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...

What a Change Just One Year Can Make! | Abbotsford & Chilliwack Baby Photographer

Having children is a real eye-opener to how fast life can pass you by. Whilst many things in the world can take decades to change, children do it in the blink of an eye! Another reason to keep taking as many photographs as you can - to put a pause button on those fabulous little moments of time.

You rarely see more change than in that first year of life - they go from tiny, curled-up, feeding & pooping machines... to lively, fast-moving bundles of personality that just absorb everything around them with wonder and a thirst for exploration. This little lady was no exception. 

I remember her well from her Newborn Session - back then, she had a beautiful mass of gorgeous, thick, dark hair - so I was amazed by her change into a sweet, little blondie, when she returned for her 1-Year-Old Portraits! The fabulous personality was all there.. with lots to spare... and dimples that would melt the coldest heart!! She was SO good to shoot... I could've just photographed her for hours...

Happy 1st Birthday, little lady!

It's A Boy! | Abbotsford and Chilliwack Newborn Baby Photographer

Following on from my last blog post, here is the little guy that was safely tucked away in that beautiful belly! His arrival was a bit of an unpredictable early surprise... and caused poor Dad to make a frantic race home from a work trip.

He was a funny little chap to work with, for his Newborn Session - he definitely had a favourite position to lie in and was not keen to try anything else. He also wasn't a fan of my normal background noise (which I use to reduce any startling reactions while I shoot... usually white noise or peaceful music). This little guy, it turns out, is a bit of a rock man already... and settled beautifully while listening to the Foo Fighters!! 

He is such a cutie though... and as the first grandson, he is definitely feeling the love from the older generation as well! In fact, his wonderful grandparents stopped by, at the start of the session, so they could be included in one lovely family shot together... and rightly so, as I hear they have been a fantastic source of help for Mom & Dad during this first week.