Mama & Me Mini Session with Emily-May Photography in Kamloops, BC

There is something special about the bond between mother and daughter - it is STRONG. There is nothing like it. A piece of yourself walking around. A tiny you that loves to argue and usually wins. Your heart.

It was so great catching up with this mama and her daughter, it had been a couple years since I had last photographed them! They were up for it all. Even climbing up a giant rock and looking like royalty! I was really inspired after this shoot to make sure I capture myself present with my kids - they grow up so dang fast. Can’t wait for your next booking! xo

Mama dresses are both in my client closet, both unlined so you can wear a body suit or slip underneath. The lace one is by North of Esme and then sheer was handmade by a photographer in the US!

Client Closet - "The Cosmos" Lace Dress by North of Esme

If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that I love lace. Lace everything! And when North of Esme followed me on Instagram and I saw her dress photos I fell in love. She has such a great eye for blending styles and fabrics - everything she posts I want! It’s dangerous.

I’ve shot with Melissa (pictured below) a few times now and she always has the most amazing photo styling . Now I can’t remember how we got onto the topic but this dress (among others was brought up!) and this amazing wonderful client actually helped purchased this dress for the client closet. I am so appreciative of my clients that trust in the process and give me some guidance into what they want - and then just leave me to it! This dress is designed for sizes 4 to 12 but does allow up or down a size, in my opinion.

If you’d like to wear this dress from the client closet, just let me know! And fellow photographers in Kamloops it is also available for rent - pm for custom pricing.

Special thanks to Ginger Turley Artistry for making sure Melissa was photo ready and delivering her strip lashes for the shoot. Ginger has done Melissa’s makeup for past photos and we missed her so much on this shoot!

This last series, shared with permission, some of the shots that don’t always make it into the gallery. As Melissa recounts “The broken flip flop, accidental flashing of cars and the cactus needle in the foot was worth it. The company and laughter was pretty great too.”