family photography | What makes us click

Aug 30 2018

‘S’ Maternity

I’ve had a lot going on this last year but unfortunately the blog was not one of them. I definitely have some catching up to do now that the boys are all in school full-time.

This was a family that we got to know shortly after we moved to the desert. Greg had grown up in Indian Wells + therefore we were able to get the inside scoop on desert living! The boys soon found common ground + their little girl (+ her mom) + I became fast friends. What was once a quiet cul-de-sac inhabited by snowbirds had become a rather noisy, action packed street! We were so excited to find out they would be adding another to their beautiful family. We no longer live a few houses down from them but hope to stay connected. I gotta get my baby cuddles + girl time in somehow!

Tagged coachella valley photographer, Family of 4, family photography, Maternity photography, Palm Desert Photographer

Nov 02 2017

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Baby Harlan

Congrats to the sweet Mcmeeken family who just got a whole lot sweeter with their latest addition to the fam. This lil bundle of cuteness was my easiest model to date, just snoozing right through 90% of his entire shoot. I think baby “H” gets his good looks from his parents but he might get his sleeping skills from Papa John.

Thanks to the Mcmeeken family for inviting me into your home and letting me photograph this precious moment in your family’s life. He sure is a lucky boy ❤

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Tagged baby photography, children, family, family photography, family portraits, lifestyle, new born, newborn lifestyle, newborn photography, Photography, regina photographer, Saskatchewan, vanessa petays

Sep 14 2017

the ‘B’ family

We were thrilled when little Miss V brought her parents down from Seattle for a visit this spring. When booking at Hotel Cooke they had a well-balanced itinerary that included hiking, picnicking, dining out, + relaxing. They completed their vacation with a family photography session, something we never got around to after V was born + we still lived in Seattle!

We picked a little park just down the street before the light slipped behind the mountains. Content with me documenting her every more, V just motored around being as adorable as could be. We loved having time with this sweet family + it was wild to see how much V had grown! …We hope they book again!

Tagged coachella valley photographer, family photography, Palm Desert Photographer, Palm Springs Photographer, Rancho Mirage Photographer, toddler photography, Wolfson Park

May 15 2017

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Hailey M. Graduation

Okay, so this day was amazing! Not only was the weather and location on point but the model was oh soo gorgeous and she couldn’t stop smiling! Like literally; we tried to do some serious poses and it just made her laugh and smile even bigger!

Hailey, your smile can brighten up an entire room; you are such an amazing and kind hearted girl. I wish you all the best in your future and know you have amazing friends and family cheering you on all the way!

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This post wouldn’t be complete without the crown vic photos…After all the formal photos were said and done, this wild bunch suggested they climb on top of the crown vic for a couple pictures. I wasn’t the only one taking photos, even some passersby were taking snapchat photos. I just hope they got my good side and used a flattering filter on us before they posted it to their story!

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Tagged family photography, graduation, regina photographer, Saskatchewan, saskatchewanphotographer, saskatoon photographer, senior photography, senior portrait, vanessa petays

Oct 02 2015

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The ‘S’ Family

When you move to a new area there are just some people who make the transition a lot easier. Meet one of the families that has been a saving grace since I stepped foot in the PNW. I enjoyed having these sweet dimpled faces + their parents in front of my lens the other morning. With her little girl creeping up on the one year mark, this mom is very well aware of how quickly time is passing. Here we are at the Snoqualmie River to document their family at this very busy stage!
Sanchez_091415_0080e There was no way this little guy was gonna let his mama get thrown into the water!