Tyler turned 4 this week and Corina his little sister turned 2. They came for portraits to celebrate these years when they are growing and changing so much every week. One day they will show their grandchildren portraits from these sessions and say...That's me, when I was about your age. Click the links below to see their latest photography sessions.
Tyler is Four
Corina is Two
SVP Photography is owned and operated by Shelley Vandervelde of Calgary, Alberta. Shelley specializes in beautifully framed, family wall portraits that create legacies and heirlooms for the generations to come.
Showing posts with label Calgary Child Portraits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Calgary Child Portraits. Show all posts
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Calgary Child Portrait Photographer
This young man loves baseball, what better way to remember his youth? Call today to book your child's sport portrait in studio or outdoors.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Calgary Portrait Photographer, Shelley Vandervelde
Ok, I've been super busy and not on my blog for too long. When I came to create a new post I see little boxes where my images used to be.... So this is a test post to see what is happening. Images from my nieces first birthday session and her big brother who enjoyed the cake!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Calgary Baby Photographer | Shelley Vandervelde
When Should I Have My Baby's Portraits Taken?
As a Calgary Baby Photographer,I'm often asked "When is the best time to photograph my baby?" I love it when people ask this when they are newly pregnant as this provides for the best opportunity to tell your baby's story in portraits. I encourage my clients to have five portrait sessions over the first year and a half.
Baby's first portrait is during the 7th month of pregnancy, that is if you don't count the 3D ultrasounds done today. They are precious for sure as you see your little one for the first time, but it may not provide you with a portrait that adds to your wall decor. The prenatal portrait can be fully clothed, fun & sassy or a discreet nude with an artistic flair. If this portrait is done as part of your baby's story you will want to consider the other sessions and coordinate them to create a consistent look to your wall collection or album.
Baby's second portrait is best done within the first ten days following their birth. If you are breast feeding your baby will be amazingly content and sleepy on the day your milk descends. Images taken during this first week are often not possible later on. At this age the baby's vision if very short so the most precious images are of them being cuddled.
As a Calgary Baby Photographer,I'm often asked "When is the best time to photograph my baby?" I love it when people ask this when they are newly pregnant as this provides for the best opportunity to tell your baby's story in portraits. I encourage my clients to have five portrait sessions over the first year and a half.
Baby's first portrait is during the 7th month of pregnancy, that is if you don't count the 3D ultrasounds done today. They are precious for sure as you see your little one for the first time, but it may not provide you with a portrait that adds to your wall decor. The prenatal portrait can be fully clothed, fun & sassy or a discreet nude with an artistic flair. If this portrait is done as part of your baby's story you will want to consider the other sessions and coordinate them to create a consistent look to your wall collection or album.
Baby's second portrait is best done within the first ten days following their birth. If you are breast feeding your baby will be amazingly content and sleepy on the day your milk descends. Images taken during this first week are often not possible later on. At this age the baby's vision if very short so the most precious images are of them being cuddled.
Four months of age is great for portraits that shows a more alert and interactive baby. It is also a great time to photograph those pudgy little fingers and toes. They are opening their hands, holding their feet and often putting both in their mouth. A few of the classic photos taken at this age is the over the shoulder portrait and the one of them on their tummy holding their head and chest up. I encourage Mom to keep in touch and call when her baby is holding themselves up for extended periods when laying on their tummy.
The next great age for portraits is when your baby can sit unassisted and without you needing to be within arm's reach to catch them if they tumble forwards or back. This is a tricky to catch at just the right time, as you want to make sure you have the portraits done BEFORE your baby starts to crawl, or they will be gone just before the shutter clicks nine times out of ten. These portraits are typically done around eight months of age.
The last portrait of the Baby's Frist Year is the one of him or her standing. Again, timing is everything. Your baby needs to be able to stand holding onto furniture and may also be cruising. However, if you wait too long and she starts to walk for more than one or two steps at a time, the photographer will have a tough job capturing images. If you are considering having your baby's first year photographed, you will want to choose your photographer early and maintain communication to time each session well.
Your child may not appreciate these images as much as you do as they go through school or even college, but imagine them being able to show their own child what they looked like as a baby.
As a Calgary Photographer, I love photographing babies. Every session is different and every baby gives their own uniqueness to the images created. Not having your heart set on a specific pose or image allows you to appreciate your little one for the images she allows the photographer to take. These are the ages and stages I love photographing. They create precious images to be shared through the years.
Shelley Vandervelde, MPA
Master of Photographic Arts
Professional Photographers of Canada
Canadian 2012 Portrait Photographer of the Year
403.281.8429
The last portrait of the Baby's Frist Year is the one of him or her standing. Again, timing is everything. Your baby needs to be able to stand holding onto furniture and may also be cruising. However, if you wait too long and she starts to walk for more than one or two steps at a time, the photographer will have a tough job capturing images. If you are considering having your baby's first year photographed, you will want to choose your photographer early and maintain communication to time each session well.
Your child may not appreciate these images as much as you do as they go through school or even college, but imagine them being able to show their own child what they looked like as a baby.
As a Calgary Photographer, I love photographing babies. Every session is different and every baby gives their own uniqueness to the images created. Not having your heart set on a specific pose or image allows you to appreciate your little one for the images she allows the photographer to take. These are the ages and stages I love photographing. They create precious images to be shared through the years.
Shelley Vandervelde, MPA
Master of Photographic Arts
Professional Photographers of Canada
Canadian 2012 Portrait Photographer of the Year
403.281.8429
Friday, September 21, 2012
Calgary Family Photographer | Shelley Vandervelde
I had a wonderfuf session for this family a few months back. The boys were keen as we did some biker photos which I still need to work on. The little one was a super sweet heart. I love that I have a studio. And if outdoor portraits are planned we can always come inside if the weather doesn't cooperate!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Canadian Portrait Photographer of the Year! | Shelley Vandervelde Takes 2012
The 65th Awards Banquet for the National Image Competition for the Professional Photographers of Canada was held in Halifax April 24, 2012. This year a record 1232 images were received with 382 images being selected for the salon, 102 received awards of Merit and 18 received an award of Excellence.
Each photographer can enter four images. These images are judged by a panel of Master Photographers from across the country. In order to be eligible for the Portrait Photographer of the Year all four must be selected for inclusion in the Salon. This is the fourth time Shelley Vandervelde was eligible for the award Nationally. Her fine art submission "Honour" also received an award of Excellence and was one of the 40 images selected for the National Loan Collection.
When asked what earned her this award Shelley replied "It is my mission to create compelling images that reflect personalities and relationships; images that refect the spirit of the individual and not just what they look like. This occurs when trust is developed and those in front of the camera lower their invisible shields and offer who they are to the lens. It is like a beaufiful dance and when it comes together, I know before I see the images that they will be amazing." But Shelley states that the award is not an end goal, but the beginning of an amazing journey.
Each photographer can enter four images. These images are judged by a panel of Master Photographers from across the country. In order to be eligible for the Portrait Photographer of the Year all four must be selected for inclusion in the Salon. This is the fourth time Shelley Vandervelde was eligible for the award Nationally. Her fine art submission "Honour" also received an award of Excellence and was one of the 40 images selected for the National Loan Collection.
When asked what earned her this award Shelley replied "It is my mission to create compelling images that reflect personalities and relationships; images that refect the spirit of the individual and not just what they look like. This occurs when trust is developed and those in front of the camera lower their invisible shields and offer who they are to the lens. It is like a beaufiful dance and when it comes together, I know before I see the images that they will be amazing." But Shelley states that the award is not an end goal, but the beginning of an amazing journey.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
June Family Portrait Special
Book before June 30th and receive 50% off your full family portrait session. Your session can occur anytime before September 30th and can be studio or outdoor. Call 403.281.8429
Monday, June 4, 2012
Calgary Photographer - Shelley Vandervelde | Canada's 2012 Portrait Photographer of the Year | Family Portrait Sessions Spring Special
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Calgary Photographer - Shelley Vandervelde
Watch for our next Ballet Baby Limited Edition Portrait Day.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Calgary Baby Photographer
Mom brought Dylan in for a Baby's First Year Package. These are his 6 month, 9 month and 12 month choices for his framed Artisan Collection! He just got cuter with every session!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Calgary Child Photographer
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Reworking some of my children's portraits for the new website I am developing. These are my grandchildren photographed in 2005. Enjoy
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Calgary Child Photographer
Help SVP Photography raise $1000 for the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation with a Limited Edition Victorian Children's Portrait! November 19 & 20th - ONLY TEN SESSIOINS available. Call 403.281.8429
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Pumpkin Patch and Barnyard Portrait Dayz
This set is more for the Boys but Girls are also welcome. Rolled up jeans and a plaid shirt go best with this set complete with bales of straw, roosters, pumpkins and a wheelbarrow. These portraits make the perfect gifts for grandparents, godparents and aunti and uncles! Book NOW as only ten sessions are available. 403.281.8428
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