Results tagged “Vancouver Island Photographer” from McKinnon PhotoBlog
It was a dark night, and we had beautiful soft light, add wonderful relaxed family and this is what you get.
I have to say I have so many I love from this family session, so Julie and Rod, just to warn you, it might be hard to pick your favorite - this was one of mine!
Our fall newsletter will be coming out shortly so if you are not receiving it please make sure to sign up HERE
and
There is a lot of action on our facebook page, so if you aren't following us, you can check it out HERE right now there is fierce thread about legwarmers and parachute pants - where do you sit on this topic?
This is the first day this summer I have worked 9 to 5, and I am pumped - nerdy right? I have been putting in the hours this summer, but mostly on the weekends and evenings.
Today I am heading out the door, lunchbox in hand, with a spring in my step.
But first.. the Bolton's!
The Bolton's booked their session to coincide with their oldest heading off to university. We do many sessions marking this time in the life of a family and it is an ideal time to have images created.
The Bolton's are totally hooked up. Mom and Dad are stunning, laid back and lovely people. I am pretty sure their kids never fight with them, always do what they say , and prefer to be with their ultra-hip and wise parents their friends. Right?
Thank you Bolton's for coming out in what was questionable weather and for reminding me of why I love my job.
Good lookin' family!!
(08.27.10 @ 08:22 AM)The internet was down. I realized two things. One I am an internet adict. THe whole thought of my office being off-line threw my work game face off. Two, that once again, as per my previous post, I had to roll with it..
So my day did not include the mass amount of blogging that I had hoped for, but before the dinner bell sounds (who am I kidding? No magic dinner bell that signals a healthy meal being placed on the table is going to happen, but a girl can dream,) I had to share some of the fabulous Churchill family.
The little man Westin has been in front of the camera with me before, and once again he brought the cute, as his big sister. Well, actually, they are all really darn cute! Love this family - thank you for choosing me as your family photographer.
I am so inspired by these photos Karen. They are beautiful. I love that you can see beauty in my unmowed grass:)
(08.25.10 @ 07:43 AM)I am so inspired by these Karen! They are beautiful. I love that you can see beauty in my un-mowed grass:)
(08.25.10 @ 07:45 AM)I could shoot on your property for a year and never get bored!
(08.29.10 @ 09:41 PM)I could shoot on your property for a year and never get bored!
(08.29.10 @ 09:43 PM)I have had the chance to chat with Christine many times before, but as if often the case, the man, is a mystery to me. I was so pleased to meet Andy and see his smile and laugh could match pace with Christine. They are such a lovely couple. As part of their session we popped by to visit someone special, their new puppy, Laboo, which they get to take home in a few weeks.
Thank you Christine, Andy and Laboo for making me part of your birthday day, I hope it was just the kick start it needed!
Scroll to the bottom of this post if just hearing the word puppy makes you melt.
These puppies are adorable and come from a great home. If you are looking for one here is the information:
Non-shedding, Soft Coated Wheaten
Terriers For Sale
Fun-loving, low allergenic,
family raised pups that grow to cuddly, playful, mid-sized dogs. Ready
for adoption to loving homes!
$1,000
Price includes first shots
& vet health certificate.
Call Lenore 250-336-8993
Despite looking totally goofy as I photographed and held my reflector in the blowing wind and managed to drop a lens cap in the ocean, they were incredibly nice to me.
Thanks amazing, funny, beautiful Lucas Family. I hope you love your images.
Thank you so much Karen, We had a blast. You made our family photos so much fun to have taken. Your the best.
(08.03.10 @ 12:13 PM)Thanks Karen,
The pictures are amazing. We had such a blast with you on the shoot. You are an amazing person and photographer.
Kelly, Don, Kennedy and Eric
(08.03.10 @ 07:47 PM)Chris is one of those people I know for here and there - that's how it often is around town. When I first met her I liked her style - modern, a bit retro and full of life. Now that I know her better, I have also fallen for her humour, honesty and uniqueness.
We started off our session with a java at one of my favourite coffee shops, The Wandering Moose , and then puttering around town, shooting, chatting, shooting, chatting..
Chris, you are beautiful and bring such a fresh aesthetic to your work!
You can check out Chris on her blog here - and if you scroll down to the yellow sweater post, you will know what to get me for my birthday.
Just look at these little hands... so sweet...
Oliver, you are a lucky little man. You have the most charming, fun big brother and parents that are smart, intuitive, loving and relaxed. Not to mention that you are rockin' a really cute newborn hairdo and oh, how adorable are your little lips?
I
LOVE THEM :) What a cutie!!
(06.29.10 @ 06:01 PM)Hello my sweet boy! Huge thanks to Karen for a wonderful shoot! You're amazing!
(06.29.10 @ 07:37 PM)Thanks Tammy, having you read my mind certainly helps.
(07.01.10 @ 08:12 AM)It seems you must be:
extremely approachable
quick witted, with a bit of fast thinking sarcasm as the icing on top
naturally stylish
good at communicating
ridiculously talented
and really darn nice
I personally, was just thrilled to be able to photograph them.
a few fave's:
and this one, because Claire was just telling me how much she adores her husband, and well, look at the way she is looking at him:
And this one, because the Patterson's, lead by Dean, have their own special pose, the single armed, arms crossed pose.
Bevin had a family photograph schedule awhile back, but had to re-schedule. For a darn fine reason though. Her family was about to grow.
This was the way the session was suppose to be.
Bevin, although I know you aren't feeling like it right now, you are glowing. We are all so excited to welcome your little one into our community and to celebrate with you Reza, and Aryo.
Thank you to our generous friend Melanie, for allowing us to play on her property.
Karen, these are amazing. You are amazing. Thank you for such a great experience. We love you. Can't wait to see the rest.
A big thank you to the Perkins crew for their generosity and friendship.
(06.27.10 @ 03:22 PM)Beautiful!!! I wished that I could have zoomed in to get a closer look, my nose was right up to the screen :) What a gorgeous growing family! And Karenyou are fabulous. Can't wait for our session.
(06.27.10 @ 09:50 PM)Thanks Rhonda, we will have great fun I am sure!
(06.28.10 @ 10:12 AM)BEAUTIFUL family!!!! I love the feelings captured. Can't wait to meet the little Mrs. Chances of her being UBER cute?..... 10 out of 10.
(06.28.10 @ 10:23 PM)Here are more images from the epic Bella Party.
Mel, our leader, without her we wouldn't ever see each other so I had to blog two photos of her.
Thanks Mel, for making us happen.
Mel's eyes are full of stories and sincerity, it is like she has lived way longer than her years - she is timeless. I am confident Mel could live anywhere, in any era and she would make it her home, she would fit right in, find her tribe andshe would live her life fully and make a difference. Mel, this photo has so much in it that I adore about you.
Marcie, whose laugh could take away your bad day in moments and then she would follow it up by saying something wise, (Marcie, why don't I have you on speed-dial?)
Sarah, at home fishing in gumboots or diva'ing it up. That is when she isn't cooking, growing food, teaching, crafting, reading or sewing.
Amazing photos! Wow!
(06.15.10 @ 09:31 PM)Wow! Wow! Wow!!! Love them all!!! Can't wait to see the rest!!!!
(06.15.10 @ 10:48 PM)Wow! Wow! Wow! Beautiful! Can't wait to see the rest!!!
(06.15.10 @ 10:49 PM)Absolutely gorgeous. Karen you captured the beauty inside and outside such amazing women. We really are lucky to have them as friends.
(06.16.10 @ 12:54 PM)marcie you're SO gorgeous!
(06.17.10 @ 04:44 PM)Karen, I always love looking at your blog. Great work with these beauties!!
(06.18.10 @ 08:08 PM)I hope it added to your feeling of holiday!
sdjfa;
I had to start out with R because she is fighting some serious bad-ass cold/flu ugliness and we all know how gorgeous we feel when we are having spastic coughing fits. Hopefully this will be a pick-me up, and she will see how absolutely stunning she is.
I also happen to have the inside scoop on R and her beauty on the outside is just as radiant as on the inside.
Thank you Karen for the fabulous experience. You took me out of my comfort zone and made me feel like million bucks! You are doing exactly what the world intended....and it's so beautiful to watch and be apart of. Huge hugs and kisses!
(01.29.10 @ 10:41 AM)Oh, Rhonda, you are so incredibly beautiful!! I had so much fun sharing this day with you, hope you feel better soon! BIG hugs, C
(01.29.10 @ 11:28 AM)R Those are some wonderful pics congrats to both of you
Donna
beyond beautiful!
(02.02.10 @ 03:27 PM)I am actually just about to tie things up here and head upstairs for some special coffee and board games. Followed by more special coffee, board games and eating.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday, I know we are looking forward to quiet family time and extra moments reflecting on all the goodness we are blessed with.
For those of you with new McKinnon Photography prints on your wall and those receiving them for Christmas thank you for letting us be part of your holiday gift giving.
Peace
Wow what a beautiful vibrant family picture - it gives me endorphins just looking at it :) Merry Christmas Karen, you are always inspiring me!
(12.24.09 @ 09:09 PM)Awww Karen, I didn't see this shot from your session, you held out on me! It's beautiful and perfect. I love it! :)
(12.24.09 @ 10:38 PM)Karen and John what a beautiful shot. ok now I am jealous that we have
now great photographers in Anaheim
no great photographers
(12.26.09 @ 07:48 PM)suppose to be NO great photographers in Anaheim
(12.26.09 @ 07:49 PM)that is suppose to say NO great photographers in Anaheim
(12.26.09 @ 07:51 PM)These were taken as part of our annual get together with the wonderful photographers Darcie and Jason at Revival Arts Photography in Abbotsford - I love it when we colaborate.
(12.28.09 @ 10:44 AM)Last week, as I went though the gates to a gorgeous home to photograph three very special families, the Janzen's, Beausoleil's and Mangles'. I was very cozy and content in my bubble.
These three families bit for my services at the YANA auction, and we put together a marathon portrait session. These families have been best friends for years, their children are best friends, they are like family to each other - and it was a beautiful thing to be around them on thanksgiving day. It made me want to call all my pals and tell them how much I love them.
My assistant Jen and I felt very thankful for these clients. Not only did they donate generously to YANA, a charity very close to my heart, but they were happy, themselves, laid back and somehow managed to keep the impending rain away.
I know a few of them from around town (okay, well if truth be told, from my love of shopping at Cherry Wine, and Uranus) and a few I have had the sincere pleasure of photographing before - meeting the rest of their crew was great fun.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful family get together! It was amazing to see such a wonderful large gathering - it really showed what Thanksgiving is all about!
(10.18.09 @ 10:39 AM)Thank you so much Karen and Jen. You guys were amazing and the photos are too! That was a lot of people to organize and you did it with such spend and creativity. We all had SO much fun, it was a great way to spend the day and we can't wait to do it again. I just have one thing to say about the picture of Tyler and Nicole, "Aaaawwwwwwww".
(10.19.09 @ 09:12 AM)Awesome pictures Karen. You and Jen did a wonderful job of organizing all of us and creating lots of wonderful keepsakes. Many thanks.
(10.22.09 @ 08:33 AM)
We are so fortunate to have this lovely family as neighbors!
(09.03.10 @ 11:14 PM)Great shot Karen :)