Meet Your Family Photographer in Vancouver, BC:
Meliza Orellana
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.
From one mom to another, I get it. Life moves fast, and the moments you want to remember most are often the hardest to capture while you’re in them.
That’s why I do what I do. I help families slow down, exhale, and see the beauty in their every day: the laughter, the chaos, the quiet parts too.
I’m drawn to honest, connection-filled photos that feel like home. Whether we’re baking cookies in your kitchen, chasing waves at the beach, or piled up on the couch, my goal is always the same: to capture your people as they really are.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me tending to my ever-growing indoor plant collection, painting with watercolor, or working through a word puzzle with a coffee nearby.
I’m based in Vancouver, BC and photograph families, newborns, maternity sessions, throughout the Lower Mainland.
If you’re looking for photos that feel calm, natural, and true to this season of your life, you’re in the right place.
My mission is to create timeless images for you that help you see your family the way they really are.
Connected, imperfect and full of love.
Making you feel comfortable and confident is what matters most.
Because mom to mom, I know it’s not always easy to get in front of the camera.
I’ve been there (am there, actually) juggling snacks, fixing my kid's hair, trying to keep everyone smiling. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to perform. You just have to be there.
When we shoot together, I’ll guide you gently through it, giving you space to breathe, laugh, and just be with your people. The magic happens in those in-between moments when everyone forgets I’m even there.
As a parent of two, I know how tender these seasons can be. Whether it’s joy, exhaustion, or a mix of both, it all belongs in the photo. Because that’s real life,
Let's create photos that feel like you. Honest, calm and full of heart.
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
