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#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 ...

Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Tour of Industry

Feb 05, 2020

This year’s Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Tour of Industry sold out fast, and it’s easy to see why! It includes a peek inside a fascinating array of local industries and always ends with some kind of treat (last year... chocolate!!!). We toured 5 different industries including an insider look at suspension systems (think race cars!), beautiful crafted wood marine and home interiors, grip systems and brewery and distillery containers. Lunch (and complimentary ...

A peek inside Saanich Peninsula's wine country

Jan 27, 2020

I love my job! I know I say that a lot but it is true; being a professional photographer has brought me to some of the greatest adventures. I want to share some photos from a shoot I did for Tilar and Robert of Parsell Winery on the Saanich Peninsula last fall and you can see for yourself why I love what I do. I spent my day roaming around a Saanich Peninsula vineyard during harvest, hanging out with an awesome group of people while surrounded by sheep, ducks and Frankie - one ...

Christmas Cuteness 2019

Dec 03, 2019

Christmas Cuteness 2019! Nellie Quail Photography and I recently finished our day of "Merry Minis" to raise money for Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation. We giggled and laughed until our bellies ached, we cried those happy tears and shared a beautiful, crazy and fun filled day. Such a festive set design with dreamy bedding and Christmas pillows from those wonderful women from Nest and Nook Housewares in Sidney, Lindsay and Misty. A heart felt ...

Coffee and Chocolate and Truffles oh my!

Sep 23, 2019

As a small business owner I know that being a member of the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has been very important to my business. Not only have I learned a lot about the business side of photography (let's just say it wasn't my "gift") I have met a lot of great people - many of which have become friends. I used to think that learning and networking was the best aspect of being a Chamber member...until last Thursday's 5 Chamber Mixer at Level Ground Coffee in Central Saanich. ...

I always try and write with my heart

Jul 12, 2019

...but in some posts that comes out more than others. This is one of them...I have known and loved this family for many years and our lives have intertwined in so many ways. Paula taught my daughter piano at her cute little studio in Cordova Bay and we soon became fast friends. How can you not love her? Our girls were also friends in middle school and Paul and I had parallel careers (in our previous lives!). I knew they were a very close and very fun loving family. ...

Men to Watch...and other great photos:)

Jun 03, 2019

Have you had a chance to read the latest edition of Seaside Magazine? This is the "Men to Watch" edition and I was pretty excited to work with them as part of a story about the new Sidney Public Safety Building. Sidney Fire Department has been one of my favourite clients for a few years now and when Chief Mikkelsen approached me to photograph the new building I was thrilled. Like most locals, I had been driving by this new building daily watching it progress and was fascinated to see what ...

A grand adventure is about to begin!

May 29, 2019

They say a baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty. That is so very true, isn't it? I wanted to share some photographs from a recent maternity session...but where do I start? I have known this beautiful 'momma to be' Taylor since she was a baby herself. Her mom and I have been closest of friends since high school and have shared so many of life's passages together.When Taylor and Tyler met several years ago it was one of those true fairytale love ...

More than a Headshot

May 07, 2019

Environmental headshots are one of the fastest growing genres in headshot photography and corporate portraiture. Creating an image of someone in their surroundings has a powerful impact - especially when the background is indicitive of who the person is or where they work. Shelley Dumais is an amazing physiotherapist - she has fixed me many times!. She recently moved her business, Active Balance Physiotherapy, from her Deep Cove location to a beautiful new location in the heart ...

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