Something a Little Festive | Agassiz Family & Child Photographer

It was a very welcome return to the studio for this wonderful family, as they visited for a special Christmas-theme children's portrait session.

I've been photographing this little lady since she was still just a bump at her Mom's Maternity Session, so it is always a joy to see how much she has grown. Her last visit was only a few months ago, but it really is amazing to see how much they change in such a short amount of time. Photographs really are providing a valuable pause button on these cherished moments! 

Now, this little lady is truly "on-the-move" (and at quite a speed in all directions!), so life must be really interesting (and very busy!) for her lovely parents. Shooting toddlers of this speed is also very interesting (and very busy!) for us baby photographers... but I love to be kept on my toes occasionally!  

We kept things light, and just wandered from backdrop to backdrop, as she explored and warmed up to the idea of being photographed. It was such a gorgeous day, though, that we had to finish the session with a little fresh air in our neighbouring park!  

My Family's New Favourite Person | Chilliwack Family Photographer

November has been a crazy-busy month for me... in fact, it has probably been my busiest month since I started my business! Of course, this is fantastic.. and I can't thank my wonderful clients enough... but it has brought a few challenges balancing work and home life. Well, without the lovely lady in these family photos, we may have starved!

OK... maybe "starved" is a little exaggeration, but I can say that she has seriously saved my sanity, this month. Angela is the brains & talent behind "Thyme to Enjoy", and she offers various chef services including private function catering, cooking lessons, kids' cooking parties and fill-your-freezer days. It was the freezer-filling service that came to my rescue - and it not only saved me a stack of effort and stress on busy working days, but her meals were also insanely delicious! (So much so, that my oldest daughter said she wanted to kidnap her and make her cook all of our meals forever... her words, not mine!)

Anyway, enough food talk (before the drooling clogs my keyboard) and onto her family photos! We braved a very chilly November morning to capture some lasting memories with an outdoor family portrait session... followed by a very quick dive into the studio for a couple of business headshots (featuring her very cool, signature, pink chef coat!) and a wee school photo re-shoot. It was a rather productive morning!

Welcome Back For Baby Number 2! | Chilliwack Newborn Baby Photographer

It is such an honour when I am asked to record the treasured memories of local Fraser Valley families, as they welcome a brand new baby into their lives... but it is a huge compliment when a previously-photographed family returns to my studio, as they welcome another bundle into their fold. 

This is one of those families! It only seems like yesterday when I had the pleasure of photographing this little lady for her Newborn Portrait Session... but it was actually a little over 2 years ago...and she is now a (very cute) big sister to a (very cute) little man. 

A Long-Awaited Bundle to Love | Chilliwack Newborn Baby Photographer

Every baby is special to their new Mom & Dad. Planned or a surprise...first baby or third...each arrival changes their parents lives in many varied and wonderful ways. This little man, though, is particularly special for his loving Chilliwack parents... and that is because his grand arrival has finally come after 20 years of waiting!

So, as you can imagine, I was extremely honored when his lovely cousin contacted me, to help arrange his Newborn photo session. Mom & Dad were a little nervous to brave the world with this precious treasure, but were such a pleasure to get to know, during the session's couple of hours. The love for this little man was so evident - they are going to be fantastic parents!

An Impressive Head of Hair! | Surrey Newborn Baby Photographer

I really do have the best job as a newborn photographer. I meet wonderful new families from all over the BC Lower Mainland, cuddle the most adorable brand-new little people and have the honour of creating beautiful pieces of photographic art that will take my clients back in time to their favourite memories.

This newborn session was no different. I so enjoyed meeting this 10-day-old sweetheart and his lovely family. Not only did this little man have a very impressive head of hair, but he was also a very relaxed and good baby to shoot.  With 3 boys, I see years of fun and happy memories ahead for this lovely family, and I loved capturing their start for them to enjoy and look back on.