The stars didn’t align for a smooth road toward a maternity session for Andrea! After several scheduling attempts for her to travel to my studio we decided we had better come up with plan B. The day of her due date I gathered my gear and headed for her house in New Maryland. (Because I do that you know!). Although a living room filled with BIG toys for her 3 year old Hayden may not have been perfect – it worked. Thankfully Andrea and Nelson have the most wonderful sofa to work with.


I guess there was no panic to get them done as April 27th stretched it’s way to May 8th. This newest little addition to the family was waiting for Mother’s Day to arrive. What a perfect gift! Can’t wait to meet him and find out his name.


Here are a few shots from the session. Hayden was the perfect big brother and helped us creat some fun maternity photos.

I think next year I may do a couples promotion for Valentines’ Day. Kerri and Michael came to the studio with their two little boys who stayed just long enough for a couple of quick family shots. They then went off to spend some time with their aunt who graciously tagged along to allow her sister and brother-in-law the opportunity to spend some alone time to celebrate the upcoming birth of a little girl. For over an hour we relaxed, chatted, and took some wonderful maternity portraits that will be cherished for many years to come. They even dressed for the occasion! It seems to me this would make a fantastic celebration of the day. Check out other photos from this maternity session on facebook.

I envisioned those dreamy look maternity photos when planning for a session with Julie and Rob on Wednesday. Little did I know that serious is a little bit impossible with these two. How fun! This lovely couple couldn’t stop smiling. The excitement over the upcoming birth of their little boy Trysten in March is so obvious. As is their obvious joy with each other. The laughter was contagious. It was a fantastic afternoon and I look forward to following them through the next year of their lives!

Check out their photos on facebook as well as the few from the session below:

Even though Gallery Arseneau(.ca) is in the midst of some change it would be a shame to not post about another little “work in progress”. Lindsay and Mike won’t care if the site is a little chaotic. After all, in 6 short weeks (give or take) life for them will change forever when they welcome a little boy into a family who are not so patiently waiting. It is always a pleasure for me to be a small part of such a special event. Congratulations Carter family! Enjoy every minute.