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Chilliwack Maternity Photographer | Chilliwack, BC

Sunset maternity sessions are my absolute favourite. After needing to reschedule a few times due to rain and freezing temperatures we finally hit the jackpot evening to capture this gorgeous golden evening maternity session.

As your due date approaches, it is so important to capture those special moments before your baby arrives. I only have one, yes one photo, of my pregnancy with my oldest, and while at the time I was like I sooo do not want to remember this, I totally regret it, still… 24 years later!

The best time to schedule your maternity session is generally between 28-35 weeks depending on how big you want your belly to be for photos, I will always schedule you in regardless of how far or close you are to your date, it is totally up to you!

I have so many locations that would make beautiful backdrops to capture this exciting time for you, so reach out and let’s get something on the books.

Chilliwack Golf Club Wedding | Fraser Valley Wedding Venues | Chilliwack, BC

YOUR WEDDING AT CHILLIWACK GOLF CLUB

The Chilliwack Golf Club is an amazing venue in the heart of Chilliwack, BC. It features mountain views in addition to the beautiful landscaped grounds of the golf course From the gorgeous yet simple outdoor ceremony site to the spacious Canex Pavilion that boasts not only the full coverage feel of an indoor wedding but with removable walls, it truly makes it the most unique venue of its kind in the area.

The Chilliwack Golf Club offers an all-inclusive wedding package for you and has a dedicated onsite wedding coordinator to ensure your wedding day is memorable and ensures everything runs smoothly. The staff are amazing, professional and my brides have stated that they pay attention to every detail.

One of my favourite things about this wedding venue is how it is centrally located between Chilliwack and Abbotsford. As a result, if you are wanting your wedding portraits done outside of the golf course area, there are so many nearby locations to go to.

Still looking for a wedding photographer? I would love to chat with you!


To learn more about the wedding venue have a look at their site here: Chilliwack Golf Club

Want to see more? Of course you do… Chilliwack Golf Club: The Wedding of Sydnee and Mathew

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Chilliwack Family Photographer | Back to School Portraits | This is Paris

When Paris’ mom approached me to take her Back to School portraits I was beyond thrilled. I met Paris and her mom years back at a destination wedding and we have stayed in touch over the years. As a result I have watched Paris grow from a sweet shy child to a young teenager trying to find her place in the world. This past year Paris ran in Miss Teen BC and I was so proud watching her and her voice and self confidence grow. On the evening of our mini portrait session Paris was sweet, kind and engaging and spoke of her passion to become an actress one day. I have no doubt in my mind that this girl will move mountains to obtain her goals.

The first week of school is done and gone and with that it’s time for those epic Back to School Pictures! I really don’t understand them- at all, they are always, for us at least, the worst pictures ever and don’t get me started on the odd backgrounds that they always seem to choose for my kids previews- has anyone ever actually ordered the galaxy one with the shooting stars?! So with that I have started to offer Back to School Mini Sessions- simple.

Message me to book your child’s session!

Chilliwack Maternity Photographer | A Pacific Northwest Maternity Session with Anthea + Brad

I met Anthea and Brad in Chilliwack, BC on a typical PNW early summer evening  to photograph their maternity pictures. This is was such a special time to be able to capture them together before they became parents for the first time.    It was a week before their sweet baby was due and Anthea and Brad were so excited to become parents.  Brad having grown up in Chilliwack was able to speak at ease with me about all our favourite local spots for summer fun and swore each other to secrecy upon sharing locations.  Anthea and Brad were amazing and up for anything... including climbing boulders and tackling spider webs in the forest and wading in the ice cold river.  As we finished up our session I asked them if they were up for one more location so we could get some gorgeous couple maternity silhouettes.  As we rolled up to my spot, they shared with me that they use to live just a few blocks from this location and often walked this trail, it was pure magic and had so much meaning to them.  The evening was amazing and the weather played nice and didn't let loose the rain from those ominous storm clouds till we were driving off.  Thanks so much for being so much fun and congrats again on your beautiful baby boy.  

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Langley Family Photographer | Day in the Life Family Film + Photos | The Funk Family

Day in the Life Family Documentary Session

Langley Family Photographer

I photographed Kelsey and Chris' afternoon with their three rambunctious boys in their home in Langley, BC.  I met up with them for after school pick up of their two oldest boys and I followed them home on their typical route to document through photos and film what this time in their life looks like.   We hung out at home and the boys played and showed off their amazing lego creations to me.   Kelsey spent some time sewing and I was so excited to be able to include her love for sewing as part of their session.  Kelsey is an extremely creative and talented sewer and you can see her amzing creations throughout their family film.   

This family absolutely stole my heart, especially the youngest lil' munchkin cause whose favourite thing isn't eating candy and watching TV as he explains in their family film.   Later on in the afternoon after the boys had played and done their homework we took a stroll back to the school to burn off that evening energy that boys always seem to have an abundance of as it nears bedtime.    As the boys energy winded down we settled back home for some games and pizza, a perfect ending to their Day in the Life Family Film session.

Want to book a Day in the Life Documentary Session?   Let's chat!  Contact me here.

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If you would like to preserve this time in your family's life with a Day in the Life- This is Us Photo + Video Photography session , please contact me for more information. I would love to document your family's story. Let’s chat.

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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

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