Ready to travel around the world
- Kim
We were really wanting our special moments to be documented meaningfully, in a way that captures the depth and gravity of the moment and all the emotions surrounding it.
[Colleen] was able to freeze meaningful moments in time that included me, and also surprised me because she has her own artistic vision that I could have never dreamt of myself.
How I approach every session
And it would be my honor to take a snapshot of this moment for you.
This is about immortalizing fleeting moments…
…the subtle touch
…the belly laughs
…the messy hair and dirt stained shirts.
This is about capturing the feeling behind the moment - as you are, perfectly imperfect.
This is real life.
This isn’t just any photoshoot.
You’re not just gathering the family together for a Saturday afternoon—you’re getting married!
The kids won’t always be this young and little again.
But not everyone sees your story like you do.
You get to live this narrative day-to-day…
…but what good is it to remain in your mind forever, without saving it for decades to come?
When it matters the most,
I find joy in capturing real life on camera, and turning it into your personalized picture book.
Because the “boring”, everyday moments are what makes our lives memorable.
I'd be forever grateful to
Permission granted to be yourself, to be silly, and laugh at everything in between. And if you need to bust out the juice boxes to keep your little ones at bay? All good. I might just ask for one, if you have extra.
I love asking about your story. I live for that look you give to your partner about the first date, or giving you an excuse to shower your partner with that “thank you” that gets lost in the daily bustle.
If you’re the type to feel awkward when taking photos, I’m ready to help you feel at ease in front of the camera. (Hint: it might involve busting out your favorite Spotify playlist or playing fun games with your partner.)
the difference
I fell in love with a camera because I fell in love with the people in front of it.
My friends and I used to love exploring parks and abandoned barns in nice clothes.
Those photos don't exist anymore (thank goodness!) but being behind the camera taught me how to notice the tiny, fleeting moments in this big, beautiful world we live in.
Dozens of weddings and family photos later, I get to tag along to capture what matters most to you.
And I’d consider it to be my greatest honor to be your third-wheel/honorary family member for the day.
Hi, I'm colleen! (Co for short.)
VANCOUVER-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER
- Levi & Becca
From our first moments together at our engagement shoot, we felt like Colleen was already a friend. She is personable and easy to feel comfortable around, while keeping the show moving and crafting beautiful scenes.
friend first, photographer second.
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Throwback to this lovely fall day with this soon to be family of four. There were some chaotic moments in there, like when Ollie tripped and got dirt all over his pants. But it was so heartwarming to see how his parents handled the moment – with lots of love and grace. This session had […]
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