Fotoart Photography Photoblog

turning one {victoria portrait and children photographer}

This beautiful little girl turned one in December.  She has the most infectious smile.  Love photographing her.

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.  

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.  

 

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.

fall family {victoria family photographer}

I had my fall promo in September and here are some images for one of my winners of the free session.  Love the little cutie, just 4 months old.

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.

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.

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.  

beach baby {victoria baby and family photographer}

When we met for this session, the original plan was to shoot at Willows Beach.  But it was the hottest day ever in September and the beach was packed, parking was a no go and all of Oak Bay was heading for the beach.  So we changed plans quickly and went to Dallas Road instead.  A nice cool breeze and an almost empty beach.  Perfect!  This was her 9months session and she looked adorable whatever mom put on her.  Can't wait to meet her again in three months to do the urban baby session. 

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.  

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.

a smile that melts your heart (victoria portrait photographer}

I had so much fun photographing this little girls 6 months session.  She has the cutest expressions and the most adorable smile.  Poor parents, they are in big trouble in the years to come.  :)  Can't say no to that cute face.

erin & oliver, e-session {victoria wedding and portrait photographer}

As usual, I am behind with my posting and processing.  Summer season!  Here are a few favorites from Erin and Oliver's engagement session.  I actually shot their wedding yesterday.  Still loading the wedding images to get a little sneak peek ready.  So please check back later on.  

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. 

so much love {victoria baby and childrens photograper}

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.  

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.

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.  

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.

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.