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!

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!

Ida's Birthday Celebration

Helene's here so it means we shoot everyday until she leaves. We prefer it that way! We learn so much from shooting together. We shot in the early morning before Kitsilano was up.

It was Ida's Birthday and her whole family from Colorado and New York were here to celebrate with her. They don't get together nearly as often as they would like so they wanted to have some photos. Spanish Banks is a special place for Ida and her family so it seemed appropriate to capture this moment there.

Happy Birthday, Ida! Hope you had a great time eating cake with your family!

Duncan and Melissa

Duncan and Melissa have a beautiful family! The children were awesome and Spencer actaully wanted to help with the art direction. It was way too cute! How could I refuse cheap and enthusiastic labor....

Their stunning daughter, Arden. Lovely!

A cozy moment with Dad.

It's true, I am not a big fan of driving because my mind is always pacing...I could almost drive off the road driving along West Saanich...well, I'm always location scouting. I should be paying attention on driving. If you see the black Volvo swerving...that may be me! Kidding! Anyways, there is the most adorable church on the hill with this great big field in the back that I drive by everyday. They had just started making hay which turned into excellent props for the shoot!

Thanks again, Melissa and Duncan, Griffin, Arden and my Junior Art Director, Spencer!