2022 Family Session Round-Up!

It’s cliché to say, but becoming a mother really impacted how much I love and value family sessions! Here is a round up of the last year of family photo sessions with some incredible families!

The Hill Family

The Appenheimer Family

The Hazlett Family

The Baerg Family

The Carroll Family

The Sipos Family

The Starr Family

The T Family

The Gi Family

The Hutchinson Family

The Leggett Family

The Monument Family

The Solobay Family

The Monson Family

The Wong Family

The Clarke Family

Natoya // Portraits

Time spent with Natoya leaves me wiser and joyful. Natoya is an artist, blogger, and runs her own vintage shop (while completing her art degree and being an incredible mom to her son). You can check out her incredible artwork HERE, or visit her Etsy Shop. Natoya’s work is moving and powerful, and I’m lucky enough to have some of it around my home. You can follow along with Natoya’s life on her inspiring instagram account. Or her art account, @natoyaellisart.

When I discovered a beautiful field of lonely buttercups next to a quiet burger king parking lot, I knew I had to create something there. Natoya somehow trusted me when I pitched the idea of a shoot next to a burger king, and after a day of rain, the clouds parted and gifted us with an incredible evening of golden light to match the golden blooms. The portraits we created together are some of my favorite creations yet. I’m always in awe of the peaceful presence Natoya brings to a shoot. The way she moves seems to mimic the wind- as if she has grown her own roots down into the soil and now lives there. These images fill me with joy and serenity- something that Natoya embodies so well. I hope you enjoy them.

Viehweger Family // Barnet Marine Park, Port Moody Family Session

The sweetest little family (that also happen to make the most delicious coffee). Annie has a great eye for colours, layers, and textures, and their wardrobe for this shoot is just STUNNING. We were lucky to find a spot with a bit of fall colour left in the trees after a big wind storm knocked most of the fall foliage from trees all around metro Vancouver. I always walk away from a shoot with a lot of pride if I can get the baby to smile, and the little member of this family showed us the CUTEST set of smiles I’ve ever seen. She is such a little peach (just like her two older siblings). Capturing families has become even more meaningful for me since I became a mom, and taking photos for this amazing family was an honour!

Samara + Andrew // UBC & Cecil Green Park House Wedding

Samara and Andrew met at the UBC School of Music, so they decided to get married on the very stage where they first met. To top it off, they invited their entire choir and family to sing with them during the ceremony, while Andrew showed off his conductor skills. These personal details made their ceremony one-of-a-kind, and oh-so beautiful!

We met up before their ceremony for a first look and to photograph these two with their crew of friends before making our way to UBC for their vows. Then, while the sun set, we enjoyed a romantic dinner under the twinkling lights at Cecil Park Green House. We took a few moments to take a few golden hour photos around the grounds before returning to immerse ourselves in the kind words of their friends and family. This entire day was so thoughtful and personal. I have to say, weddings that intentionally honour the unique aspects of a couple are definitely a favourite! Thanks for having me along, Samara and Andrew!

The wonderful line-up of vendors:

Day of Coordinator: Laurel Events

Venue: UBC School of Music and Cecil Green Park House

Caterer: Scholars Catering

Music: Aurora Chamber Choir

Florist: Budget Blooms

Decor: Past Pieces

MUA: Fresh Faces by Jenn

Hair: Brooklyn at Honeylush Hair