A Family That Skies Together || Revelstoke Ski Heritage

I’ve written before about my families love for skiing and their place in the history books of the Revelstoke, BC ski community.
See that BLOG post HERE.
This past week I took some time off and went skiing with my Mom. My Mom is 77 and learnt to ski when she was 3 years old. She down hill raced as a teenager and raced as an adult for many years with my grandfather and her brothers in the Vernon ‘Over the Hill’ Downhill.
My grandfather was 75 years old when he raced in Vernon and he received the ‘True Grit’ Award for being the oldest skier to participate.
If you are sitting around the table at one of our family gatherings in the winter the topic will inevitably gravitate towards family ski adventures. Skiing is part of our DNA.
We strap on skis when we are old enough to stand on our own, and ski until our legs can no longer carry us down the slopes.

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My Mother (left) with my Grandma Mary and Uncle Don at the Hickory Run on Mount Revelstoke in 1947.

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My Mom today. Isn’t she the Cutest?!!

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I feel grateful and incredibly blessed to be able to still share our passion together.

Saltwater Law Vancouver

I pestered Catherine Wong for 2 years to come into the studio to do headshots for Saltwater Law’s non-existent website.
Finally, that day arrived when they needed my photography services for the launch of their new website.
During the photo shoot, we had disco music playing, spontaneous dancing, lots of laughter, and an all-around great time.
Together, we collaborated to select a colour background and lighting that was in harmony with the vibrant branding on their new website.

Watch Me Grow || Vancouver Family Photographer

A child’s first year is filled with wonderful milestones like their first sweet smile, sitting up by themselves and their first joyful steps.
I offer my clients the opportunity to treasure those moments forever with my ‘Watch Me Grow’ sessions.
Parents can choose up to 3 sessions in their child’s first year and I design a beautiful hand-bound 10x10” portrait album to celebrate the year.
This couple wanted to include a maternity session with an urban feel, so we chose the rustic location of Granville Island. They showed up wearing matching leather jackets and I knew then we had to finish the year at the same location with the family wearing matching leather jackets. Happily, they agreed!
Please click the following links to see this families ‘Watch Me Grow’ year.
Maternity Session
Newborn Session
6 Month Session

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Babies first year beautifully displayed in a 10x10” linen album that is lovingly designed by Belle.

She's the Best || Vancouver Headshot Photographer

Gina Best wanted something that reflected her bold and beautiful take-no-shit business coaching attitude. She literally has the F-word splashed across the home page of her website and speaks to why ‘fine’ just isn’t good enough in this video.
Gina wanted her portraits to be vibrant and fun. We found the perfect location to reflect her dynamic personality in front of this incredible Vancouver Mural Festival painting by Artist Elyse Dodge.

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Trevor Loke || Vancouver Headshot Photographer

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.

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Stanley Park Family Portraits | Lost Lagoon

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!!

Rascal's Family || Vancouver Family Photographer

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.

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Rascal’s family chose a 8x8” Storybook album of their favorite portraits from their session.

East Vancouver Family Portraits | Charles Park

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.

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This FAMILY chose a 10x10” HEIRLOOM ALBUM WITH THEIR FAVORITE portraits FROM THEIR SESSION.