Tran Family - Courtenay Family Photographer

Baby it's cold outside! I'm not complaining, though. After two solid months of rain I'm happy for some sunshine, even if it means bundling up a little. Over the winter I work out of my home studio and recently I had the pleasure of photographing the Tran family of Courtenay.

This active family was lots of fun and (as usual) the kids had lots of energy! Volunteering with children for over 20 years definitely helps with keeping kids engaged. Sometimes giving the parents a "break" in the other room results in great shots like this: 

You can only be formal for so long. There are those times when families just need to let loose! 

Thank you, Remi and Shannon, for a giving me the opportunity to photograph your beautiful family.

The Mackey Family - Comox Courtenay Photographer

Fall is in the air! Although I am sad to see the summer pass by, the beauty of early autumn is always amazing, and it is a great time to get the family together for a portrait. This time I got to photograph the Mackey family: Steve, Sandra, and their two rambunctious boys. Sandra had told me that they had never had a professional family portrait done before, and so this was a great chance for them to spend some time together outdoors and get some pictures at the same time.

Young boys don't tend to stay still for too long, so as much as possible I got them moving around. We picked a location along the "One Spot Trail" in Courtenay and it was a great place for the boys to explore.

We mixed it up with some rough-housing with Dad and more quiet moments with Mom.

We did actually get the boys to sit for a few minutes!

If you're considering a family photo session this fall, don't wait for the leaves to blow off the trees! I still have openings in October, so please contact me for more information. I would love to discuss how we can make some beautiful artwork for your home (and get some Christmas gifts taken off your list at the same time!).