families
honest, authentic, and emotive
lifestyle family photography
A lifestyle family session is about finding the belonging between people. It’s about dads giving piggyback rides and moms blowing raspberries on round little toddler tummies. It’s about exalted moments like breastfeeding and mundane moments like making snacks, and every single silly, joyful, magical, comical, crazy, painful, and ordinary moment in between, because you know … you KNOW, that all those moments are equally important in this journey we call life.
So whether we are relaxing in your home or playing at your favorite park, I am not there to photograph a mom, or a dad, or a baby, or siblings. I am there to freeze in time the memory of a growing family. I will be in the background, giving “starting off prompts” as needed, or maybe I’ll be howling with laughter as I am chased around the swings by the kids, but there is no posing, no forced smiles. Of course, we will capture a family portrait for the grandparents. But otherwise, there is no right or wrong way for you to be living your life. Don’t wait until you have lost some weight, or the house is redecorated, or your tween daughter gets her braces off, or your toddler son calms down a bit.
The emotions that matter are happening right now.
outdoor sunset sessions
indoor lifestyle sessions
the process
01.
The penny drops
That moment you think to yourself “They are growing up too fast. When you feel that stirring of unease in your belly that life is flying at breakneck speed. When you find yourself inexplicably crying your eyes out over an outgrown onesie. THAT is when you call me and book a family session. There is a way to make time stand still for a bit.
02.
Getting to know you
Rest assured that a session with this Vancouver family photographer is a completely customized experience. I send you a questionnaire that delves into who you are as a family, what is important to you, and basically, what makes you rock. Based on your answers, I plan a session that tells your story authentically and with so much heart.
03.
Prepping made easy
I know the stress that can come with session prep. Usually one superhero (ahem: Mom!) is responsible for getting everyone outfitted and presentable and snacked up, and prepping the house or getting everyone in the car. I’m with you every step of the way with Pinterest boards, styling advice, checklists, and reassurances that everything will be ok!
04.
It’s Photo Day!
It’s here! Prepare to have a fun, relaxing and memorable session where you feel like you’ve had a chance to truly connect with your family, and shown off the dynamic that makes your story unique and special. There will be playing, there will be laughing, and there will be hugging.
So. Much. Hugging!
05.
The Big Reveal
Expect a couple of sneak peeks within a day or so! Within 2 weeks of your session, your full gallery will be presented online for you to review in the comfort of your home. I’m sure you are going to love them all, but my commitment to you is always to only buy what you love, so choose your collection, and any additional prints, art pieces and albums.
06.
Let’s talk about art
Your photos are part of your story as a family, and it makes no sense to keep those memories sitting forgotten in a dusty corner of your hard drive. I provide a free artwork consultation to offer ideas on how you can display your gorgeous family photos in your home.