Hi friend

I'm so glad you're here

For as long as I can remember, I have always been drawn to the creative world, and freezing moments in time. 8 years ago I lost a close friend and I remember one of the last photos of her was taken by my sisters wedding photographer just weeks prior. That photo held such a special place in all of the hearts that knew her. I can't help but relate back to those emotions while capturing some of life's most precious and sentimental moments year after year for my dear clients. It's so much more then just showing up for a job to me and taking photos. Not only am I living out my dream of documenting life, but I hold it with the upmost honour + gratitude. In my pricing guide given out after that initial inquiry, I state that I have not done my job if the only thing you remember is the photos in your gallery. My hope and prayer with every single one of my clients is to show up, relate and empathize - so I want you to leave with so much more then a gallery you're in love with. I want you to feel taken care of, loved and valued. 

Upcoming Travel

Puerto Vallarta - Feb 2025
Honolulu - May 2025
Denmark - June 2025
Sunshine Coast - August 2025

go-to starbucks order

light iced mocha with three pumps mocha and plain cold foam on top

favourite shooting location

Cities or Vancouver beaches 

favorite season and why

Give me fall all year! - holds all the coziest, hot chocolate moments 

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Review from Client

- Tiana L

We could not ever say thank you enough to Janessa. She is so incredibly talented and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She captured every important moment on our wedding day. From the smallest details to the casual setting of our guests. She truly understood the significance of each moment and the emotions behind them, and she brought that to life through her photos.
The photos are absolutely STUNNING. Looking through them feels like we are going through our wedding day again. She was not only our photographer but become a good friend! She was able to keep our group of 16 in line and still on time! I forever will recommend Janessa!

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