Another Sizzling Show... | Abbotsford & Vancouver Commercial Photographer

I recently had the great pleasure to be working again with the award-winning Marketing Team from Valley Countertops, at the IDS West Show in Vancouver. Every year, these guys sizzle with fresh ideas that sets their booth apart from the pack... but this year the sizzling was literal, as Chef Jorge cooked up some delicious bites for show guests!

Planting a Greener Future | Vancouver & Surrey Commercial Photographer

I had the great honour, in September, of being invited to photograph 2 special community events, organized by the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, called TD Tree Days. I had already shot a similar event, earlier in the year for the City of Abbotsford, so knew exactly what these fantastic events were like and was thrilled to be a part of it.

The project is in its 5th year, and helps to develop green spaces in urban areas. The Tree Days not only help develop some beautiful environments for communities to enjoy (the thousands of volunteers involved have planted over 135,000 trees so far!), but they are also a fun bonding experience for families and friends alike. (Oh yes... and they lay on some great food to keep you going!!)

These particular 2 were in Stanley Park & Surrey's Royal Heights Park.

Oh... and as if shooting these events weren't already fun enough for me, one of my shots also made it into that week's Vancouver Sun!

If you would like to get involved in a future Tree Day, head on over to www.tdtreedays.com  to find out more!

Flashback to A Busy Summer | Abbotsford Commercial Photographer

It has been a crazy, busy couple of months, so with my first weekend off for a long time approaching, I thought I'd take this time to catch up on the blog a bit... and share a few of my other recent adventures...

My Summers are usually dominated by family time, with the kids being home from school for a couple of months (the pros of self-employment, of course!). However, this Summer's schedule was also spiced up a bit by a commission to shoot a number of Summer camps. As a parent, I do enjoy these jobs, since they offer me inspiration for some great things to do with my own kids!

A Beautiful Bump! | Chilliwack Maternity Photographer

I really cannot wait to meet the little one hiding in this bump. Well, with such ridiculously-good-looking parents, he/she is bound to be ridiculously-cute! 

Enjoying the Sun | Chilliwack Family Photographer

Take one sunny evening, add one fabulous smiley family and a sprinkle of me with a camera...transfer all ingredients to a beautiful local nature attraction, and you have the perfect recipe for some good wall art! A few shots from our session at the Blue Heron Reserve...

Family Season is Open! | Chilliwack Family Photographer

With the Fall, comes the busiest season for Family Photographers. It's that time of the year when families are back in a regular routine, and want a nice portrait for their Christmas cards - one that is taken amongst the beautiful Fall colours and before the weather gets bad.

Now, I'm not sure if anyone else does this, but when I think of "Family Season", it always reminds of that old Looney Toons cartoon where Bugs & Daffy fight over whether its Duck Season or Rabbit Season! Ahhh... the memories... oh... no-one else? Just me, then?

OK... moving on...


Well, my Fall has also started filling up with family sessions. including this lovely bunch. These boys are the same ages as my girls - and I can't believe how big they are getting now. I remember when they were both iddy biddy babies!! Sigh... I guess this is another reminder of how you need to treasure and record these moments before they fly by...