This beautiful family is new to vancouver and we wanted to showcase a little west coast feel.
We went down by the water for the last couple of shots to get the lions gate bridge in the back. I think they turned out perfectly. They also hit the nail on the head for outfits! Coordinating but not matching! Beautiful job mama!
Welcome to Vancouver, we hope you love it as much as we do!
Sweet little Zoey came with her family to celebrate her first birthday. We did family photos, sibling photos and then some cake smash photos, to say she loved it is a understatement.
Here are a few of my favourite photos from her session.
Just before summer began, I did a Children’s Portrait Series and it was a big hit with my clients. These portrait sessions are perfect for adorning your home with high-resolution, striking prints of your little loved ones. Portraits are also ideal to use as headshots if your kids are involved in acting.
I learned via my Instagram polls, that many of you are interested in big prints like the ones featured in this now iconic blog post by Chris Loves Julia. There are tons of tutorials on Pinterest and the web, so I’ll highlight the basics like where to get prints done in the Vancouver area and what kind of frames I like to use.
Most of the tutorials online require you to do some photo editing to achieve the right look - I’ve eliminated this step by giving you colour and black and white edits to choose from. You also won’t need to fuss around with the resolution since these are professional portraits you can send right to print.
I highly recommend Kerrisdale Cameras for printing! They have an amazing online service that’s easy to use, great quality, and the turnaround is so quick. They also have locations all over the Lower Mainland and in Victoria.
You don’t need to spend a ton of money on framing every image in your home. IKEA has tons of styles of frames to choose from, they’re inexpensive, and they come with mattes. Matting can make a huge impact on a framed print, it keeps things cohesive and tidy, and can really make an image pop in your space. For big pieces like this you can’t go wrong with large RIBBA frames (which are now less than $20!), they’re light, easy to hang, and have a timeless modern look.
I hope this helps you make the most of the portraits you’ve had done with me, another photographer, or some killer photos you have on your phone. Also, if you’d like to have portraits like these done, stay tuned, I may do another shoot this fall!
Join me for a summer family mini session - they're quick, but I'm efficient! It's the perfect opportunity to get some updated family photos done in everyone's favourite season. Extended family is welcome!
Pure and Sweet Photography Summer 2021 Family Mini Sessions
These family mini sessions are $300 - this is a discounted price from my regular family mini session ($100 savings). You have two locations in Metro Vancouver and three dates to choose from. Click the links below to sign up for your family mini session.
Plan your outfits ahead of time to eliminate stress!
Coordinate colours - this doesn't mean they need to match, but they should be complementary.
Keep it simple - nothing too bold, but a texture or pattern can make an image pop!
Consider your location and choose something you may actually wear there.
I rounded up some items and places to shop for inspiration!
So much happens in the first year of a baby’s life. Sleepless nights, spit up, sleep training, crawling, first foods its all so fun and exciting. A first birthday is something to celebrate. Especially over covid- not a lot of people got to meet your baby, so this is a fun way to celebrate and show all your friends and family.
