Courtenay family photographer - let them be little - Bellaphoto

This session took place in a pretty dark time in the children's photography community. while I was planning my yearly Back To School sessions, there was an outcry about sexualization of children in the industry. Having children as young as 2 or 3 in a smokey eye and hot pants. soon unnecessary. I wanted this session to be as pure and simple as childhood can be. I allowed my daughter to dress and style this children's photo session. And.. of course, the biggest part about being the child of a photographer.. the bribery. She was promised a trip to our favourite place in Black creek, the Mini golf course for ice cream! I think the sweetness and simplicity of this session made if one of my favourites of the summer.

Courtenay children's photographer- Back to School session - Bellaphoto

Every time I do this gorgeous girl's photos, I have no idea why I include any color images? Her momma and Dad are HUGE fans of Black and white children's portraiture! The images covering their walls are all crisp back and white image, and this Back to school session was no different. 

"When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in Black and White, you photograph their soul"

Courtenay baby photography - Pretty in Pink - Bellaphoto

Milestone session <3 Also known (by me) as "tiny session" capturing your little one, as they are.

Until about the age of two babies faces, expressions, personality is constantly changing, monthly! But about 2 you can kind of see the person they are becoming, but before that, its a constant surprise! (this is my professional theory lol)

I love when parents bring their babies in for these simple baby photography sessions.

This little muffin was looking especially adorable in a gorgeous tutu from her grandma. 

Courtenay maternity photographer - B family session - Bellaphoto

So the worst thing that could happen to a photographer.. okay ONE of the worst things that could happen to a photographer happened to me... That panic inducing, heart pounding, worst thing. My freaking hard drive failed. okay TWO harddrives failed.  I lost EVERYTHING.. Or did I? THANK SWEET BABY JESUS. I have Backblaze. This probably sounds like an ad for Backblaze and you know what. It basically is. My hard drive and externals were mirrored on a cloud back. Within a week I had an new external with ALL my old files!!  So of course, what do I do? Take a stroll down memory lane, and come across this STUNNING studio maternity session. 

Love these faces.

Comox valley newborn photographer - Smiley baby - Bellaphoto

 As a professional newborn photography in the Comox Valley, I KNOW that smiles in newborn usually mean gas, why? Okay I don't know that lol, but I know it does. But does that mean it means any less to an adoring parent to see their tiny newborn with a big smile on it's face. NOPE! This babe gave us so many smiled. And it melted mine, and her parents hearts.

 

Courtney newborn photographer -my favourite newborn photo of 2018 - bellaphoto

Client privacy is totally important to me. I have heard of photographers charging a fee to keep the images private, which to me is completely redix, When these lovely momma's mentioned they didn't want their photos shared, I had no problem with that whatsoever.... Then I saw this image.
I am completely in love with the simplicity. Safe in momma's arms, slight smile. LOVE LOVE!
And i was even more excited when I mentioned this to the momma's and they said it was fine if i shared this image!!! <3 This is my favourite photo of 2018 and I am SO glad I can share it with you.

Couple photography - Comox Valley - Bellaphoto.

I think this was possibly a first... A husband that booked the session. He had recently seen my images after losing a work colleague  and asked me to capture his soon to growing family. I have to admit when I saw his GORGEOUS wife. My brain went YES! she is Beautiful!!!

but then after talking to her for only a few minutes I realized the true depth of her beauty. Her inside is just as gorgeous as her outside. We talked about their life together as a military family at CFB comox, I met their adorable rescue dogs. Saved from a medical testing facility. and the most exciting we talked about their journey through the adoption process..

And as of last week.. that dream became a reality, as they met their new daughter. 

Basically it's all awesome. 

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