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10/10/2026

One of my favourite things about photographing people one on one is getting to know who they are and what they do. 🤍

I met up with Shanna Hickey, MA, RCC || Burnaby Therapist at Queen Elizabeth Park for updated headshots and branding photos for her counselling practice.

She had such warm, welcoming energy, and I really wanted that to shine through in her photos. When you’re the face of your business, your images should feel professional, approachable, and most importantly, like YOU.

We had such a great time together, and I’m so happy we created portraits she loves and can confidently use on her website and social media.

I absolutely love helping people feel comfortable in front of my camera and capturing their personalities in a natural, authentic way. 🤍

⬆️ Looking for professional headshots or personal branding photography in Vancouver? See the link in my bio for packages, or get in touch with any questions!

10/04/2026

Today let’s enjoy a little sunshine, a little laughter, and a little time to slow down and enjoy exactly where we are. ☀️🍂🤍

The season has changed, the air is getting cooler, and today feels like a lovely reminder to soak up the simple things. Hope you find something that makes you smile today. 🍁🧡

10/02/2026

Can we talk about how magical this light is?! 🥹☀️🤍

I just finished editing these portraits, and even though fall has officially arrived, I couldn’t resist sharing a little more of that beautiful summer sunshine!

I met this lovely young woman and her momma KR at Deer Lake Park to celebrate her 19th birthday, and I scouted the prettiest little spot with the most gorgeous, warm, glowy light. Seriously, I already miss this sunshine!

Turning 19 is such a fun milestone, and I absolutely love the idea of celebrating it with a portrait session that’s all about YOU.

One of my favourite things about portrait photography is getting to know the person in front of my camera. Everyone has their own personality, style, and energy, and I love finding creative ways to bring that out in their photos.

She was such a joy to photograph, beautiful inside and out, and so open to all my ideas. I really feel like we captured her personality in these images, and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. 🤍

Also, a little shoutout to her mama for capturing some behind the scenes photos of us having fun! You’ll find those at the end. 📸

And while I’m definitely going to miss these warm summer evenings, the leaves are starting to change, and fall is such a beautiful time for outdoor portraits in Vancouver.

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a graduation, or simply want some beautiful photos of yourself, you don’t need a huge reason to get in front of the camera.

⬆️ Interested in a Vancouver portrait photography session? Full packages are available through the link in my bio. I’d love to get creative with you!

09/28/2026

Can you spot the sneaky bunny ears? 😂🐰
I had so much fun with this lovely family at Pitt Lake! We spent our session playing, laughing, snuggling up, and enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Their little dude was a bit shy at first, which is totally understandable. Family photos aren’t always at the top of an 11 or 12 year old’s list of exciting things to do. 😂 But once he warmed up and everyone started playing together, we had such a great time!
One thing I’ve learned over my years as a Vancouver family photographer is that you don’t need to force the smiles. Give kids a little space, let everyone relax, and the fun usually follows.
And apparently, so do the bunny ears from your sister. 😂
I absolutely love how these Pitt Lake family photos turned out. So much love, a little sibling mischief, and one very sweet family. 🤍
⬆️ Thinking about outdoor family photos in Vancouver? Full photography packages are available through the link in my bio 🙌

09/21/2026

80 years deserves a pretty great family photo. 🥹🎈🤍

This wonderful crew came into my Vancouver photography studio to celebrate Grandpa’s 80th birthday, and obviously we had to get everyone together with the giant 80 balloons!

And this is exactly what I love about extended family photography. We get the BIG family photo, but then we break it down into all the different combinations too. Each individual family, grandparents with the grandkids, siblings, couples, cousins, and all the people who make up this one awesome crew.

They brought such great energy into the studio, and we had so much fun creating these.

An 80th birthday is a pretty incredible reason to get everyone in the same room, and I’m so glad they decided to document it while they were all together. 🤍

If your family has a milestone coming up, or you’ve simply been saying “we really need an updated family photo” for the last five years 😂, an extended family photo session might be your sign.

⬆️ My full list of Vancouver family photography packages are available through the link in my bio.

09/15/2026

Well, I’m sad to officially announce that this is my last summer family photo post. 😭☀️

And I think this sweet mama and her two kiddos are a pretty perfect way to wrap it up.

There’s something about photos of moms with their kids that always gets me. Mom life is busy. You’re usually the one making sure everyone has what they need, fixing the hair, carrying the snacks, remembering all the things, and probably taking most of the photos too. Which is exactly why you deserve to actually BE in them. 🤍

We had such a fun time at the beach for this Vancouver family photo session, and I’m going to miss these warm summer evenings.

BUT, September is secretly one of my favourite months for outdoor family photography in Vancouver. It’s cooler, it’s still sunny, the light is beautiful, and the weekends lately have been absolutely perfect for sessions.

I still have a few weekend spots available if you’ve been thinking about updating your family photos. Come play outside with me before Vancouver remembers it’s supposed to rain. 😂

⬆️ Full family photography packages are available through the link in my bio.

09/11/2026

Okay, you guys are actually listening to me about extended family photos and I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER. 🥹🤍

I talk about how important these sessions are all the time, and lately I’ve been getting so many extended family photography bookings. Please keep them coming.

This wonderful crew came into my Vancouver photography studio, and we had such a fun time together. The kids were amazing, there was lots of laughing and snuggling, and we got all those different family combinations that make an extended family session so special.

But this photo of Grandma with her four granddaughters… stop. 😭

Those little girls are going to grow up. Their relationships will change, their lives will get busy, and one day they’ll look at this photograph and remember exactly what it felt like to be Grandma’s girls.

And now I’m going to cry, so MOVING ON. 😂

If you’ve been thinking about booking extended family photos in Vancouver, please don’t wait until everyone’s schedules magically become easy, because we both know that day is never coming. Get everyone together and let’s make it happen. 🤍

⬆️ Full family photography packages are available through the link in my bio.

09/10/2026

This one just makes me smile. 🥹🤍

This sweet family wanted to celebrate their little guy’s first birthday with updated family photos, but what made it even more special was having the grandparents there too.

Getting everyone together doesn’t happen nearly often enough, so we headed up into the North Vancouver mountains and made the most of having three generations in one beautiful place.

I haven’t even finished editing their gallery yet, but I came across this one and immediately knew I had to share it. There’s just so much happiness in one photo, and I hope it makes you smile too. 🤍

First birthdays are such a perfect excuse for family photography, but adding grandparents into the session makes those photos even more meaningful. These are the people your little one gets to grow up surrounded by.

If you’ve been thinking about updated Vancouver family photos or including the grandparents in your next family photo session, I’d love to help.

⬆️ Full family photography packages are available through the link in my bio.

09/09/2026

These last few summer evenings are just so good. 🥹☀️

I was at the beach tonight for a family photo session, and the weather was absolutely perfect. Warm sunshine, playing in the sand, lots of laughs, and one of those evenings that makes you wish summer could hang around just a little longer.

Looking back at all the beach family photos I’ve taken this summer has me feeling incredibly grateful. So many wonderful Vancouver families came out to play in the sand with me, and I’ve had SO much fun with all of you. 🤍

We still have a few beautiful weekends of sunshine left, and honestly, this is such a great time for Vancouver family photos. Earlier sunsets mean you don’t have to keep the kids up quite as late, and those cooler sunny evenings are pretty hard to beat.

Let’s make the most of the last little bit of summer while we’ve got it. ☀️

⬆️ Full family photography packages are available through the link in my bio. 📸😍

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