A Family Photo Session at Centennial Beach with the Vincent Family

Summer is an amazing time for creating memorable family moments. There's no better way to capture these special moments than through a family photoshoot. This summer, I had the pleasure to work with the Vincent family in Tsawwassen for a fun and exciting family photo session. It was a beautiful evening with this sweet family, and I want to share it with you in this blog post.

The Vincent Family was full of love and energy, and each member brought their vitality to the photoshoot. The photoshoot took place at Boundary Bay, where the family got to play on the beach and have fun while I took candid shots of them.

As a photographer, I love capturing genuine moments of connection between families, and this is exactly what I did with the Vincent Family. I got to witness a family who had a special sense of closeness and love for each other, which was a joy to capture. The kids were so adorable, and I could see the love between the siblings, especially in their playful interactions.

They worked together to make each other smile and make sure that every family member had a chance to shine throughout the session. The parents were also one of the most fun and loving couples that I have had the pleasure to work with, and their love and chemistry were evident in the photos I captured.

As the family played on the beach, and I snapped away. I could see the joy in the kids’ eyes, and the happiness on the parents' faces as they looked at their children. The family photoshoot ended with the sun setting over the ocean in Boundary Bay.

In conclusion, the Vincent family photoshoot was a special day filled with joy, warmth, and love. Watching them bond and play brought joy to my work, and it's precisely the essence of why family photos are so beautiful. The resulting photos of the Vincent family were stunning, and I'm so happy to have been a part of their cherished memories. I hope this blog post inspires you to take beautiful family photos this summer, knowing that you can create memorable moments that will last a lifetime.

Why Family Photos Are So Important: Golden Hour Photos at Centennial Beach

As a mom, I know how important it is to capture every moment with my family. Whether it's a small milestone or just a moment of joy, I try my best to capture it all. That's why when the Bazzard family reached out to me for a family photo session, I didn't hesitate. We decided to take the photos at Centennial Beach in Tsawwassen during golden hour, and it was an experience I'll never forget. In this blog post, I want to share with you why family photos are so important, and how this photo session was a beautiful reminder of that.

1. Memories: The first reason why family photos are so important is that they capture memories that will last a lifetime. When you look back at them, you'll remember how you felt, what you were doing, and who you were with. That's exactly what the Bazzard family wanted to do with our photo session. They wanted to make sure that they had beautiful photos to look back on when their daughter is all grown up and they can reminisce about their happy days spent together.

2. Connection: When you take family photos, you're not just taking pictures of faces, you're capturing the connection between family members. You'll see how much you love each other and cherish each other's company. That's exactly what happened during our photo session at Centennial Beach. The love between this family was palpable, and it was a beautiful reminder of why family is so important.

3. Milestones: Another reason why family photos are so important is that they capture milestones in your life. Whether it's your child's first birthday or their first day of kindergarten, these moments are important to remember. In our photo session, we captured the Bazzard family's daughter playing in the sand, searching for seashells, and laughing with her parents. These are the moments that they will look back on with fondness, and they will see how much they've grown and changed over time.

4. Happiness: When you take family photos, you're capturing pure happiness. The joy that comes from spending time with your loved ones is something that cannot be replicated. During our photo session, I saw firsthand how happy the Bazzard family was. They laughed, played, and just enjoyed each other's company. It was a beautiful reminder that happiness can be found in the smallest moments, and family is what makes life worth living.

5. Love: Finally, family photos capture love. It's a love that is indescribable but can be seen in every photo taken. I saw that love during our photo session with the Bazzard family. They had a love that was so pure and genuine, and it was a beautiful reminder that love is the foundation of family.

Family photos are so important for so many reasons. They capture memories, connection, milestones, happiness, and love. Our photo session at Centennial Beach was a beautiful reminder of that. It was a reminder that no matter how busy life gets, we should always make time for family. We should always cherish and capture those special moments because they will last a lifetime. So, take those family photos, and don't feel guilty for doing so. Because when you look back at them, you'll be reminded of just how lucky you are.

Capturing Ben's First Birthday | Cake Smash | Tsawwassen Family Photographer

Baby Ben's first birthday was a special milestone and his family wanted to capture this moment with a photography session. Luckily for them, I'm a Tsawwassen-based family photographer who specializes in capturing these precious moments!

We started off the session with portraiture shots of Baby Ben on his own, then moved onto bringing in the rest of the family for some beautiful group shots. He was all smiles during our time together and everyone had such a great time!

To end off our wonderful session, we did an adorable cake smash that absolutely melted my heart. Even though he had never experienced one before, Baby Ben took to it so naturally - it seemed like he'd done it many times before! It was so much fun to watch him enjoy his first birthday cake and celebrate with everyone present.

The photography session of Baby Ben on his first birthday was truly a special one - I'm so honored that I had the privilege of capturing this moment for him and his family! It's moments like these that remind me why I love what I do, and why being a family photographer in Tsawwassen is such an amazing job.

I'm sure Baby Ben will always look back at these photos fondly when he gets older - they'll be reminders of how loved he has been from the very beginning!

The Perfect Family Photo Session: The Bird Family at Earthwise Garden in Tsawwassen

As a mom myself, we always want to capture the perfect moment with our families. And one of the most special moments to capture is our family photo. It is a moment that we want to cherish forever, a memory that we want to pass down to our children and grandchildren. And moms, we take so many photos of our family, it’s always nice to be in them for a change. I loved everything about this family photo session I did with the Bird family at the Earthwise Garden in Tsawwassen. And I'm happy to share with you their unforgettable photo session.

We arrived at Earthwise Garden just before sunset. The golden hour, the time before the sun goes down where the light is soft and golden, is the perfect time for a photo session. And, boy, were we in for a treat! The garden was filled with colorful flowers that were in full bloom. It was like stepping into an enchanted garden that would make any fairy tale come to life. Mom Nikki did a wonderful job coordinating their outfits. They wore earthy colors that complemented the beauty of the garden. Throughout the session, the family was so easy to photograph. The kids were so cheerful and full of energy, which made the whole experience feel so natural and effortless. It was lovely to see the family having fun, enjoying each other's company and just being themselves. I felt so blessed to be able to capture their love and joy in photos! As the sun set, the golden light became softer and gave the photos a warm and dreamy atmosphere. It was as if the garden was glowing in gold. It was the perfect time to capture that classic, timeless shot we all hope to get. The Bird family looked so beautiful and happy, and the photos were absolutely stunning.

It was an unforgettable experience to capture the Bird family's photo session at Earthwise Garden during golden hour. Mom Nikki's coordination was impeccable, and the garden was the perfect backdrop for a magical shoot. The whole experience was so joyful and effortless, and the photos were just breathtaking. It reminded me that family photos are not just a reminder of what we look like, but of who we are and the love we share. I hope this blog has inspired you to plan your own family photo session, and capture more memories that you can cherish for a lifetime.

xo Paige

Capturing Precious Moments: A Family Photoshoot at Earthwise Garden in Tsawwassen

This shoot was extra special for me. Why? Because it's my sweet sister and her family! It was such a fun shoot photographing the Veen family at the Earthwise Garden in Tsawwassen. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and the family looked stunning amidst the beautiful scenery. Siblings Alex and Emily were full of energy and enthusiasm, and the parents were loving and affectionate. It was a pleasure photographing this lovely family on this cloudy Sunday.

The Earthwise Garden in Tsawwassen is an ideal location for a family photoshoot – vibrant and charming places that was great for family exploration. The blooming cherry blossoms made for a beautiful background. Led by their parents, Alex and Emily ran around and explored the garden while I captured their playful and adventurous spirits through my camera lens.

The happiness and gratitude in their eyes warmed my heart. As a photographer, it was such a rewarding moment for me as I was blessed to have captured their joy and love through these photos.

It was one of the most fulfilling and joyful experiences to have photographed the Veen family amidst the beauty of Earthwise Garden in Tsawwassen. Moments like these remind me of why I love what I do. It is so fulfilling to create a lasting memory through photos that families can cherish forever. I look forward to more opportunities to capture the love, joy, and beauty of families through my lens, and I hope every family has the chance to preserve their precious memories through photography.

xo P

Ladner Family Photos | Kym of The Happy Photos | Community Photography South Delta

I had the most wonderful time with Kym and her family at their annual family photo session last year! On a sunny day in Ladner, we visited an apple orchard to capture some pretty incredible family moments.

The photos were taken at golden hour, when the light is soft and the colors are all glowy. We captured a range of emotion and energy as the kids played in the orchard. It was clear that Kym and her family have a total bond and just love spending time together. Each snap of the camera caught something special between them.

This sweet family has been having photos taken by me, Paige Fraser of Community Photography, for years now. I have had the privilege of watching Kym's family grow and capturing these special memories for her. Kym always does an amazing job at choosing wardrobe and scouting locations for her family photos in Ladner and Tsawwassen.

Kym, I hope you cherished for many years to come! What a beautiful family! Thank you, Kym and your lovely family, for allowing me to document these precious moments in time.

xo Paige

A Golden Hour Family Photo Session with the Findlay Family & Grandparents

As a photographer, one of my favorite moments of the day is Golden Hour, that magical time of day when the sun is beginning to set and the light is soft, warm, and beautiful. And that is exactly the time when I had the pleasure of taking photos of the Findlay family and their grandparents. I have worked with this family before, and it was an absolute joy to see them again and capture their love and connection at a little forest nook in Tsawwassen.

The day of the photo session was beautiful, and sunny but super cold for early spring (you’d never be able to tell from the photos though!). I arrived at the location a bit earlier to scout the area, find the best spots to take the photos.

When the Findlays arrived, I greeted them with a warm hug and introduced them to the location. We talked about their outfits, the poses and what to expect from the session. They were SO relaxed and excited, and that made my job so much easier. We started with some photos of the kids and grandparents, and then we moved on to the family portraits.

One of the things I love about family sessions is that each family has its unique dynamics, and it's my job to capture them on camera. With the Findlays, I could see the love and affection that they have for each other, and that made my job so much easier.

As the sun started to set, the light turned into a golden and warm hue, and that created a magical atmosphere in the photos. We moved around the location, trying different poses and spots, and the family was always game for it.

After about 45 hours of shooting, the kids were getting cold so the grandparents took them back to the car to warm up. This gave me the perfect opportunity to focus on the parents photos. And oh my goodness, so much love between these two!!

At the end of the session, I knew that I had captured some gorgeous and meaningful photos that they will cherish for years to come.

A family photo session during Golden Hour at a beautiful location is a magical and meaningful experience for the whole family. As a photographer, my job is to capture the love and connection that your family has and freeze it in time. If you are thinking about booking a family photo session, I would suggest finding a location that has meaning to you, wearing outfits that make you feel comfortable and confident, and bringing some props or accessories that represent your family's personality. But ultimately, my biggest advice is to relax, have fun, and let me capture the beauty and magic of your family.

xo Paige

Spanish Banks Family Photos | Vancouver, BC | Community Photography

I first met Jeannine and Kevin two years ago when I did their son’s maternity photos. When I met them the first time it was a beautiful mid-summer evening at Centennial Beach and we had a perfect pastel night to photograph. For their daughters maternity session, it was March, colder and we had a toddler in the mix!

 

We met up at Spanish Banks in the morning after already having rescheduled due to poor weather. Even though the forecast was calling for rain, it held off during our shoot and we were able to capture some really cool skies! It was a grey, foggy, morning and made for completely different photos from the last shoot which was great!

 

At the start of the shoot they let me know that their son loves to cuddle mom and dad – and so that’s what we did! I didn’t want to force anything unnatural for the photos and they were so happy to roll with it and so easygoing with each other. They were such a dream to photograph!

 

To the Shaw family, thank you guys so much for choosing me again to be your family photographer to capture both of your maternity sessions. I look forward to our next session together once and meet your baby girl once she arrives!


Centennial Beach Family Photos | Kuelen Family | Community Photography South Delta

I’m so excited to finally be posting this dreamy family photo session. Summer time, hands down, is the best time for family photos. The wildflowers are out and Centennial Beach is at it’s finest.

I met the Kuelen family in Bounrday Bay to start the shoot. Their outfit choice was my favourite, ever! Light, neutral colors always photograph so beautifully with my photography style. We played in the flower fields and the kids loved spending time with mom and dad. As the sun set, we made our way to Boundary Bay beach. The water was warm and I loved how by the end of the shoot the family were all knees deep in the ocean.

Thank you to the Keulen family for letting me take these photos for you. You guys are the best to take photos with! Hopefully we can do it again sometime soon :)

Paige :)

Centennial Beach Family Photos | Tsawwassen, BC | Community Photography South Delta

June family photos in Tsawwassen may be my favourite! The weather is warming up, the wildflowers are out and Centennial Beach is at it’s finest.

This photo session was special for me because these are two of my good friends and their sweet baby Bowen, who is just the sweetest little guys!

I met Candice and Brent for their family photos in Tsawwassen and we started in a flower field. Bowen was all smiles and the yellow flowers complimented the sun shining off the trees. When the sun set a little more in the sky we moved to the beach in Boundary Bay for sunset photos. It was approaching baby bedtime as the sun set so he just snuggled up against mom and feel asleep for part of our session :) I love big smiles from kids but I almost love snuggly moments more. Once the sunset, Bowen work up for one last hurrah and was all smiles for the send of the session. Seriously, scroll down, it doesn’t get any cuter!

Thank you Brent and Candice for such a fun and memorable family photo session in Tsawwassen. I loved taking these photos for you guys and I can ‘t wait for our next milestone session together.

xoxo Paige

Centennial Beach Maternity Photos | Tsawwassen, BC | Community Photography South Delta

There is nothing dreamier than a snowy maternity session at Centennial Beach in Tsawwassen! I’ve had the privilege of working with Tiffany and her family from her first maternity session, through cake smash photos, newborn photos and now round two maternity photos. Every time we meet Tiffany does an amazing job with wardrobe choices and styling her session. She wore a maternity dress from my client wardrobe and the pastel pink matched perfectly with the sunset.

Scheduling a snowy photo session in Tsawwassen is tricky to do..because if you live in Vancouver, you know the snow never sticks around for that long! We were lucky enough to have her photos scheduled for a time when the snow did stick around for a week over the Christmas break. In the hour before the scheduled start time of the Drewlow families maternity session, the family was stuck in terrible traffic caused by a car accident. Tiffany and I were on the phone trying to make a ‘plan B’ in case they couldn’t make it. Luckily they arrived 30 minutes before sunset and we had just enough time to capture some very beautiful photos as the sun was going down! Her little daughter Ella was such a trooper in the cold winter weather :) she was so happy to be snuggling and playing with mom and dad.

I’m so thankful we were able to make this session happen. It was the most beautiful evening and the Drewlow family looked just as stunning to match it! Thank you for coming to Centennial Beach in Tsawwassen. It’s always my go to spot for family photos!

Tsawwassen Family Photos | Centennial Beach | Community Photography South Delta

This was a super cool family photo session for me because I graduated highschool with both Alysha and Neil. SDSS class of 2005! And here we are, 16 years later, both raising our kids in Tsawwassen.

It was awesome to reconnect with these two and meet their beautiful daughter Brooklyn. We met for their family photo session at Centennial Beach in Tsawwassen. I generally like to schedule the start times of my photoshoots around sunset, however, that can be super late for little kids in the late spring and summer time when the sun doesn't set until 9pm. We met around 5pm and captured some beautiful and bright photos at this time.

Alysha looks SO stunning in her beautiful green dress and her hair and makeup was perfect. Little Brooklyn reminded me of my own kids, fun loving and busy! She had just found how to walk and that's all she wanted to do. We played games with her and she was just so happy to be with mom and dad :)

Tsawwassen Maternity Photos | Centennial Beach | Community Photography South Delta

Do you want to check out the dreamiest maternity photoshoot at Centennial Beach, ever?! Scroll down! I met G + T at Centennial Beach in Tsawwassen for their maternity photos on a beautiful, snowy winter's day. Centennial Beach was a winter wonderland with a fresh blanket of snow. Tanya wore a beautiful white maternity dress that complimented the snow perfectly. I've taken family photos 100 times at Centennial Beach but I've never seen it so beautiful before. We spent the hour before sunset, hanging out and taking photos with Tanya's beautiful baby bump. I had to give these two little directions as they both were just so natural in front of the camera. It may have been beautiful but it was also SO cold by the time the sun set over Boundary Bay. But just look at the photos, you would have had no idea by how these two look :)

It was a photoshoot I'll never forget. Maybe one of the most beautiful with the way the Tsawwassen Beach looked with these two gorgeous parents to be.

Boundary Bay Family Photos | Tsawwassen, BC | Community Photography South Delta

I LOVED taking photos with Sanj and her family! This family photo session was originally planned for back in February, however, due to a combination of weather and Covid we pushed the date to May. And I can say I’m SO happy we did! We had a sunset to remember and one of the first beautiful and warm evenings of the year.

I met Sanj and her beautiful family down from Centennial Beach in Boundary Bay for their family photos. They looked amazing wearing blue and their energy was so amazing to be around. I could tell from the start the way they laughed and smiled their photos would turn out just perfect.

We spent the evening laughing, playing and enjoying the beach and the sunset. The Boundary Bay sunset was a perfect pastel blue. They made my job so easy and effortless by just enjoying this time together as a family, which you can totally see come through in their photos.

Sanj, thank you SO much for choosing me to capture these moments for you! I loved our time together and hopefully we can do it again down the road!

Paige :)

At Home Newborn Photos | Ladner, BC | Community Photography

One of the best parts of being a part of a small community is that I get to build relationships with my clients that go beyond just the photoshoot. I was so happy to get to know Pilar and her family during their newborn shoot. I have since been doing her fitness classes (Pilarfit) and they are so great!

 

Even though she said she was nervous to be in front of the camera, Pilar was a totally natural and really put her family at ease during the shoot. She had the ability to like create such candid genuine moments between her and her family. Her two older boys were so lovely, took directions beautifully and were so gentle with their new baby sister. It was such a treat to photograph.

 

We did these photos when Freya was six weeks old which is a little bit older that I typically shoot newborn sessions. I actually really enjoyed it because she was so smiley which you don’t get with the really teeny tiny newborns. She was just so sweet in front of the camera.

 

At the very end of the photo session they wanted to bring a little bit more of their personality into the photo so they all changed into camo for a couple quick pictures which I think is awesome!  I think it's great when people want to bring their own style and create photos that are a true representation of they family!

 

Thanks so much for including me in your beautiful family photos Pilar! I’m looking forward to you kicking my butt in a workout this week!

Billinger Family Photos in Boundary Bay || Tsawwassen, BC

I can’t think of a year where documenting your happy family memories has ever been more important. Time moves fast and can change in an instant Or, it can feel like a blur of days, weeks and months that are all the same, especially in 2020, the year of Covid. Which makes it super important to capture the moments on camera.

Remember the summer of 2020? The summer days felt like everything was almost back to normal, or maybe we were just getting used to our new way of life. It was great.

Looking back on these images, everything felt so soft and lovely and romantic, and I just loved how the Billinger family made one of my much loved photo locations totally their own. Carlie, Shawn and their beautiful golden haired daughter giggled, snuggled, laughed and tickled their way through this gorgeous family session,.

Thanks Carlie for asking me to take your family photos. I love shooting with you and your family. It is such a pleasure and I can’t wait to do it again sometime soon :)

xo Paige

Tsawwassen Newborn Photos with the Findlay Family

Lifestyle newborn sessions are my favourite! My goal is to capture all the snuggles, love and soft moments shared between a family in the first couple of weeks after baby comes home from the hospital. I had a perfect Saturday morning with the Findlay family after their beautiful baby girl Emery (LOVE this baby name!) came into the world!

I loved this session for so many reasons. First, Mom Kayla - Ann was amazing at preparing all the small details for the session that make such a BIG difference in photos. She had her hair and makeup done before the session, she brought two outfits, one casual and one a little more dressed up with added an amazing variety to their photo gallery and had a few different pattered swaddles that brought in amazing accent colors. Second, the dynamics between Mom and Dad was amazing! Both so photogenic and the way they moved together I really didn’t need to give much direction. They were both so relaxed infront of the camera and with each other. Lastly, baby Emerey was a DREAM baby to photograph! She slept for most of the session and when she was awake was not fussy, just wanting to be cuddled by mom and dad.

Mom and Dad looked happy, at ease and in love. Grandma arrived at the end of the photo session for some beautiful moment with her grand daughter and daughter.. I loved capturing the three generations all together.

Thank you to the Findlay family for allowing me to capture these special moments for you. I love shooting with you guys and look forward to doing it again this summer!

Paige :)

Centennial Beach Family Photos with the Marelic Family | Tsawwassen, BC

I hope this blog post brings you a little sunshine on such a classic Vancouver snow day! This family photo session was taken on a balmy summer evening last summer. It was the first day the Washington State wildfire smoke rolled into Tsawwassen. I was on the phone earlier in the day with Mom Chelsea (of Plasma Skin Pro - side note, she gives the BEST manicures and facials too!) and we even considered cancelling because of the smoke…and I’m sure glad we didn’t. The smoke, as unfortunate as the wildfires were :( made for really pretty lighting for their family photo session.

I met up with the Marelic family at Centennial Beach just as golden hour was approaching. I LOVED the dress Chelsea had chosen to wear and her two girls were in the most beautiful dresses from Little Luxe Children’s Boutique in South Surrey. Chelsea had also brought the most gorgeous flower crowns from Our Little Flower Company. Small details like flower crowns always make for the most memorable photos!

We spent the next hour hanging out at Centennial Beach, playing in the water and the Marelic family just enjoyed time being together! So much love between these four and it was so great being able to capture these moments on camera for them.

To the Marelic Family, thank you for meeting up with me on this beautiful evening at Centennial Beach for your family photos. It was such a pleasure shooting with you guys :) I hope we can do it again sometime!

xo Paige

Boundary Bay Family Photos with the MacKenzie's | Tsawwassen, British Columbia

The BEST family photos are when the parents embrace the moment with their kids and let go of perfection. This way, it allows for so many beautiful candid moment and your kids feel comfortable to be themselves. Their personality is what I want to capture and when parents go with the flow and enjoy the moment, kids shine so bright! And that is just what happened with Kristin from ‘Birth with Kristin’ and her husband Shawn. They embraced the beautiful chaos that 3 kids under 5 brings. Their patience and easy nature made for a memorable photo session. Kristin even made a comment that she was just happy her daughter didn’t wear her Spider Man costume to the session..but if she had..so be it :)

It was a beautiful summer night in August when I met the MacKenzie family in Boundary Bay for their family photos. Not a cloud in the sky and warm temperature, even after the sun went down. We started with their photo shoot with youngest son Ace’s cake smash photos. I had taken Ace’s newborn photos last year (you can check them out here!) and I can’t believe it was already his 1st Birthday! We got some great shots of him digging into his cake and even BETTER shots once his two older sister joined in the fun!

After his cake smash and a quick outfit change (the girls were wearing the cutest Rylee & Cue dresses from Buttercups Children’s Boutique in Ladner), we headed down to the beach in Tsawwassen for more family photos. The night had a perfect sunset and the family had fun with each other, laughing, cuddling and in the end climbing onto a log that had washed ashore.

To the Mackenzie family, you guys are seriously SO much fun to take photos with. Your calm and loving energy is so present it shows in all your photos. I hope we can do it again soon!

xoxo Paige