An adoption story! Bella’s Newborn Session – Okotoks AB

Okotoks Newborn Photographer

a·dop·tion/əˈdäpSH(ə)n/Learn to pronouncenounnoun: adoption; plural noun: adoptions

1.the action or fact of legally taking another’s child and bringing it up as one’s own, or the fact of being adopted.”she gave up her children for adoption”

But what does adoption really mean to me? Adoption to me means the start of a new family. The start of sometime special, and something beautiful. The start of wanting and loving and the creation of something new. A new family. Not a family simply created because they can, but a family created because they want to.

Adoption holds a very special place in my heart. My own Mom was adopted as a baby. It was something she was always aware of, and something I was always aware of but it really wasn’t a ‘thing’. My Mom had a wonderful family, a wonderful Mother and Father who loved her dearly, and thus, loved me dearly. We never really noticed the differences in our appearances. The fact that my grandmother had dark brown hair, and brown eyes, and was only about 5’4 whereas my Mom and I are both tall with blond hair and blue eyes didn’t matter to us because that was our family. We were loved. My Mom was loved.

So when I received an inquiry from a Mom who was adopting a baby girl I really felt drawn to her and how wonderful this was for the family. How this little girl was chosen to be part of their family – to become a family together. To be loved. To be wanted.

Adorable newborn girl sleeping with floral headband on soft blanket.

Baby wrapped in lavender swaddle with headband, sleeping peacefully.

Baby girl wrapped in floral blanket with headband, sleeping peacefully in a rustic wooden box.

Baby sleeping peacefully on a soft surface with a headband and striped outfit.

Baby girl sleeping peacefully wrapped in pink, lying on a wooden floor.

I would love to be your newborn photographer! I service the Calgary Alberta area with a studio dedicated to Newborn Portraits in Okotoks. My studio services Calgary, Okotoks, High River, Turner Valley, Aldersyde, Black Diamond, Airdrie, Cochrane Alberta Canada

WELCOME

I’m Dana, a newborn photographer based in Okotoks, Alberta, proudly serving Calgary and surrounding areas. I specialize in soft, timeless newborn portraits created in a calm, welcoming studio designed for both parents and baby to feel at ease. With over 15 years of experience, my focus is on capturing the delicate details and meaningful moments you’ll treasure long after these early days have passed. From your first inquiry through your session day, I strive to provide a seamless, stress-free experience — simply arrive with your baby, and I’ll take care of the rest.