When I heard that my friend Ania was expecting a baby boy, I knew that we had to do a photo shoot (it’s kind of our thing).  Ania is a graceful person and in her professional life, she represents glamorous products, so only elegant would do.   I began thinking of baby shower themes but was coming up empty until I asked Ania to think of Polish songs or stories that she remembered as a child.  She sent me a link to Julian Tuwim’s –Lokomotywa (The Locomotive) and that’s what set the wheels in motion, so to speak.  This is just a taste of things to come.  Pop back soon for more baby shower inspiration.

Thank you to my friends at Kensington Riverside Inn for hosting us and to Lea Romanowski from Designing on the Edge for bringing The Locomotive to life.

Thank you to everyone involved!

Ania Basak of Fashion Calgary

Venue:  Kensington Riverside Inn

Floral design (including brilliant train engine):  Lea from Designing on the Edge

Linens, chairs & chargers:  Special Event Rentals

Hair styling:  Zoie of Diva Salon Spa

Make-up styling:  Tiffany of Diva Salon Spa

Ania’s gown:  Echo Evenings & Bridal

Stationer:  Ali of Modern Pulp

Macarons from Yann Haute Patisserie

Fur wrap:  A Vintage Affair

Baby shower concept & shoot design:  Tara Whittaker Photography

Images of baby shower themes:  Tara Whittaker Photography