Favourite Family Candid

I was so excited that I was able to take the Miller family's portrait. They are such a beautiful family and everyone really participated in the shoot. Even the pets!

I need to take a quick break before I finish off my last family portrait before Christmas to share a little magic from the shoot.

Hope you like it! I know this photo made me smile!

Wilina, Andrew, Ashley, and Rachael

Another year went by so fast! I was thrilled to get a call from one of my favourite clients to photograph their family again this year!

You might remember me saying from last year's shoot, I knew it was going to be good because their daughter, Ashley answered the door and gave me a hug! So sweet and it was a great shoot!

Wilina came to me the year before because she wanted to have a fun experience with her family photos. She wanted something unique and she wanted to feel relaxed as she had her photo captured. I was happy to make a house call-as we say in our business! With our service, we do on location as well as studio sessions. We go out of our way to make your photography experience a happy one. Plus with children it's better to be in your own environment anyways- in case you need to do an outfit change or rearrange hair.

Here are a couple of fun captures from the day.

Your Christmas cards are going to be amazing Wilina and Andrew!

Can't wait to see you next year!

Thanks for assisting, Shealyn!

Chantal, Greg, Keira, and Sophie

Great family portrait session!

When Chantal isn't teaching yoga or doing sun salutations herself she is busy with her beautiful family in Sidney-by-the-Sea!

Her daughter, Sophie turned six months old and she realized that it was really time to get her family photo taken. The grandparents have been asking for some new photos. I was more than happy to oblige!

Their family has just recently moved from Alberta and they are really enjoying the Westcoast life. They enjoy their walks by the ocean and playing with their dog, Ace.

What a beautiful family you have Greg and Chantal! Can you please invite Ace next time to the shoot?

Thanks for your help assisting, Shealyn!

Cam, Kristin, and Elysabeth

December 31st a couple of years ago, Cam and Kristin eloped in a secret ceremony in Victoria. Adam and I were one of the few people that were there to celebrate the day they became husband and wife. Yep, I did celebrate their marriage with a camera in my hand but that's besides the point...When am I ever celebrating without a camera? Anyways, about Camrin and Kristin....

Elysabeth came into their lives while Kristin had been pursueing her Massage Therapy degree. She loved being pregnant with Elysabeth and I bet those belly massages felt good in utero for Miss Elysabeth too!

Fast forward a couple of years later, I ran into Cam and Kristin at the ferries and was thrilled to hear that they were expecting their second child... another girl for Camrin! What a lucky guy!

Kristin was eager to have some professional maternity shots of her belly this time around! Elysabeth was excited for their photoshoot-and Camrin came along for the ride. Camrin is a little camera shy to be perfectly honest. That's why it was important to have his daughter in front of my camera making her Daddy smile!

Here are a couple of shots from our session together!

I can't wait to meet this little girl of yours! Oh, I guess you can't wait to meet her

too! :)

Nicole Recreated

I was thrilled to be contacted by Nicole asking if I would be able to recreate an heirloom photograph. The photograph was a sepia toned silver gelatin print of her Grandmother.
Nicole had her hair and wardrobe styled in a similar way with a modern twist.

Thanks again, Nicole!

My Little Friend Rowan

Rowan, my little friend from Ireland came over to visit his Grandma and Grandpa in Sidney. Oh, I forgot to mention that he brought his gorgeous Mummy, Helen along too.

This little guy was something else!
He is absolutely adorable and what a delight to photograph! It was funny, one minute he could be so serious- a little thinker. The next moment, he would smile and make these cute little looks at the camera. He enjoyed the warm sunshine at Beacon Hill park and was entranced by the ducks, the flowers, and looking out into the ocean. He could have laid down on that baby blue blanket in the sun all day with his Mum!

He took his first dip in the ocean on the Westcoast of Canada for his first time that day. It was really neat to see his priceless expression as the waves tumbled over his toes. Again, it was quite intellectual rather than scared or surprised!

Rowan and Helen, I know you've missed Daddy at home in Ireland but we hope you've enjoyed your Canadian adventure home. Looking forward to seeing you and your family on your next visit back to Canada! I'm certain Rowan will be a foot taller by then.

Oops, one more thing I forgot to mention; Happy Six Month Birthday, Rowan!

Jamie in the Daffodails

How can Spring not make you feel good? There are cherry blossoms outside, the daffodils are everywhere, and people are gardening everywhere!

Jamie is one of the cutest little girls I know. She told me "When I see a camera flash I just know what to do! I can't stop posing and smiling!" I knew from that moment that we would have a great time together.

We had a play-date with my camera after school and we ended up in the Daffodil fields in Saanichton. I drive by there everyday and always want to go there to photograph. April weather is generally really nice in Victoria- but there are showers here and there this month. I'm glad we had such a nice day to shoot.

Jamie showed me some of her sweet karate moves and she made me chase her around the daffodail field with my camera. It made for some great photo moments.

She's pretty fast now...I don't know if I can keep up with her in 10 years! Next time, I'll bring my running shoes!

Great playing with you Jamie and thank you, Monica, for letting me capture your little girl and her big happy personality!

Happy Spring!

Napili Family Photo

Family Photo on my favourite site location of all time, Maui! Napili is in West Maui...so gorgeous! You can even taunt your friends by their live webcam!
*It figures that my daughter did not look at the camera in ANY of the family photos! Next time, I am going to bring my assistant or hire my photographer friend, Kim !

Christmas Time

I just knew it was going to be a great shoot when their little girls gave me a giant hug at the door to greet me. Andrew and Willina you have two little angels!

Merry Christmas to you!