I've said it before and I'll say it again - I LOVE photographing families over time! Getting to know them and seeing their kiddos grow up is the greatest privilege and so much fun. This was my third time photographing the Smith family, and it was a delight as well as a workout. ; ) Many games of tag and hide and seek were played, and much exploring took place on this beautiful, golden Fall evening! Here are some favourites from their session!
Last year I held my first beach minis, and they were awesome. I always look forward to beach shoots every Summer, and so does my family... because usually they tag along and play in the sand while I shoot! This year's beach minis (July 8th, 9th) sold out to the advance notice list, however a third night has been opened up (July 10th) for the waiting list, and there are a couple of spots still up for grabs to anyone interested! Contact my at Sophie@rawfootagephotos.com to inquire, and scroll below to see some highlights from last year's Port Stanley Beach Minis!
This past Fall I had the pleasure of meeting the sweet and adorable Levasseur family for a photo session in the woods. Their lovely little Belle is such a treasure, and despite the chilly air she did amazing. These three were a total breeze to photograph because their connection and love for each other is so tangible. I loved our shoot together and am so happy to be sharing my favourites on the blog!
One of the photography trends that I'm loving these days is the move towards lifestyle headshots "in the wild" as opposed to formal studio headshots. There's a time and purpose for both styles, but a more casual, artistic approach is definitely what resonates more with me as a photographer, and it's something I love doing. I was so thrilled when best friend bloggers Natalie Young and Britt Havens asked me to do some lifestyle promotional photos for them. Sadly, they made the difficult decision to close their blog (Three Little Crowns) before they could use these new branding shots, but I couldn't let them go to waste, so to speak! I'm so happy to be sharing some of my favourites here on the blog today. Are you a creative, a blogger, an entrepreneur needing fun, casual branding headshots that represent your personality? Let's chat! :)
It's so hard to believe that the first time I had this gorgeous family in front of my lens, sweet little only-child Anya was just a tiny little babe. Now's she a big sister to the ever adorable Mila, and I've had the privilege of photographing them several times over the last few years. Last Fall we found ourselves in the woods on a rainy evening for their family session, and despite the grey skies and wet grass, we had so much fun. I just love this family and always enjoy capturing their candid love of life and each other. Here are some favourites from their session!
I was thrilled to see Liana and Adam again last Fall after photographing their beautiful wedding back in 2014. Liana'a whole family joined in for a family session, and both Liana and her sister Leslie brought their adorable dogs. It was so special to reconnect with such a beautiful family, inside and out! Here are some of my favourites from the session.
2015 was such a special year for me, because we welcomed our second daughter, Naia Rose, into our lives. While I certainly didn't take the year off, I did take a few months of rest and a reduced workload for the rest of the year, which means I really got to savour every wedding and every session in a way that I don't often get to when I'm booking double or triple the amount of work. It's crazy to me that 2015 is already over, and it's been so fun to look back through the archives. Every year it is both delightful and agonizing to put this massive favourites post together. Delightful because I revisit my favourite work from the previous year and reminisce. Agonizing because I actually have to choose. I love all of my clients and walk away from each session and wedding with something positive, so this is by no means a list of favourite clients. Rather, it's a collection of images that, when I took them and when I looked back on them, made my heart skip a beat. Maybe it's perfect, delicious golden light. Or a sweet, candid mother-daughter moment. Maybe it's that moment a child is laughing so hard his eyes are squinting or a couple sharing an intimate look after saying "I do". Sometimes it's something more technical, like the composition of an image or the contrast between shadow and light that I'm really proud of. Regardless of the exact reason behind each image, these are the images that make me the most proud and excited when I look back on my 2015 portfolio. I hope you enjoy scrolling through them! <3
I've been photographing Darcy, Jessie and Max for a few years now, and their family session is always one of the highlights of my Fall season. I cannot overstate what an honour and privilege it is to watch families grow and document their love year after year. This family is truly one-of-a-kind, with a love of life and of each other that is beautiful and contagious. Not to mention Max is one of the cutest kids around. These three like to play and capture real, candid moments together, which is my favourite thing to do. I'm always excited to see what fun things they have planned for their session. This time it was bubbles, light sabers and lots and lots of running and laughing. : ) Here are some photos from our most recent session at Gibbons Park.
Today I'm looking back on a sunny Summer family session in the Medway Heritage Forest with the lovely Walsh Family. I had so much fun with them and loved watching their children interact together. So much sweetness. Here are some favourites from our session!
Sarah is such an incredible woman. She was my doula for both of my girls, and occupies a very special place in my heart. Before I even get to the photos from her family's Port Stanley beach session, let me say this: If you are expecting and are considering hiring a doula, #1: DO IT. I promise you will not regret it. #2: Call Sarah. :) The day of their family session was perfect - sunny and warm with the perfect touch of lakeside wind. It was an honour and a pleasure to capture Sarah's family laughing and having fun together. Here are some favourites from their session.
