Courtenay baby photographer- The M family- Bellaphoto

This was a very special little girl that came in for her newborn photography session. Not only was she the first newborn at the Campbell River Hospital, she was also the first newborn at my Courtnenay photography studio!! I wanted to have a studio that focused on newborn photography in Courtenay BC and I now have that! AND it's on 5th street! A total dream come true!

It was such a treat to have this awesome family come in studio. Big brother was only 2, but he rocked the sibling photos.

Can't wait for more babies!!

 

To see more of my work visit my website! Bellaphoto

newborn photographer Courtenay - Bellaphoto - Comox valley BC

One thing I am going to miss about shooting at home when I move into my new photography studio on 5th street in Courtenay BC will be the ease that I can shoot outdoors for newborn photography sessions. It was a beautiful day when we decided to pop out for a shot of this beautiful baby girl in amongst the buttercups.
Though I will miss that, I am so excited for almost 3X the space! and of course the proximity to awesome coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping on 5th street!

Courtenay Maternity photographer - Bellaphoto- Comox Valley BC

One of the reasons we purchased a property in the Comox Valley, was so I would be able to shoot clients at home! This was one of the first sessions I shot at my home, and I couldn't be happier.
I can't wait to meet this new little one in a few weeks for her newborn session! <3

Courtenay maternity photographer - Bellaphoto - Courtenay BC

Another Magical maternity session in the Comox Valley. I was so thankful that our friends at the Clever Crow shared their GORGEOUS flowers with us.
It so amazing to have farm at our fingertip in the Comox Valley. The best/worst part about this session was the chickens. Big sis LOVED being able to hang out with these little guys.. so much so, she was pretty much over photos and much more interested in partying with her feathery friends.

Another thing to mention is that all the dresses in this session are studio wardrobe! Which means when you book a Bellaphoto Maternity session, any of my dresses are available for you to use!
Whether we chat before hand, or you come in for a fitting, we will make sure we have a dress that is perfect for your session!

Comox valley maternity photographer - Ashley- Bellaphoto

It's still so amazing to me when a client will drive hours just to come to my Comox Valley photo studio for a session.
This time was the gorgeous Ashley, who at 36 weeks pregnant drove all the way from Nanimo to the Comox Valley!  The icing on the cake was having my AMAZING makeup artist there to put the finishing touches on <3 <3 Chloe Glows. It's so awesome to be able to add her services on to make momma feel like a rock star.

Comox valley photographer - The D family - Bellaphoto

a few years ago.. hmm like 4 years ago... I was at the park. I saw a gorgeous, cool, hip, tattooed chick and thought to myself "wow that girl is way too cool to be friends with me"
and though I am normally a pretty friendly and confident person, I felt intimidated and kept on going.

fast forward, to a message on a mommy group saying "Hey guys, is anyone moving to the island and wants to be friends"...
so I sent a message stating "ME!" and realized it was cool chick. A friendship began.
Moral of the story, some people can be just as cool and awesome on the inside as they are on the outside...

I am so happy to have these awesome people in our new life <3 And SO happy they came all the way from Nanaimo to little ole' Black Creek for some glowy family photos. This session was so good for my soul ♥

Courtenay family photographer- M family session- Bellaphoto

I have to admit, my happy place is a warm backlit family photography session.. So I was a little nervous when right before The M family session the clouds rolled in.
And.. It's GORGEOUS!!  I was so happy to head back to tsawwassen for this session. Since opening my photography studio in the Comox valley, it's been nothing but snow and rain, so outdoor sessions just weren't happening as much as i had hoped.

This session was so fun, the boys were awesome with so much energy, baby Evie was adorbs.. it's amazing how in love with her her big brother are...Dad didn't complain AT ALL (which is kinda unheard of) and momma... STAP.
how gorgeous is she.

Comox Baby photographer- Gordie the Doodle- Bellaphoto comox valley

Meet the newest addition to the Roddam family.
Gordie the doodle.
Gah we are so so in love with this little guy.
Nothing but snuggles, kisses and playing.
I decided to bring him in to my comox valley newborn photography studio and take "newborn" photos.

Squiiiish.

Comox valley maternity photographer- bump to baby- bellaphoto

Bump to baby special!

Continuing from 2016, I am offering a bump to baby, maternity to newborn photography special.
Book a newborn photography session, and you can add on a maternity mini for only $200.

The maternity mini session can take place in studio, or on location in the comox valley!
for more info email info@bellaphoto.ca
or visit my website

Fear and self loathing in Black creek- Comox Valley Newborn Photograher- Bellaphoto

Getting real time.

I needed to write this blog post for me.
Since moving to my new AMAZING new house in my AMAZING new town...
I haven't felt that AMAZING about my business.

It's such as weird change going from a town you have lived in your whole life, knowing everyone, having a full client list... to a town where you know no one.

This is where pity party sets in.

There are so many kick ass photographers here.. like so many.
Karen Mckinnon, Bluetree Photographhy, Charlene Harris, Love Story Photographic New Leaf Photography Just to name a few! (these lovely ladies have also been so incredibly amazing and welcoming to me. There is a total vibe of community over competition.
Why would anyone book me, when there are all these talented people already here?

I keep getting people asking "are you so busy with work??!" and my response is always the same "oh I haven't even painted my studio yet"....

Instead I... went for coffee, chopped wood, baked muffins, played with the puppy..
Anything instead of painting the studio.

And why is that?
Fear of failure.
If my studio isn't done, I can't shoot clients, therefore it doesn't matter if no one knows me, or likes me, because hey, I can't take clients anyway.

I could feel this fear rising. I could feel it starting to take over.
I could either succumb to the dread.

or so something about it.

I bought paint.
and it sat there....

Then I decided to start on a wall..
The more I painted the more empowered I felt.
It's amazing the roadblocks your mind puts up, and how they will just fall away when you start working on it.

I have a newborn booked! Due Feb.22.

I came here to drink coffee and kick ass.. and I am all out of coffee.

-Ali

Comox Valley Photographer - project 52- Bellaphoto

I have a bunch of goals for 2017. 
Eat more veggies, learn how to curl my hair with a flat iron (how can a 13 year old on youtube do it with ease but i end up looking like Einstein??) 
AND photograph my family. Document our life.

you would think the children of a photographer must have millions of awesome photos...
but as the cobbler's kids have no shoes... I tend to forget about my little people when I have clients to capture.

So i am going to attempt a project 52.
there is no way in hell i am trying a 365, I will probably forget around day 6, and then like.. what is even the point. But i feeeeel like i can do once a week.

So in case you aren't up to speed, we sold out townhouse in the city (ish) and moved to the sticks.
Total rural paradise.

and currently that paradise is covered in 6 inches of ice.

I reeeealy wanted to take some pics of the kiddies in the snow, so i begged.
Please, just 5 minutes and you can eat that giant ass Kinder surprise egg on the counter.

I think they gave me like... 1.8 minutes. 

ooh look how cute they are... then someone stepped on someone's toe.. and the other punched the stepper..

And then they both just fricken RAN inside.
1.8 minutes.

So next I tried to get the big one to come in to my new studio space.
I wanted to test the light.

this is how that went.



but hot damn look at that light!!!
I can't wait for family photo sessions on this little window seat!

So last..
this guy.




He was not impressed either.
but at least he got his treat :)