A few short weeks after Trevor Loke and I created these portraits he accepted a new job in the United Kingdom. Trevor will be taking on the position of Head of Fundraising at the University of Portsmouth.
I'm happy for his new career and life adventure, but sad about not working together in the future.
Trevor wanted a rustic urban feel to his headshots so we headed to Vancouver’s historic Gastown area.
We spent a cold November morning together in Vancouver’s Stanley Park. They came prepared with long johns under their pants.
I wish I’d thought of that!
During the consultation appointment in their home I noticed a wall portrait in their stairwell. It was a portrait of them cuddled up together on the beach with their son who was a toddler at the time.
Meeting with my clients beforehand helps create a connection and also helps me to know what they truly want and need.
They expressed to me that they’d like a similar portrait of their family for their son’s upcoming 6th birthday.
They chose the cute portrait below of them crouched together in the frosty field. The 20” print hangs in their stairwell one flight up from the portrait they had done previously. What a wonderful way to show how your family is changing and growing!!
These two have been together for 16 years and this is their fur baby Rascal.
Rascal didn’t live up to his name. He was the perfect gentleman, posing politely in his stylish Fall sweater.
We had originally planned on meeting at a park in Vancouver’s West End. The courtyard at their apartment building was lovely and had a beautiful pond so we decided to stay close to home.
Rascal’s family chose a Storbybook album and we went with the natural linen cover to match their sweaters.
It’s a sweet keepsake album and I enjoyed creating it for them.
Rascal’s family chose a 8x8” Storybook album of their favorite portraits from their session.
Papa sewed his favorite heavy metal band patches on the vest East Van style vest and he wanted a portrait of her wearing it. I saw the bench at the end of the session and thought it would be a hilarious location. It has become my favorite portrait of 2019. East Van Kids Rule!
This sweet family chose wall art for their home and a Heirloom album with 20 portraits.
They loved the bench portrait so much we are printing it big on metal for Papa’s den.
This FAMILY chose a 10x10” HEIRLOOM ALBUM WITH THEIR FAVORITE portraits FROM THEIR SESSION.
I’ve been photographing this sweet West End family since their eldest was a wee baby.
We recently spent a lovely afternoon together creating portraits for their 1 year-old daughter.
Dads wanted portraits in the neighbourhood so we went on a walk together and enjoyed a lovely warm September day.
Click HERE and HERE to see previous sessions with this family.
This sweet family is creating a special memory of their little one’s first year with my ‘Watch me Grow’ package.
We’ve completed a newborn session, this adorable 6 month session and will finish with his 1 year session this winter.
l will be designing a hand-bound 10x10” heirloom album with their favorite portraits from all the sessions.
What a wonderful legacy they are leaving their child.
I got to spend a few days with this awesome team of Instructors from the BC Cycling Coalition 'Kids on Wheels' bicycle camp. The camp teaches children bicycle safety using push bikes. It was a super cute experience capturing their joy and excitement at learning how to bicycle.
Click this LINK for information on 2020 Summer Camps in your neighbourhood.
I was recently invited to photograph some of the staff at TD Canada’s Vancouver office.
Who knew bankers could be so fun?
Vancouver portrait photographer Belle Ancell specializes in creating heirloom fine art for families.
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