Big Sister In Training | Abbotsford Maternity Photographer

I am playing a little bit of catch-up on my blog today... 2016 had such a great (but very busy!) start to it,  so I have been a bit of a naughty, negligent blogger (booo me!). Well, things kicked off in style on just the second day of the year, with this lovely family, who were about to become a family of 4! 

This little "big-sister-in-training" was a bit shy at first, but soon came out of her shell, and the session just zipped along with some beautiful shots to show for it. In fact, the family did so well that we even had time to quickly nip down to the Heron Reserve for a few quick outdoor shots as well! 

Puppy Love | Chilliwack Newborn Baby Photographer

Sibling photos are probably the most popular part of many of my newborn photo galleries. Having a sibling is such a special relationship - you have a shared upbringing that forms a unique bond as an instant ready-made friend, playmate and confidante. Well, for this session, our new little person brought a slightly different kind of sibling... one with 4 fluffy legs!  

I am a true dog lover, but I don't usually encourage pets in our newborn sessions. Animals are very unpredictable, especially when thrown into a strange, bright studio environment with a scary camera-face lady...and like the regular little 2-legged siblings, they are adjusting to a major change in their home life. On top of that, as a mother & wife to allergy sufferers, I am sensitive to keeping my studio as allergen & dander-free as I can.

However, after talking it through with Mom & Dad, we decided to give it a go, since pup was very well-behaved, had taken to baby fantastically and had the kind of non-shedding coat that doesn't cause so many of those pesky allergy reactions. I am so glad we did, because the shots came out great. Both parents happily jumped in on "safety watch" for the session, and both siblings rocked it like pro models. Now it make me want to do more pet photography!!

Here is a little taster from their gallery...

Perfect End to the Year | Abbotsford Newborn Baby Photographer

You can never predict how a Newborn Session is going to go - every baby is completely different, each with it's own personality, quirks and preferences on how he/she likes to snuggle and lie. It's important to me that I learn that and work with it, rather than against it. After all, it is the wonderful treasured memories of these early days that I want to capture, rather than a variation of a memory that I happen to place their child into. So, if a baby doesn't like lying on their back but always loved snuggling on their side, it makes sense that you want a photo of them doing just that... so a parent can look back at their images and be truly taken to the memories of those first few weeks.

Well, it didn't take me too long to work out that this beautiful little girl was a big fan of being on her tummy... so once she was there, she was "out like a light" and the perfect model to shoot - I could've photographed her for hours! Along with her really lovely parents, she was the perfect end to a great year...

Happy New Year! | Chilliwack & Fraser Valley Newborn & Commercial Photographer

“Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” - Brad Paisley

Going through my images for 2015, to make this collage, it has reminded me of what an amazing year it has been. I have met some fantastic new families (with the cutest children), caught up with some fantastic previous clients... and had a lot of fun and crazy new experiences with my fantastic commercial clients. As an artist, I had fun stretching my skills and finally ticked some shots off my to-do list. As a business owner, I have had a busy year - my busiest to date - with most of the last 6 months being fully booked well in advance! (In fact, I was fully booked into January 2016 halfway through just October!)

So, I would just like to thank all of my clients, family and friends for a wonderful year and wish you all the best for an equally wonderful 2016! I am excited to see what it will bring. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

A Lovely Gift | Chilliwack Newborn Photographer

With 2 loving big sisters to look after him, I'm sure this little man has many years of fun and adventures ahead of him... and Dad is sure going to enjoy the back-up when they enter those crazy teenage years!

They were such a lovely family to work with,  and were gifted their newborn session by an equally-lovely family member in Alberta - such a great way to share in these precious family memories when you can't be there in person! (A meaningful gift that will last way longer than any cute outfit, toy or stroller.)

Here is a little taster of their morning with me...