Fifth year meeting at their local park to update family portraits for the wall!
We always recreate a photo so they can see how much things have changed over the years.
Click HERE to see adorable previous sessions with this family.
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. ”
This family always brings a mix of adorableness and a little chaos to their family sessions—and that’s exactly why I love photographing them! Their ability to let loose and have fun always results in the most authentic and heartwarming photos.
For this year’s photos at Jericho Beach in Vancouver, they came dressed in matching red and grey outfits, with their lovable pup happily tagging along.
To see more of the delightful moments we’ve captured together - check out some of their past sessions HERE.
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.
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!”
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.
One of my greatest joys is to document how my families grow.
It's that time of year again—Annual Family Portrait time—and WOW, have they grown since last year’s session HERE!
We met at their favourite local park, a spot that’s become a cherished backdrop for these moments. This year, they decided to ride their bicycles to the session because the oldest was excited to proudly show me her new bike. It was touching to see how much she wanted to share this moment with me.
From their wedding day to now, it's been so much fun to document their journey.
These sessions are more than just photographs; they’re a tradition that marks the passage of time, the growth of a family, and the little moments that make life beautiful. Every session is a reminder of why I love what I do—capturing the unique joy and love of each family I work with.
I visit home every spring and gift my niece a portrait session for her birthday. She chooses the location and this year she chose the Revelstoke Greenbelt. You can’t tell from these portraits but we were dodging a Mosquito Onslaught!
I visit my hometown 3-4 times a year. Please contact me if you’d like a mosquito-free family session.
Vancouver portrait photographer Belle Ancell specializes in creating heirloom fine art for families.
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