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This isn’t a traditional photo session — it’s time together.

Think of it as a family date evening: unhurried, relaxed, and focused on connection rather than posing. We’ll play, move, sit close, and let real moments happen, while I quietly document the way your family is right now.

We can include a few gently guided portraits if you’d like, but the most meaningful images often come from the in-between — the laughter, the closeness, the messiness that makes your family yours.

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What to expect

Children don't need to sit still or smile on command.

No pressure to be perfect

The best images happen when families focus on each other instead of the camera.

Genuine connection

Beaches, forests, fields, farms, or the comfort of your own home.

Natural locations

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Why families choose at-home sessions

The places we live become part of our story.

 

A favourite blanket.

The nursery.

The living room floor.

The bed where stories are read before sleep.

In-home sessions preserve the spaces that often become our most treasured memories.

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Kind words

Thank so much for capturing our photos! We loved the pictures with Dash in them and with the kids. :)
-Amanda E.

Investment

Family Sessions

30 minutes • $250

Perfect for young families and milestone moments

(Between the Cowichan Valley and south Nanaimo only.)

Story Sessions

45-60 minutes • $375

More time to explore, play, and document your family's story naturally.

In-Home Family Sessions

Starting at $375

Relaxed storytelling sessions in the comfort of your home.

FAQ

What should we wear?

Neutral colours and comfortable clothing photograph beautifully.

Where do sessions take place?
Anywhere meaningful to your family. If you would like me to choose a location, I have several beautiful locations we can choose from. :)

Do you travel?
Yes, throughout Vancouver Island and the Discovery Islands. A travel fee will apply to sessions requiring ferry travel and more than an hour's drive away from Ladysmith.

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These moments won't stay the same forever.

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