Fotoart Photography Photoblog

more sisters {victoria portrait photographer}

I have known these two young ladies for quite some time now and we had a few sessions together.  I really enjoyed our last outing.  It felt like high summer, and that in mid September.  They were even brave enough to step into the ice cold ocean water.  

sisters {victoria children and portrait photographer}

Nothing more fun than photographing siblings.  Those two girls were so into having their pictures taken, that my job was super easy.  Time flew by and two hours later the sun went down.  Thanks for making my job so easy, you two. :)

family beach session {victoria family photographer}

A big brother now, I photographed him a long time ago (it seems) when he was just a 6 months old.  Now he has a little brother and we met up for a family session at the beach.  

the last days of summer {victoria family photographer}

With the sun lower in the sky and the chill in the evenings, I think our summer days are counted.  This is my favorite time of the year though, late summer.  I am so fortunate to capture family images every year and see the changes in the children.  Thank you to the patient parents to bring along props and make the session even more fun.

tween birthday {victoria portrait photographer}

Sweet 11 years old.  These young ladies had their hair and make up done by Jen Clark, a make up artist in town.  She was great with the girls and they had so much fun admiring their new look.  We picked a quiet lane for our fashion shoot and there was a lot of giggling going on.  Lots of fun.  Happy Birthday, young lady!

recent family session {victoria portrait photographer}

Another favorite family I photograph yearly.  A quick preview of their session from last week.  

i have been featured... {victoria portrait and wedding photographer}

... by my fried Robin Hindle, who is a wonderful creative graphic designer in town.  We met a very long time ago at Camosun College taking a literature course.  Oh, that is so long ago, I won't even tell you how long.  But here is her feature on her blog.  http://birdbraingraphics.com/  is her site, and this is the link to her blog: http://birdbraingraphics.com/?page_id=1337  There is even a little bio of me.  And because no post should be without a pictures, here is one of my latest session.  This could be a Nikon advertisement.  Love that shot.

spring session in the park {victoria childrens photographer}

You probably all know that I love the flowers in Beacon Hill.  It is always pretty in there when the wildflowers are out.  Maybe another week or so, and they will be done.  They are already on their way out in my garden.  I loved working with this little girl.  She had lots of spark and so many questions, fun.

sneak peek recent family session (victoria children and family photographer}

Lots to post but I haven't had time to edit all the session I had lately.  Here is just one from last week.  Boys will be boys.  Blue and bright red tongues, loved it.

little man {victoria children and family photographer}

Last year around this time I took his mom's maternity pictures.  And now he is already one.  Loved the vintage plane his parents brought along. So perfect with his outfit. 

9 months old {victoria children's photographer}

When we left for Australia, ages ago it feels like, I had some last minute sessions scheduled before we left.  This little fellow had his 9 months pictures taken.  Full of smiles and so handsome.  

new website images up {victoria photographer}

I usually update my website once a year, not often enough, I know.  These past days with snow and cold were perfect to finally get this job done.  My portrait/commercial site is finished and my wedding site will be done this weekend, hopefully.  So if you feel like checking out the latest images from last year, please click here.  Comments are always welcome.  

favorites from yesterday {victoria portrait photographer}

A quick impromptu session yesterday late afternoon.

 

first year books {victoria children's photographer}

As parents we all know how quickly our children change day in and day out.  Most noticeable are the changes from a newborn to a 3months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months old.  Today I finished up two books with sessions taken during these stages.  The little curled up baby is all of a sudden a curious little person wanting to explore everything in sight.  

If you are interested in my first year packages, please drop me a line and I am more than happy to send you some information and show you some samples of my work.

storyboards {victoria portrait photographer}

January and February are usually my slower months which allow me to regroup and finish up products from previous sessions.  I had some storyboards to finish up and wanted to share a few of my designs.  Storyboards are a great product.  The custom designed collage is mounted onto a wood board with bevelled edges and laminated for protection.  They are ready to hang and look great in any room.  I prefer either a black or white background and edging for my storyboards.  If you are interested in having a storyboard done from a previous session, please let me know.

araxa, the musical {victoria portrait photographer}

Araxa, directed by Petra Kixmoeller and Timothy Gosley of Merlin's Sun Home Theatre, is a musical starring 13 young students from Ecole Margaret Jenkins School.  I had the pleasure documenting their first performance today.  Timothy and Petra offer a variety of camps and workshops for children aged 9 to 12 to experience theatre and puppet making.  If you are interested, they are currently accepting bookings for their March Break Day Camp in 2011.  For further information, please contact Tim or Petra at 250.598.7488 or email timgosley@telus.net

rosy cheeks and pink noses {victoria children photographer}

We had a mini session during the cold snap.  Very very fast because we were all so cold.  

still in snow mode {victoria portrait photographer}

Now that all the snow is gone and only little dirty flecks of white grey remind us of the winter wonderland, I look at the pictures I took during those few days.  I actually had a beach session on one of those really cold days.  I have yet to edit the images but here is one I took for myself during that session.  The low sun was shining directly into her face and her cheeks were all flushed from the cold.  So pretty.  

little munchkin turns one {victoria children's photographer}

It feels like yesterday that I took her newborn pictures.  And look at her now, the world is there to be explored.  Soon she will be racing around with her big sister.  Happy Birthday, E.!

sugar and spice {children's photographer victoria}

The perfect age to photograph, so sweet.  Full of energy and cuteness.

late fall sessions {victoria portrait photographer}

Two sessions today with very beautiful and fun girls. More to come later.

xmas card session {victoria portrait photographer}

With Christmas just around the corner, it is time to think about the annual Christmas card.  One of my favorite families to photograph humoured me and brought out their modern looking couch which looked great against their Victorian style beautiful home.  

sweet late summer day {victoria portrait photographer)

A fun afternoon with a fun family.  

from today {victoria portrait photographer}

I had a session this morning with two very cute kids.  In the process of downloading I found this image.  Her eyes are just so striking, I had to share.  Amazing!

best friends {victoria portrait photographer}

After an extensive makeover, these two young ladies wanted to have their pictures taken.  Lots of giggling, lots of modeling moves.  We got rained on, it was cold, and the light was flying away from us.

every child is an artist {victoria portrait photographer}

"Every child is an artist.  The trick is how to remain an artist once we grow up."  -Picasso

I found this quote in the spring issue of the 4Cats Arts Magazine.  If you haven't picked up an issue, they are available at the 4Cats in Oak Bay.  Last week I took some pictures for their upcoming winter issue.  I had six very fun models who were excited to create a beautiful winter scenery on a wood canvas.  

crazy and good september {victoria portrait photographer}

I thought I post a quick note about the September it has been for me.  First of, my apologies to all the families who are still waiting for their edited pictures.  I am almost caught up and will make sure everything gets done this month.  I am involved in a very interesting and challenging project and hope to post about that very soon.  So please check back for that.  My wedding season is over for this year and I can now focus on album design which I have neglected over the past months.  Tomorrow I will do some more work for the 4Cats Arts Academy.  More to come on that as well.  I found some very cool templates to design smaller calendars which will make wonderful gifts for grandparents.  Don't forget, Christmas is just around the corner and if you want some images for Christmas cards, please let me know in time.  My October is booking fast right now.  Shooting time is pretty much over in November.  The grey skies will be with us for a while,  unless we get some wonderful crisp snow which makes for amazing pictures.  So if  you want some last minute fall pictures, please contact me to book a session.  That is all for now and no post should be without a picture.  Here is one from yesterday's family session.  

dedicated to delicious {victoria portrait photographer}

Food and kids, the best combo ever.  Kim wanted images for her new business and website, called "Dedicated to Delicious".  She will be teaching adult and children cooking classes.  What a wonderful idea.  Here are just a few images from our first session.  I will post her website once it goes live.

 


   

back to school fashion shoot {victoria portrait photographer}

As the summer is winding down and school approaches, this is the perfect time to take some back to school pictures.  And they don't have to be your boring back to school pictures, but some fashion inspired images.  Gather up the colorful outfits and be creative.  

 



    

family time on the beach {victoria portrait photographer}

I had the pleasure photographing a super nice family the other day.  I had photographed the little boy during one of my preschool sessions this May.  It was fun to meet him again and also meet his little sister who is so sweet.