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whistler twins photographer

no words.... just love everthing about what is going on here:)

 

 

fall family photography- whistler

some of my very favorite little people. unbelievable and humbling to me that i have been photographing this family since this oldest little angel was in her mammas belly... 

we lucked out with about 15 minutes of gorgeous settling sun. 

xo

 

 

vancouver family photography- averi

It was such an amazing compliment when I first got the email from this mom- asking for not one session but three- wanting to capture a year of this precious little ones life. And it was a further compliment when they additionally booked the add on video portion. We are trying to set a story of their life... as it is right now- going to the places they go- seeing and experiencing this little ones story. 

 

For session number one we started at home dancing to music, playing in her room- and then went to a favortite coffee shop. You can view that session here. 

For this second session we met for a picnic- feasted on macarons from Soirette - Went to Collage Collage to read books and play with crafts, and then headed to the community garden to pick peas and flowers... the perfect afternoon. 

Just a delightful family- and a very very loved little girl. 

The video: by weddings in motion

and the photos:)

xo

Amy, Alfred & Averi from Weddings in Motion on Vimeo.

whistler family photographer

What I love about Whistler is that I find a new place to photograph every week. 

When we moved this last summer a whole new area opened up to me- little nooks and cranny's in the forest, by the lakes and spots of light as the seasons change. This is my secret spot.. I love it... 

And I love this family... I felt like this session was so them- just relaxed and fun and beautiful. 

xo

vancouver family photography- twins

these delightful little ones had me running and often in two directions as we explored around the neighborhood! it is always an absolute joy to work with such loving families!

as an added bonus this family also ordered the add on video (i love this option as it gives me the chance to work with the talented weddings in motion) - i think it is the perfect compliment to the photos. 

XO

 

The Hobden's from Weddings in Motion on Vimeo.

krumme family

i think this is the 6th time i have photographed this family... love that i get to watch them grow... 

and i LOVE this photo particularly!

xx

and ALL smiling and LOOKING at the camera! I.AM.AMAZING. haha. 

whistler arts council

i had the honor of teaching another photography summer course through the whistler arts council at the lake house on alta lake. i love doing it... it renews my love of photography every time... i remember in my teaching my love of light, of capturing moments. here are a few photos from the day! xoxo

thanks to my friend julie for coming out to help and her sweet kids... and thank you to Peggy from FrostBites for bringing out, and lugging in her snow cone machine! 

xxoo

 

by popular demand....

because evidently there simply were not enough posted the first time:)

part two of the smith kids. xo

smithys

amazing light + some of my favorite kids in the whole wide world

i could not be more thrilled. xo

vancouver family photographer

It is such an honor to be hired a second time, and even more a third! 

From wedding, to baby number 1 and now baby number 2.... I love it, am thankful for it... 

just seeing people living life, enjoying life and celebrating life!

Here is a little sneak into the past: wedding and baby one

and now here is the newest little man! 

xo

vancouver family photographer

Remember this adorable couple? HERE

They had a baby girl! SO cute, so sweet.... i love everything about photographing babies- the sweet newness- the little noises and looks- all of it. And then I love handing the baby back to the tired parents and coming home and sleeping through the night:)

XO

this made me laugh! "imitating baby'

whistler family photographer

i think this is the 6th time i have photographed this couple... expanding family, newness.... and this month coming up a wedding... could not be more thrilled to be a part of it all:) xoxo

 

 

 

 

HAPPY FATHERS DAY

It was such an honor to be a part of Oak Smith's first EVER art show at Collage Collage! And great to see so many friends come to support- as well as to meet so many new people! The Father's Day inspired Pop Up photobooth was a hit! So many adorable children to photograph! Very Fun! 

Enjoy the images- and enjoy today loving the men in your lives:)

xoxo

hip baby disco

i had the honor of participating in the first ever hip baby disco and it was so fun! caleb came with me and was my photo assistent! like.... for real- he took photos! 

it was a day of kids, dance, creating, laughing, and had a great earth day eco spin... ridiculously fun and we cannot wait for the next one! 

a special shout out to Collage Collage- I am still wearing my magazine bead necklace!

one mom said this "we spend almost all week telling our kids what to do, and where to go- how great to have this environment where all day they call the shots- i want to dance, lets do a craft- get photos taken and dance again-" ... that sums it up... it was full kid magic!

if you would like to view a link to the photos for purchase please email me at: [email protected] and i will send you instructions on how to view and order! 

if you order your prints in the month of may- i will make a 25% donation of all proceeds to CHARITY WATER. 

 

also the WINNER of the Draw for a free 11x14 print is:

Jill Lefaivre!! 

Congrats! 

 

xo

 

 

 

 

sweet baby girl

This little one could not be sweeter. Such a beautiful family. 

She was on the run the whole time- exploring her world! It was the perfect age to be photographed, as well as for video. I am pleased to announce the addition of Weddings in Motion to my Family Shoots. You now will have the option of having your session on video- made as a home video. I love that we are offering this as it is exactly what I would want for myself and for my family! 

Enjoy XO

    

some at home.... 

some at little nest

 

 

 

 

where the wild things are

loved loved meeting and photographing this family in Vancouver- xo

 

 

mom and boy

as a mom of boys... i may have just an absolute bias and love for photos with mom and son... 

snow throw

just a few from one of my most favorite families! a little snow love! 

xoxo

 

 

 

 

winter family photos

i love the magic of the snow and the sun- 

sleet and rain...

and a valiant effort for a family photo!

Although I love this set of images... we need to reshoot this one with some nicer weather:) and this family lives in Calgary- which means I am taking a road trip! And it means I am scheduling family sessions in Calgary for the spring. Please email me to book your session! I will be accepting 5 spots. 

Thanks, 

Anastasia

HAPPY LOVE DAY

The pop up studio celebrating this beautiful day of love was a great success... and we are already planning the next one!

I hope you have a beautiful day and love your loved ones! xoxo

 

POP UP STUDIO- NOTE DATE CHANGE

RESCHEDULING VALENTINES DAY POP UP STUDIO DATE. 

Just a note that we are presently rescheduling the Valentines Day pop up Studio to Sunday February 5th 2011. 

It seems as though the flu is making its way through Whistler and creating quite a few reschedules. Hopefully this new date will better facilitate everyones schedules and allow this flu to pass through! Please let me know if you are interested in booking. Thank you so much, 

Anastasia Chomlack

I have an addiction to Top Chef... actually the food channel in general. 

One thing I have found to be coming up a lot lately is the concept of Pop Up.... I first saw it in Pop Up restaurants. A famous chef will go to a new city and open a restaurant that will only stay open for a week to a month. Sometimes it will have a theme... sometimes it is underground meaning only word of mouth. Then the other week I stopped in at an adorable store in Gastown, Vancouver and started chatting with the owner... she told me they were only there for another week... that it was a Pop Up store. I was intrigued and it got me thinking about the way I photograph mini shoots... my value in wanting to have local whistlerites have access to updated photos throughout the year... the fact that it is winter for most of the year here and how that limits outdoor photos to mostly summer months which well... does not really always work for me or my clients...

And it came to me. POP UP STUDIO.

I will be offering these sessions throughout the year. They will be announced through the blog/ Facebook and Twitter. They will be announced 1 week before the date. And they will have themes... not cheesy angel wings and teddy bears in baskets themes... but funky different kid fun unique themes.

The sessions will be KIDS ONLY. The sessions will be 50% off my regular prices. The sessions will be fun, fast and stress free. They will make your kids feel like they were at a playdate or party... they will make you ohhh and ahhhh over the photos... they will make your family members stop complaining about the lack of updated photos. 

The next session in scheduled for February 5th 2012.

The theme is Valentines day... and as a bonus to this session I will be designing a digital card for you to have by February 14th just in time for Valentines Day. Email me to book your session- space is limited!

[email protected]

THANKS- XOXOXOXO

whistler family photos

As my boys get older I find myself looking to families with older children... 

looking for inspiration, direction... really anything that is going to tell me it is all going to be okay. 

This winter as I went to meet this family for photos... my thoughts were not on parenting. But they soon moved that way... watching the way these older kids interacted with the parents and with each other was inspiring. There was so much respect, laughter, and fun. 

I hope one day I can go away on vacation with my boys and get photos taken that show not just a family- but a friendship. xo

happy new year

happy new year:) it is a new year... but for me, i feel like it is a transition time.. not new yet... just getting there... i have a lot to share... this winter has been full... thought we would start here... with him. 

are you kidding me? i love kids:)

xo

lena

a day in vancouver... 

a walk... 

inspiring conversation as always with this brilliant lady who makes being brilliant and being a mom look easy... oh... and super stylish. lovely... just lovely. 

and... lovely lena xo

a favorite family

 

photographing this family is what started my career as a family photographer. 

begging this mom to come over with bribes of coffee and treats if she would let me photograph her kids is really what started me thinking i could maybe one day do this... 

they are busier now... 2 small baby girls became 4 kids... and i seldom get to photograph them... but the other night we got the opportunity to just spend 15 minutes in a field... and capture them... as they are now... and i love that. i love who they are... xo

 

fancy feet

when you watch fancy feet before a photo shoot... and you are a little girl... then you dance... and dance... 

like you have fancy feet. and... its adorable. 

xo

lovely

pure lovely!

 

 

albert

not many more words then that... just albert... 

you have to know him... he is cool... like the kind of cool that should be "his name is spelled with a silent "a"! LOL