Celebrate VALENTINE’S DAY with us as we give a check to the Kelowna Women’s Shelter for $500 from funds raised in The Aviva Project kick-off! Visit THE AVIVA PROJECT page for any upcoming events hosted at the studio!
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This past Friday and Saturday were full of smiles and great energy as we kicked off our 1st project of The Aviva Project. In the studio, holding mini photo sessions to raise money for the Kelowna Women’s Shelter, we had a ton of fun. $50 from each mini session will be donated to this great…
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We are proud to unveil our project giving back to our community! As 2019 is getting into full swing, it is time to start the year right by giving back to our community. It is our goal with “The Aviva Project” to raise $2000 for various charities throughout the Okanagan using Photo Mini Sessions. This […]
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After your photo shoot and your images have been edited, I like to sit with my clients for a viewing session. This is where we go through all of the images and choose the favourites. If you are not available for a viewing at my studio, I do offer online viewing as well. However, I…
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During the summer months, I am frequently asked to photograph large family groups of 15 or more people. These families are most often gathered together here in the Okanagan for a family reunion or event. What a great time to do a family portrait! Planning for your family photo shoot is key. Hire your photographer…
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Many things have it’s pros and cons and digital photography is certainly no exception. When I started shooting over 20 years ago – in 1994 – film was very much alive and well – it’s actually all I knew. Digital cameras were too highly priced for the average user and I had yet to have…
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Here are some factors to consider when deciding if you would like to use your home for a photo shoot booked with Aviva Studios: Will the photo shoot be inside your home or outdoors on your property? Consider the sightlines of your property for an outdoors photo shoot. What do you see when you look…
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One of your major decisions when planning your session is the location of your photo shoot. The first question I ask in an initial consultation is going to be whether the shoot should happen in the studio or on location. Your answer is going to depend on your personal preference. What do you like best?…
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Photographing toddlers can be tricky. Toddlers are unpredictable, and that’s the only thing you can really count on. Fortunately, I have a few tips on how to make your next toddler photography session a success. As I mentioned earlier, toddlers are unpredictable. There’s no way of knowing exactly how a photo shoot will go, so…
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Fall is a great time for family portraits and it also seems to be the most popular time for most families. It seems that once kids are settled back in school and the regular routine of life is back in order and then realization that Christmas is just around the corner hits – families start…
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