Documentary Family Photos

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





Hey! – This is 2008’s special! For this year’s (2012) fall special, click here –> 2012 Fall Portrait Special …… It’s a beautiful time of year for outdoor portraits. ….. and that time will be gone in 6 weeks if you are afraid of the cold. I am offering Fall family portrait specials in the…
I had a wonderful time on a photography play date with this family. Nicole, Alexander and Olivia get along terrifically well together. Rita and her children are so easy going and friendly. Happy birthday Peter! Their session video:
I dug this 2008 session out of the archives this week when Rajivi asked for some prints. Two things really grab my attention about these photos. …… 2 years later ….. 1st, my portrait style has changed and I rarely pose people anymore. …. and 2nd, that I still love these – and I mark…
This family’s closeness and their visible care and interest in each other are compelling and moving to me. Janelle called me to arrange a family session as a gift for her dad. A high school student, paying for and organizing a professional family lifestyle session because she knew it would be a meaningful gift for…
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…
Denise, Kayla and I spent 2 days scoping out cool grafitti, browsing Chinatown, hanging out and people watching. Aside from being my partner and daughter, Denise and Kayla are always willing to help me try out new ideas. They usually both contribute many of their own ideas too and I’ve learned how well their ideas…