R’s sister had called me to book this session for her sweet newborn niece.  when i asked how old she was, i was told she was just born.  For me, a baby ‘just born’ is under a week old because i normally photograph  newborns between 3 to 6 days old but definitely before 10 days.  There is a small timeframe that newborns are ‘newborn’.  After the two week period, they just don’t curl as well and  they just aren’t as tiny.  if  a family is looking for ‘newborn’ images  (baskets, curled) and the baby is older than 10 days, there is a possibility that those images may not happen.  Now there are some families that prefer their baby to look older and that’s perfectly fine (and yes! i do photograph babies older than 10 days).  When i found out this baby was 6 weeks old i was a little unsure how the ‘newborn’ session would go.  I have been known to work my magic and achieve newborn style images with babies older than 10 days….i have gotten some 4 week olds that i have managed to curl and soothe off to dreamland…..but definitely have never tried to get ‘newborn’ images from a 6 week old.  ….until i met Miss Ariana. She proved me wrong, let me work my magic  and slept and curled beautifully for her session.

I must say….this family was so. much. fun.   Newlyweds, new home, new baby….such a great adventure to start together.  R lived and grew up in the beaches where my studio is located.  L talked about how they used to go on long walks on the boardwalk and had numerous dates on the beach.  they giggled and R would probably even say L exaggerated a bit when he recollected about how they met…or should i say how she seduced him….isn’t that right L???  that’s okay…we’ll let L tell it like he wants but  R and i know the real story .  So sweet to see them enjoying life’s blessings.

L and R have this new baby girl who is just gorgeous….i can tell they are going to be a wonderful family.

congratulations to you both!

xoxoxo,

—cherry.

It is amazing to watch a new little family bonding, loving and adjusting to their wonderful new journey.  Baby S is so loved.  Just as mommy and daddy are so in love.   I could see it.  I could feel it…. and it was beautiful.

A  new baby is like the beginning of all things, hope, a dream of possibilities. ~ Anonymous

A new baby is the beginning of a dream of possibilities…

Miss S.

Miss A.

You were so precious Miss A.  A tiny little sweet pea you were.  People always said that good things came in small packages….and they were absolutely right.  One morning i had the pleasure of meeting this little 5 pound package and she was beyond beautiful.

Congrats A and H on your precious darling girl.

xoxo,

–cherry.

First off, i’d like to wish you all Happy Holidays!! This past year has come and gone so quickly. i have soooo much to be grateful for — so many amazing things have happened over the last year. it’s been a great year and i just wanted to take the time to thank each and every one of you for helping make this year such a fabulous one for Cherry Cortez Photography. We welcomed tonnes of new babies and captured lots of milestones for new and past clients. i’m so super excited for the new year — lots planned and lots of newborns i’m looking forward to meeting!!

I just wanted to share my family’s holiday card with you and I put together a little video of some of my favourite images from 2009, so if you have a couple of minutes, check it out…you might catch your cutie in it.

Wishing you and yours a happy and safe new year and all the best to you this upcoming decade. See you in the new year…

xoxoxox,
–cherry.

This little man was 14 days old when he came to visit the studio.  His gallery is just full of newborn sweetness that i just adore.  Look at all those yummy folds in his scrunchy little back… love it.  It was great hanging out with your growing family.  He’s just precious T and R.

Big, big, BIG news that has me so overjoyed.  As of last month, Cherry Cortez Photography has officially moved into our very own storefront Studio!  Our studio’s new home is located in Pickering’s Frenchman’s Bay Marina, steps (literally steps!!)  from the Pickering beach and boardwalk.  We are no longer ‘just east’ of Toronto but now about a short 2 minute drive just east of Toronto.    The Cherry Cortez Photography Studio is nestled between restaurants on the marina, spas, dessert cafes, gift shops and other wonderful retailers.  I’m so excited about this new adventure…the shooting possibilities are endless with immediate access to the beach, shops, stone sidewalks and waterfront, not to mention we have some yummy studio floors and wonderful natural light pouring into the studio.  God has truly blessed me and am so very thankful.  Thanks to our wonderful clients who have referred me time and again, my family and friends who have supported me since day one and to my amazing hubby who worked overtime to get this studio looking as amazing as it does in record time…..because of each and every one of you, we’ve been able to take this huge step in the business.   I am so in love with this new space and it’s surroundings and i know my clients are going to love it as well .

To celebrate the new studio, in the few days or so i’ll be having an exclusive in-studio special that you don’t want to miss.  Subscribe to the newsletter to be notified of the special and to be invited to the studio’s official Grand Opening open house.  The open house is sure to be fun and exciting with yummy treats, door prizes, a grand prize and a little something special for all those who come out and show their love and support.

xoxox,

–♥cherry.

As of last month, all in-studio sessions have been held at the new location.   The studio will continue to remain open *by appointment only*.

Just a few quick images of the new space.  (L) the client seating area, (Middle) the view from my studio door. (R) some of my favourite images hanging  in my wall gallery.

Just a little bit of housekeeping here.  There has been so much going on in the last month i haven’t been able to keep up with this blog.  The year is quickly coming to an end and i’m frantically working on holiday orders, fall sessions, lots and lots of newborns and preparing for another Holiday show.

Key dates to remember:

• NOV 7th – At the Mamas and Chicks show as a sponsor.  Drop in for some fabulous holiday shopping.
• NOV 8th – last day to place orders for guaranteed holiday greeting card delivery and Fine Art Canvas delivery.
• NOV 15th – last day to place orders for guaranteed holiday delivery.
• DEC 19th to JAN 10th 2010 – the Studio will be CLOSED for the holidays.  if you are due during this time and your baby has arrived, please call or email the studio.

So first off , the Mamas and Chicks show is sure to be a fun-filled day with some awesome vendors, a great crowd and some wonderful conversation!

Show Special

Book a Photo Session at the show and receive a complimentary mini-accordian album with six 4×6 images.

Here are the details:

When : Saturday November 7th 2009

Where: The Holiday Inn, Oshawa

Time: 10am  to 6 pm

Admission is $5 (children under 12 are FREE)  a portion of proceeds from ticket sales go to Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Hope to see some of you there!

Here are some images of some cuties from the last couple of weeks.

Baby N at 3 weeks. sooo soo sleepy and too too cute for words.  congrats C & A!!

This is miss Z.  9 days old with big sister A.  These two were oh.so.sweet.  Nothing speaks to me more than sibling connections.  love it.

congrats R and N.

xoxox.

–cherry.

Stay tuned everyone.  big changes are coming.  we’ve been working hard.   i’ve been working hard.  people have been working hard for me. Lots will be revealed shortly