Centennial Beach Extended Family Photo Session | Tsawwassen, BC

Whenever I take photos with Kayla Ann I always know it's going to be a great session. I’ve bee lucky enough to take her daughters newborn photos and fast forward one year and her little girl is one! She's amazing at bringing together all the pieces to create a perfect photo session...outfits for the family, hair and makeup done, and most importantly, she’s ready to enjoy the session and her time in front of the camera! This was a super special photo session for a couple of reasons 1.) because it was her beautiful daughter, Emery's 1st birthday AND 2.) She had her family visiting Tsawwassen and this would be an extended family session, hurray for being able to travel in Canada again!

I met up with her family down at Centennial Beach an hour before sunset. It was another hot summer evening here in Tsawwassen but luckily it was starting to cool down a little. We began the photo session with Emery’s birthday cake photos. Following, we began with the family photos. The whole family was so photogenic, it made my job SO easy :) I loved capturing the grandparents with their granddaughter and all three generations together. We had a perfect sunset and ended up with our toes in the water..my favourite way to end a photo session!

Boundary Bay Family Photos | Tsawwassen, BC | Community Photography South Delta

I LOVED taking photos with Sanj and her family! This family photo session was originally planned for back in February, however, due to a combination of weather and Covid we pushed the date to May. And I can say I’m SO happy we did! We had a sunset to remember and one of the first beautiful and warm evenings of the year.

I met Sanj and her beautiful family down from Centennial Beach in Boundary Bay for their family photos. They looked amazing wearing blue and their energy was so amazing to be around. I could tell from the start the way they laughed and smiled their photos would turn out just perfect.

We spent the evening laughing, playing and enjoying the beach and the sunset. The Boundary Bay sunset was a perfect pastel blue. They made my job so easy and effortless by just enjoying this time together as a family, which you can totally see come through in their photos.

Sanj, thank you SO much for choosing me to capture these moments for you! I loved our time together and hopefully we can do it again down the road!

Paige :)

Fraser River Maternity Photos | Ladner, BC | Community Photography South Delta

This maternity session was a special one for me. The dreamy girl you see in the photos is one of my best friends! It’s such an amazing things watching your friends who you’ve experienced so much life with make the transition into motherhood. And it’s EXTRA special when you’re able to document it through photos.

The day leading up to Meghan’s maternity photos were cold and wet in South Delta. The weather forecast was calling for rain all day with sunny breaks at sunset. These type of unpredictable days are such a gamble…you’ll either have rainy looking photos OR if the sun breaks through, the most beautiful sunset. As I was driving down the highway from Tsawwassen to Ladner, the sun broke through the clouds and I knew we were in for a great sunset that night.

We took Meghan’s maternity photos down by the Fraser River in Ladner. Meghan arrived looking amazing (as always) and she chose two dresses from my client wardrobe to wear. We spent the next hour taking her photos, laughing and exploring the area. The sunset was AMAZING and it totally complimented her beautiful baby bump.

So much love for this momma and feeling so blessed I was able to capture it on camera :)

At Home Newborn Photos | Ladner, BC | Community Photography

One of the best parts of being a part of a small community is that I get to build relationships with my clients that go beyond just the photoshoot. I was so happy to get to know Pilar and her family during their newborn shoot. I have since been doing her fitness classes (Pilarfit) and they are so great!

 

Even though she said she was nervous to be in front of the camera, Pilar was a totally natural and really put her family at ease during the shoot. She had the ability to like create such candid genuine moments between her and her family. Her two older boys were so lovely, took directions beautifully and were so gentle with their new baby sister. It was such a treat to photograph.

 

We did these photos when Freya was six weeks old which is a little bit older that I typically shoot newborn sessions. I actually really enjoyed it because she was so smiley which you don’t get with the really teeny tiny newborns. She was just so sweet in front of the camera.

 

At the very end of the photo session they wanted to bring a little bit more of their personality into the photo so they all changed into camo for a couple quick pictures which I think is awesome!  I think it's great when people want to bring their own style and create photos that are a true representation of they family!

 

Thanks so much for including me in your beautiful family photos Pilar! I’m looking forward to you kicking my butt in a workout this week!

Billinger Family Photos in Boundary Bay || Tsawwassen, BC

I can’t think of a year where documenting your happy family memories has ever been more important. Time moves fast and can change in an instant Or, it can feel like a blur of days, weeks and months that are all the same, especially in 2020, the year of Covid. Which makes it super important to capture the moments on camera.

Remember the summer of 2020? The summer days felt like everything was almost back to normal, or maybe we were just getting used to our new way of life. It was great.

Looking back on these images, everything felt so soft and lovely and romantic, and I just loved how the Billinger family made one of my much loved photo locations totally their own. Carlie, Shawn and their beautiful golden haired daughter giggled, snuggled, laughed and tickled their way through this gorgeous family session,.

Thanks Carlie for asking me to take your family photos. I love shooting with you and your family. It is such a pleasure and I can’t wait to do it again sometime soon :)

xo Paige

Tsawwassen Newborn Photos with the Findlay Family

Lifestyle newborn sessions are my favourite! My goal is to capture all the snuggles, love and soft moments shared between a family in the first couple of weeks after baby comes home from the hospital. I had a perfect Saturday morning with the Findlay family after their beautiful baby girl Emery (LOVE this baby name!) came into the world!

I loved this session for so many reasons. First, Mom Kayla - Ann was amazing at preparing all the small details for the session that make such a BIG difference in photos. She had her hair and makeup done before the session, she brought two outfits, one casual and one a little more dressed up with added an amazing variety to their photo gallery and had a few different pattered swaddles that brought in amazing accent colors. Second, the dynamics between Mom and Dad was amazing! Both so photogenic and the way they moved together I really didn’t need to give much direction. They were both so relaxed infront of the camera and with each other. Lastly, baby Emerey was a DREAM baby to photograph! She slept for most of the session and when she was awake was not fussy, just wanting to be cuddled by mom and dad.

Mom and Dad looked happy, at ease and in love. Grandma arrived at the end of the photo session for some beautiful moment with her grand daughter and daughter.. I loved capturing the three generations all together.

Thank you to the Findlay family for allowing me to capture these special moments for you. I love shooting with you guys and look forward to doing it again this summer!

Paige :)

Centennial Beach Family Photos with the Marelic Family | Tsawwassen, BC

I hope this blog post brings you a little sunshine on such a classic Vancouver snow day! This family photo session was taken on a balmy summer evening last summer. It was the first day the Washington State wildfire smoke rolled into Tsawwassen. I was on the phone earlier in the day with Mom Chelsea (of Plasma Skin Pro - side note, she gives the BEST manicures and facials too!) and we even considered cancelling because of the smoke…and I’m sure glad we didn’t. The smoke, as unfortunate as the wildfires were :( made for really pretty lighting for their family photo session.

I met up with the Marelic family at Centennial Beach just as golden hour was approaching. I LOVED the dress Chelsea had chosen to wear and her two girls were in the most beautiful dresses from Little Luxe Children’s Boutique in South Surrey. Chelsea had also brought the most gorgeous flower crowns from Our Little Flower Company. Small details like flower crowns always make for the most memorable photos!

We spent the next hour hanging out at Centennial Beach, playing in the water and the Marelic family just enjoyed time being together! So much love between these four and it was so great being able to capture these moments on camera for them.

To the Marelic Family, thank you for meeting up with me on this beautiful evening at Centennial Beach for your family photos. It was such a pleasure shooting with you guys :) I hope we can do it again sometime!

xo Paige

Amanda & Jackson's Schoolhouse Farm Wedding | Ladner BC

Jackson and Amanda, how do I even being to describe how awesome these two humans are? Like seriously, from the moment I met them at Starbucks las year, you just get the vibe they are happy content people who are just in love. They rolled with the punches Covid threw their way. From a cancelled wedding, to a smaller more intimate wedding, they took wedding planning in stride and just said regardless of what Covid brings their going to be married, together and happy.

This was an extra cool wedding for me because I had the pleasure of working with my sisters wedding planning company Epic Events . Joey (from Epic Events) was a dream planner to work with (if you’re getting married - hire him!), he was fun company, thorough, efficient and everyone just loved him!

The wedding venue, Schoolhouse Farm, in Ladner was the perfect backdrop for the wedding day, and they also provided all of the stunning flowers! The reception venue, The Cabin in Crescent Beach was one of the coolest venues with delicious food.

Okay back to the wedding day. Amanda looked so so so stunning in her dress and she had the most radiant smile the whole day. All of the guests who attended the wedding were the biggest fan’s of this couple. I (the photographer) had so many guests come and tell me how special the couple was to them and how happy they were they were getting married. Everyone was rooting for them! The fun group of family and friends celebrated this wonderful couple.

Amanda and Jackson, thank you for having me be apart of your wonderful intimate wedding! It was such a pleasure :)

Boundary Bay Family Photos with the MacKenzie's | Tsawwassen, British Columbia

The BEST family photos are when the parents embrace the moment with their kids and let go of perfection. This way, it allows for so many beautiful candid moment and your kids feel comfortable to be themselves. Their personality is what I want to capture and when parents go with the flow and enjoy the moment, kids shine so bright! And that is just what happened with Kristin from ‘Birth with Kristin’ and her husband Shawn. They embraced the beautiful chaos that 3 kids under 5 brings. Their patience and easy nature made for a memorable photo session. Kristin even made a comment that she was just happy her daughter didn’t wear her Spider Man costume to the session..but if she had..so be it :)

It was a beautiful summer night in August when I met the MacKenzie family in Boundary Bay for their family photos. Not a cloud in the sky and warm temperature, even after the sun went down. We started with their photo shoot with youngest son Ace’s cake smash photos. I had taken Ace’s newborn photos last year (you can check them out here!) and I can’t believe it was already his 1st Birthday! We got some great shots of him digging into his cake and even BETTER shots once his two older sister joined in the fun!

After his cake smash and a quick outfit change (the girls were wearing the cutest Rylee & Cue dresses from Buttercups Children’s Boutique in Ladner), we headed down to the beach in Tsawwassen for more family photos. The night had a perfect sunset and the family had fun with each other, laughing, cuddling and in the end climbing onto a log that had washed ashore.

To the Mackenzie family, you guys are seriously SO much fun to take photos with. Your calm and loving energy is so present it shows in all your photos. I hope we can do it again soon!

xoxo Paige

Deas Island Engagement Session with Kevin & Meghan | Ladner, BC Engagement Photos

This engagement session at Deas Park in Ladner was a super special one for me. Meghan has been one of my besties and adventure pal since our 20s. We lived together in Australia where when we went to University together and when we moved back to South Delta, Meghan and I moved to Dubai to work for Emirates Airline! We’ve had so many great adventures and now I’m so excited she’s onto her next adventure, she’s engaged to s stand up guy and they are expecting their first baby in the spring!

If you’re Meghan’s friend you’re super lucky. She is so much fun has the biggest heart and always up to do something fun. One memory from Australia is we’d get so caught up in our conversations while walking, we’d think the other person was leading the way, however, we’d end up walking into the Australian bush not paying attention where we were going! This happened more than once..So on their engagement session at Deas Park I led her and Kevin into the Ladner bush..the tallest grass you ever did see to take some photos. They were such troopers and were so great in front of the camera. We laughed a lot (maybe they were laughing more at me?) and had a great evening. They were so easy to work with and lots of love was going around. Just look at the photos #couplegoals

It was a perfect late day for their engagement session. It was an overcast evening but as it always seems to do in South Delta, the sky lightened up just in time for sunset when we walked down to the doc.

Meg + Kev, thanks so much for hanging with me and giving me the pleasure of taking your engagement photos! I seriously loved taking them for you and I’m so happy for your next adventure together and as a family of three!

xoxo P

2nd Birthday Photos at Centennial Beach, Boundary Bay, Tsawwassen

This little love is turning 2!

I had the pleasure of meeting the Bellinger family this past summer for their Boundary Bay family photos. I LOVED working with momma Carlie. She has an eye for detail and loves putting effort into her photo sessions. She plans the perfect outfits and had a vision for her session. We would go back and forth with outfit recommendations, location options and photos she hoped to capture.

We did little Elle’s birthday photos a week before her big day. We met up at the fields just off Centennial Beach on they dyke. Her photos look so bright and have a dreamy sunset in the background, however, if you looked the other way there was a HUGE dark rain cloud moving in fast!

Elle is such a sweetheart and a pleasure to take photos with. It was awesome capturing these milestone photos for her and her family!

Welcome Baby Vivienne | Tsawwassen Newborn Photos | Community Photography South Delta

Local mom , Carmen, and I share a love for some of the same things...supporting local and small shop shopping, more specifically, Buttercups Children’s Boutique in Ladner! We connected for her newborn photos through owner Jessica of Buttercups after I'd taken her at-home newborn photos. 

I showed up to Carmen's house in Tsawwassen for her newborn photos. I can't say they were actually newborn photos; baby Vivienne was born during the Covid lockdown and so she was actually a couple months old by the time the photos were taken. Two months may be my new favourite age for baby pics though because you get beautiful pictures of babies eyes focusing on camera and some smiles…or maybe it was just baby Vivienne, she was just the sweetest to take photos of. Combo her with her big brother and it was a cuteness overload :) 

There are so many reasons why I loved taking photos for Carmen and her family:

1.) OMG her SON Sawyer! The worlds cutest 18 month old with a big personality and a love for his little sister. Just look at the pictures and of his rolls and his OUTFIT!

2.) Carmen and baby V were a dream to photograph! Both so photogenic and comfortable in front of the camera and it was amazing to see baby V follow suit of her momma and together they just played off their love for each other!

3.) Dad went with the flow and was game for everything! Nothing phased him, with a big smile on his face he just enjoyed this time spent snuggling with his family while taking pics.

It was such a pleasure to work with this lovely family at their home for baby V's at home newborn photos in Tsawwassen. I look forward to our family session together!

Boundary Bay Family Photos with the Dewaele's | Tsawwassen Family Photos

One cool part of my job as a photographer is it's provided some totally amazing chances to re-connect with people from my past. Along with a little business driving force called social media, it's allowed my work to be shared, be seen and draw in new clients, some I've known it seems like forever!

Amy Dewaele, a rockstar South Surrey/White Rock Real Estate agent, reached out to me after she had seen photos on from my sister’s family photo session on Instagram (check out the pics HERE!). Growing up, we had been family friends so it was so nice to re-connect all these years later!

I showed up early to our Boundary Bay photoshoot location, which I always do, just to check out the beach conditions. When I arrived, I noticed the city had cut the grass in the location I had been starting out portraits all summer. And it wasn't just a little 'haircut' it was an actual hack job, a bad buzz cut of all the beautiful flowy grass that was tried and true for stunning photography. So I had to improvise and I found another location with beautiful light! It always pays off to show up early for work :)

We got into taking family photos and I just loved the energy from the two boys. Happy kids with fun energy (even if I have to chase them around for a bit :) are the best to photograph. They always make for genuine candid moments, big smiles and lots of laughs. Mom and Dad went with the flow and kept smiling the whole time. The evening in Tsawwassen was beautiful and not a cloud in the sky - a perfect night for family pictures. 

Thanks to the Dewaele family for meeting up with me in Tsawwassen for your family pictures. It was such a blast keeping up with the kiddos and re-connecting with you Amy. I'm sure we'll run into each other at Tap Restaurant one of these days!

One cool part of my job as a photographer is it's provided some totally amazing chances to re-connect with people from my past. Along with a little business driving force called social media, it's allowed my work to be shared, be seen and draw in new clients, some I've known it seems like forever!

Amy Dewaele, a rockstar South Surrey/White Rock Real Estate agent, reached out to me after she had seen photos on my sister's Instagram (check out the pics HERE!). Growing up, our families had been very close so it was so nice to re-connect all these years later! It was a blast from the past to see her, and Amy is so warm and charismatic we didn't miss a beat catching up.

I showed up early to our Boundary Bay photoshoot location, which I always do, just to check out the beach conditions. When I arrived, I noticed the city had cut the grass in the location I had been starting out portraits all summer. And it wasn't just a little 'haircut' it was an actual hack job! A bad buzz cut of all the beautiful flowy grass that was tried and true for stunning photography. I found another location with the most beautiful light streaming through the trees…it always pays off to show up early for work :)

We got into taking family photos and I just loved the energy from the two boys. Happy kids with fun energy (even if I have to chase them around for a bit :) are the best to photograph. They always make for genuine candid moments, big smiles and lots of laughs. Mom and Dad went with the flow and were smiling the whole time. The evening in Tsawwassen was beautiful and not a cloud in the sky - a perfect night for family pictures. 

Thanks to the Dewaele family for meeting up with me in Tsawwassen for your family pictures. It was such a blast keeping up with the kiddos and re-connecting with you Amy. I'm sure we'll run into each other at Tap Restaurant one of these days!

Paige :)

CENTENNIAL BEACH MATERNITY PHOTOS

I had the pleasure of taking Jeannines maternity photos at Centennial Beach earlier in the summer. I was thrilled when she reached out to me a month later asking me if she and her sister could gift their mother a photo session! Of course, I was so happy to work with her again!

I loved to see the connection between this stunning mother and her beautiful daughters. The nicest family to spend the evening with down in Boundary Bay!

Sawrey Family Photos | Tsawwassen Family Photographer

Can you feel it?

The shift in seasons is here - the evenings are darker, the sun is cooler, and while the sun is setting there is a chill in the air. I can feel myself bracing for the winter time, but then, we have evenings like this. Evenings when the Sawray family had their family photo session at Centennial Beach that reminded me why I LOVE the transition to fall.

The evening air is crisp and clear which makes for the most beautiful sunsets. Gone is the summer humid haze as we welcome pink skies and beautiful reflections off the water.


The Sawrey family showed up to their photo session ready to love, laugh and enjoy their time together. We knocked off their classic portraits in no time and spent the rest of the time playing on the beach and letting themselves be their true selves. It’s not just the photos, it’s the memories that go with them that make these sessions so special.

Now, if you scroll down to the very last photo, this may be in my top 10 of all time favorite pictures I have EVER taken. The color, the connection and her eyes just make me love everything about it!

To the Sawrey Family, thank you for spending the evening at Centennial beach with me! Although it was our first time meeting, I feel like I’ve known you all for a while :) Thank you for fun moments and sharing some fruit growing tips with me :)

Paige :)

Centennial Beach Family Photos | Kwong Family | Community Photography South Delta

I met the Kwong family at Centennial Beach their photo session on a day summer was slowly moving into fall. It was such a pleasure to capture the special moments between this little family, there is something so special about photographing first time parents.

The weather was ideal for family photos. A soft pastel light that matched beautifully with their Ah-Mazing outfit choices!

The sky turned the most beautiful pastel blue at sunset. The perfect backdrop for this family to cuddle, laugh and enjoy their time together.

To the Kwong family, I loved taking these photos for you! Jessy, it was so nice to reconnect after all these years and meet the newest addition to your family!

Paige :)

How to Prepare for your Social Media Photoshoot

A photoshoot is one of the best investments you can make for your business in order take your brand to the next level.

In a content-driven day and age, brand photos that accurately reflect who you are, what your brand is about, and the personality behind it all are a sure way to attract the audience of your dreams. Having good brand photography can do so much for your brand so I want to make sure we nail your shoot!

To help you prepare for your next photoshoot, I’ve decided to share a few of my favorite tips and tricks when it comes to shoots so you’ll be totally prepared and we’ll create images that you LOVE!

Plan, Plan Plan!

The key to a successful branding photoshoot is to plan a head! Create a mood board on Pinterest and share it with me. If you have any Instagram accounts you love to follow and aspire to be like, send them my way (and then we will make it your own :). Before going into a photoshoot you should have an idea of your target market and your brands personality (are you fun? professional? friendly?) . I’m here for you 100% of the way and want lots of back and forth so I can make sure I’m going to get images you’ll LOVE!

Go Pro: Hair & Make-Up

It looks amazing on camera and removes the stress of getting ready on your own.  Whether it’s lash extensions or blown-out hair, professional hair and makeup will give you an extra boost of confidence in front of the camera, and it always photographs like a dream. If you’re working with a makeup artist, have them apply your makeup in natural light (if possible) so that it looks fresh and not too heavy. Plus, that’s the type of light we’ll be shooting in, so it’ll give you the best expectation of how it will translate on camera. Most of my clients feel like their makeup is “too much” at first, since it’s more than they would wear on a normal day, so if you feel that way, don’t worry! Good makeup artists know how to get it just right for the camera — and my clients always love the final result. If you need a recommendation for hair and makeup, I'd be happy to pass along the artists I love working with! Just let me know and I’ll send you their information. I know they’ll take good care of you!

Choosing your shoot Location

The location of your portrait session is completely up to you! I shoot ‘natural light’ meaning using the light from the sun. To achieve the bright and airy look of my photos, a space that is, outdoor, open air environments are always my first choice. Or if your session is inside, a home or an office with big windows and white walls is my preferred choice.

What to Wear

When choosing colors for your outfits, I recommend selecting lighter, neutral tones and more muted shades. You can never go wrong with light neutral colors like cream, taupe, camel or light gray. The camera loves shades of soft pinks and muted blues, mixed with sophisticated light-colored neutrals. That softer, more pastel-leaning color palette fits beautifully with my editing style. Try to avoid colors like red, royal blue and bright yellow as these colors will ‘color cast’ your skin tone. You’ll also want to consider any colors you’ll want to incorporate into your Instagram grid to keep the look and tones consistent. Or do you have brand colors? If yes, then wear them!

Number of  Outfits

I recommend 2-3 outfits for a 1 hour photo session. I want to deliver photos that are diverse and look like they were taken on different days of the week. You may even consider having a blazer for some photos and taking it off for a few - it creates a total different look! You may want to also consider having on business or done up look and one casual outfit to bring out your personality in photos.

Styling your Session

I recommend bringing some props with you to make the images look more editorial. You may want to set up a picnic or incorporate another special element into your session like fresh flowers, a hobby you do or a family pet! If you are a business professional you may want to bring your laptop, notebook or cell phone to show you hustling your your clients.

Think Ahead

Take a look at your calendar and see if there are any important dates coming up in the next few months. Is it your birthday? An anniversary? Earth Day? Halloween? Consider bringing a prop to the photoshoot so you can have a specific photo to post on that special day.

You’ll also want to take into consideration the changing of seasons. If your photoshoot is in the summer time you may want to have a summery looks but bring in some elements or an outfit change for the fall time.

I’m here for you!

I know I just gave you A LOT to think about! Don’t panic :) Just take it one step at a time. And remember, I’m here for you! If you’re deciding between a few outfits and can’t commit, no problem! I’m here. If you love two locations but can’t make up your mind, no worries! I can help with that, too. If you need a recommendation of any kind, I’m on it! Remember, I’m just one email away :)

I’m so excited! See you soon!

- Paige



Lindsay + Nick Helicopter Elopement | Sky Helicopter, Pitt Meadows

This elopement was one for the books for me as a photographer. It seriously doesn’t get any better than this! An epic elopement plan, a bride and groom so in love and a officiant and big brother who are just the best and made the day super memorable.

I got the call from Lindsay about a month before her elopement asking if I could photograph her big day. Her big wedding, like many others, had been cancelled due to Covid-19. She explained her plan to me; a helicopter would take her and Nick to the West Coast mountain tops to become man and wife! I immediately cleared my schedule to be available for her, this was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.

I arrived at Sky Helicopter in Pitt Meadows early to check in, be weighed and wait for the limo that was bringing the wedding party which included the bride, groom, officiant and the brides brother, Brad. Lindsay looked gorgeous. Like, super super pretty, just look at the photos, you’ll see what I mean! We killed time waiting for the helicopter by taking photos in the lobby, which had super pretty lighting, not something I was expecting from a helicopter waiting room. The excitement was high when we all got on the helicopter; for most people it was their first time. When the helicopter took off it felt like you're in the eye of a bug soaring around. So weightless and free. The genuine expressions of awe made for beautiful photos. It was a beautiful ride to our location as we saw all of Vancouver’s Lower Mainland; the valley, waterfalls and untouched lakes. So much beauty at our doorstep. The location of the elopement was unknown to all of us as they would land wherever the weather allowed. Lucky for us, we had a sunny summer day so landing in a beautiful spot was no problem. As a wedding photographer, I’m very planned on my wedding days. I always check out the venue, find the best lighting and make a mental ‘game plan’ prior to the big day. This wedding however, I totally had to wing EVERYTHING. I ran out before the wedding party to check out the best spots and everywhere I turned it was just one beautiful backdrop after the other - perfect.

Lindsay and Nick were officiated by one of their best friends from the mountain tops with the world below them. During the ceremony and vows there were so many heartfelt words said and special moments. Words can’t describe, but take a look at the pictures and you’ll get a sense of how much love and laughter was going on.

We had just finished the officiation and we were told it was our 10 minute warning to get back to the helicopter already. Time had just flown. We had time left for a quick pop of champagne, a handful of photos and we were heading back to the helicopter with Lindsay as husband and wife!

Thank you L + N for inviting me on your helicopter elopement. It was amazing to be a part of your most special day.

xo P

Miller Newborn Photos | Lifestyle Newborn Photos

I’ve been a photographer almost 4 years now. My style has grown and I've adapted and love my job more and more every day. But the thing I love the most about being in business this long is photographing the same family more than once! I love to see a family growing in numbers and capturing milestone moments for them. Seriously, there is nothing better!

I first took photos for the Miller family after the arrival of their first daughter two years ago. So it was an absolute pleasure when they reached out to me to take at home newborn photos when their second daughter came into this world.

This was my first newborn photoshoot since the COVID-19 quarentine had ended. I was SO excited to be back doing newborn sessions again. I wore a face mask and had in my mind the whole time to keep a safe physical distance. When I walked into the Miller home, I was amazed to see how much older sister A had grown! She was a complete sweetheart and gentle with her new baby sister. Their baby was a little replica of big sister (genetics never sease to amaze me!). Baby A was the sleepiest little bundle of joy with the most amazing thick black hair. Both Mom and Dad were so welcoming and at ease with now being a family of four; it made my job a complete breeze. I loved their outfit choices, especially how it tied into their home decor. Just a side note - when choosing outfits for a newborn or family photo shoot, make them match your home decor. My wish is that you will have these photos printed and hung on your walls as art so it’s a good idea if they coordinate!

Thank you to the Miller family for welcoming me back into your home to take newborn photos for you. Your welcoming and kind manner makes my job fun, relaxed and reminds me of why I love this job - to connect with amazing people like you! You totally are nailing this family of four thing and hopefully I’ll see you around town one of these days.

Paige :)

Suprun Family Photos & 1st Birthday Cake Smash | Tsawwassen Family Photos

I had the pleasure of photographing one of my fav little families the other evening! I met Ana over Instagram last year; she was expecting her first child and looking for a photographer to capture this momentous time. We had two amazing shoots; her maternity shoot at 2nd beach at Stanley Park and at home newborn photos a couple months later. It was such a pleasure working with her that I was so thrilled when she reached out for me to take photos for her son's first birthday.

Leading up to the shoot, she would send me pics of her preparations for his 'cake smash' set up. Just check out the pictures, it turned out amazing! The actual cake smash didn't go totally as planned...lol baby wanted nothing to do with the cake and did basically anything not to touch it, let alone eat it! None the less, we still managed to get adorable photos :)

The rest of the shoot was easy and dreamy. They looked amazing and photograph so well as a family of three. Baby M was a little trooper as a cold ocean breeze blew in at the end of the session, but he had no problems cuddling with Mom and Dad.

Dear A + A, thank you for allowing me to capture all of these beautiful milestones in your life. It is a true honor and I love seeing you guys every time! I can't wait for our next session together!

xo P