A Beautiful Journey

I am not only Excited, but soooo honored to have been a part of this beautiful family's journey through this amazing time. Expecting their second child was an awesome highlight to my job. I got to work with this vibrant family for their maternity photos, Birth and Delivery photos, as well as Newborn and family photos. I have been so stoked to post this blog post showing the whole process that I got to photograph. Thank you so much Charlene and Scott, for allowing me to be a part of such a special time in your family's life!!

Here is the Maternity photos we did, Honestly one of my FAVORITE sessions I have ever done! Not only was it so easy because this family is so beautiful, but I got to try to many different shots I have been dying to, and they were so open and willing to try anything (within reason :P) to get their perfect shots!

With soon-to-be big sister Aurora (3 years old) and the awesome parents, we managed to rock these photos!!

After these, I was stoked for the phone call saying that Mamma was going in to the hospital for her second beautiful baby. At around 9:30pm the phone call came, her water had broke and they were on their way in! My husband and I left the house ASAP (The hour drive there was almost torture!) lol! We finally pulled up to the hospital and I jaunted in as fast as I Could. My heart was racing! My very first time photographing a birth. I spent hours researching different photographers work on these special occasions and I felt I was ready! But walking into the hospital all the thoughts came rushing to me..."What if my equipment mal functions" "What if I mess up"... Just like a wedding, a birth is a one time opportunity to photograph, If you mess up, there is no redoing! 

I pushed all those scary thoughts to the back of my head, and headed into the room where Charlene, who may I just say... looked waaaay to beautiful to be in labor!!! lol! Her close friends as well as her very supportive Fiance, and sister in law, were all there supporting and comforting her. It was such an amazing time! 

Charlene was truly an inspiration. Being a mother of 2, I some what new what to expect, but she made it look so easy! After about 4 hours, Things were going smoothly, but still no sign of baby making an appearance any time soon. So I went down to see my husband who was waiting so patiently. And I feel so blessed! I HATE night driving, So he came to drive for me and he had to wait the whole time by himself, and he had no problem doing so! How lucky am I! I went down to see him and we made a quick run to the store, Just as I get back in the van I received a text saying "Baby is coming, come ASAP" OMG!!!! As soon as I leave right? lol! So I am just very lucky there was no Police around because I was driving a tad too fast lol. I rushed into the room. She had reached 10cm and was getting ready to push. 

I could feel the anticipation and the loving energy in the room. Everyone waiting for this little baby to make an appearance. (Sex of the baby was a surprise, which made the anticipation even more intense!!) 

Finally, just before 4am the moment everyone was waiting for came.

A beautiful baby girl made her entrance into the world. 

A nice, loud, healthy cry came soon after, setting the parents minds at ease, and filling their eyes with happy tears.

I was more then extactic for this family. I had to leave soon after, because I had two little babies of my own to wake up with in the A.M! But was so happy to get these shots for them. Lasting memories forever. BEST PART OF MY JOB BY FAR!

Welcome little Sacia-Priya! 

:)

Next up was the newborn photos. I was so totally stoked that she had a girl because I just ordered a ton of baby props 3/4 of it girls things lol So I was so excited!

She was so easy to work with. Such an awesome baby. Made my job so easy! I got to go back a week later for the family photos. 

Thanks to this wonderful family for making me a part of this special time! I am more then happy with these photos and am so excited to put together an album of this this incredible journey for this album to cherish forever :)

Taya and her little Man - 2 months old - Mommy and Me session

Handsome baby + Beautiful Mamma = Happy photographer!!! I loved this session. I loved everything about it!

4 Month old Dolce

Little Dolce, was so incredible to work with. She didn't even wimper once! She was all smiles! I just wanted to take her home! lol 

Boudoir Experience

Win a boudoir session with Ashley King Photography out of Red Deer. Just follow this link and follow the steps! http://www.ashleykingphotography.com/Blog/2012/03/21/contest-boudoir-session-giveaway-red-deer-boudoir-photography/

Mommy and Me Session - Cutest Children Contest Winner

Dakota and her lil man were soooo great to work with. They both took to the camera so well and were, and still are great clients. I honestly never regret giving away some of my time for free once and a while, because honestly look at what comes out of it! Nothing feels better then picking up that camera, and creating some beautiful images!

Mommy and Me

Why spend the money to get quality photos done of you and your children? Because before you know it, time will have flown by. You will have changed, and your children will have grown! You want to take this oportunity to capture these special moments in time. The mommy and me mini sessions are orginized to give you that opportunity. I'm offering incredible savings that day. Save hundreds of dollars.

Why? becuase I am a mother of two beautiful baby girls and I kick myself in the butt everyday because I don't have hardly any pictures of myself with them! and Soon it's going to be too late to get pictures while they are still little. Even if your children are grown with their own children! Every moment is special when it comes to family.

I have 3 spots available, but I am willing to add more spots in the morning if anyone else is really wanting to take part. I am looking forward and extremely excited to be spending the day clicking away with my camera, and with every click I capture something special. A special bond between mother and child.

The best part, is you can choose between two packages: $100 for a half hour and disc of 10-15 images, or $200 for a full hour and ALL your pictures on a disc (30 or more)
Discs give you the opportunity to print wherever you please, share on the internet, and keep safe for years and years.

All photos are edited and retouched, so if you have any insecurities, feel free to share them with me, and I work my hardest with a top knotch editing program to make these photos, ones you will love and cherish forever.

Booking is super easy!! Just message me by email, text, or facebook. tell me the best time (morning or afternoon) and provide me with a phone number I can confirm with, and you will be officially booked!

No booking fees required.

**Feel like adding Dad and making it a family session? No problem!

Facebook: Dawn Chachula-Photography
Phone: 780-201-7768
Email: dawnshandelle@hotmail.com

Never give up

Everyone has goals, goals keep us striving for more. I have made a few goals for myself lately and its incredible how good it feels with every goal you cross off your list, because you have reached it.

The past few weeks for me have been amazing! I have come so far and learned so much. I have gotten help from family and friends to get me where I am now and I am so grateful for that! I was inspired to write this blog post because I am sitting down right now writing a whole new goals list because I have crossed everything off my other one!

New camera, new computer, new personalized labels, new clients, and not to mention my old clients who keep using me to capture their special moments! (I am incredibly honored by the way ;D ) So basically I have come to a whole NEW level in my journey! Thanks so much to everyone who has helped me get here, and continues to help me grow <3

A note to everyone out there who is trying to reach their goals, don't give up! Don't let ANYONE make you feel like you can't do it, and last but not least, believe in yourself :) Happy Mothers Day everyone!