Como Valley Newborn Photographer - floral session - Bellaphoto

I don't know if it's the season or what, but for the first time EVER every store I went to was sold out of babies breath! But I had a vision, I love flowers and babies... the freshness and softness they give.

Finally after begging and pleading, I finally found a shop that had some squirrelled away in the back, and was able to help me out.. and I have to say it created one of my favourite images ever! The great thing about babies breath is that hung for a few days it creates a dry flower that can be used over and over again, as long as you are careful (it basically turns to dust when handled roughly).

Loving these perfect newborn baby session<3 

Courtenay Newborn photographer 

Mom and baby poses are my favourite 

safe in dad's arms 

The Hardest Blog I have ever written - Bellaphoto

It's taken me months to write this... It still doesn't feel real, and if someone had told me this story I would call bullshit.. but it happened to me. and I know the realness.
SOMETHING put me in this spot. Something made this session happen.

My heart broke.

Prepare the tissues.

Last summer  I was booked for a family session in Cumberland. I showed up at the beautiful location, the lighting was great, it was perfect.

Then as the client was supposed to arrive I got a text saying she couldn’t make it.

I was sitting there on this log, not a person in sight. Then something popped in my mind. The next people to walk by this remote spot we’re getting a free family session... why not turn this situation in to something good.
I could have gone home, I could have gone out for coffee  with a friend while I was in town...

But as I say and talked to my photography bestie Jennifer Traylor Photography, and I said "that's it, if someone walks by in the few minutes they are getting a family session!"

Suddenly this couple and their daughter appeared. Like this spot is off a weird trail, in kinda the middle of nowhere.

“Helooooo” I said, and explained who I was and that my client was unable to come and would they like family photos. The mom looked a little confused and the dad was like YES! It was funny, and awkward, and they were so so cute. They had recently relocated to town as the dad was stationed here in the military.

I came home and edited a bunch. Y’all the dad and the baby were the cutest ever. Their connection was undeniable. I kept saying "these are going to be at her wedding".

About a month later I  got a msg from her.
He passed away last week... he was involved in a fatal car accident.
These are the last photos they have of him.
This is how they will remember him.

I read her message over and over again. How was this possible? He was so young, so healthy.. he had a family.  It was first thing in the morning when I read the message.. Maybe "fatal" doesn't mean what I think it means...

What WEIRD acts of fate had to happen for me to be there, and the stars to align.

She told me I am her angel 😭😭

I can't even begin to articulate how heartbroken I am for this family, but how at awe I am.. that SOMETHING put my there, to capture this for them ❤
If you have it in your heart to help this beautiful baby and her momma out ❤️
https://www.gofundme.com/kalend-rocheleau-family-fund

Courtenay maternity photographer - mountain session - Bellaphoto

Mountain maternity session

An outdoor session in January is pretty hit or miss. This gorgeous momma to be and I were texting and emailing all day, "should we or shouldn't we" the clouds were dark but it was showing a dry day. Finally we decided, lets roll the dice and see how the weather pans out. I Couldn't be happier, as I pulled up to their amazing Merville Property, the clouds parted, and the sun snuck out behind Mount Washington. It was magical. It doesn't hurt when you have an amazing 50 acre farm property in the Comox Valley. This maternity session was magical. 

Courtenay family photography- travel session- bellaphoto

The weather has been crazy this fall in the Comox Valley, I was so excited to travel back to my home town for fall family photos.. and the weather wasn't much different, but I LOVE the moodiness and dept the cloud cover gave. This family has been with me since their newborn photo session with their second, and I am so happy to get to photograph their new baby! <3 

Beach family session, Bellaphoto, Comox valley photographer

Nothing better than a bare baby bum on the beach.
Kinda obsessed with this session. I love beach family photography especially at one of a few "secret" beaches I know around town. Private and stunning, it's the perfect place for a family session.

Campbell River Newborn photography, Bellaphoto, Comox Valley

I always love sibling photos, but it's even more amazing when big sis is old enough to hold and snuggle baby on her own!  I was so excited when this Campbell River family came to my Courtenay photographer studio for their newborn session!

Comox Vally Newborn photographer

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!!

 

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