Kiera Elise Photography

Breaking away from my usual client posts for a little SELF-FEATURE !!! Dan and I had an absolute BLAST tonight checking out this hot new rig by Unity Cannabis ! Leave it to Williams Lake First Nation to find the most unique (and retro-chic) way to advertise, while simultaneously living out all of our dreams to own a VW bus! Make sure you *honk* when you see this hot little rig whipping around town!

"Other things may change us, but we start and end with family." A sneak peek from an absolutely amazing session with some truly wonderful people! Thank you to the Thomas family (and for Casey Thomas for arranging this session for her entire family!) for this beautiful session . The bond you all clearly share is a truly, truly special thing. More sessions to come as Spring fast approaches !!!!

'There were birds in the sky But I never saw them winging No, I never saw them at all 'Til there was you' ... -The Beatles 2021 is bringing more beautiful newborns than my heart can handle ! Little miss Sadie has ALL the personality (and strength - legit the strongest newborn I've ever seen in my life), and capturing this intimate in-home session with her loving parents was an absolute joy!

We all have a thirst for wonder. It’s a deeply human quality. Science and religion are both bound up with it. What I’m saying is, you don’t have to make stories up, you don’t have to exaggerate. There’s wonder and awe enough in the real world. Nature’s a lot better at inventing wonders than we are. Carl Sagan Here's to waiting on meeting this little wonder in the near, near future ! A MILLION thanks to Brienne and Cody for this insanely fun shoot! Yet another mama willing to brave -20 temps for some outdoor maternity photos (thankfully we ended on a warmer note with this citrus milk bath session)!

And then there were three . A huge thank you to Kylee and Matt for braving the chilliest morning for their maternity session . It doesn't surprise me that they handled the cold with ease, they're truly one of the most resilient and strong couples I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Congratulations, Kylie & Mathew on baby Kent!

'I can't wait to love you .' #sorrynotsorry for the overshare on this session, but HOW GORGEOUS is this mama-to-be?! I cannot wait for baby Doerfling to make their grand appearance in the near future!

'Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.' Despite the darkest, strangest, most turbulent year, there is still beauty, strength, and hope in this world. I feel so ecstatic to be reconnecting with my clients (in a safe, socially distanced way!) and making some art together in these strange, strange times. A huge thanks to Julie Doerfling for braving the cold for her maternity session!

You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth. Khalil Gibran A huge congratulations to Lana and Jayden on their next big adventure! How stunning is this mama-to-be ?!?!?!

In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony. Friedrich Nietzsche Chilly winds couldn't stop this beautiful family from showing up and making the best out of a cool, wintery day! 100% am living for unposed, lifestyle family sessions these days !

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned . #burnthedress This past weekend was my first ever "Burn the Dress" session. This was emotional, cathartic, fun, and terrifying all at once. Props to the beautiful Lorissa for the empowering shoot. You're a strong, beautiful, and resilient woman who deserves all the best life has to offer .