Directions via Hike Kamloops: https://hikekamloops.ca/aviation-way/
I’ve shot more along here but this is just what’s on my computer right now! I’ll add to it as I go through hard drives (and shoot more!) I love walking here with the kids, Ella loves it because of all the dogs. With the closing of one of the dog parks in Brock, this trail will be getting busier but there is so much space and so many different spots to shoot I don’t imagine it will be an issue. If there were awards for the friendliest people that walk a trail in Kamloops… this would win! Stroller friendly HOWEVER the trail down to the beach isn’t the easiest with a standard stroller, much better with a jogging stroller.
These two lovebirds photographed in September 2018! The sunset photo happened on our way out - I had turned around and the sunlight was falling perfectly on them, worth it to stick around the extra few moments. Crazy how different Aviation Way looks in September vs October!
We actually missed the sunset here, our first location was closing so we picked up and drove here - everything was running a little bit late! But I never let that stop me. I just make my own dang sunset. Larissa booked a session while I had this insanely beautiful dress from Reclamation. And she ROCKED it, as always.
EEK! How adorable!! I love how mama styled babe for these. That blue summer cover is also part of my client closet. I always try to take a photo of mom and dad during these sessions, especially when your kids are little. Because I KNOW you guys haven’t had a date night in a long time and it’s a 5 minute escape to reconnect and remember why you’re here together. That photo of them I took with Charlie on my hip! (July 2019)
See what I mean about October!!! Looks like an entirely new place. This location is 10 minutes down the path just before the beach. Lots of space for kids (and pups!) to run, fairly secluded and a very peaceful spot for photos.
So safe to say if you want green, go from May to July! It’s a very lush look, almost a Vancouver Island feel to these images. These are the same spots I’v put everyone else in, just different time of year and different lighting conditions. I edit based off of the colours you wear, the energy you have and of course the mood of the shoot. I don’t like to box myself into one category of moody or airy - I edit what works best for the set.
Quite possibly one of the coolest shoots I had the pleasure of capturing last year. I MEAN who else brings their very own unicorn to their session. This princess grew up around horses, and the photo above has mom edited out so don’t you worry! Safety is my number 1 concern!
Yes, I’m oversharing this shoot BUT it’s also the perfect example of how versatile this location is. All of these photos (and more) were taken in an hour and a half, that includes the travel time (all within walking distance and all along the trail)
Model: Emily Phillips of DejaVu Model Management Makeup: Ginger Turley Artistry
Styled by: Thrift Monster