Urban Mama | Victoria BC Maternity Photographer

Sometimes when you have a really great idea, it is worth the wait to get it just right.  This was the case.  I have a picture of my own sister when she was pregnant with my nephew Mathew that I love.  It was taken in Fan Tan Alley, and reads, tough, strong, and urban.  Ashley is a friend of a friend that I met while wedding dress shopping (yeah Amanda, can't wait to shoot the wedding in Mexico at Christmas time).  Honestly, the minute I saw her, I thought, "I wonder if she would be interested in doing a maternity session."  She said yes and headed downtown on a lovely evening in early August with the sun going down.  They are some of my favourite spots to shoot in Victoria...yes we have the ocean, and Beacon Hill and other great places, but the downtown is vibrant and full of color.  I think you can tell we had a good time and even stopped for a coffee half way through for a coffee and a wardrobe change.  Ashley looked gorgeous and was working those eyes.  Thanks Ashley for a great evening...finally a sneak peak for you!!  I had a really hard time picking my favourite.  I can't wait to meet the new arrival in September...it is going to be a surprise on the sex.

Love just the peak of the belly!

LOVE everything about this one, the pose and the fact that her eyes are closed!!!!

I adore this fence....I would shoot everyone here if I could.  Beautiful light and long grass and wild flowers.

The tattoo?  Her 3 year old daugher's full name.

Sunny Days | Victoria BC Family Photographer

Corina and her family received a gift certificate for this session from a friend whom are close friends of mine whom I finally got to do a session with in the spring (click here for Miss E and her family's session at the same location).  It was a bit windy at Macauley Point, but we managed to check out all the great locations, have a few laughs and smile even though Miss S said that all of her smiles were used up :)

An outdoor family session was a new experience for this family and I am pretty sure that they had a good time and we got a lot of great images as well.

Lily | Victoria BC Newborn Photographer

Miss Lily was an angel.  She slept and slept and slept, and then when she would make a fuss, it only took Daddy giving her a tushie tap to put her right back to sleep.  I thought she would wake at any moment and our time would be done, but not one bit.  Even after 2.5 hours, not one image with eyes open.  The dark hair and lips....divine.  Just a quick sneak peak for Elizabeth and Aron...more to come later and full gallery up tonight!

Fall Mini Sessions | Victoria BC Newborn, Child, Family, and Pet Photographer

I love the summer (even though we haven't really had much of one), but I LOVE the fall.  I love wearing a sweatshirt or a vest and having just my nose be cold.  I love the colors of fall, from the leaves on and off the trees to the blue of the sky.

My fall calendar is starting to fill up with fall sessions for families and there seems to be something in the water as the next month or so brings a handful of maternity and new babes that are coming into this world.  

I have decided to do 3 days of mini-sessions and try out a few new locations to spice things up.  The first location will be a downtown location in Victoria.  Think grafitti walls, brick walls, stairs, concrete, fences.  I just finished a maternity session a few weeks back and I love the result so a family into this would be great.  The second location will be Beacon Hill Park near the kid's playground.  I will be bringing out an armchair to use in the field.  There is a great fence and lots of old fallen down trees to use in this area.  The third location is Fort Rodd Hill.  There is lots of great variety here as well, from grass and trees and leaves, to the old army bunkers, to a short walk down to the beach and the lighthouse.  Before booking your session at Fort Rodd Hill, please note that clients are responsible for admission fees. 

The flow of the minis is that I will meet you and your family at the location.  We will have a lot of fun as we spend 30 minutes capturing your family in the fall (perfect for holiday cards and Christmas gifts).  Within 1 week, you will receive a password to your online proofing gallery with 10-15 images from which to choose your prints and products from.  Mini-Sessions are not limited to just families, maybe just the kids, or a couple, or even your pet.  See the details below on what is included in your mini package.

Book your session by clicking here!

Mini-Sessions will be booked on a first come first serve basis.  There are only 4 spots available at location, so don't delay in booking your spot TODAY!  Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

A few images from the fall in the past few years!

Miss M. | Victoria BC Child and Family Photographer

Miss M's Mom won a free Mini-Session draw at a trade expo I attended back in July (Time out for Mom!).  She was a character and gave me many faces, so thought these were perfect to share!

The R. Family | Victoria BC Family Photographer

One of the things that I have learned as a photographer is that 2 is a tough age.  A little too young for rationalizing, negotiating and bribery (well Pez candy eventually worked).  A little too old for just entertainment - think photographer singing "tiny turtle" and "old mcdonald had a farm".  Although big sister A was having a great time at the beach, Miss L had to be convinced that we were really having fun to really let out the smiles, and as you can see those were withheld for really fun things like swinging with Mom and Dad.  I am a sucker for a serious face too....so I ate her up! We all still managed to have a fun time in the gorgeous morning sun.

Day in the Sun | Victoria BC Portrait Photographer

Tina and Brian spent the late afternoon sun with me at Beaver Lake Ponds.  I love this location, great light, great grass, and we even added an armchair for good measure.  The goal was to do some new headshots for Tina (if you are looking for a mortgage for a new place, drop her an email), but also do some new shots of her and her husband Brian as well.  I think we accomplished both!

Feel free to leave some comment love, if they receive 15 comments, the couple will get a free 8x10 print.