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Kathleen | Wild Spirit Fog Session | Chilliwack Photographer

Fog is my favourite - the way light glows, mist covering and darkening the woods, the eerie and atmospheric magic of it - I have always been drawn to shooting in this weather and I was so overjoyed for this sweet little session with Kat at Island 22.

This winter I’ve found my editing has been a bit moodier and darker - not sure if that’s the mood or just where my hearts at these days, and not sure it’ll stick around for the colour and vibrancy of spring, but if there’s one thing I’ve always loved about creating art it’s that it’s constantly changing, adapting, growing, unfolding - this is totally counter to what other photographers may say, but what I love best is editing for the session instead of for the consistency of my Instagram feed. Some sessions just WANT to be a bit moodier.

Going for some Taylor Swift Folklore vibes.

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Autumn Feels | Chilliwack Portrait Photographer

I am an amazing Uno player and a terrible blogger.

This fall has been full of cozy soups, Halloween-themed sessions, florals, spooky movies, and editing editing editing. SO MUCH EDITING. I feel really grateful for this season - the last two falls have been complex and difficult for my family and I and creating art was sometimes hard to find energy & time for. It’s been such a kindness to have space - and spirit - to create this season and either the fall colours are more vibrant than usual or I’m just more present to them now. I hope however this season is unfolding for you it feels cozy, safe, and full of fall colours.

Little fall memories, October 2021

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Wild Spirit Minis | September 11th

Wild Spirit Minis are happening on September 11th in a beautiful private field in Agassiz! Wild Spirit sessions are about taking empowered portraits, whether that’s in a flowing dress, underwear or running naked through the forest. These sessions are inclusive - all bodies are good bodies! -, body positive, and include the use of gorgeous creative & floral headpieces by Shiverz Designs.

To book, use the contact form over here!

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24 Stories | June 13-19 & a PATREON! | Chilliwack Photographer

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It’s been about 100 years since 2019 - so much has happened, and I think all of us are wondering how things will unfold from here into 2021. When I was considering launching the next installment of the 24 Hour Portrait Project I had a few things to consider:

  • How do we even begin to process 2020?

  • How can I create a project that’s as safe as possible and following health orders?

  • How can I take what I’ve learned from the past installments and make this one better?

  • How can I make this project accessible and mindfully make space for all voices?

SO: I’ve created 24 Stories - a week long project that tells 24 Photo Essay style stories all about individual stories of 2020 within our beautiful Chilliwack community.

The 24 Hour Portrait Project was about taking a portrait an hour for 24 hours straight - in previous installments I went dragon boating, got a tattoo, and almost got hit by a train. I ran off of a mixture of caffeine, adrenaline and ADHD - and the recovery was B R U T A L - but the projects were SO fun. Doing 24 Stories over a week is still a feat - images will still be shared the day of, but having more time means having more time to create elaborate portraits - and I’m so excited for this part!

All portraits will be taken outdoors with limited to no contact and following health orders.

To keep the project accessible, there is no cost to participate. If you want to support the project and projects like it, I’ve created a Patreon!

All stories are worthy stories - head over to the 24 Stories page here to submit your story. You don’t have to know exactly what it is you want to say yet - we can unfold that together if you’re unsure. I’ll respond to every submission and the final selection will aim for diverse representation.

I so hope you’ll join us and support this project - your story matters, and I would love to hear it - I hope you’ll sign up, spread the word and/or follow along with us as we shoot June 13-19. Portraits will be updated to Facebook and Instagram, with behind the scenes shown in the stories.

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A halfheartedly updated record of all the things that make my heart sing + a celebration to all the rad people I get to create with

Throwback to this stunning set with @amberpmcgregor with @shiverzdesigns - I have August spots open for this kind of magic, but Sep and Oct are booking fast ✨ and thanks for all the love on my last post everyone!! Made my whole week!
Hey, hi, it’s me! My name is Sarah, I love photography with my whole heart, I once performed Jailhouse Rock unabashedly in a ripped up pair of stirrup pants for my entire school, and I’m probably the most likely person you know to try and
I’ve had a really restorative rest these last couple days after a month and a half of shooting - diving back into photography and art making after barely shooting through 2020 has been so good for my heart. I hope that as things open up for all
TWENTY FOUR // NICOLE: “2019 was a year of crumbling A crumbling of a misaligned job, relationship, identity and self. The pieces that fell created spaciousness and opportunity for profound healing. 2020 was an activation and a homecoming I
TWENTY THREE // AMBER: “Public art has always fascinated me. A couple of years ago, I began installing large scale murals on the back of my business (The Book Man). When I ran shy on walls, my friend Mavik and I volleyed around the idea of exp
TWENTY TWO // KLEO (they/them): “2020 was a year of learning to accept myself and to let go of people who do not accept me, while understanding that isn't my fault, it's just where they are in their journey. It was letting go of many things, an
TWENTY TWO // JESSICA: “When the world hit pause in 2020, one of the first sectors to crumble was tourism. I had no idea that it would also shatter the barrier between myself coping with, and truly utilizing, my neurodivergent brain. In 2019,
TWENTY // JULIE: “2020 was a struggle and a blessing! After securing a new home for my 3 children and I in a beautiful neighborhood, 1 month before Covid was declared, we were happy we got a chance at a new beginning. But, as the world slowed
NINETEEN // DANIELLE: “At the beginning of 2020 I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. When it was time for my second chemo treatment, COVID had hit, and I was told that my husband could no longer attend my treatments and my oncology appo
EIGHTEEN // KEENAN & DANIELLE: “After Covid’s initial takeover, I had to move back home from the mountains and get back to work as a paramedic in Abbotsford. There wasn't a whole lot to do and being the energetic guy I am, I guess I