Category Archives: Our Hand-Picked

Fiona Andersen Photography: Old Photographs of Young Girls

There is something to be said for a really good, really simple portrait.  It’s so hard to do!  And so powerful when done well.   I’ve had these amazing portraits by New Zealand Photographer Fiona Andersen on my computer for a while now, and I find myself  staring at them at least once a day.  They…

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Jessica Deane - gosh.. love these. Such a sweetness to each photo.. and love the film feel.

ajira - I’m definitely a huge fan of this sort of portraiture which feels so much more real and connecting to me than the more typical ‘cheesy smiles’. I’m captivated by their expressions and curious to know more… the laughing one makes me want to laugh too. Seems like a really authentic capture and I imagine her loved ones can almost hear her giggles when they look at it.

Jillian Kirby: An Airy & Graceful Studio Maternity Series

I love a good maternity session!  And these photos by Jillian Kirby are about as good as they get!  So gorgeous!! Jillian has been photographing children and families for over four years and has quickly become BC’s most sought-after photographer.  Looking at these lovely photos, it’s easy to see why! “This session with Melissa was…

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Della Chen: Photojournalism and a Family Portrait at Home

Della Chen is such a great story teller.  Her work is unobtrusively simple and beautiful, depicting families in all their day to day glory.  A true photojournalist! In her words: “My photography is all about telling an honest story with creative and interesting images.  As a photojournalist, I create timeless photo essays of authentic and…

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Jessica Deane - I dont think I could love these anymore…..than I do. They are real.

Jill Carmel: One Happy Family

Fun, fun, fun!!  I’ve never met this adorable family, but I kind of want to hang out with them! I smile every time I look at these.  And I absolutely love Jill’s use of color!  Just great, all around! “I think I had more fun with this family in an hour and half than I…

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Yuna Leonard Photography: Momma, Baby & Sun Play on the Beach

There are no words to express how much I love these photos by Los Angeles photographer Yuna Leonard!  When I look at them I can’t tell if I’m wishing that I took them, or wishing that I was in them.  All I know is that they make me feel happy and warm.  Just beautiful! Here…

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Jessica Deane - These are stunning! The light… the processing.. love love.