New Leaf - Portraits

09/08/2026

New Leaf is all about creating a calm, intentional experience where your little ones set the pace, your family has space to be themselves, and every detail has been thoughtfully considered.

These are a few things that make the New Leaf experience what it is— and why so many families choose to come back again and again. 🤍

09/06/2026

A little thank you. 🤍
For trusting my small business with something so meaningful. Your moments.

It truly means more than you know. 🌿

09/04/2026

One-year Milestone Portraits — simple, yet timeless. 🤍

Designed for families who want to celebrate this little chapter with beautiful portraits of their baby, while also stepping in for a few portraits together.

Because turning one isn't just about how much your little one has grown — it's about the people who have been there for every tiny moment along the way.

Simple portraits. Beautiful connection. Memories you'll treasure long after their first birthday.

Sessions are booking into Mid-October & Beyond. Visit our website for more information & to fill out an Inquiry. 🤍

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09/01/2026

📣 A little PSA for all past, present & future New Leaf families! 🌿

If you’re looking to book a session with New Leaf Portraits, the easiest way to get started is right through my website!

Simply head to www. newleafp.com, click “Begin Your New Leaf Experience,” and you’ll find a short inquiry form for each of the session experiences I offer. From there, just fill out the form for the session you’re hoping to book, and I’ll be in touch!

You’re always welcome to reach out to me directly with questions — I’m never far away! 🤍 However, ultimately, I’ll be directing all session inquiries back to these forms.😆

And there’s a reason for that!

Having everything come through one place helps me keep your information organized, ensures I have everything I need to begin planning your experience, and allows me to keep track of inquiries and upcoming sessions without anything getting lost in messages.

It also means I can spend less time searching through inboxes and more time doing what I love — creating a beautiful, intentional experience for your family.✨

So, if New Leaf is on your list for your next milestone, motherhood, maternity, newborn or family session:

🌿Visit my website
🌿Click “Begin Your New Leaf Experience”
🌿Choose your session
🌿Fill out the inquiry form
🌿And I’ll take it from there!

Thank you so much for understanding and for helping me keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. I promise it makes my photographer brain VERY happy. 😂🤍

I can’t wait to create something beautiful with you.🤍

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 look...

08/29/2026

Setting up for a One year - Milestone Portrait Session. First one in the NEW studio.. ✨

08/26/2026

I’ve been asked a few times if I’ll be offering mini sessions again…

The short answer is no. And honestly, that decision was very intentional.

I know mini sessions work beautifully for some photographers and some families. But over the years, I’ve realized they simply don’t align with the kind of experience I want to create at New Leaf.

Because I don’t want your session to feel like something you have to squeeze into 15 minutes.

I want there to be room for the shy toddler to warm up.
For the baby who needs a little extra cuddling.
For the unexpected moments that end up becoming your favourites.

I don’t see those moments as interruptions. I see them as part of the story.

So this isn’t really a post about why I don’t offer minis.

It’s about why I choose to do things differently.

Swipe through to see what I mean.🤍

08/24/2026

I’m now booking October–December maternity & newborn sessions at the New Leaf studio.

These sessions are intentionally slow, baby-led, and centered around the little moments you’ll want to remember — the tiny details, the connection, and the new beginning of your families next chapter.

Clients also have access to my curated studio wardrobe, including my collection of gowns.

I keep my calendar intentionally limited each month, so if your due date falls between October and December, now is a beautiful time to reserve your session. 🌿

And for families visiting the studio later this year… something cozy is coming for November & December.

I’m keeping the details tucked away for just a little longer, but if you’d like to be among the first to know, comment VIP below and I’ll add you to our email list. ✨

Southern Alberta | Stavely Studio

08/17/2026

POV: You hired me as your photographer… and quickly realized you were booking more than photos. 🤍

You’re booking a photographer who plans the details before you ever walk through the studio door.

Who helps you choose what to wear.
Who has the gowns, props & little details ready.
Who knows when to slow down.
Who follows your baby’s cues.
Who guides you when you have no idea what to do with your hands. 😆
Who notices the tiny details you may not even realize are happening.

Because your session should feel just as beautiful as the images you leave with.

At New Leaf, I’m not interested in rushing you through a session just to check a box.

I want you to feel comfortable, cared for and completely present in the moment — while I take care of the rest.

That’s the New Leaf experience. 🌿

08/17/2026

This maternity session will be one I continue to share for years to come. 🤍

It was a warm summer evening, and we truly couldn’t have asked for better weather. Kelly was glowing in every sense of the word—radiating that beautiful maternal goddess energy.

The three gowns she chose from our client wardrobe felt as though they were made just for her and this season of motherhood.

I have had the honor of photographing this family for years, and being chosen time and time again to preserve these chapters of their story is something I never take lightly.

One of my favorite parts of being a photographer is the relationships that come with this work—the privilege of watching families grow, getting to know my clients, and feeling like a small part of their journey.

These are the moments that remind me exactly why I do what I do. 🤍