Winnipeg Wedding Photographers- Carrie Kosky Photography

For best service/ date inquiries/picture orders/ questions - Send me an email! ckosky@shaw.ca most emails are returned within 12-24 hours

Please note that all sessions, negatives and images remain the property of Carrie Ekosky Photography. Images may be used on this or other websites, portfolios or business pamphlets. Never in any circumstance do we publish adult nudity, pictures with exposed "private areas" or photos deemed unsuitable for anyone of any age.

Newborn sessions are scheduled for early evening or weekend times where we can devote enough time to capture the poses. We shoot in a very warm room so I encourage parents to dress light. Sessions can sometimes last up to three hours so it is important to bring all of the diapers, bottles and wipes you will need. Some babies settle easily while others take a long time to fall asleep- every session is different. Many of the babies on my site are under two weeks old so the earlier the better! My style leans more towards the sleeping poses- this is what I wait for and are the pictures you can expect.

Newborn sessions are limited to babies under two weeks of age. Typically, babies between two weeks and 4 months would be better served at a portrait studio that supplies back props for infants.

I always suggest bringing some personal things along. I love little caps (in pink or blue) and I think it is very important for parents to bring along a nice blanket (pink for girls- blue for boys) Many parents bring some props along as well- we will try to work with whatever we can, keeping in mind that not all props work well for photos.

Due to space restrictions and the length of time of sessions I will no longer be having the babies siblings come for the photo shoot. Newborn sessions are limited to the baby and a max. of two adults

We will try to do as many poses as your baby will tolerate. Some babies are sleepier and pose for many pictures. Some babies rile quickly and take a while longer to get settled and that is one of the reasons I don't have a time limit on a session. Usually there are twenty different proofs to view.

Some scratches and baby acne are very easy to airbrush on the computer. Many small touch-ups are made before they are posted on a private online gallery for you to view.

Portrait images are not issued on a disc although reprints can be ordered with the package or at any time in the 6 months after your session at very reasonable rates. The copyright of the photos belongs to the photographer.

A maternity session takes about an hour and is lit via studio lighting in a small room I have devoted to portraits. I usually need about a weeks notice to schedule a time and typically a weeknight or a Sunday is available for a session. Usually within a few days your proofs are placed on an online gallery for you to choose the package prints. Usually there are a combination and many different poses.

Some clients come for a maternity photo session in their seventh month while I have shot others who are almost ready to POP! There is no magical time, whenever you feel the most comfortable with your body is the best time to have them done.

I suggest bringing a number of different outfits. I like tank tops (in white and black), smaller sweaters (because you have a huge belly now (-:) that show some belly, and shirts that button. It's also very important to bring some black pants along with any other bottoms that you may want to bring.

Stretch marks are a tough one- I can certainly minimize the look of them via photo shop but sometimes not completely.

I have a number of little props that I frequently use but many clients bring in their own little favorites such as baby booties, toys, or sporting team merchandise.

I do have a policy to which you don't pay a penny unless you like your proofs. "What if people don't pay?" I have been asked. The truth is people want their photos and have a good number to choose from. I never worry. I want people to have the assurance that they are not locked into buying a package and ordering photos they don't really want. But in return, if you are ordering prints I find that I have to now set a timeline to do so.

Every portrait session comes with an online link with your photo proofs. The link will be up for 2 weeks (14 days) I would love to leave your link up indefinitely- I know life gets busy but due to web space issues I can't. After the link is removed, if a customer would like it restored there will be a small charge to do.

I accept cancellations up to one hour before a session (even via email) YES, ONE HOUR BEFORE WITHOUT PENALTY- I know life is hectic! But if you miss a session that we have scheduled without notice and would like to re-schedule, please add 45.00 onto your photo package.

Please be aware that if you are having a portrait session the high resolution files are not issued on a disc. Please be aware that all of the images are property of Carrie Ekosky Photography and may be used in a portfolio or website. One of the reasons I photograph portraits is to build a portfolio and gain experience. One of the reasons that I keep my prices low is so that I can utilize the photos and experience. Of course not all of your photos will be used, sometimes none at all. I usually try to update galleries once a month and pick a few images. I never publish anything that would not be suitable for anyone of any age.

I ask that if you do not want your photos, photos of your newborn or family published to the web or used in my books that you do not come for portraits.