Linda Mackie Photography

Great article for all you people holding off on doing videos for your biz!

An oldie but a goodie of me and my boy. He’s 12 going in 16 now so finding gems like this in my photo archives is priceless, especially since I’m not typically in our family photos!

Happy Friday featuring the gorgeous Ms S...have an amazing weekend!

Feeling so inspired from today's keynote at @theportraitmasters conference by Victoria BC's own Trista Nicole Smith @reclamationdesigncompany. Her talk had me reeling with emotion as I recounted my own journey and how I still get in my own way of being the person, photographer and change maker I know in my heart I am, and can be. Everything she said resonated and I'm sure I could quote a million gems from her talk but this one really stood out for me in particular. It's tr...ue both in the positive and negative; what you believe about yourself on the inside is reflected on the outside. It's time to truly believe that as Trista says 'the power to create the life we want rests within us, always' and that we don't have to ask permission to be who we are. It's time that we enjoy the entire journey in the life that we create for ourselves as there is only forward. See more

‘Find your own voice’. ‘Surround yourself with people who inspire you.’ ~ @jaimayhew Just a snippet of the many golden nuggets from Jai and the amazing presenters today, day 2 of the #tpmlive2020. So much talent, creativity and inspiration! Looking forward to tomorrow and rewatching over and over! . .... #ihearttpm See more

I'm so proud to share a few of the images that I recently submitted for the @theportraitmasters awards this year! I received all Bronze awards and here are the top 5 with the highest scores. I'm so happy to be getting closer and closer to be recognized in the industry and by my peers as an Accredited Portrait Masters Photographer. Congrats and all the best to all my fellow photographers working hard to achieve their Portrait Masters awards!

I’ve been thinking a lot about forgiveness lately and am thankful for the reminder from the movie ‘It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood’ when Mister Rogers poses the question Do you know what it means to forgive. His answer is so simple and common sense. He says It's a decision we make to release a person from the feelings of anger we have at them. It's strange, but sometimes it's hardest of all to forgive someone we love." I know this first hand but also know that it... only takes two words by all involved to make things better: ‘I’m sorry’. Saying you’re sorry can be hard but it doesn’t always mean admitting to wrong doing; it can be saying you’re sorry for your part, sorry for the way whatever happened or how it made the other person feel, or simply that you’re sorry and that your relationship is worth way more than holding on to the anger and upset you have with them. Forgiveness and saying you’re sorry is no doubt hard to do but they go hand in hand when you care deeply about the people you love. Just my two cents!! See more

Love...been thinking about it a lot lately. How does one feel truly loved and give love freely and meaningfully? Age old questions I know but all the more fascinating. I see love existing in a myriad of and sometimes unexpected ways; in our everyday expressions...the way we communicate, share, the words we choose and how we say them, body language, what we do and the actions we take. The list goes on. So fascinating and captivating and most often an end goal in every portrait I take to find that spark, that emotion, that love within that makes the heart sing and the soul emerge and open the door for connection.

Loving on the new branding portraits I created for Tim Benson of @benson_cabinetry. Tim's got a great personality and wanted a variety of portraits that showcase his many sides. Looking forward to sharing more from his shoot as just as in life, we can show up in so many different ways! . . . Photography + Grooming by @lindamackiephoto... Booking now into the fall. Link in bio to book your consultation.

This is Sammy, a real gentle beauty who we’ve gotten to know from our regular walks around the neighbourhood. It seems everyone has a dog around here, which is no surprise with so many great places to walk and play. I’m. It sure what kind of dog she is and although she is getting on in years, she is ever so playful and photographs so well don’t you think? I adore animals - sometimes more than people lol - and feel such joy and personal reward when I can capture their sweet souls and personalities on camera.

Beautiful morning at one of my favourite walking with Sophie spots.

Have you heard about REFRESH? It’s Custom Image Content for Your Social Media & Online Presence. I love to create stunning branding photography for savvy business professionals who perhaps need a variety of image content on a regular basis for your, website, blog and social media. It’s a great way to have your very own library professional web ready photo content on a consistent and regular basis that’s not only fresh and modern but affordable and custom to you and your business! Visit the link in my bio for more info! Have a awesome Labour Day weekend and be sure to take time to look out into your world and dream your big dream and know it’s all possible! Visit www.lindamackie.ca/refresh for info.

What brings you joy? For me, one of the things is living by the sea. I grew up with it and can’t imagine not living by it. Vancouver Island and the west coast is pretty awesome I have to say! Hope you’re having a joyful Sunday evening!

‘Uncertainty in uncertain times.’ No doubt a sentiment on all our minds as the new school year draws near, the US election looms and the hope of a vaccine for Covid becomes more real. I came across this quote by award winning novelist Margaret Drabble, When nothing is certain, everything is possible. The more I think about it the more it becomes truth, that is, if you believe it. Humanity as a whole has been through much worse and with that we must shift our perspective and make this our collective truth and act accordingly. It really is empowering when you can stand with conviction for the inherent wisdom of humanity and all life on our planet and say anything is possible if we will it so. What do you believe is possible?