mommy and I know that God will continue to fill your lives with his grace and presence. Xoxo!

Thank you so much Thera and Tyler and I can’t wait to blog on little Miss Jaylin in the next few days!

It is hard to believe that it has been almost a year since I began my business, Bonnie V Photography. I never would have imagined when my friends and family urged me to follow my passion, that I would have garnered such success in such a short amount of time. I am so truly blessed and grateful to everyone who had such faith in my abilities and has allowed me to capture such special times in their lives.

Starting out I have photographed high school seniors, families (big and small), grandparents, couples/ engagements, weddings, children, maternity and newborns. I have gotten my business to the point now where I would love to focus on what I have the greatest passion for which is my maternity and newborn clients. There is nothing more amazing to me than the glow on an expectant mothers face, the look in a daddy’s eyes when he rubs the belly of his unborn child, the innocence and mere miracle of a newborn baby with their teeny tiny fingers and toes… it touches me so deeply every time!

So beginning in 2012 I will only be booking 2-3 sessions per month with priority given to Maternity and Newborn sessions. As many of you know I have a daughter who just turned 1 in October and my son will be 3 in April. My family is so dearly important to me that I am making it a priority to balance my work and family life. We all know that can be tricky so it can be a challenge. I am seeing how fast my babies are growing up and really don’t want to look back knowing I missed such a precious time in their lives.

I will do periodic specials (Spring, Fall, etc.) for children, and will of course photograph the babies I have been with since day one! And of course, for my California friends and family I will have a few limited spots available during trips out.

So if you are expecting please contact me to reserve your spot! I am already working on bookings for January, one in March and 2 in June!!! With limited spaces available it is never to early to secure your spot!

I also provide gift certificates if you would like to give someone the gift of photos that they will cherish for a lifetime.

Thank you so much again for a HUGE success in 2011 and I can’t wait to see where the next year will take us!