Hi I'm Amy
At one of the first preschools I photographed, a shy four-year-old, decked out in Spider-Man shoes, pants, and a sweatshirt, wandered up while I was setting up. He looked at me and asked, "Do you know Peter Parker?"
Confused, I said, "Peter?"
"Yeah," he whispered. "He's a photographer too!"
I grinned. "I sure do know him!"
His eyes went wide, then he glanced at the ground before leaning in. "Have you seen Spider-Man?"
"I have," I whispered back, "but don’t tell anyone!"
Just like that, his shyness melted away. The next year, he ran up to me asking, "How’s Peter Parker?"
"Oh, you should see the photos he’s taking!" I told him with a smile.
Stories like this are why I love what I do. Whether it’s a kiddo telling me about their camping trip, their favourite animal, or the antics of their pet, I take the time to listen because those little moments are just as important as the photos themselves and I want to capture them all for you.
I’ll do the same for your family. Toddler, teen, or twenty-something, I’ll find a way to make them smile. Because here’s the truth: Never stop taking photos with your kids, no matter how old they get. Those memories? They’re what matter most.
Typically sessions last between 1 to 3 hours depending on the type of session you book (maternity sessions last 45 minutes, family sessions last approximately one hour and newborn sessions last from 1.5 to 2 hours).
To ensure we capture stunning images, I will schedule your session during optimal lighting times.
· For indoor shoots, late morning light is ideal.
· Outdoor sessions, especially with young children, are best in the morning or the golden hour, one to two hours before sunset. Many families find that having their children take a late nap or some quiet time before an evening session helps them stay energized and happy.
We do live in Vancouver! In case of bad weather, I will contact you shortly before your session (usually in the morning) to plan accordingly. In the event of rain during your session, we will reschedule for a different day that works for all of us.
Yes! Please know you are responsible for your pet. You also know what they can handle for an hour long family session and how distracted they can be. I would suggest to bring lots of treats, they always help. If your dog can have some sort of exercise or a walk before the photo session that would be great. You want them to be able to pay attention and not be racing around.
Most schools choose to offer their sessions in the Fall and/or Spring. With the donation I give back to the school some have used these photo shoots as a fundraiser, others have booked me just in time to get images back for the holiday season. If you have an idea in mind, book early as to ensure your preferred date is available.
· There is no cost to the school to book my photography services!
· Local: I've been a photographer here in the Tri-Cities for over 15 years and not part of a large chain.
· Highly experienced and vaccinated. Safety is my top priority!
· More personalized experience – spending minutes not seconds with each child in order to ensure the most authentic expressions are captured.
· Parents have control over the choice of which photos to order instead of hoping I pick the best one of their child.
· Forget collecting envelopes! From proofing to check out, ordering is all done online. I take care of everything and deliver perfectly packaged portraits to your school for distribution.
· Privacy: Each school’s gallery is hosted on a private, unlinked, and uncrawled website.
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Amy travels within the lower mainland, Greater Vancouver area for on location family, maternity branding and newborn photo sessions. Book your Vancouver family photographer today. Servicing the Tri-Cities, Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Delta, Surrey, Burnaby, Langley and Richmond.
Amy travels within the lower mainland, Greater Vancouver and fraser valley area for school photography sessions. Book your Vancouver family photographer today. Servicing the Tri-Cities, Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Delta, Surrey, Burnaby, Langley, Richmond, Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
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My goal is to tell a story, the story of your family. Who you are today, right now, in this moment.
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Amy is a school and family photographer
based in British Columbia, Canada.
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