Fotoart Photography Photoblog

blog update... NEWS

As you probably noticed, my blog posts have been less and less regular.  Reason is, I am working on a new blogsite and I am so excited to share that with you, hopefully by then end of November.  For now, please check for updates, promotions, news and such on my facebook page.

My current blog will be closed once the new blogsite is up and running. :)  I hope you will visit me there.  Please stay tuned for updates.  And as always, no post should be without an image.  Here is one from a session back in October when we had all that beautiful sunshine.

remember that glorious sunshine {victoria family photographer}

On a grey day like today it is nice to remember what it was like well into October.  As I am still behind with posting, here are a few favorites from a family session I had during that time.  

a little bit of sunshine {victoria family photographer}

Now, that we are heading into fall and probably the rainy season, here is one of the sessions I had during our amazing late summer.  I am about a month behind with my blog posts.  Time to post some of those cute kids I photographed.

the last days of summer {victoria family photographer}

I am still editing my late August and early September sessions.  Here are a few favorites from a recent family session.

family fun {victoria portrait and children's photographer}

My summer has been so busy with sessions, family visiting from Europe and trips around the island and into the interior.  So no wonder, I am behind with my editing and blogging.   Here are a few favorites from a session I had in the early part of summer.  Thank you to all my families for waiting so patiently for their portraits.

 

monet party at 4cats arts studio {victoria children photographer}

I always love working for 4Cats.  Yesterday I photographed a Monet Party.  The kids made a beautiful large canvas together and a smaller individual Monet inspired painting.  Loved watching the process and how it all came together.  Click here for more information.

family time {victoria family photographer}

I have been neglecting my blog for good over a week now and need to catch up on all the great family sessions I had lately.  Meeting this family again after one year was really nice.  I took portraits of this little man when he was a newborn and seeing him one year later is so wonderful.

a sweet afternoon {victoria childrens photographer}

So many beautiful images from this session.  This young lady is turning 4 this year and I have been taking her pictures every year.  She was so excited to see me and was so ready to have her pictures taken.  She even made the beautiful hearts with her mom.  

wildflower session {victoria portrait photographer}

We had another great day for a wildflower session in the park.  I photographed this family a few years back, so it was great to meet them all again.  

an afternoon at the beach {victoria children's photographer}

Last weekend we met at Willows Beach to take some family pictures.  An overcast day, not too cold, a few drizzles, but beautiful even light for some great captures.  I have known both children since they were newborns and I have taken their pictures over the past few years.  It never stops to amaze me how quickly they change and I love to see their different personalities grow and shine.

little sweetie {victoria childrens photographer}

I had so much fun photographing this young lady.  She was chatty, curious, and super cute.  And she brought along her big Bernese Mountain Dog which we tried to get in the picture as well.  A bit of a challenge because he liked the ocean too much and ended up in the water many times.  And thanks to mom, we had lots of colorful outfits and props to play with.

sunshine, flowers and two girls {victoria childrens photographer}

Two of my favorite girls to photograph.  The perfect day for it, lots of props to play around with.  I wasn't the only one who had fun I think.

butterflies and bubbles {victoria family and children's photographer}

This was a lovely family session in the park.  I photographed the now big brother a long time ago.  Since then, they had a new addition to the family, a sweet little girl.  Here a few favorites from their session.

spring maternity {victoria portrait photographer}

Can't wait to meet the next addition to this lovely family.  The little guy was quite the character and stole my heart.  We never told him to show his belly off, just a natural thing to do for him.  Mom has a belly, he has a belly that needs to be seen.  

book your spring session {victoria portrait photographer}

With Spring just around the corner, here is an early special.  If April holds up with not too much rain, it could be fun to get some early portraits of your children done.  And with some luck the flowers in Beacon Hill might be out as well.  Regardless, there is never a bad time to capture some memories.

If you are interested in the special, drop me a line for more details.  Only 10 spots are available, so hurry to get your spot.

three little girls {victoria children photographer}

These three are just too cute.  The two older ones are very proud of their little sister, now six months old.  I am looking forward to meeting them again in six months.

island parent magazine {victoria children and family photographer}

Thank you Island Parent for choosing one of my images for the cover of the March issue.  The magazine is available at its usual outlets and online http://www.islandparent.ca/.  Check it out, lots to do during the Spring Break.

the other side of a portrait session {victoria baby and children photographer}

Parents love to see their little ones happy and smiling.  I think we all do because we love the sound of their little happy voices and their giggles and smiles.  During the course of any session, there are moments, when there are meltdowns, tears, and just typical moments in a life of a baby or toddler.  I seldom post these pictures but I do have lots of them.  I love the tender moments when a parent tries to sooth their child.  Like the image below.  It is one of my favorites from that session.  

This young lady wanted to hold the baby and was mad at her sister.  Her expression is priceless.

I love photographing this little girl.  I have known her since she was a baby.  She does not like to be separated from her mom, and is most happy in mom's arms.

And then there are the kids who don't know what to make of me with my camera.  I could really tell he did not want me in his space.  Eventually I captured some fun moments, but I do love his sceptical expression in that image.

 

last sessions for the year {victoria family photographer}

The year is almost coming to an end and Christmas just a few weeks away.  This family was so wonderful to brave the cold weather and the kids had fun running around and warming up.  

my advents calendar

getting 24 little gifts:  two hours shopping  

packaging little parcels:  three hours

assembling the arrangment:  one hour

cups of coffee consumed during the setup:  one big latte

sparkle in her eyes when she opens a little gift each morning:  just priceless

let the game begin {victoria family photographer}

"Mensch Aerger Dich Nicht" is a very popular German board game and it means "Don't Get Angry".  One of my favorite families was all up for a game and we started our family session indoors playing.  Here are just a few favs.  

 

it's cold outside {victoria portrait photographer}

Time to bundle up and get those last portraits of the year done.

beach fun {victoria children and family photographer}

Still editing all my fall sessions.  We went to the beach for this session.  The beach is always an adventure, no matter what age.

family fall session {victoria family photographer}

I have been taking pictures of this handsome young man since he was a baby.  So much fun to see them grow up.  Here are just a few favorites.

happy halloween {victoria portrait photographer}

Here is an image I took many years ago.  Still love it.  Happy Halloween to all of you.

two little cuties {victoria baby and portrait photographer}

7 months and 3 years old.  So sweet.

and then there were three {victoria baby and children photographer}

This beautiful baby girl was born early and only weighed a little over 4lbs.  I photographed her around 10 weeks of age when she was finally home from hospital.  Her two little sisters are very excited about the new addition and there is lots of love and attention.  It was one of those sessions where I had to be very fast and capture the girls on the go.  Can't wait for the next session in 6 months.

what is in there... {victoria children photographer}

One image that caught my eye while I am downloading from today's session.  This young lady tried to see what was in my big lens.  Love it!

summer fun {victoria children photographer}

Late summer seems so far away now, and looking at these pictures, oh, it was such a beautiful day.  I love photographing these two girls.  Full of fun and spark.  

summer in september {victoria family photographer}

We were so fortunate to have this amazing weather last week.  I had lots of beach sessions and I am still trying to catch up with all the editing from my August portraits and weddings.  Thank you all for being so patient with me.  Here are a few favorites from a family beach session.  I met this family last year and I am looking forward to meeting them each year for a session.