It takes very special parents that want only the best for their baby and this is what Baby Couture is. A way to have something very custom that is as unique as your baby. I had so much fun with little Sabre and his mom and dad during his session, they really, really love this cute little guy.

He was a dream to photograph and slept all through the session like a little koala in a tree What a sweetie!

He even let me get him into froggy pose… Isn’t he so cute with his chubby cheeks!

It was so nice to incorporate some of the beautiful fabrics from his parents wedding day in his photo shoot.

When Sabre did wake up he was bright eyed and bushy tailed and had a good time peaking at me from behind my camera.

Look at those big sparkly eyes! He’s such a happy little guy

I loved playing with all of the vibrant colours but I wanted to do something a bit more creamy and neutral too. I think this goes so beautifully with his peachy complexion. Super cute!

This teddy bear hat has been a big favourite of almost every client that has come into the studio. It’s made it’s fair share of appearances on the blog. It’s so adorable everyone always wants one or two shots with it. I totally love it too!

Thanks so much to Sabre’s amazing parents! I really enjoyed spending the time with you and adorable newborn Sabre. I’m also very excited to share with you all the new Baby Couture line coming very soon… Who says babies and fashion can’t mix!

Glad to see you all back and checking into the Rainbow Blog! We’ve had a very busy shooting week but I couldn’t wait to blog this when it came in. I have to say, I was so excited when Makio’s package was shipped to the door. The anticipation was killing me as I tore through all of the tape and cardboard to see what was inside. I mean I already knew what was waiting for me… A gorgeous 10×14 Custom Baby Album and 3 Rave books (for Makio’s happy new family members), but I couldn’t wait to see how the final product turned out!

Since Makio’s parents are such cool people and are naturally very creative working in the music industry, I knew they would choose a unique design that would really showcase Makio’s newborn photography. They took it one step further and upgraded to a Metallic paged Album for their special little guy. It really  gives a richness to the book and makes the images pop off the page!!

Check out the quality of the binding, it’s like nothing we’ve ever seen from any Album company out there.  All of our high end Baby Albums are hand crafted to perfection and it shows.

What a unique and creative way to do an Album cover. I love the way the black strip balances with the photo square. Very stylish and very modern! Who says Baby Albums have to be boring, frumpy and just like the guys next door. Why not go for  quality and style with a custom piece that compliments your decor and reflects your personality! Stay tuned to the blog, we have many more baby shoots to blog and lots of gorgeous Album options coming soon!

Here is baby Layla’s album at one month old,

Have a wonderful day!

I love how newborn babies at Makio’s age can still fit in the palm of their Pappa’s hands. I love how peacefully he’s sleeping, like a baby Koala in a tree . I love this shot below and made it a double page spread in his baby album.

Makio’s mom loved some of the shots she saw on my site in what she’s coined as Froggie Pose, lol! I had to get a shot of him just for her. She was absolutely delighted when we got it just right and he held in Froggie Pose for us!

Here he is a few seconds later, still an adorable shot. Just look at those chubby little cheeks!

Everyone knows by now that I love sleepy newborn poses, but shots I really, really love are those gorgeous sparkly eyed newborn shots. Take a look at those beautiful catch lights, there is no doubt about it, I love, love, love natural light when it comes to lighting my baby photography sessions!

Here’s another cute shot. I was so happy when I got these new photography props in. This little teddy bear hat was so sweet and was perfect for Makio’s skin tone. Super adorable!!

This little, fuzzy green hat was also perfect for him as well. He looks like a sleepy little elf, doesn’t he!

No newborn shoot is complete with out those tiny detail shots I love so much! These shots always look great in the album or as a large print in your home. I sooo love baby details!

I had so much fun designing Makio’s 10×14 baby album and once it arrives I’ll post the finished product on the blog. I do create an album for almost every client and Makio’s parents are so creative you’ll love the cover design they came up with. It has to be one of the best cover selections I’ve seen yet! Plus I love this session so much that I can’t wait to see what their metallic baby album looks like. I’m sure it will be dreamy!

I had a chance to use a little baby bucket during this session. I wanted to continue with the oatmeal tones as it goes so amazingly with Makio’s skin tone. What a sweet little guy he is!

Speaking of new baby photography props I was so excited to do a suspended newborn shot. I loved this new baby sling I ordered and couldn’t wait to use it. He’s such a good little sleeper, he really seemed to like this little newborn hammock!

Such a happy boy, he’s even got some dimples to go with his smile. Too cute!

It was really nice to capture a shot with mom and dad at the end of the shoot. He’s such a lucky little boy, his parents love him so much! Can’t you just feel the love they all share. You are all truly blessed and congratulations on such a happy time in your lives.

It was such an honour to photograph beautiful baby Jesse. He’s actually the newborn baby of my friend Natalie. The newborn session was the first time I had a chance to meet this sweet little guy and I was thrilled to be able to have him by the studio for his first photo shoot. Before I continue with the rest of this gorgeous little guys photos I just wanted to show you a quick before and after. Jesse is no doubt a handsome boy. Most babies that are his age experience common skin bumps, redness, baby acne or little scratches. Jesse had a few little bumps and scratches here and there, I just wanted to give you all another example of the difference retouching makes. Retouched photos are a beautiful way to remember your newborn with out any distracting elements. We have all of our images professionally retouched so you can enjoy your images for years to come, without any of the elements that can lead your eye away.

I love his cute little newborn toes, so tiny and soft

Nat loved the little teddy bear hat I have in my treasure chest of goodies. It’s so soft and fuzzy, no wonder Jesse fell fast asleep!

One thing Jesse loves is being swaddled. He was so toasty warm in his little cocoon, it was nice to see him relax and drift off to dreamland.

Thanks Nat for bringing Jesse to Toronto for his very first photo shoot. I really enjoyed having you both by for his adorable newborn session!

I love this shot of Lauren… Every time a wave splashed her toes she would scream with delight!! Super adorable! Do you recognize Lauren? Yes, she’s the model I used for the cover of the Baby and Toddler Guide 2010! I also won a Baby Photography  Award with one of Laurens images. I think this little girl is destined to shine!

What a happy family, look at those smiles!! Dad Sean is an awesome orthodontist, with smiles like that, they should use their own photos in a magazine ad, you all look like models anyway

What a fun and relaxed shoot. I always feel like the best creative juices flow when everyone just relaxes and enjoys the fun of photography. Lauren had a great time during the shoot. She thought she was just having a play date with mom and dad! To me,  that’s the best way to capture pure, real images of your loved ones. I love candid moments and true smiles!

I couldn’t have asked for a sweeter, kinder, more genuine family to photograph. I’m very honoured to have captured the true spirit of you all in my photographs. Much love to you all!!

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We all had an amazing time at the Baby Time Show at the International Center over the last three days! There was an incredible turn out of over 45,000 parents-to-be and parents with children 5 and under. The Rainbow Eleven booth had a lot of great interest especially in the fine art baby albums, and many attendees took advantage for the baby album show special

The BabyTime Shows are the biggest and busiest consumer events entirely dedicated to pregnancy, birth, babies and toddler. Because of this, I was totally thrilled that The Baby and Toddler Guide was handed out to all the attendees at the Thyme Maternity booth through out the weekend. It was great seeing so many parents reading through the guide at the show… and it was really nice to see little Lauren’s image on the cover!!

The BabyTime Shows consistently deliver a high volume of targeted individuals who come to see the very latest must-have products, meet the people behind the brands, and get expert advice and information, all within a interesting and fun setting. There were so many cool products and companies at the show like Lindsay Brewda’s, Grace Announcements

…And some of the coolest strollers I’ve ever seen in my life… Orbit Baby Strollers!! If you haven’t yet, I’d highly suggest checking these companies out, both amazing products…

Ok, now for the moment you’ve all been waiting for… The winner of The BabyTime Show draw for a free photo session with Rainbow Eleven is…

Congratulations Josette Lafleur!!! You’re the winner of the complimentary Newborn Session!

You will be contacted soon to set up a time to schedule your session

Thanks again to all that stopped by the Rainbow Eleven booth! We had a great time chatting with you all and introducing you to Rainbow Eleven’s custom newborn and baby photography!

This awesome guide will be available at all Bay locations, Thyme Maternity, major baby and toddler shows, doctors and midwives offices, children’s stores, play centres, child care centres, and from participating advertisers. Be sure to check out the Baby and Toddler Guide website for more helpful info as well!

I thought I’d share this cute little movie trailer with you all. My friend Andrew of Sorlie Arts sent it to me and I think it just looks adorable It’s a documentary about 4 babies from around the globe following their lives from newborn to one year. Babies premiers at cinemas Mother’s Day (cute huh?)

I absolutely LOVED photographing beautiful little Jordana. She was to tiny and sweet. I had a fab time spending the day with her parents Pat and Jackie too, they really adore baby Jordana with all of their hearts. It’s so nice to see new family’s begin and to be there to photograph this very special time in there lives.

I always encourage clients to bring materials, fabrics, and any meaningful items along to the shoot. Baby Jordana’s parents we’re happy to bring along a few things like a gorgeous Tiffany & Co. necklace a present from mom and dad, a rose that symbolized Jordana’s middle name, Rose and a ducky grandma gave as a gift!

I love having a chance to use my sheepskins and wooden bowls. It’s always nice to have a neutral, classic look to some of the photographs. Doesn’t she look like a happy newborn, sleeping away!

At the very end of the shoot it was so nice to get a chance to photograph mom, dad and Jordana together. Jordana even give us a little giggle.

Thanks so very much to Pat and Jackie for choosing me to photograph your beautiful baby girl. Jordana is very blessed to have such amazing, loving parents that care so deeply for her I’m thrilled to have been there to photograph such an exciting time in your lives!! Thanks again guys!

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Thanks so much to all the speakers, photographers, film crew, those who lent a hand out and came out for an Awakening!

I’m so excited to share this post with you all. We had a fabulous time at the Awaken Workshop this weekend at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto. It was especially nice that our album supplier Finao came down and hosted a party for all 75 attendees. We were so happy to have Christine and Harold along to show us some more of the products they offer and I was very stoked to see my album designs as the sample baby albums on display =) We miss you guys already… we’ll have to do another Awaken Workshop soon!!

In case you were wondering, yes, these are Rave Books! And yes, this is just ONE shipment from my album company, lol! With all of the newborn photography sessions I’ve been doing over the last little while, it’s really nice to see all of my favourite baby photographs come to fruition in these beautiful Rave Books.

Rave Books are a great addition to your Baby Albums and make amazing gifts for friends and family!  The great thing about them is that they come in silk, leather, faux leathers and so many gorgeous prints, they really are like nothing else I’ve seen done with coffee table books for baby photography.

I love the way the Rave Books sit completely flat so that you can run a panoramic image across and not interrupt the photograph. I also love the fact that the pages don’t stick straight up (like most small photo books), so where ever you open the book you can enjoy the spread of photographs with ease. It really is the best way to keep your favourite baby photographs close at hand

Because of the quality, beauty and design of the Rave Book, we’re happy to say that Rainbow Eleven no longer carries the traditional style photo book.

These books have so many amazing features like amazing print quality, photo insert covers and customized name imprinting. What a beautiful way to showcase your images for everyone to enjoy!

I’m delighted to be co-hosting and speaking at the exciting Awaken Workshop this weekend here in Toronto. We have 2  of the comped speakers tickets that have just opened up and are on sale now!! Click HERE if you want to sweep them up!

Thanks so much to everyone that has made the 1st Awaken Workshop such a success.  We’re looking forward to a fun and a very inspirational weekend with you all. Don’t forget to sign up HERE for the Finao One Playdate After Party as well. Awaken Workshop attendees are automatically on the list.

See you soon!

~Charlotte

I’m back in Toronto from our lovely March Break in gorgeous St. Lucia. Dave and I had a fun time while away and it’s really nice to be refreshed and back to work. I also had some other exciting news right before we left. Our awesome album company Finao asked to use my baby albums as their sample books at WPPI this year!!! I think I caused some serious damage to the floor in my office from all of the jumping up and down The great thing about this is that the WPPI tradeshow in Vegas each year is the hub for all things portrait photography so thousands of the world’s best wedding and portrait photographers would have seen my books on display! This was such a huge honour for me because I truly love Finao.

I also wanted to post one of the cutest little baby’s in the world, Merh. I have such a great blog post lined up for her but I wanted to share with you her Finao 10×14 baby album that we designed as a sneak peek. There are so many baby photo sessions I’m excited to get on the blog but I’ve have newborn shoots every day this week (yes that’s right even I’m on baby time, lol) so I’m a bit behind. I’m also getting ready for the awesome Awaken Workshop here in Toronto at the Gladstone Hotel where I will be speaking on what I love most, Newborn and Baby Photography!!

This baby album is the actually straight out of camera, no retouching, just the proof that I sent Merh’s mom and dad. Can you believe that beautiful skin??! Gorgeous!

I was also very touched by an email that Merh’s parents sent to me and I’d love to share it with you all…

Hi Charlotte,
I hope you are having a wonderful time in St. Lucia.Charlotte,thank you so much for the CD’s.We got them and they have all the images and it was just amazing seeing them again.I can’t wait to see the album. I know its going to be amazing as well. Here are just a few thoughts and words Rajiv and I wanted to share with you regarding our experience of this photo shoot-

There is a quote ” Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of Loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything”. Charlotte when I first booked this photo shoot with you, I was apprehensive and not sure what I was getting into. All I knew at the time was I needed someone to capture Mehr for who she is, so I can look back at these pictures and relive those moments. Not only did you make us feel comfortable but Mehr felt right at home. Today, when I look at these pictures I feel grateful to have captured those moments because she seems to be growing and changing everyday. I am even more grateful that you were the one who took those photos because you captured her true self, her personality, her little soul. My heart truly thanks you Charlotte because you have given us those moments of Mehr that we will be able to relive everytime we see these pictures. And everytime we see these pictures you will always be the one I will thank ever so much. Thanks,Charlotte.

Regards
Payal

Awww, thanks so much for being such amazing clients! I love you guys :*) I’ll take some shots of Merh’s album when it arrives so you all can see the finished product. It’s going to be one amazing book!

I just wanted to send you all a quick little update on what I’ll be doing this week Dave and I will be spending a week away in gorgeous St. Lucia and will be having a great time enjoying our March Break a little early this year!

I’ll be back to the studio soon and look forward to all of the awesome newborn sessions I have lined up for when we return to Toronto. If you are a photographer interested in signing up for the Newborn Posing Workshop I’ll be hosting on March 20-21st you can sign up on-line (on the post below) or speak to Matthew, our booking consultant at 416.824.3238 for reservations.

Have a great March Break everyone and we’ll post some fun photos when we return!

*Photo credit The St. Lucia Tourism Board*

We’ve had a great response for our upcoming Awaken Workshop. I can’t wait to see you all there!! I’m so excited to be speaking on a few of my favourite topics, newborns, babies and toddlers.

I’ve had a few readers ask if I’ll be covering any newborn posing at the workshop. Since I haven’t had a chance to host a newborn posing workshop this year, I’m excited to be speaking on some of my favourite baby posing techniques March 20th to 21st.

Learn how to photograph newborns, babies and toddlers and what materials and props I use to create my images. How to create those beautiful candid moments we all love and the best way to capture a childs expression.

I’ll speak about my photography/lighting techniques, talk about some of my favourite images, what inspired me and how I created them.

I’ll also speak on my designer baby albums, branding and marketing and how to get your business to where you’d like it to be this year.

Come to the Awaken Workshop, get inspired and help get your baby photography business where you want it to be!

Don’t forget to check out all of these amazing photographers and special guests as well!

Tickets are very limited and on sale NOW! Click HERE to sign up and Awaken!

Learn from some of Toronto’s most talented wedding photographers and speakers as they share their insights and thought processes with you in a candid and informal manner. Click below to visit their websites and blogs:

StillMotion.ca
DaveAndCharlotte.com
BCapPhoto.com
RainbowEleven.com
RebeccaWoodPhotography.com
RobertNowellPhoto.com
Hypnohype.com

We are so excited to announce one amazing photography seminar and workshop that is sure to get you inspired and get your juices flowing. Break out of the rut you are in today and broaden your mind and spirit to find out who you really are behind the lens. Limited tickets have been made available NOW for a mind blowing motivational and photography experience you won’t soon forget.

Learn from world renowned Hypnotist and motivational speaker for fortune 500 companies, Asad Mecci of Hypnohype. Asad will take you on a journey into your subconscious mind where attaining your goals can become a reality.

Some of Toronto’s top Wedding and Portrait Photographers will speak on opening your mind and awakening your spirit as a photographer. They’ll touch on what really inspires them as professionals and what makes them tick. Set new goals for yourself, get motivated and break out of your paradigm so you can feed your creativity with new concepts and ideals.

Tickets are very limited and on sale NOW! Click HERE to sign up and Awaken!

Learn from some of Toronto’s most talented wedding photographers as they share their insights and thought processes with you in a candid and informal manner. Click below to visit their websites and blogs:
StillMotion.ca
DaveAndCharlotte.com
BCapPhoto.com
RainbowEleven.com
RebeccaWoodPhotography.com
RobertNowellPhoto.com

Baby Anjali’s mom and dad found out about us through auntie Shelly a past referral of ours. We were so happy to have them along to keep little Anjali full of smiles and toothy giggles.

I love this look, complete with faux fur jacket, designer hat and a floral accessory. Very fashionable, I call it the Audrey Hepburn… Too cute!

It was nice to play with some of the awesome legwarmers I ordered. They are super cute and stylish enough for any baby fashionista!

Can’t you just feel the energy in this shot!! Soooo full of life and glee!

It was a real treat to use some of the of the gorgeous Indian fabrics mom and dad brought along for the photography session too!

Such a sweet baby portrait. It’s really nice to have a way to remember how babies were at all ages. I love to be able to document this for our clients.

Because baby Anjali was old enough to sit up in this antique soda box we had a great time photographing her in it with her absolute favourite toy in the world!

She had the time of her life in the wooden box and even got to sport her “I heart My Daddy” onesy. Adorable!!

I always encourage parents to bring along clothing, blankets and fabrics that mean something special to them. Baby Anjali’s parents were sure to bring along Anjali’s baby Raptors jersey and coordinating baby Uggs, gotta love that combo .

See what I mean about those lashes. Too sweet for words!

Thanks so much for checking back often on my baby photography blog. I’m really touched by your emails about when new posts and workshops will be coming and glad to hear you are enjoying the new content:) We’ve been very busy prepping for our Awaken Wedding and Portrait Photography Seminar March 20-21st as well as traveling for shoots so our blogging had to take a backseat for a while.

If you’re a photographer and interested in hearing me speak on Newborns, Posing and Baby Photography, Awaken is for you. A limited number of tickets are on sale NOW! Click HERE is sign up! This photography seminar is likely to sell out fast as we have a lot of amazing photographers and speakers lined up so don’t delay!! Hope to see you all there!