Relaxed Outdoor Family Session

I love when parents of teenagers book a portrait session. Often, parents tend to prioritise sessions more when they have babies/toddlers. As those babies become teenagers, however, portraits become less of a priority, which is a real shame! So much change happens during the tween and teen years. Those teenagers often don’t even resemble their tiny selves! This relaxed outdoor family session had not one, but two teenagers! And they were brilliant and cooperative for the whole experience :)

As always, I made sure the family was well-prepared for their session. They knew what to expect and everyone rocked up looking picture-perfect. To our utter shock though, the rain started to creep in way earlier than expected! So, although this session was relaxed, it was short. The rain just got heavier and heavier. These things happen though when you work outdoors. We still got a beautiful gallery and this mom and dad have gorgeous prints to display in their home.

If you would like to book a snow session (once it arrives and stays for more than five minutes!), or would just like to book a regular portrait session for 2023, be sure to mail sandra@sandrajolly.com.

Peace and love xoxo

Fun Family Portrait Session in a Schoolyard!

It’s not every day that I’m asked if I will do a family portrait session in a schoolyard! That’s exactly what this mom wanted though, so I was determined to get lots of fun images of her gorgeous girls. We made the most of every part of that schoolyard, and hopefully, it was the most fun the girls have ever had there ;)

This is why I like to photograph outdoors as much as possible. And it’s not just because I love the great outdoors ;) Everyone is relaxed and you can usually get lots of variety. It’s a win-win!

If you would like to book a family portrait session for spring 2023, be sure to mail sandra@sandrajolly.com or simply go to the Contact page above.

Peace and love xoxo

Valuing Family Portraits

Some people just really and truly value their family portraits. And by that I mean, every couple of years they book a portrait session. They understand that when you have a growing family, things change very quickly. The kids often seem to grow overnight, they change their hair, their expressions change, and sometimes there’s a new family member. Whatever it may be, change is guaranteed when you have a family.

I’m very fortunate to have so many repeat clients. Families who regularly book family portrait sessions, sometimes multiple times a year. These fast-paced family years go by SO fast. Isn’t it a beautiful thing to have printed photographs of these times that will someday be a distant memory?

This gorgeous, happy-go-lucky family and I hung out by the water one warm summer evening and created some beautiful memories. I love that they brought their little pooch :) He’s definitely not afraid of connecting with the camera! ;)

If you are thinking about booking a portrait session, be it for yourself, your family, or the grandparents in the family, please feel free to reach out at sandra@sandrajolly.com.

Peace and love xoxo

Holiday Photo Session in Stockholm

When you visit beautiful Stockholm on a family holiday, why not do what this adventure-lovin’ family did and book a holiday photo session? Think about it, you can explore Stockholm and everything it has to offer, AND have part of your experience documented by yours truly :)

It was such an honour to photograph this happy-go-lucky family who travelled all the way to Sweden from British Columbia. When we met it honestly felt like we’d always known each other. Don’t you just love that feeling? We had such a fun and relaxed session, I really didn’t want it to end! Stockholm is SUCH a pretty backdrop to portraits, don’t you think?

If you’ve been thinking about booking a portrait session, either for yourself or with the entire family, don’t be shy about sending me an email at sandra@sandrajolly.com.

Peace and love xoxo