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We captured the engagement photos of Phoenix and Cassidy at Meegan, on a day that was quintessentially Victoria – rainy, hazy, and absolutely magical. The overcast sky gave the park an ethereal quality, making the greens pop vibrantly against the mist.

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Celebrating Trans Joy: A Magical Post-Top Surgery Photoshoot

The keywords that guided this shoot were: ethereal, god-like, stillness, and powerful. Olive’s vision was clear and captivating, and it was an absolute pleasure to help bring it to life. The old fortress ruins and foggy afternoon added a mystical element to the photos.

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Caitlin: Embracing the Foggy Mystique

Caitlin strolls through the mist, a vision of ethereal beauty amidst the fog-laden trails. Her hair, a vibrant hue of blueish green, adds a touch of whimsy to the serene landscape. Caitlin's authentic self shone through.

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Niko and Bennett: Silly and Cute enGAYgement Shenanigans

Niko and Bennett, two vibrant souls deeply in love, embarked on a delightful adventure to capture their enGAYgement in all its silly and cute glory. For this shoot, we aimed to highlight the sweet balance of edgy and soft that defines Niko and Bennett's relationship.

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Mariel: Capturing Chaos at the Sad Girl Birthday Party

Our shoot was themed around a "sad girl birthday," where Mariel unabashedly embraced rebellion and whimsy amidst a backdrop of spilled cereal, balloons, and party supplies.

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Isla Van Damme: A Touch of Purple in the Heart of Chinatown

Isla Van Damme brought their vibrant energy to Studio 549 in Chinatown, and the result was pure magic. As a queer and trans photographer, I love collaborating with fellow creatives like Isla, who exude passion and authenticity in every frame.

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Georgia: Creative Headshots with a Legally Blonde Twist

Inspired by the iconic Elle Woods from Legally Blonde, we infused fun, flair, and a bit of cinematic magic into Georgia's professional headshots. Georgia is a local artist and runs artist resource Jiggle n Juice.

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Nic: Radiating Trans Joy at Sunrise

In a recent portrait session, I had the pleasure of photographing Nic, capturing the beauty of who they are in this moment. With the sun rising over the tranquil waters, we set out to celebrate Nic's journey and capture moments of trans joy and authenticity.

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Capturing Love: A Surprise Engagement Shoot by the Ocean

As I sat in the grass, pretending to read but really just anxiously flipping through pages, my heart pounded with anticipation. Then, in a moment that seemed to freeze time, I witnessed a beautiful proposal by the ocean.

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SHAG: A Vibrant Night to Remember

SHAG. The name itself evokes a sense of excitement, of energy waiting to burst forth. And burst forth it did, in a whirlwind of vibrant colors, pulsating beats, and boundless creativity.

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Jules & Gordon: Best Friends and Roommates

Jules approached me about gifting a photoshoot for his roommate/best friend Gordon and I was so stoked! It was such an honour to capture these two along with doggo Wilbur on a beautiful morning. A photo session such a fun way to celebrate and build memories together

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Lina: Magical Forest Frolick

Take me to your favourite place. Tell me about the memories that it carries. Tell me how it shaped you. Tell me how it is a part of you. Let's visit it together and capture your relationship to it.⁠ Thank you Lina for your friendship and for taking these beautiful photos with me. The sun shines for you.

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Josiah: Softness and Light

I love movement shots!! During our session I try to make a little bit of time for free flowing movement, no pressure, no posing. A lot of the photos end up being a little silly and a lot of fun. It's such a great exercise in loosening up and getting comfy. ⁠I love the ones of Josiah dancing by the water.

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Matilde: Trust the Process

I had this lovely shoot with Matilde at Phyllis Park, on a cloudy January morning. Since it was supposed to rain, I checked in with her over text about how she was feeling, and her response was "Trusting the process :)". Matilde brought that energy to the shoot and it was incredible!

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Abigail: Visit to the Hills and Ocean

This is Abigail 🌸 She lives in Chicago and is currently out exploring the world. During her trip, she stopped by in Victoria for a visit and we were able to squeeze in a portrait session along Dallas road by the ocean. I'm in awe, these turned out so good!!

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Lau: From Stress to Power

We spend so much energy fussing over what others think, especially when anxiety takes over. At the start of the shoot Lau opened up about some stressors currently in her mind and decided to replace that anxiety with feelings of rejuvenation. I'm just glad I was there to capture it.

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Islay & Ciáran: Two Beautiful Clowns

Islay & Ciáran make up the improve duo: Cowboy. These two are making waves in the local art scene and it was an honour to photograph them for their show Hair Funeral. The concept for this shoot was two silly old cowboy-clowns in a liminal space, contemplating life and its significant moments.

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Sarah: Sexy Gremlin's First Shoot

After we got the perfect shot in the crevice, naturally we had to explore the rest of the place and do a portrait session. To my surprise, this was Sarah's first experience doing a professional shoot. I asked her what words best describe her these days, and her answer made me so happy: Sexy Gremlin.

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Sam: Reclaiming the Tomboy

I had the pleasure of shooting with Sam Quinn, a non-binary model and actor, one early morning in September. We got up at sunrise, with our coffees in hand and drove to the ocean at a spot off of Dallas Road in Victoria. The sunlight was warm and the shadows were stretched out. I asked Sam: What's your vibe these days?

Release. Exhale.

Be perceived.

Those can all exist within a shoot so long as your photographer is consent driven and curiosity forward. Then you can feel safe to explore what it means to be perceived and the different ways that it can look and feel.

Book a shoot with me and let’s create some magic ✨🌞🌜

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