cliffside adventures {lighthouse park family photographer}

I have a soft spot in my heart for family sessions at Lighthouse Park, and it's only partly because that was where my husband proposed to me. (Standing on the edge of the cliff on a blustery June day, holding hundreds of colourful balloons, with a ring precariously perched on top of a bouquet of flowers. Because he's the sweetest. Also, it's a small miracle that the ring didn't blow away.)

This was another blustery June day, and as always, this place was stunningly beautiful. (As is this family. Seriously, every time I see them they just get lovelier.) 

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once upon a summer day {crescent beach family photographer}

This was last summer already - I can hardly believe it - and it warmed my heart to meet this beautiful family. They're originally from Quebec, but have moved to Vancouver for a few years, to give their children an opportunity to explore a different part of Canada. They love to discover the world together, and their love for each other was so evident even in the short time we spent together at Crescent Beach. 

We had so much fun we forgot that the tide was coming in - and as the sun set I may have found myself stranded, wading through knee-deep water with my camera bag and lenses precariously perched on my back, but it was so worth it.

wind & waves & magical forests

Lyd & Andrew are getting married! This is exciting! They are adorable! I'll stop using exclamation marks now! (!!!!!!) (Just had to get those last few out of my system.)

Whytecliff Park in West Van is a favourite haunt of nearly every Vancouver photographer, and it's easy to see why. (Not so easy to keep all the other people out of the background of every photo, however.) And the mystical, magical green forest at the beginning of the session? That was a little corner right next to the parking lot - just to give you some context.

We were blessed with beautiful light in this beautiful place with these beautiful people, and these photos make my heart happy.

{vancouver photographer} childhood

I was thrilled when Wheat Canada asked me to be one of their storytellers, because this Canadian company stands for so many things I love. Their children's clothing brand is not about perfectly styled images of spotless clothing in a spotless environment, but rather about letting children live in their clothes, have fun in their clothes, get messy, run, tumble in their clothes. Their vision gave me the freedom to capture childhood as I know it really is - mud splashes and all.

Speaking as a mother, as well as a photographer, I am absolutely in love with everything Wheat makes. Their clothing is so comfortable, so well-made and designed, and basically completely adorable. I want to purchase every item on their website, in every possible size, and I very much wish I had a little girl so I could buy all the girls' clothing as well.

{vancouver photographer}mini family session at a bakery

These are things I love: coffee, pastries, warm indoor light, pretty outfits, and photographing families. (In no particular order.) So having the opportunity to do a rainy day family session at Pure Bread downtown was kind of amazing, since it combined all of these spectacular things, and also meant I didn't need to be outside in the pouring rain.

I've photographed Amy & her family many times, and each time I'm amazed by the lovely outfits she coordinates. SO MUCH FUN to photograph! Plus, they are the sweetest, most considerate clients.

On another note, this was my very last winter mini session, but I will be offering mini sessions again in the spring, starting in March! Please contact me for pricing details if you're interested in booking a mini session :)