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

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 :)

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

Sawrey Family Photos | Tsawwassen Family Photographer

Can you feel it?

The shift in seasons is here - the evenings are darker, the sun is cooler, and while the sun is setting there is a chill in the air. I can feel myself bracing for the winter time, but then, we have evenings like this. Evenings when the Sawray family had their family photo session at Centennial Beach that reminded me why I LOVE the transition to fall.

The evening air is crisp and clear which makes for the most beautiful sunsets. Gone is the summer humid haze as we welcome pink skies and beautiful reflections off the water.

The Sawrey family showed up to their photo session ready to love, laugh and enjoy their time together. We knocked off their classic portraits in no time and spent the rest of the time playing on the beach and letting themselves be their true selves. It’s not just the photos, it’s the memories that go with them that make these sessions so special.

Now, if you scroll down to the very last photo, this may be in my top 10 of all time favorite pictures I have EVER taken. The color, the connection and her eyes just make me love everything about it!

To the Sawrey Family, thank you for spending the evening at Centennial beach with me! Although it was our first time meeting, I feel like I’ve known you all for a while :) Thank you for fun moments and sharing some fruit growing tips with me :)

Paige :)

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

I met the Kwong family at Centennial Beach their photo session on a day summer was slowly moving into fall. It was such a pleasure to capture the special moments between this little family, there is something so special about photographing first time parents.

The weather was ideal for family photos. A soft pastel light that matched beautifully with their Ah-Mazing outfit choices!

The sky turned the most beautiful pastel blue at sunset. The perfect backdrop for this family to cuddle, laugh and enjoy their time together.

To the Kwong family, I loved taking these photos for you! Jessy, it was so nice to reconnect after all these years and meet the newest addition to your family!

Paige :)

GUIDON FAMILY PHOTOS | TSAWWASSEN, BC

I’ve called Tsawwassen my home since I was 4 years old when my family moved here from Toronto. I spent my youth exploring ever inch of the neighbourhoods beaches, trails and forests. When I became a Tsawwassen family photographer, I thought I knew ever single photoshoot ‘secret spot’. That was however, I connected with another local Delta photographer on Facebook. She had the most beautiful work and stunning images of children playing on what looked like a river bank. Something you’d find down south in North Carolina or Florida. I met up with the other local photographer for a coffee at Petra’s. She had been in the photography game for a long while and now that her own children were grown, she was planning on getting out of the family photography business and move into commercial and big production photography. so bless her, she told me of he secret shoot location in Tsawwassen!

I couldn’t wait to test the location out for myself. When my dear friend Nicole, who I spent my early 20s working at Earls on Robson street with, families photoshoot was nearing, I suggested we tried this new location. Nicole and her beautiful family arrived looking as stunning as always. The last time I photographed Nicole she was 8 month pregnant with her second daughter, so it was amazing to see them as a family of 4.

The new shooting location was nothing short of amazing. The Guidon family was so loving and easy to work with. Older sister was so happy to be infront of the camera and play with mom and dad, while little sister wanted to hug onto momma - which made for beautiful photos. I’m capturing this time in your lives after all.

The highlight of the shoot was walking out onto the glassy tide flats at the end of the session. The sun was glowing the most beautiful golden hue onto the water. Some colors I’ve never photographed before. And as we were walking out, we had eagles soaring all around us. I know I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again, we are SO lucky to live here!

Thank you to the Guindon family for coming and meeting up with me and testing out this new shoot location :) I love seeing you guys and love seeing your beautiful family all together.

Another HUGE thank you to Rebekka Logan for taking the time to sit with me over coffee and let me in on one of your favourite shoot locations. You’re so talented and I thank you!