Sometimes we gotta go back from where it all started!
My first job as a photographer was for several Travel magazines. I’d pack some clothes and my gear and hop in airplanes, cars, boats, buses, and even a ship to register touristic attractions for publishers. Well, that was fun, I’m not gonna lie, but when I first photographed a family, and then a wedding, I felt fulfillment, I felt joy, and I found my passion within photography. I had a long pause with Family Sessions given the time Wedding Photography demands, but a pandemic happened, and time is something that changed among us, just as the weddings that now are smaller, and more intimate.
Session's Day
Registering families is such a special moment because I know for sure it will last through the years, besides that, I can work with my heart, and that’s a big deal for me. Some of the families were registered by me over the years, giving the opportunity to witness their growth capturing their most special people.
By the time I take your photos, I want real moments, with a little bit of direction and lots of intuition. It will be candid, natural but intense, and fun! Just a reminder here: kids will be kids and we must not force posing, but you know what I mean.
As a photographer, I am inspired by people, happy faces, empathy, style, kindness and personalities.
What to wear?
I love earthy tones like brown, maroon, mustard, white, orange, floral. For accessories, you guys can be bold with hats, jackets.
It might be an exciting opportunity to do some shopping too. Just saying...
Avoid tennis shoes, big logos, and matchy-matchy (unless this is an occasion and you really what you want).
Where?
Although I started taking Family Photos back in São Paulo, then in New York (more than ten times!), Florida, Nice, and even several families in Monaco (whaaaat), I now am based in BC and there is no other place I will rather be.
That being said, I like beautiful places! It could have mountains on the background, or ocean, lake, boho style tall grass, urban vibes in the city, or maybe cozy at your own place! See, I’m not attached or consistent with the same places, I’m actually driven by where passion will take us, and hopefully it will make sense for both of us!
Madalena
It's a long story, just like it is to all of us, but I like sharing so here I am. I am Madalena, a Brazilian-Canadian, new mom to Junia, Marcelo's wife, and Bacon's momma (he is our senior pug).
Family is my everything but it was not always like that. I grew up in a dysfunctional, toxic, and aggressive family environment but I was able to recreate my life in the best way possible. I met a great guy, moved to Canada, have a work that I love, had lots of counselling and EMDR therapy, and had a baby girl in 2020 (even though seven different doctors told me I couldn't get pregnant naturally!).
I'm a full-time photographer since 2008 and got some awards along the way, but I don't really like bragging about them.
On a daily basis you can find me taking long walks along the Seawall with my double-decker with Junia on the top and Bacon on the bottom of the stroller. I practice Meditation and Affirmations everyday, and I love a fruit called tamarind.
Duration and Delivery
It will take up to one hour and you will have your photos (around 50 images) in an online gallery in high-resolution and all edited. You will receive the photos within two weeks.
Investment
The pricing for Family Session is $600 + GST
We would love to hear from you!
FAMILY SESSION INQUIRY FORM
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