• I remember those first forays into becoming a business owner. Stumbling over my words whenever anyone asked me what I did for a living, I’d always invariably resort to telling people about my day job first and then follow it up with ‘Oh, and I own a small photography business as well…’ It was almost as if I was embarrassed to admit that I owned and ran a business! … It’s a hang up we all need to get over, I’ve learned. Because I know I’m not the only one who has ever done this. I’ve spoken to plenty of small business owners over the years who have all done exactly the same thing. But times have changed and small business owners are making waves. It’s time for us to be proud of what we do - even if we don’t do it full-time just yet! … So please, go on and stand up and tell me what it is YOU DO. Tell me proudly, I really want to hear about it! I’ll go first… hey, I’m Sarah and I’m a Photographer and Copywriter! Now it’s your turn! … Here is one seriously proud business owner (as well she should be, her work is beautiful). This is Kirsten from @smallcat_bigworld . We had some fun shooting in the woods last week and I was inspired to write this when I overheard her say, of getting professional photographs done, ‘I feel like I’m a real business now!’ Let’s make you feel like a real business too - get in touch to book a branding shoot! … … … #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #storytellingphotography #smallbusinessbc #smallbusinesschilliwack #smallbusinessfraservalley #smallbusinessabbotsford #smallbusinesslife #chilliwacksmallbusiness #chilliwackbusiness #chilliwackartist #chilliwackhandmade #fraservalleyhandmade #chilliwackheadshots #vancouverheadshots #vancouverheadshotphotographer #headshots #brandingphotography #chilliwackphotography #sharechilliwack #explorechilliwack #branding101
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    I remember those first forays into becoming a business owner. Stumbling over my words whenever anyone asked me what I did for a living, I’d always invariably resort to telling people about my day job first and then follow it up with ‘Oh, and I own a small photography business as well…’ It was almost as if I was embarrassed to admit that I owned and ran a business! … It’s a hang up we all need to get over, I’ve learned. Because I know I’m not the only one who has ever done this. I’ve spoken to plenty of small business owners over the years who have all done exactly the same thing. But times have changed and small business owners are making waves. It’s time for us to be proud of what we do - even if we don’t do it full-time just yet! … So please, go on and stand up and tell me what it is YOU DO. Tell me proudly, I really want to hear about it! I’ll go first… hey, I’m Sarah and I’m a Photographer and Copywriter! Now it’s your turn! … Here is one seriously proud business owner (as well she should be, her work is beautiful). This is Kirsten from @smallcat_bigworld . We had some fun shooting in the woods last week and I was inspired to write this when I overheard her say, of getting professional photographs done, ‘I feel like I’m a real business now!’ Let’s make you feel like a real business too - get in touch to book a branding shoot! … … … #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #storytellingphotography #smallbusinessbc #smallbusinesschilliwack #smallbusinessfraservalley #smallbusinessabbotsford #smallbusinesslife #chilliwacksmallbusiness #chilliwackbusiness #chilliwackartist #chilliwackhandmade #fraservalleyhandmade #chilliwackheadshots #vancouverheadshots #vancouverheadshotphotographer #headshots #brandingphotography #chilliwackphotography #sharechilliwack #explorechilliwack #branding101
  • I feel like today is the start of my week even though I know most people were back at work as normal here yesterday. Public holidays aren’t really a thing that exist for self-employed types either - we work whenever we can because it’s just us, am I right? … The thing is, I come from the UK and in the UK the day after Easter Sunday is *always* Bank Holiday Monday. It’s normally a day to veg out, eat lots of chocolate and not get any work done whatsoever. I might have ignored that if it weren’t for the fact that my husband, who works for a local college, also had the day off. So I was, of course, FORCED to spend some time with him. *sigh* ;-) … Actually, I did get a little work done but overall it has been lovely to have some rest and I feel raring to go for my business again. I’ve got some lovely shoots to edit, some writing to do and I’m excited for the week ahead! This image is from one of those shoots I’ll be editing. The lovely Dion invited me into her studio last week to get some gorgeous branding shots of her at work - my favourite kind of branding shots to do! I have a variety of branding packages available. Head on over to my website for all the info! ... ... ... #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #storytellingphotography #smallbusinessbc #smallbusinesschilliwack #smallbusinessfraservalley #smallbusinessabbotsford #smallbusinesslife #chilliwacksmallbusiness #chilliwackbusiness #chilliwackartist #chilliwackhandmade #fraservalleyhandmade #chilliwackheadshots #vancouverheadshots #vancouverheadshotphotographer #headshots #brandingphotography #chilliwackphotography #sharechilliwack #explorechilliwack #branding101
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    I feel like today is the start of my week even though I know most people were back at work as normal here yesterday. Public holidays aren’t really a thing that exist for self-employed types either - we work whenever we can because it’s just us, am I right? … The thing is, I come from the UK and in the UK the day after Easter Sunday is *always* Bank Holiday Monday. It’s normally a day to veg out, eat lots of chocolate and not get any work done whatsoever. I might have ignored that if it weren’t for the fact that my husband, who works for a local college, also had the day off. So I was, of course, FORCED to spend some time with him. *sigh* ;-) … Actually, I did get a little work done but overall it has been lovely to have some rest and I feel raring to go for my business again. I’ve got some lovely shoots to edit, some writing to do and I’m excited for the week ahead! This image is from one of those shoots I’ll be editing. The lovely Dion invited me into her studio last week to get some gorgeous branding shots of her at work - my favourite kind of branding shots to do! I have a variety of branding packages available. Head on over to my website for all the info! ... ... ... #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #storytellingphotography #smallbusinessbc #smallbusinesschilliwack #smallbusinessfraservalley #smallbusinessabbotsford #smallbusinesslife #chilliwacksmallbusiness #chilliwackbusiness #chilliwackartist #chilliwackhandmade #fraservalleyhandmade #chilliwackheadshots #vancouverheadshots #vancouverheadshotphotographer #headshots #brandingphotography #chilliwackphotography #sharechilliwack #explorechilliwack #branding101
  • Sometimes life is about jumping at opportunities. Yesterday I took the opportunity to photograph this fab pair at @chilliwacktulipfest and I loved it so much I’m putting it out there that I’d love to photograph another awesome couple next Saturday as well! ... Keeping this really simple: + 1 hour couple shoot in amongst the glorious backdrop that is the #chilliwacktulipfestival + All your edited images to download, print, share online and keep + includes entrance fee for the festival ... You can choose either standard admission (between 9am and 7pm) or sunrise admission (from around 6am) on Saturday 27th. ... This is a one off, I’m only going to book one couple so holler if you want the spot! ... ... ... #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #itmustbelove #coupleinlove #muchlove_ig #storytellingphotography #couplephotoshoot #couplephotography #couplephotos #engagementphotoshoot #engagedcouple #engagementpictures #fraservalleycouple #bccouples #bcengagement #chilliwackcouplesphotography #chilliwacklove #chilliwackengagementphotographer #elopementphotographer #adventurouslovestories #sharechilliwack #aroundchilliwack #fraservalleyengagementphotographer
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    Sometimes life is about jumping at opportunities. Yesterday I took the opportunity to photograph this fab pair at @chilliwacktulipfest and I loved it so much I’m putting it out there that I’d love to photograph another awesome couple next Saturday as well! ... Keeping this really simple: + 1 hour couple shoot in amongst the glorious backdrop that is the #chilliwacktulipfestival + All your edited images to download, print, share online and keep + includes entrance fee for the festival ... You can choose either standard admission (between 9am and 7pm) or sunrise admission (from around 6am) on Saturday 27th. ... This is a one off, I’m only going to book one couple so holler if you want the spot! ... ... ... #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #itmustbelove #coupleinlove #muchlove_ig #storytellingphotography #couplephotoshoot #couplephotography #couplephotos #engagementphotoshoot #engagedcouple #engagementpictures #fraservalleycouple #bccouples #bcengagement #chilliwackcouplesphotography #chilliwacklove #chilliwackengagementphotographer #elopementphotographer #adventurouslovestories #sharechilliwack #aroundchilliwack #fraservalleyengagementphotographer
  • As the owner of two cats (or should I say as someone owned by two cats), I shouldn’t really say I have a soft spot for any pooch that crosses my path, should I? 🐕 ... But it’s true, I do love dogs and there’s nothing better than fussing a puppy, it never fails to put a smile on my face. ... Which is why I always love it when people bring their dogs on shoots - I’ll never say no to that! And I’m more than happy to do pet-specific shoots too, if that’s what you would like! Just give me a shout and tell me what you need! ... ... ... #chilliwackphotographer #fraseyvalleyphotographer #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #fraservalley #chilliwackportraitphotographer #pnwphotographer #fraservalleyphotographers #portraitphotographer #fraservalleyportraitphotographer #chilliwackportraits #sharechilliwack #fraservalleyfamilyphotographer #familysessions #thefamilynarrative #rockmyfamily #familyportraitphotographers #chilliwacklifestylephotographer #bclifestyle #petphotographer #fraservalleypets #chilliwackpetphotographer #chilliwackdogs #chilliwackcats #fraservalleypetphotographer #petphotography #petphotos
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    As the owner of two cats (or should I say as someone owned by two cats), I shouldn’t really say I have a soft spot for any pooch that crosses my path, should I? 🐕 ... But it’s true, I do love dogs and there’s nothing better than fussing a puppy, it never fails to put a smile on my face. ... Which is why I always love it when people bring their dogs on shoots - I’ll never say no to that! And I’m more than happy to do pet-specific shoots too, if that’s what you would like! Just give me a shout and tell me what you need! ... ... ... #chilliwackphotographer #fraseyvalleyphotographer #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #fraservalley #chilliwackportraitphotographer #pnwphotographer #fraservalleyphotographers #portraitphotographer #fraservalleyportraitphotographer #chilliwackportraits #sharechilliwack #fraservalleyfamilyphotographer #familysessions #thefamilynarrative #rockmyfamily #familyportraitphotographers #chilliwacklifestylephotographer #bclifestyle #petphotographer #fraservalleypets #chilliwackpetphotographer #chilliwackdogs #chilliwackcats #fraservalleypetphotographer #petphotography #petphotos
  • What’s the best sound in the world to you? ... For me it’s the sound of my cats gently purring as I stroke them while they cuddle up to me on the sofa. There’s nothing like it for relaxing you and making you feel totally calm, right? ... I also love the sound of wind rustling through leaves and running water - both of which we have in abundance here in BC. ... One of the things I love to do with couples is get them to take a minute and feel the breeze, and listen for the quietest sounds. It encourages reflection and allows them to just ‘be’ with one another, just for a few minutes. ... There’s just over a week until I announce the winners of my couple shoot giveaway! If you want to be in with the chance for a free couple shoot on either 4th or 5th May, head to the link in my bio and fill out the form! ... ... ... #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #itmustbelove #coupleinlove #muchlove_ig #storytellingphotography #couplephotoshoot #couplephotography #couplephotos #engagementphotoshoot #engagedcouple #engagementpictures #fraservalleycouple #bccouples #bcengagement #chilliwackcouplesphotography #chilliwacklove #chilliwackengagementphotographer #elopementphotographer #adventurouslovestories #sharechilliwack #aroundchilliwack #fraservalleyengagementphotographer
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    What’s the best sound in the world to you? ... For me it’s the sound of my cats gently purring as I stroke them while they cuddle up to me on the sofa. There’s nothing like it for relaxing you and making you feel totally calm, right? ... I also love the sound of wind rustling through leaves and running water - both of which we have in abundance here in BC. ... One of the things I love to do with couples is get them to take a minute and feel the breeze, and listen for the quietest sounds. It encourages reflection and allows them to just ‘be’ with one another, just for a few minutes. ... There’s just over a week until I announce the winners of my couple shoot giveaway! If you want to be in with the chance for a free couple shoot on either 4th or 5th May, head to the link in my bio and fill out the form! ... ... ... #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #itmustbelove #coupleinlove #muchlove_ig #storytellingphotography #couplephotoshoot #couplephotography #couplephotos #engagementphotoshoot #engagedcouple #engagementpictures #fraservalleycouple #bccouples #bcengagement #chilliwackcouplesphotography #chilliwacklove #chilliwackengagementphotographer #elopementphotographer #adventurouslovestories #sharechilliwack #aroundchilliwack #fraservalleyengagementphotographer