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Dressing for your Headshot Session

May 17, 2022

One of the most important aspects of my job is to help clients look their best. The most frequently asked question is definitely "what should I wear"? Knowing what to wear for a corporate styled head shot session is such an important part of preparation to look your best. Here are some guidelines to help you look your best for your next corporate head shot session: CLOTHING COLOUR AND PATTERNS:Select solid colours over busy patterns. A headshot should ...

The Cutest Little Cowboy

Jul 21, 2021

Want to see some "Behind the Scenes" photography from the adorable Seaside Magazine Cover image last month? With camera in hand (and heart on my sleeve) I followed the cutest little cowboy around. Luke was with his dad Greg and assistant herdsman (yes - that's a thing) Andy Duke.I have known Andy for many years and loved to see him "in his happy place" working with the cattle and partnered up with Greg and Luke.Take a peek at Saanich Peninsula's Michell Farms - an iconic family farm ...

The Best Aunt Award goes to....

Jun 28, 2021

Alexis Van Den Bulk's Aunt Jeannette! It was her who called me a few months ago asking about how she could gift the session fee for a Grad Photo Shoot for her niece and her friends to celebrate this milestone together. What an epic idea! Alexis organized it all with her closest friends. One day after school they dressed up and met me in Sidney. We started the fun at fishing Pier on the water and ended up barefoot at Island View Beach. I hope you enjoy your award Aunt ...

Timeless Style for Family Portraits

Sep 07, 2020

Have you ever walked into a boutique shop and looked at the way the colours and styles seem effortlessly displayed? How everything just works together beautifully? I noticed this right away when I stepped into Moden Boutique in Sidney to photograph the owner, Devon Bird, for one of my assignments with Seaside Magazine. After the shoot I walked away with a real appreciation (and admiration) how some people can blend colour, tone, textures and style to look so amazing ...

Groovy Baby!

Aug 22, 2020

Austin Powers. Remember his movies "International Man of Mystery" or "The Spy Who Shagged Me"? Did it take you back in time? Even if it was in a cringeworthy exaggerated time capsule it was a fun look at fashion of the day. For those of us who grew up in the 60's and 70's, do you still have those iconic photos of our parents wearing bright, flamboyant colours and patterns and those classic bell bottoms? I have a box full of those photos and love them dearly. ...

Thanks Mom and Dad (little brothers too)

Jul 09, 2020

Even with such challenging times affecting all of us there still is so much to celebrate. Meet Katie - Class of 2020 from Pacific Christian School in Victoria. Celebrating milestones like High School Graduation is not just meant for the grad. Family, friends and community play such a big part of every Grad's success. Photographing Katie and her family made it so easy to capture their love and closeness (with a pinch of craziness!). Her two younger brothers were her biggest cheering section ...

Not your usual Grad Photos

Jun 19, 2020

As a photographer for Seaside Magazine, I recently had the chance to photograph four besties from the Graduating Class of 2020 at Pacific Christian School in Victoria, BC. With the Covid guidelines established in March, these friends had not been able to be together for almost three months. With the recent expansion of our bubbles it allowed these four close friends to just be friends again. Enjoy each other's company and celebrate Grad 2020 together. The fun was on! Grad ...

Grad 2020

Jun 10, 2020

"Behind you, all your memories. Before you, all your dreams. Around you, all who love you. Within you, all you need". Congrats to the Graduating Class of 2020! As we all know, traditional graduation ceremonies are not part of this year's class and it has been so hard. But that isn't stopping the amazing creativity coming from the Grads, their families, the schools and the community in their efforts to honour and celebrate in different ways. I was fortunate to photograph ...

#FRONTSTEPSPROJECT

Apr 01, 2020

How is everyone doing? These are difficult times for us all but we will get through it together. As we stay home to flatten the curve and reduce the spread of COVID-19, we often lose those unspoken connections we share with others. However, by staying at home with our families we are helping others - especially those in the front line. #healthcareheroes. Thank you to New England photographer Cara Soulia for starting this project. The Front Steps Project will be ...

5 Reasons I love the Content Collective Crew

Feb 28, 2020

Know that old saying..."comparison is the thief of joy"? As a photographer, I don't think I am alone when I say how easy it is to fall into that feeling when scrolling through Instagram and seeing all the breathtaking creations of other talented Vancouver Island photographers. That doesn't do me much good really. Comparing myself to others usually just pushes me towards needing something soothing like chocolate or a savoury pastry at the Fickle Fig (which I may or may not ...

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