Documentary Family Photos

Karen, Chris and Lauryn came out for a play date.





All of the families were over for the holidays ….. so …. extended family portraits! I was thrilled when Deb told me they wanted these out in the snow! These are so much more natural and real than a studio backdrop. I crack a giant grin, knowing that a group of 19! people can be…
In less than 3 minutes after my arrival, Anne-Sophie presents me with 2 pictures she drew and coloured for me. My brows rise in appreciation. Julie and Jean-Francois have earned my instant respect with their mad parenting skills. This brilliant suggestion (to make some pictures – a gift – for me) created an instant friendly…
Here are the Voss, Witt and Voss families with mom and dad. They came out in the morning with me and braved the dew laden field grasses and flowers. ….who needs formal gardens!?! I was very happy to have such a large group that was up for trying several locations – and even did some…
I first met Zelia Bester, a friendly, welcoming photographer when she introduced herself to me at an event in Guelph. Zelia’s portrait studio specializes in maternity, baby and family photography. You can visit the Zelia Bester Studios website here –> www.zeliabesterstudios.com Her relaxed, easy going attitude convinced me that she wouldn’t need any coaching to…
Check out this great attitude …. 5 family members … and they’re all photogenic – because they all have a great attitude. It turned dark and windy out for our session, so we couldn’t have outdoor pictures and no window light pictures. …. so we had a location studio shoot! The joking and banter was…
Dave and Anne had a family session on Saturday – the day they were married. I was not so secretly hoping the weather forecast would be wrong – NOPE – rain and 60km/hour winds! We stayed inside while wet furniture tumbled across back yards outside. These parents are the kind that join in on imaginary…