Meet Your Family Photographer in Vancouver, BC:
Meliza Orellana
My name is Meliza. From one mom to another, let me just say, I've got you. Here's how I help you in understanding your journey.
My name is Meliza. From one mom to another, let me just say, I got you. Here's how I help you in understanding your journey.
I specialize in photographing families in their element—whether that’s baking cookies in their home, playing in a meadow, or running on the beach. I provide families with an experience that’s directed, professional, and one-of-a-kind.
Families are not the only people who can enjoy the experience I offer either. You can hire me to be a newborn photographer, branding or headshot photographer, or a daycare or school portrait photographer. You can also ask me for maternity photography in Vancouver BC and nearby.
I specialize in photographing families in their element, whether they're baking cookies in their home, playing in a meadow, or running on the beach. I provide families with an experience that’s directed, professional, and one-of-a-kind.
Families are not the only people who can enjoy the experience I offer, either. You can hire me to be a newborn photographer, a branding or headshot photographer, or a daycare or school portrait photographer. You can also ask me for maternity photography in Vancouver, BC and nearby.
More Than a Family Photographer
Beyond being a mom to two and a family photographer, I am a professional makeup artist who graduated from the renowned makeup college Blanche Macdonald. Every session I offer includes a makeup application for one person, which helps them feel comfortable and beautiful before their photoshoot.
Imagine sitting for an hour while getting your makeup done, relaxing, laughing, and having fun. Once that hour is up, you get your photos taken. At that point, you feel at ease.
My mission is to create timeless images for you that tell heartwarming stories, preserving your memories to be cherished for generations.
Making you feel comfortable and confident is what matters most.
Because, mom to mom, I know it isn't always easy.
I’m more than happy to be a goofball if that’s what it takes to help you and your family relax during your family photo session.
But usually, it looks and sounds more like this:
You hold your kids. I ask you to reflect on your journey and your feelings. There’s so little time, when you’re a parent, to really take a deep breath and think about how far you’ve come.
Sometimes, the feelings that come up are complicated. As a parent of two, I get that. Whatever you’re experiencing—grief, or love, or both, or a swirling concoction of anxiety and amazement—is completely okay to feel in front of my lens (and it’ll make for spectacular photos).
I’m Honoured to Have Been Featured in
The Bump, a publication by The Knot Worldwide and Parents Canada.
Want to know more about the experience I offer? Start here.
My husband and I are both a little camera-shy, but she made us feel so comfortable.
Meghan, Port Coquitlam
Book a discovery call and I’ll answer any lingering questions you have. Then, we can get a date planned, contracts signed, and a retainer paid.
1. Inquire
This is the fun part. I’ll take care of making the day go by smoothly; you get to relax and reflect on these moments with your loved ones.
2. Photo Day
You’ll receive a gallery of lightly edited images that’ll make you say “Oooh” and “Ahhhh.” Choose your favorites, and your retainer will be applied to the collection you pick.
3. Proofing Gallery
Your keepsakes arrive in 2-4 weeks. You’ll flip through your album, say "Wow!", maybe shed a tear, and download your chosen digital files. You’ll cherish these photos for years to come.
4. Keepsake Delivery
