The Kang Family - Comox Valley Photographer
Last weekend I had the privilege of photographing the Kang family out at Kye Bay in Comox. It was bittersweet though, as they are moving to Calgary later this summer.
Dan has been our pastor at Living Hope Church in Courtenay since we arrived 4 years ago. We appreciate him and his wonderful wife Sara-Lynn very much. And their boys and dog are pretty awesome as well!
It was a beautiful Vancouver Island evening on Saturday, and even though I didn't get the low tide I was hoping for, the mountains showed up in all their glory.
Can you believe they're twins?!
Natural smiles from preschool boys isn't a given, but I did manage to get a few great ones! I think we were talking about farts at the time.
Little boys and dogs don't stay still for long, so very soon they were on the move. I knew I wanted a shot Kaya chasing a ball with the family behind, but she doesn't like to run in a straight line! I think the boys probably wondered why I kept getting them to walk up and down the beach.
I always like to get the "jumping off the log" shot!
And one of the happy couple.
And of course, the dog.
All the best to you, Kang family, as you head off to new adventures in Alberta! We'll miss you!
The Snider Family - Comox Photographer
This week I've had the pleasure of hosting my nephew and his wonderful family this week all the way from Whitehorse, Yukon. They hadn't had a family portrait since their third child was born a year ago. So we headed out to Kye Bay for a quick photo shoot at the beach.
Memories are made at the beach! Summer is the perfect time for a beach family portrait, and a great way to remember your vacation in the Comox Valley. The evenings are long, the weather warm and the kids are out of school. If you'd like to find out more about how you can have this experience while at the same time creating some beautiful wall art for your home or office, please call me for an introductory consultation: (250) 650-7389.
Hope you are having a great summer!
Arsenault Family - Comox Photography
It was the last weekend of Spring Break, so the Arsenault family and I seized the opportunity to do a family session out at Kye Bay (my first outdoor family session of the year!). Jason and Katie are both teachers so I think they were enjoying their last bit of holidays before school started on Monday.
Even though the weather was chilly it was a great excuse to get nice and close together, and in my opinion that is what family photography is all about! Connection is everything.
But, you gotta have some fun too:
One of my signature shots is the family walking along the beach, chatting among themselves. I always wonder what they are talking about!
Amazing family, perfect location. Now if the weather would only warm up a little I'll be totally content! Is this your year for a family portrait session? I would love to create some beautiful wall art for you to cherish for years to come. Contact me for details.
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 Johnson Sisters - Comox Valley Photographer
Jennifer Johnson was the winner of a complementary session I donated to the YANA gala fundraiser this year. If you haven't heard of YANA, it is a great organization that provides families with financial support when a child is receiving medical treatment over in Vancouver.
Originally this was going to be a family session, but the Johnson's are moving to Ontario very soon and unfortunately Jennifer's husband has to go for work earlier than expected. So, it became a sisters and dogs session instead!
We went to my favourite location, Kye Bay. For April, we have been having some pretty amazing weather. There were people suntanning and playing in the water while we were there.
The two dogs, Buddy and Max, were happy to be at the beach but I think they had other things in mind than posing for pictures! They were quite happy walking up and down the beach with the girls.
At the end of the session it was time to play! Buddy looked like a puppy as he splashed in the water. Sadly, Jennifer informed me this week that Buddy passed away from cancer shortly after our session. He will be missed terribly by the family and will remain forever in their hearts. Jennifer said that the timing was just right for their session, and that now they will have some great portraits to remember Buddy and the time they spent in the Comox Valley. All the best to you in Ottawa, Johnson family!
Christmas Mini Sessions with Sharon Snider Photography!
On November 27th and 28th, I am offering mini sessions for children at my home studio in Courtenay. These portraits are perfect for Christmas cards and gifts. Contact me to reserve your spot! Don't delay as these limited edition sessions will book up quickly!
These sessions are for 1 or 2 children ($20/extra child). Milk and cookies are included!
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!).
Amanda - Courtenay Portrait Photography
One of the joys of going on vacation is getting to hang out with family members who I don't see very often. Amanda is my oldest niece on my side of the family (actually she is my double niece because my sister and I married brothers but that's a whole other blog post!).
Amanda recently graduated with a diploma in visual and creative arts and this fall is heading to Georgian College to study jewelry design. Needless to say, she is a very creative girl!
Photography is a passion that Amanda and I both share so we inevitably "talk shop" lots when we visit. On a hunt for a new camera (and on a student's budget), it has reminded me how expensive photography can be. I recently saw a meme going around Facebook that said: "teach your children photography... they won't have enough money to buy drugs"! How true!
Amanda also loves music as well as art so it was appropriate to do part of her photo shoot with her guitar. I am usually not a 'lens flare' fan but I think it worked in this image:
Time to do an album, Amanda!
I love photographing teen and young adult girls because they are totally engaged in the process and have lots of ideas to try. If you have a daughter celebrating a milestone this year, I would love to have the opportunity to preserve some precious memories for you. Contact me to find out more.
Country Girl - Teen Photography
My niece Natalie is a real Canadian country girl. She loves animals and fishing, and is a fierce hockey player!
On any given summer day when she's not working at her family's ice cream shop, you will probably find her jumping off 20 foot cliffs at the cottage, or fishing at one of her town's best fishing holes.
So it was appropriate for this photo shoot that she showcase the outdoorsy girl that she is, but also her feminine, "girlie" side. We used a beautiful old barn as a backdrop and had lots of fun goofing around.
Teenagers grow and change so fast. I know because I have two! Don't wait til they're grown up and gone. Contact me to find out how you can book a photo shoot for your teen today!
Baby Taylor Turns 1! - Courtenay Children's Photographer
What do you get when you mix an adorable baby, a pink tutu, a little birthday cake, and lots of decorations? A fun cake smash session of course!
Little Taylor's mom Jamie was one of the first people I met when I first moved to Courtenay. My daughter is boarding her horse at Jamie's barn. So I have been able to watch Taylor grow over the past year and it is impossible not to fall in love with her. She is a photographer's dream subject with lots of smiles and no inhibitions!
First we took some "formal" shots with this cute little pink and black polka-dot dress. Doesn't that smile make you go "awwww"?
Then, it was time for the cake. Taylor had no trouble digging in to the creamy soft icing. I wonder what she is thinking in this picture!
Then, she really started getting into it! I love the icing on her big toe!
Yum!
Mum gets into the fun!
Happy Birthday, Taylor!
If there is a little one in your life that is nearing their first birthday, why not celebrate the milestone with a cake smash session? Contact me here if you would like more information.
The Snider Family - Courtenay Photography
Last week we had the good fortune of hosting my husband's brother Steve, his wife Deb and sweet little daughter Tori at our new home in Courtenay. They were visiting all the way from Kitchener, Ontario and this was their first trip to the Comox Valley. So, we planned for a fun photo shoot at my favourite location, Kye Bay.
We had perfect weather for the week they were here (not one raindrop fell on us the whole time!). Dave and I toured them around and got to show them the spectacular scenery here in the Comox Valley as well as some other areas of the Island, including: Paradise Meadows, Elk Falls, Long Beach, and Cathedral Grove.
Although they left on Thursday, we are happy that we'll be seeing these guys again next month in Ontario for our nephew's wedding.
Is it time for your family portrait? Click here to contact Sharon to book your session (the session fee is waived for the month of June!).
Milo's Cake Smash - Courtenay Photography
Milo is 1! This sweet little boy and his momma Sarah came by for a first birthday cake smash this weekend. Sarah is a baker and made a fabulous cake to accompany the blue and green balloons we had on hand for the occasion.
Photographing a baby is unpredictable at best, but once Milo got his fingers into the cake he had a great time tasting the yummy icing.
Do you know of a baby turning 1? Book a cake smash session today!
The Toohey Family - Comox Family Photography
This week I got to photograph some great people: Jim, Wendy, Tamara and Jordan Toohey. Jordan is heading out to Australia to go to school so they wanted to take the opportunity for family pictures before he left. All the best in the land down under, Jordan!
