LinkedIn Portrait Day | Vancouver Headshots

Tis’ the season for doing business portraits. This January I held my first LinkedIn Business Portrait Day and sold mini session spots to some wonderful folks. Each session was 15 minutes long and was fun and challenging because I had to make a connection with each person in a short period of time. Here’s a few of my favourites from the day and a lovely quote from a new client.

“Working with Belle for this year’s LinkedIn photo was great. Our time together was casual, fun, light, and enjoyable - we laughed, we connected easily, and the gallery of proofs I received to pick my photo from was great - - the only challenge was picking just one photo! 😆 I can’t wait to go back next year and get an updated photo for the profiles! I’d definitely recommend Belle for your head photo (and more!) needs!”

— Chris Kennedy

Pam Costanza | Vancouver Headshots

Pamela Costanza, a Lawyer, Workplace Investigator, and Mediator, knows how to dig deep for the details—she found me thanks to an article written by a past client featuring one of my headshots! She loved the author’s photo so much that she tracked me down as the photographer.
With a new website launch planned for 2025, Pamela wanted fresh, professional headshots to complement her updated branding.
Working with suggestions from her web design team, I made sure the photos perfectly matched the tone and style of her new site.
It’s always fun to be part of a project that brings someone’s brand to life!

“If you, like me, hate getting your picture taken, Belle Ancell can make the experience so much better than you expect. She was kind and patient and I learned a thing or two about working with nervous clients!”

— Pam Costanza

John Horodyski | Vancouver Headshots

John Horodyski, is a Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Metadata Expert, MarTech Strategist, Author, Speaker, Educator. He’s also one of my favourite people to work with. We’ve collaborated a number of times now to create headshots for his business.

“I highly recommend Belle Ancell for any of your photography needs. Belle is not only super professional, but makes the session fun and enjoyable which makes the photos that much better. Excellent work!”

— John Horodyski

Trevor Loke | Vancouver Headshots

Working with Trevor Loke to update his headshots was a lovely reunion.
We hadn’t seen each other since our last collaboration in 2019.
We enjoyed a relaxing walk around downtown Vancouver, catching up on the past few years and creating these fresh new headshots.
Trevor is the Executive Director of Transparency International Canada and co-founder of Orgmatch. It’s always a pleasure to work with someone so dedicated to making a positive impact.
You can see Trevor’s 2019 headshot session HERE.

“Belle is such a pleasure to work with.
Her eye and personal touch are unmatched in bringing out the best in clients. Anyone who is looking for the perfect professional photo should look no further than Belle. ”

— Trevor Loke

Stephen Irving | Vancouver Headshots

Stephen Irving and I crossed paths at Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) Symposium in September, where our deep conversation sparked this creative collaboration.
I loved capturing these urban headshots with Stephen while strolling through our mutual neighbourhood—it was such a fun session!
In return, Stephen shared his marketing expertise to help me refine my website and better connect with clients who truly align with my work.

Janice Duddy Consulting | Vancouver Headshots

My FAV portrait from an absolutely delightful session with Janice Duddy creating images for her consulting business WEBSITE.

“Belle was a super person to work with and a very talented photographer. My partner and I needed to update our professional headshots (to reflect our more mature selves :)) and she made the experience pleasant and even fun. She was responsive and we got our images in a very timely manner. We would highly recommend Belle! Thank you Belle the photos look great!”

Dr. Elisabeth Baerg Hall | Vancouver Headshots

Working with Dr. Elisabeth Baerg Hall again was a delightful experience.
As an expert in adult ADHD, an educator, and sought-after speaker, Elisabeth brings warmth and energy to everything she does. Her thoughtful outfit choices and collaborative spirit made capturing her vibrant personality a joy. She shows how a great headshot can be both approachable and professional.
I’m thrilled with the images we created together to support her work at The ADHD Centre for Education & Training and as a Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia.

Author Rhea Tregebov | Vancouver Headshots

I photographed Author Rhea Tregebov in her ‘back yard’, which was a large, lush oasis in the City of Vancouver.
Rhea, celebrated for her poetry, novels and enchanting children's literature, has penned five picture books, including the popular "Sasha" series featuring her son. With translations of her works into French and Danish, she captivates young audiences worldwide.
Based in Vancouver, she shares her creative flair as a Writing instructor at the University of British Columbia.
As a fellow lover of storytelling through imagery, I had the joy of working with Rhea to create these beautiful portraits together for her new book.

“Loved working with Belle and am delighted with the results. She was able to squeeze me in before the holidays and every bit of the process was positive. Great communications in advance, advice on what to wear, where to shoot. And when she got here, I was immediately at ease. I soon realized that her own wide smile made it natural for me to smile. Great process, great results.”