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Come along with us as we take you through beautiful Mama Mika’s maternity session, and her adorable baby newborn session a few weeks later! It was such an honour for us to meet Mika’s little one after photographing her mama’s gorgeous belly earlier this year.

We started building our custom maternity gown closet several years ago, and have slowly added to the collection, bringing on different designers ranging from local designers to international brands. In the maternity session that Mika chose, we were able to include a few outfit changes and offered her our exclusive gown collection, including designers Katharina Hakaj Couture, Annahandbridal, Amy Corneau Couture. On top of that, Mika also brought a couple of her very own hand-made creations!

This gorgeous pink dress is Mika’s very own creation! She made these matching pink ‘mommy and me’ dresses for herself and her daughter. We love watching clients incorporate their own personal touches in their portrait sessions.

This beautiful black sheer ruffle dress is by designer Katharina Hakaj Couture, a brand known for their unique handcrafted gowns for Maternity, Mommy & Me, and other milestone occasions.

This lovely ruffled creamy peach dress is by Annahandbridal who has a stunning collection featured on Etsy. We love choosing different designers who come from all over the globe, to ensure that we are capturing a multitude of style options for all of our expecting mothers.

If you’re looking for something unique, don’t worry! We are always adding new styles to our collection, including bodysuits, fitted dresses, and infinity-style dresses that range in a variety of colours, lengths, and sizes. Our main goal is to ensure that we have a full range of outfit options, so that there is something beautiful for every mama and mama-to-be! We want the experience to be as effortless as possible for our clients.

For more looks and inspiration for your upcoming shoot, you can check out our custom maternity gown closet here. We currently have over fifty – yes fifty! – different maternity gowns, tutus, and outfits in a variety of colours, fabrics, and sizes for our client’s to use in their maternity or newborn sessions.

A few weeks after Mika’s maternity session, she booked her newborn session and included the whole family! How special! For added convenience, all of our newborn sessions include feeding time, changing, and rocking your baby to sleep. They also include at least one setup and use of studio props.

Mika was even able to choose another gown for this session. As Mika wanted to include her other children, husband, and even her doggies, she chose one of our ‘Baby’s First Year’ packages, which included all of this! These inclusive sessions allow you to bring multiple subjects, incorporating siblings, grandparents, first time parents and other family members, and of course your furry friends!

It is always such a joy to see our lovely clients come back for different sessions and to watch their little families grow! To set up your own Maternity Session, Newborn Session, or Baby’s First Year Package, or if you have any questions, please contact us by sending an email to info@geminivisuals.com. We’d love to hear from you!!

What better way to celebrate your baby’s first birthday while also capturing this important milestone than with a fun cake smash session!? This funky photography trend just keeps getting more and more popular each year! We wanted to take you through beautiful baby Aubree’s recent cake smash session – As you can see, she had a TON of fun!

In this session, Aubree’s mama allowed us the creativity to design her set, so we chose a neutral, bohemian theme and added just a splash of pink! With our custom created sets and specially crafted cakes by Leah’s Cake Creations, everything naturally came together beautifully. To help us create some boho flare, Little Local Wreaths created these stunning dried flower and pampas grass bouquets, which really tied the look together. We were so excited to work with Little Local Wreaths again after our amazing collaboration during our boho mini sessions last summer! If you have specific ideas about how you’d like your backdrop and set to look, please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask us! We love incorporating special props or ideas to help you achieve your perfect vision. Check out some of our previous work here for some inspiration! 

If your little one’s first birthday is coming up, this is an amazing way to capture a very special milestone. All of our packages come with high res digital files that are chosen using our online client gallery. They also all include our custom souvenir 12×12 plaque mount collage. Most of our packages always start with some pre-smash portraits, so we can capture a few milestone moments before things get messy! This gives the opportunity for your baby to have a quick outfit change. If you’re a little unsure about your baby getting a bit messy, don’t worry! We also offer a milestone birthday session which still includes a birthday set up and custom background, just without the cake!

We offer three different Cake Smash Sessions and packages to choose from:

The Celebration – $700 

This includes a set up with the family and the baby’s siblings, as well as a pre-smash set up AND the cake smash set up. There are 3 outfit changes allowed for babe and 1 outfit for other subjects.

The Party – $600 

This session includes the pre-smash set-up, plus the cake smash set up. There are 2-3 outfits allowed, including the smash set-up. 

The Cake – $499

This session is perfect for those who only want pictures of the smashing of the cake. It includes a basic set just for baby, and does not include any themes. 

All of our sessions can be done in-studio, or on location. All packages also include the option of an exciting add-on: bathtub splash sessions! These are a fantastic way to clean up and end the shoot. You’ll also have a happy, clean baby to bring home! For more details on any of these packages, you can head to our website here for extra information. 

One of the coolest things about my job is watching my clients’ families grow. From a client’s maternity photoshoot, to their newborn baby portraits, followed by 6 month and 1 year baby cake smash and milestones, I have the pleasure of capturing it all.These are some of life’s most precious and intimate moments, and I am so thankful that I am invited to be a little part of so many wonderful women’s lives. 

If you are an expectant mother and know that you want to capture it all, we offer Baby’s First year packages, so that you don’t have to worry about missing a thing! 

If you have any questions about how to make your cake smash or splash session extra special, send us an email at info@geminivisuals.com. You can also check out some of our previous sessions and set ups here!

Here at Gemini Visuals studio, we’ve seen a LOT of little ones over the past few months, and we are not complaining! One of the best parts about being able to shoot a mama-to-be during her pregnancy is eventually meeting their new little babe a few months later when we capture their first few days in this world. 

We love to play with new backdrops, props and sets for our newborn photoshoots. Our job is to create a beautiful, calm setting that your newborn can comfortably fit into. All of our sessions include feeding time, changing, and rocking your baby to sleep. They also include at least one setup and use of studio props. For mamas that have other children, we also have packages that include sessions with multiple subjects, incorporating siblings, grandparents, first time parents and other family members. 

We are not strangers to unique requests, either! So, if you have any fun, special ideas that you would like to build into your sessions, we would love to work with you to make that happen! Some of our parents like to be able to add personal items and props of their own, which adds that specialized touch to the finished products. 

We recommend that mama’s-to-be book their sessions with us as soon as possible.   We strongly encourage pre-booking well before your due date, to ensure there is a spot for you in our schedule! We then plan out your session date after your bundle of joy arrives!! We may not have spots last minute, after baby’s arrival if you haven’t pre booked. We also recommend sessions be done in the first 5-14 days for best results. Heads up: We are currently already booking into July and August!

We are here to help you capture all of your baby’s firsts! That’s why we created our baby’s first year packages! These can include maternity photos, newborn, cake smashes, and 6 month sessions, depending on which package you choose. All of our maternity gowns are also available for our newborn client mamas during their sessions. We have an extensive gown collection and much like our props, we are always adding to this collection!

We just recently photographed this adorable newborn and her mother, and we just had to share it with you! We went with a gorgeous spring themed colored backdrop and we just LOVE how they turned out! 

We photograph all of our newborn sessions in-studio, so that you can take full advantage of our beautifully customized sets. A professional studio like mine can make all the difference, not only for the pictures but for your baby. Photographers like myself who specialize in newborn photography go the extra mile to making sure that our studios are safe for you and your infant. Especially during these unprecedented times! Rest assured, when you bring your beautiful newborn to my studio, safety and comfort is a top priority. 

It is always such a pleasure of mine to see repeat clients and watch their little families grow! I absolutely love seeing how families grow and change over time. To set up your very own Maternity Session, Newborn Session, or Baby’s First Year Package, please contact us on our website or send an email to info@geminivisuals.com.

We are thrilled to finally welcome back dance school photo days again this year! After a long two + years of Covid interruptions, rules and regulations, we are at last, able to host photo days for our dance schools again. I admire so many of our local dance schools for their survival through the pandemic, consisting of many roadblocks and shutdowns. While we haven’t been able to do our usual photo sessions with dance schools, many schools have worked with us in creative ways to capture these dancers’ special moments and amazing talent. We are sad that we haven’t been able to say goodbye to many of the recent grads over the past two years, but we wish them nothing but the best as they embark on their new future!

My passion for dance as a child has turned into my passion to capture the art of dance through these talented dancers. In my 25+ years of experience in the photography industry, I have been working with talented dancers for over 15 years, and have had the pleasure of watching and capturing many young dancers grow and improve their skills year after year. I am so grateful for the long-lasting relationships I have built with these local dancers and dance schools. Oftentimes, these relationships have transformed into even welcoming some as new gemini staff members! 

With my years of experience working in this industry, I have built a wealth of knowledge for understanding the challenges and circumstances specific to shooting dance photography. There are many aspects to consider in creating the perfect shot, oftentimes, involving motion and moving subjects. Capturing a dancer mid-air, while performing their best-loved poses, is one of my favourite things to be a part of. 

We create the environment for you by transforming your location into a personalized photography studio! We wanted to ensure that these photo shoot days are completely stress free for our clients. We bring all of our own necessary professional equipment, lighting, backdrops and even our own team! Ensuring our photoshoots are executed in a timely manner and are well organized, is something we take great pride in. We are able to cater to any sized group of dancers, from small to large schools. You can check out some of our previous work here.  

You can expect that all of our final images from your shoot are retouched and professionally printed on photo paper – something that many other dance school photographers do not offer. We keep a close eye on the little details, to ensure that no costume is out of place, no toe goes unpointed and no hair tie is left on a wrist! 

This year, we are super excited to welcome several new dance schools on top of our annual recurring schools, who we look forward to seeing every year. 

As we navigate through this ever-changing Covid world, we must always be willing to adapt and pivot at a moment’s notice. This doesn’t mean that we need to give up on the things that we love! For one of my biggest group of clients – dancers – their world has changed a lot over the past couple of years. I am so happy to see them all starting to get back to their normal routines with their recitals, competitions, and performances. 

If you are a dancer or dance school looking for photography sessions, we would love to work with you to make sure you are still able to capture these special moments in your life. Please contact us by emailing us at info@geminivisuals.com if you have any questions or inquiries. We look forward to meeting you! 

Among all of our many packages, maternity shoots have become one of our most popular sessions. To make these shoots more magical, we started curating our custom maternity gown closet several years ago. We’ve slowly added to this collection over time, bringing on different designers ranging from local designers to international brands. 

One thing that COVID-19 taught us is that shopping local and supporting Canadian small businesses is more important than ever! Sure, international designers have a stellar sense of style, but there are plenty of excellent reasons to support Canadian designers, and where possible, designers in our local community during this difficult time. Additionally, shopping local helped us support our Canadian neighbours + friends, and alleviated the influx in shipping costs that were an unavoidable result of the pandemic. 

When we were on the hunt for the perfect new Canadian-designed maternity dresses to add to our collection, we reached out to some fellow photographers and found the beautiful Amy Corneau Couture. It didn’t take long before we absolutely fell in love with her designs! From her choice of silhouettes, colours, and fabrics – everything is beautiful! 

Amy Corneau Couture is a London, Ontario based business specializing in creating gowns for adults, and toddlers to use as photography props. Her gowns are specifically made for maternity photography, which helps take the pressure of selecting an outfit off our clients because they are bound to look and feel their best in these gowns! 

Reflecting back through our gallery of shots, we admire the fact that Amy Corneau’s designs are so unique, and are so thrilled that we made the decision to add her designs to our collection. Some of her designs include gowns with sleeves or dresses that are less fitted, which is nice for some mamas who feel less comfortable in tight materials. Our newest addition is a fitted black turtleneck style dress and black bodysuit with sleeves and a tossing train. Simply elegant and gorgeous!

If you’re looking for something specific, just know that we’ve added a variety of other gowns (not all pictured here) to our collection, including bodysuits, fitted dresses, and infinity-style dresses that range in colors, styles, and sizes. Our main goal is to ensure that we have a complete range that encompasses multiple styles so that there is something beautiful for every mama-to-be! We want the experience to be as effortless as possible for our clients.

For more looks and inspiration for your upcoming shoot, you can check out our full custom maternity gown closet here. 

We have multiple package options to choose from that can fit within your budget and vision. Each of these packages include the use of our beautiful maternity gowns. 

If you have any questions about how to make your maternity photo shoot the most special it can be, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at info@geminivisuals.com. We would love to chat! 

Wishing you a happy and healthy Spring ahead. We’ll see you soon, mamas! 

Spring is just around the corner (finally!!). This means we can start shooting outdoors again – Yippee!! Also, by popular demand, we have brought back our annual Spring Exclusive Sessions! This package is perfect for family photo shoots, engagement sessions, maternity, kids, teens and more! 

The Package

This $350 (taxes included) package includes the following:

• 45 minute session for up tp 6 people (2+ months only)
• 10 high res (printable any size) digital files via digital download
• Your choice of location from our curated list of local spots:
  • Blackie Spit/Crescent Beach (South Surrey)
  • Stewart Farmhouse (13723 Crescent Road)
  • Elgin Park (South Surrey)
  • Campbell Valley Park (Langley)
  • Gary Point (Richmond)
  • Minoru Park (Richmond)
  • Hazlemere House Farm (private property)
  • Chase the Blossoms (Any known Blossom Tree location)

These popular sessions usually sell out every year, so book your session now before it’s too late! Packages are available to purchase now until midnight on March 31st, 2022 (or until we sell out!). You can schedule your session any time between now and June 1st! 

We love these outdoor Spring Sessions because it brings a more relaxed and natural feel to your images when we can choose an off site location versus an in-studio set. If you prefer the look of naturally captured photos of your family, these sessions would be perfect for you! 

Some of our clients use these sessions as an opportunity to have quickly updated photos of their kids each year. With under an hour commitment, this is the perfect way to ensure you can have yearly memories of your loved ones to keep forever. 

If you are interested in a Spring Exclusive Session for your maternity shoot, you are in luck! This year, we are also including the use of one maternity gown for your session. You can select the gown of your choice using our maternity gown gallery here. 

Every time you book a session with us, we always ask if there is any additional information you would like us to know that may make your session go smoother. This could be anything from special personality traits or quirks, family dynamics, or communication and/or physical limitations.  This helps us choose potential props/setups and gives us a better understanding of how your session will go. 

We are always here to help make your shoot as special and comfortable as possible so that we can produce the most beautiful photos for you! If you have any concerns or worries, please always feel free to email us ahead of your session!

Who’s ready to smash some cake!? Cake Smash sessions have become some of our most popular shoots lately. It’s a photography trend that has taken off over the past few years, and we’re here for it! There is nothing more fun than capturing a baby experiencing the sweetness of a birthday cake for the very first time. 

With our custom created sets and specially crafted cakes by Leah’s Cake Creations, you will absolutely love these little keepsakes forever. Let your babe frolic around with frosting, and mess up some sponge cake, while we capture all of the cuteness. 

If your little one’s first birthday is coming up, this is an incredible way to capture a very special milestone. All of our packages come with high res digital files that are chosen using our online client gallery. They also all include our custom souvenir 12×12 plaque mount collage. Most of our packages always start with some pre-smash portraits, so we can capture a few milestone moments before things get messy! This gives the opportunity for your baby to have a quick outfit change. 

If you’re a little apprehensive about your baby getting messy, we also offer a milestone birthday session, that still includes a birthday set up and custom background, just without the cake!

I’ve been doing photography for 20+ years, and during that time, I’ve never met anyone who regrets capturing the exciting, transitional, and special stages of their child’s life. Year after year, I have the pleasure of photographing expectant moms, and eventually their precious babies with these cake smash sessions and others. I truly believe that investing in professional photos is one of the best ways for a family to celebrate these incredibly special moments. 

Do you want to join in on the fun with your baby!? We always say, ‘the more the merrier!’ One of our packages includes a whole family and sibling set up, so we can capture everybody together. These sessions are booked for a period of 2 hours, but often only take between 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. 

After the fun of the cake smash, we will offer you another exciting add-on: bathtub splash sessions! These are a fantastic way to clean up and end the shoot. Your little one will be happily splashing around and I will get to capture those special moments. You’ll also have a clean baby to bring home!  

Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere… and plenty to splash and play in! Most babies that I’ve photographed absolutely love making a good splash. Whether that means playing in our mini bath tub, playing with water toys, or swimming, water is water to a playful child, and most kids love playing in it in one form or another.

You can add this little bubble bath onto any cake smash session. My favorite part of these shoots is when babies realize they can splash as much as they want – it’s splashtastic! 

If you have any questions about how to make your cake smash or splash session extra special, send us an email at info@geminivisuals.com. You can also check out some of our previous sessions and set ups here!

We look forward to seeing you and your little one soon! 

Maternity photoshoots are a very special occasion for us to be a part of. In these sessions, Mamas to be are usually 1-2 months away from their due date. The goal of these are to capture mamas feeling their most beautiful and confident. At 7-8 months pregnant, finding clothes can already be a challenge, so we wanted to take that burden away from our clients during their shoot with us. 

We started building our custom maternity gown closet several years ago, and have slowly added to the collection, bringing on different designers ranging from local designers to international brands. Most of these dresses are specifically made for maternity photography. It gives our clients the option to have a more glamorous look, to ensure that they feel comfortable and beautiful. We want the experience to be as effortless as possible for our clients.  

Sew Trendy was the very first company we used to start our maternity gown collection. This designer is a family owned business that began in 2012 and have now become a leader in the industry. Some of their gowns are a little more versatile and can also be used for dance sessions as well. The materials range from lighter sheer fabrics to thicker, fuller gowns that are perfect for winter shoots. One of our absolute favourite gowns is the Celine Gown. It is a gorgeous mermaid style dress with a tulle skirt with an adjustable sweetheart neckline. It is one of our most popular and is made to fit all body types. You can even sneak leggings and boots under the dress in the winter, and no one would even know!

You can check out our full custom maternity gown closet here. 

We have multiple package options to choose from that can fit within your budget and vision. Each of these packages include the use of our beautiful maternity gowns. 

If you have any questions about how to make your maternity photo shoot the most special it can be, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@geminivisuals.com. We would love to chat!

A couple of months ago, in September, we created our very own Boho inspired Mini Sessions using the ever-so-cute vintage white camper by Once Upon a Caravan! This set the scene for our whole vision and added that touch of magic we were dreaming of! We couldn’t wait to show you this super fun shoot! With the help of photo stylist Bobby Pins Curiosities, we created a dreamy bohemian inspired set located on a private farm underneath a gorgeous willow tree. Cottage By the Sea also provided the vintage antique trunks, which was the perfect finishing touch to this set! 

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One of our favourite design elements about the shoot was the custom created floral arrangements by the amazing Little Local Wreaths! All of their wreaths are inspired by nature using dried and preserved flowers. They captured the bohemian dream better than we could have imagined. 

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Working with so many vendors was one of the highlights of creating this special shoot. Collaborating with local vendors and all supporting each other is so special. 

These sessions took place over a whole weekend and offered a mini session with up to 6 people. For $275, the package included 10 retouched high resolution images for you to keep, frame, and print for those long lasting memories!

Where classy elegance meets boho flair, this shoot was perfect for families, couples and maternity (your pets are also always welcome!)  We had such a blast working with our clients! We can’t wait for spring and summer weather to arrive again! Who’s ready for round two!?

If you have any questions about our sessions or packages, always feel free to send us an email at info@geminivisuals.com. We’d love to meet you!

Jingle bells, Jingle bells … Okay, I won’t start singing Holiday tunes quite yet, but can you believe the Christmas season is only just around the corner!? That’s right! Our beautiful and highly-anticipated Holiday sessions are BACK and the dates are approaching fast! 

This year, we have two types of holiday sessions: In-Studio Holiday Mini Sessions AND our Private Holiday Sessions. We could not be more excited! 

In-Studio Holiday Sessions

On November 13th and 14th, you can book a 20 minute session which will take place at our very own commercial studio, located in South Surrey. Our large studio size ensures we can easily socially distance and safely clean and sanitize effectively between clients. These sessions sell out every year, so book while you still can! 

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In our fun and creative mini sessions, you will receive 15 high res images of your choice via digital download. PLUS you’ll receive a free digital holiday e-card like these ones below from your session delivered via email for you to send to friends & family (and the option to upgrade to physical cards if you’d like)! 

These sessions are perfect for families, kids and teens, babies, and as always, your pets are welcome to join in too!

You can choose between the following mini sessions:

• “The Duo Package”  $235  (taxes INCLUDED)  For 2 people (3+mo)
• “The Family Package” $275  (taxes INCLUDED) For 3-6 people (3+mo)

We are so excited to finally reveal our new Holiday backdrops! We have custom created 4 amazing backdrops for you to choose from. Check out this sneak peek!

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Private Holiday Sessions

If you’re looking for something a little longer, you’re in luck! We’re also offering Private in-studio or Outdoor Holiday sessions. This exclusive session includes up to 45 minutes of shooting time for up to 5 subjects (4 mo+). This package includes 10 high-res digital images of your choice via digital download as well as the free digital holiday e-card. These sessions cost $325 (Including taxes). 

If you choose your private sessions in our studio space, you will be able to pick two of our custom created sets as well as a neutral option. Or, you can choose an outdoor space at a local private location! These can be booked between Oct 1st & December 1st 2021. 

We truly look forward to these holiday sessions every year. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions! We can’t wait to see you!