If you’ve ever looked at a family photo and immediately zoomed in on yourself (your hair, your expression, the outfit you weren’t sure about) you’re not alone. In fact, almost every mom I photograph tells me some version of: “I’m usually the one taking the photos.” “I’m never sure what to do with my hands.” “I love the photos of my kids, but I don’t always love photos of me.” This post is here to help shift that for good! You don’t need to change your body, your home, your w

Why your home makes the best backdrop for family photos. Meliza Orellana Photography - Vancouver Families

There’s something I notice in every home I walk into. Parents worry about the décor. The clutter. The unfinished spaces. And yet, kids always go straight to the places where life actually happens. The blanket they drag from room to room.The basket where their favourite toys live.The little square of floor where the light comes in just right on a winter morning. Those are the spots that make the most meaningful family photos. Kids don’t remember the décor, they remember how it