Awesome Assistants || Behind the Scenes

I can't run after toddlers or make sure you look your best for that business portrait without the help of some talented folks. Shout out to my Awesome Assistants!!

Ray - Keeper of the Bags and baker of delicious cookies.

Ray - Keeper of the Bags and baker of delicious cookies.

Deb - attention to detail. She moved back to England.   :(

Deb - attention to detail. She moved back to England.   :(

Greg - such a handsome model for the lighting text.

Greg - such a handsome model for the lighting text.

Bridgett - grey card realness.

Bridgett - grey card realness.

Trout Lake Snow Day || Vancouver Family Photographer

I spent family Day at Trout Lake with this East Van family and their wee new addition.
Vancouver's had a wacky winter and there was still snow on the ground. We should have made a Snowman!

Lifting Stars Pet Homecare || Vancouver Headshots

Meet Squeak. Rescued as a kitten at Scottsdale Veterinary Hospital in Surrey, BC, he is the feline love of veterinarian Jeffrey Berkshire's life.
Two years ago our elder kitty was suffering and we had to make that difficult decision that no one wants to make.
We were so grateful to have a vet come to our home and assist Mr. Nigel's peaceful passing.
Lifting Stars Pet Homecare is a mobile veterinary service for end-of-life care and at-home compassionate euthanasia for dogs, cats and small mammals in the Greater Vancouver area.
Jeffrey is a gentle and caring person as these testimonials on his website attest.

Olympic Village Play Day || Vancouver Family Portrait Photographer

I usually let the kids direct the family session. We stop occasionally for posed portraits, but for the most part, I let them run the show. It's playful that way, and they always show me magical places I haven't seen through my adult eyes.
My regular assistant was unavailable the day of his family session and Mr. Cutie here did an excellent job filling in as my mini photo assistant.

Mount Pleasant Family Sessions

When your 2 month old client rocks a cooler faux hawk than you do.

Jericho Beach Family Sessions

I've been photographing this family since the eldest was as wee as their new addition.
Every fall we meet at the Jericho Beach pond bridge and recreate this sweet portrait from 2014.