Capturing Memories: Prom Photography with a Personal Touch | Abbotsford Prom Photographer | Gabby

Abbotsford prom photographer

highlights you for who you are!

Prom is a special event that marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It's a time to celebrate achievements, friendships, and memories made throughout high school. One way to make your prom experience even more memorable is by incorporating your high school sport or passion into your prom session. This not only adds a personal touch to your photos but also celebrates a significant part of your high school journey.

Why Include Your High School Sport/Passion?

Your high school sport or passion is more than just an extracurricular activity. It's a representation of your hard work, dedication, and the friendships you've built along the way. Including it in your prom session allows you to showcase this important aspect of your life and adds depth to your prom photos.

Ideas for Incorporating Your High School Sports, Hobbies and Passions into your Prom Session:

1. Sports: Wear your team's jersey or uniform for a few photos to represent your involvement in sports.

2. Props: Bring along props related to your passion, such as musical instruments, art supplies, sports equipment, etc.

3. Action Shots: Capture action shots of you participating in your sport or passion, such as playing an instrument after a hike to a waterfall, practicing a dance routine, jumping on a wake board in your cap and gown, you name it I am up for it!

4. Location: Choose a location for your prom session that reflects your sport or passion, such as a swimming pool, sports field, art studio, music room, really anything goes to make your session uniquely you.

5. Group Photos: If your teammates or friends share your passion, consider including them in your prom session for group photos.

Incorporating your high school sport or passion into your prom session is a wonderful way to celebrate your achievements and showcase a significant part of your high school journey. Whether you're a star athlete, a talented musician, or passionate about any other activity, adding this personal touch to your prom photos will make them truly unforgettable and not only captures you in that fancy outfit for prom but also captures what makes you uniquely you!

As always, your family is welcome to join for a portion of the prom session at no extra cost! Wouldn’t it be amazing to have those family photos from years ago updated!

Graduation and Prom Photographer- All the Things you Need to Know | Abbotsford, BC | Shaelyn

Fraser Valley graduates

it’s prom season!

So many inquiries lately asking about Prom sessions so I figured I would answer some of your most asked questions in a quick blog post. If you are wanting to book now is the time!

When is the best time to book my Prom/Graduation Session?

As soon as you know you want Prom photos you should book! My May/June schedule fills up very quickly and I typically only book one graduate per prom date due to timing and logistics, unless of course you are booking as a group then I can of course accommodate more graduates at one time. Another option is to book your Prom session on a separate date from your actual prom date, this allows for us to spend more time together and pick a date that works for you and your families schedule.

Who can I bring to my prom session?

Your prom session is for you and your plus one, whether that be your date or your bestie, and of course your immediate family members, such as your parents/caregivers/guardian, siblings and grandparents. I will spend the first part of your session capturing you with your family and those that love you, and the remainder of your session will be used capturing you and your plus one.

When do i get to see my photos?

I know how important it is to have your Prom/Graduation Photos as soon as possible to be able to share with your friends and family so I always post a few photos within a few hours of our session, sometimes it is later that evening, but always withing 24 hours of your session. The remainder of your photos will be ready for you within one week of your Prom/ Graduation session.

What time of day is best for photos?

Golden Hour, an hour before sunset, is typically the best time of day for photos. That being said, as long as we have a bit of shade to work with, we can do photos any time of the day, and there is something to be said about that mid day sunshine and the beauty it brings out!

Langley Prom Photographer | Pitt Lake Prom and Graduation Photos | Kyla & Family

graduates it’s prom season!

Make sure to get in touch soon as my 2023 Prom calendar is booking up fast!

Prom photos are important because they capture a significant moment in your life and provide a tangible memory of this special occasion- it is an opportunity to celebrate you, your accomplishments and just how amazing you look on your special day!

Bonus it just may replace that awkward childhood photo your parents and grandparents have on their walls!

I met up with Kyla and her family at Pitt Lake a couple of weeks before her actual prom day. This gave her family an opportunity to relish in her amazing accomplishments and celebrate her. We took photos together as a family, including her grandparents and then some with just Kyla. Then her dad, who was her soccer coach throughout her childhood, insisted on some soccer photos. This amazing girl whipped off her heals and started volleying the ball back and forth with her dad like there was nothing to it! That was a first for me but I am so glad I was able to capture that special moment for them.

I love incorporating items that capture a student's personality and interests. I am always open to you choosing a hobby, sport, or other activity to include in your prom and graduation photos, this is such an amazing way to showcase who you are and what you have accomplished during your high school years. I have captured many things to date but most memorable was a wakeboarding session in a graduation gown and hiking to a waterfall to play violin in a prom dress!

Abbotsford Graduation and Prom Photographer | Backyard Celebration | Amrita & Tyler

Abbotsford Prom and Graduation Photographer

Capturing the moments that matter in the Fraser Valley, BC.

Graduation celebrations are being planned all over the Lower Mainland with each school trying to come up with way to honour this major milestone in the middle of a pandemic. From Virtual Ceremonies to Drive In Convocations we are all doing our best to celebrate you. So put on your dress, put on your suit and gather those around you, the ones in your bubble and lets capture this moment. Whether it’s a backyard celebration and a socially distanced BBQ or just your family, make sure you celebrate and take pictures.

2020 Grads... I see you, I hear you, and I feel for you. We will get through this. We will not let your achievements be forgotten, it may look different than all the other years but remember no one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.

Chilliwack Graduation and Prom Photographer | Pacific Northwest Prom | Brooklyn & Tenaysha

Chilliwack Prom and Graduation Photographer

Capturing the moments that matter in Chilliwack, BC.

Abbotsford Prom Photographer | Bateman Park | Jack + Alyssia

Abbotsford Prom and Graduation Photographer

Capturing the moments that matter in Abbotsford, BC.

Chilliwack Prom Photographer| Cultus Lake, BC | Oakley & Charlie

My baby boy and his girl. Graduated!  I can hardly believe it.  It seems like it was just yesterday that I was walking you into your first day of kindergarten and here you are now, all grown up and ready to take on the world.  My mama heart is so full of love and I am so proud of you both.  Watching your relationship and more importantly your friendship develop and grow has been an honour.   

On the eve of their graduation we drove out to my childhood stomping grounds and waited out the rain storm that came out of nowhere, as a result we were thanked with epic and moody skies!  It totally suited the emotions of this time in their lives....

I am so excited to see what the future holds for you both. 

“Behind you, all your memories
Before you, all your dreams
Around you, all who love you
Within you, all you need.”

— unknown

Abbotsford Prom Photographer | Willband Creek Park | Sydney and Family

PROM SEASON... one of my favourite times of the year.  In Abbotsford, BC Willband Creek Park is one of my favorite locations for prom photos and to celebrate with families this huge milestone. There is just something about Prom that makes me all giddy inside and I wish I could photograph all the seniors graduating but that is just not feasible!  Sydney's mom booked me at the beginning of her grade twelve year to make sure that this moment was captured not only for Sydney, but for them as a family.  We spent some time together right before she was off to prom, and it was pefection.  Congratulations Sydney, I wish you nothing but the best for your future.  

Chilliwack Prom Photographer | Pacific Northwest Prom Couple | Chris & Alexa

Chilliwack Prom and Graduation Photographer

Capturing the moments that matter in Chilliwack, BC.

Chris' mom and I grew up together in Chilliwack, BC, in fact we attended kindergarten together!  We were silly little kids and rowdy teenagers together.  We've grown apart and close together numerous times over the last 35 years but no matter what she is the one friend that I know I can always count on.   I have watched her and her husband raise Chris to be the upstanding young man that he is; an outstanding athlete, a hard worker, and a good role model.  He is just an all around awesome young man to be around.  To say I was totally honoured when she asked me to do his formal portraits with his girlfriend Alexa on his prom day is an understatement!.   Chris and Alexa were total and complete rock stars during their session and didn't complain once despite the heat, the sun and the mosquitoes!  I had so much fun with you both and am so proud of all your accomplishments Chris.  So excited to see where you go from here.  

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have always imagined.”

— Henry David Thoreau