Welcome to the Family | East Vancouver Family Portraits

New parents often radiate a unique kind of joy and love that is palpable, and this family was no exception. As I stepped into their cozy home, I was greeted with warmth and smiles that spoke volumes about their adoration for their precious newborn. It was clear from the first moment that this was a family overflowing with love.
In my role as a photographer, I am constantly reminded of the power of love and connection. It's a privilege to witness these moments and to help families preserve them for a lifetime.

East Vancouver Family Portraits | Trout Lake

They don’t call it Raincouver for nothing. October has been filled with rainy and gloomy days here in Vancouver.
This sweet family was into braving the potential downpours. They donned their rubber boots and we headed to Trout Lake in East Vancouver for their portrait session. It was mostly a drizzle day and we enjoyed jumping in puddles and playing in the beautiful fall leaves.

Stanley Park Family Portraits | Lost Lagoon

This sweet family loves to spend time together.
Brother and Sister are best friends and obviously love each other.
We’ve done a few family sessions together over the past few years and here’s the links to all the sweetness.
2017 Session 2019 Session

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Burnaby Family Portraits | Deer Lake Park

Deer Lake Park in Burnaby is a perfect location for family portraits. It feels like you are in the countryside.
This was my first time meeting this family and capturing their family before it grows soon.
Big sister was shy and we had fun being goofy and ridiculous to elicit some sweet smiles from her.

Burnaby Family Portraits | Deer Lake Park

This family welcomed their new family member by recreating portraits they had done of their first born at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby.
You can see his original session HERE.

This FAMILY chose a sweet STORYBOOK ALBUM of their DEER LAKE PARK portraits. This album matches the one they had done for their son’s 1st birthday session.

Kitsilano Family Portraits | Jericho Beach

This family was absolutely adorable in their cute and colour coordinated outfits.
Our playful photo session at Jericho Beach Park, complete with their furry family member, was a delightful experience.
Their closeness and genuine affection for each other added a beautiful layer of warmth to the photos.
And, let's just say, there may have been a few donuts involved to keep the spirits high and the smiles even brighter.

East Vancouver Family Portraits | Trout Lake Park

Last time I photographed these two the youngest was tiny and new.
We met up at Trout Lake in East Vancouver to take advantage of the blooming buttercup flowers.
Their parents decided they loved the scuffed knee on their eldest so we didn’t do any Photoshop magic there and kept it real.
During their fun session the eldest gave me a nickname which I think is going to stick.
Henceforth, I will be known as Bee-Belle. At least to these two.

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Choose Your Pride || Vancouver Pride Society

Pride doesn’t look the same for every community member and the Vancouver Pride Society wanted to recognize and celebrate that Pride means many things to many people.
The ‘Choose Your Pride’ Campaign focused on 8 Vancouver Instagram influencers who shared what Pride means to them and who would became the Face of Vancouver Pride 2021.
This was an incredible Project to be involved with.

“Being from a country where we don't, can't, hold pride events, it feels incredible to be in a city where I can "choose my Pride". To me, that means choosing where and with whom you want to celebrate your life, your pride, and your queerness. It is amazing to spend it with my wife and my friends in beautiful Vancouver for the third year in a row. It makes me feel like Vancouver is home! This city, with all its streets and its environment is proud to have us, and that makes it feel like home, more than anywhere else ever has."
— Mida Malek

Pride to me means the freedom to be your full authentic self without fear or judgement. — T Leche Barr

“Choosing my pride means abolishing all the shame around my queerness that is deeply conditioned by society. It means choosing to live my most authentically radiant truth no matter what anyone thinks of it. It means choosing my pleasure against all odds.” — Anjalica Aabshar

“May all the Queers get paid for their work and have sustainable housing and food security and bodies of calm and nervous systems programmed for ease this Pride month (and forever) — Angelic

“What Pride means to me is living powerfully, openly and freely. It is about acknowledging your own power, it is about being honest with yourself and with others and spreading that love of individuality, humanity and the vibrancy of this world. Our community is founded by Black Trans + Women of Colour and it is important to recognize and acknowledge the importance of where we came from and how far we’ve come. So thank-you Marsha P. Johnson and Silvia Rivera, Bayard Rustin and Audre Lorde for standing tall so that we could jump for joy.” — Lyle Chan

"To us it means to celebrate Pride in a way that is authentically YOU! It’s a great reminder that we get to choose how we enjoy Pride season, and it won’t look the same for everyone. Different people celebrate in different ways, and everyone in the community should be free to find their own meaning in Pride. For us, in 2021 we’ll be choosing to celebrate the strength and resiliency of the LGBTQ+ community. This past year has been so tough, but we know everyone will come together after all this hardship to connect with one another and celebrate love!" — Steph & Katie

“Throughout my life and my transition, I struggled with finding myself and acceptance. I kept searching for something, I guess other people's acceptance and as I got older, I realized, why was I so worried about everyone else and their opinions when they don't matter. So be proud, be humble and love yourself.” — Jazmine Smith

“If you were to share something with your younger self about Pride, what would you say? “I would tell her that it's ok that you haven't figured it all out yet. You are welcome here.” — Breanne Williamson