Shooting families on film on Vancouver Island
So Kaleb comes to me one day a little while ago with a tweet (or a tweet-turned-video-turned-Instagram-aggregated-whatever I’m too old for this nonsense) that said, give or take a little depending on actual circumstances, you’ll probably see your out-of-town friends another 15 or so times. In your life. Forever.
What.
[Read more…] about In Which We Contemplate Our Own (Friends’) MortalityFirst of all, if you haven’t already got it, here is your annual reminder that you don’t have to lose weight ever, you don’t owe anyone health and you can make whatever changes in your life you want for whatever reasons speak to you, at any time of the year, regardless of what anyone else thinks. You can make no changes! Don’t let anyone tell you what to do.
[Read more…] about On Resolutions (or New Year, Weirder You)Spring is here and that means spring mini sessions! The blossoms are out in full force. I’ve pulled out my box of summer dresses. I’ve got a fridge full of film and I’m not afraid to use it.
[Read more…] about Spring Mini Sessions Are HereQueer friendship is such a priceless thing, and I am so grateful for these two (plus recent pup addition, Frankie) for being in my life. All three of them are precious creatures, and we had the best time photographing their little queer fam at the beach.
[Read more…] about Queer Fam at the BeachI’m obviously pretty behind in getting this session with Flora and her family at the beach posted, but I love these photos and I’m very much looking forward to beach photo season, so I’m taking a better-late-than-never approach here.
[Read more…] about Flora & Family at the Beach | Van Isle Family PhotographerI was gifted a new old camera recently, and as I’ve often found with new old cameras, the prospect of shooting a test roll has brought with it a sense of freedom and a desire to document the people around me at this moment.
[Read more…] about Take More Photos of Your PeopleThis little family of four joined me for a mini session a few weeks ago, and they were just hilarious.
[Read more…] about Angie, Terralee & familyThis sweet little session was baby Cameron’s first ever photo shoot! In the chaos of the newborn stage photos fell to the wayside, so it was high time for the trio to commit this first chapter of family life to film.
Watching babies respond to their parents is so interesting. His little face is so expressive, eyebrows going a mile a minute trying to take things in and figure it out. But after a few shutter clicks everybody exhales and relaxes a little, and the wee babe can focus on mom and dad, who are so clearly smitten with him, and a circle of family love and connection emerges.
A little afternoon sunlight, a little grain, and those bright baby blues, and I’d say Cameron’s first official photos were a great success.
