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Portraits
Portraits
Cinematic portrait photography in Kelowna and the Okanagan, built around place, mood, movement and honest direction.
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Designed for people who want photographs with a pulse.
Cinematic, humane, sometimes sensual, location-aware portraits should avoid generic posing packages. If you need something cleaner and profile-first, there is also a small headshots page.
Stories in this category
Sophia in the Autumn Light
Sophia in a black dress, boots and a floral jacket above Okanagan Lake. Golden trails and sunset portraits lead into a staged Halloween sequence with a prop knife and theatrical blood by the water.
Rebekah in Autumn
Rebekah in an orange knit sweater on Kelowna’s autumn streets, along the lake and under yellow leaves.
Holly at Paul’s Tomb
Holly at Paul’s Tomb, following the warm light from the wooded trail to the rocks and water. Linen, denim and a white crochet top carry the session from golden hour into a quieter blue dusk.
Julia in the Summer Studio
Julia Crofoot in the studio, moving from a black dress and red tights to tailored black separates, then a green top and white shorts. Grey backdrops, a red panel and window light change the feel of each look.
Diana in Downtown Kelowna
Diana in downtown Kelowna, moving between sunlit streets, glass storefronts and close city portraits.
Shatille at Paul’s Tomb
Shatille at Paul’s Tomb, from floral dresses and warm light on the trail to lace, a green swimsuit and the evening shoreline. A long summer session above and beside Okanagan Lake.
Sophia at Paul's Tomb
Sophia above Okanagan Lake at Paul’s Tomb, with rock, trees, wind and quiet portraits beside the water.
Sunny at Clement
Sunny on Clement Avenue in Kelowna, with simple styling, close portraits and a steady, direct gaze.
Karly at Bertram
Karly in a white dress at Bertram Creek, with quiet portraits and laughter beside Okanagan Lake. The session closes with a view across the evening water.
Destiny at Paul’s Tomb
Destiny at Paul’s Tomb, from white fabric and sunlit cliffs to the blue water and evening reflections of Okanagan Lake.
Julia in Kamloops
Julia on a walk through Kamloops, against graffiti, bright walls and red and black brick.
Sophia at Sutherland Park
Sophia at Sutherland Park in floral dresses and a denim jacket, with spring light, lakeside trees and yellow flowers. The session moves from quiet close portraits to easy walks through the park.
Shatille in West Kelowna
Shatille in West Kelowna, moving through changing outfits and close portraits in late-day light.
Marie at Clement
Marie on Clement Avenue in Kelowna, with red, black and leather outfits, slatted light and expressive actor portraits.
Kennedy Rowe, Headshots and Pool Hall
Kennedy Rowe, whose screen credits include Girl Taken and Catfish Murder, in a Kelowna session with headshots and relaxed portraits at the desk, pool hall and chair.
Sunny in Soft Indoor Light
Sunny in soft indoor light, with close portraits, changing expressions and relaxed styling.
Sunny in Sunlight
Portraits of Sunny on a simple outdoor set, with white fabric, denim and strong sunlight.
Destiny
Destiny in a Kelowna portrait session with changing outfits, close expressions and a playful edge.
Sophia Halloween
Sophia in a Halloween portrait session, with candles, rain-darkened rocks and a little ritual atmosphere.
Sophia at Bertram Creek Park
Sophia at Bertram Creek Park, from bubbles and willow branches to sunlit portraits beside Okanagan Lake.
Sophia by the Water and Trees
Sophia beside the water and among the trees, with black outfits, swimwear and relaxed summer portraits.
Shaylin at Bertram
Shaylin at Bertram Creek, with changing outfits, green shade and portraits in and beside Okanagan Lake.
Alex by the Lake
Alex beside Okanagan Lake, with black styling, wind, rock and close portraits at the water’s edge.
Sophia by the Lake
Sophia at Bertram Creek, with denim, red swimwear, trees and sunlit portraits along the shoreline.
Giuliana at LoveReins
Giuliana with the horses at LoveReins Ranch in Lake Country, moving from a white dress to cowgirl styling and riding portraits.
Kaylee at Leir House
Kaylee at Leir House in Penticton, from window-lit rooms to stone steps and the pale light outside.
Kaylee in Clouds
Kaylee in Penticton, with cloud styling, black lace-up clothing, white trousers and warm light in an evening back alley.
Kaylee, Quiet Portraits
Kaylee in a pale gown among autumn leaves, creek rocks and forest trees, with smoke, movement and close portraits.
Rachel and Ryan
Rachel and Ryan with their dirt bikes above the lake, photographed in autumn sun with mountain views and a champagne celebration.
Emily at KFS
Emily in a blue dress against a black studio backdrop, with smoke, movement and close portraits.
Hannah K in Black and White
Hannah Krostewitz, whose screen work includes Mayfair Witches, in a black-and-white studio session with changing outfits and close, expressive portraits.
Roark in Pattern and Colour
Roark Critchlow, known as Dr. Mike Horton on Days of Our Lives and Tom Marin on Pretty Little Liars, in patterned-shirt portraits against black and a heart-painted wall.
Shanelle on Roller Skates
Shanelle Connell, seen in Pitfall and A Wedding to Remember, in a playful Barbie-inspired studio shoot with pink shorts, a bright leotard and roller skates.
Jenna and Macie, From Eden
Jenna and Macie of From Eden beside Okanagan Lake, with paired portraits on the pebbled shore and blue evening light.
Sarah on Film
Sarah Smith-Podollan, the actor and dancer seen in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, in a black-and-white film portrait with a white shirt and window light.
Chloe
Chloe in a Kelowna portrait session, with red styling, body paint, smoke, coloured light and candlelit portraits.
Marina in Warm Window Light
Marina in warm window light, with denim, a black robe, green styling and close portraits in amber shadow.
Kennedy Rowe
Actor Kennedy Rowe, seen in Girl Taken and Killing for Extra Credit, in warm Kelowna portraits with relaxed expressions and changing looks.
Kennedy at KFS
Kennedy Rowe, whose screen credits include Girl Taken and Catfish Murder, in a studio session with a catsuit, gold dress and summer dress.
Sarah Smith-Podollan
Sarah Smith-Podollan, the actor and dancer seen in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, in a Kelowna studio session with pink trousers, cowboy-hat poses and coloured light.
Mo in Smoke and Colour
Mo in coloured studio light and smoke, with close portraits, bare shoulders and expressive movement.
Julia at KFS
Julia in the studio, with changing outfits, coloured light and portraits that move between playful and direct.
Roark Critchlow
Roark Critchlow, known as Dr. Mike Horton on Days of Our Lives and Tom Marin on Pretty Little Liars, in Kelowna portraits with brick, red light and black-and-white frames.
Angela in the 70s Lounge
Angela in yellow glasses and retro styling, photographed among the sofas and warm colours of a seventies lounge.
Julia, Studio Colours
Julia in a white dress in the studio, with window light, a painted mural and seated portraits.
Katya
Katya in soft studio light, with close portraits, changing outfits and a quiet, direct gaze.
Shanelle in the Studio
Shanelle Connell, seen in Pitfall and A Wedding to Remember, in a Kelowna studio session with mirror portraits, black outfits, movement and coloured light.
Angela at KFS in Colour
Angela in the studio, moving through coloured light, wardrobe changes and close portraits with a direct gaze.
Rebekah at Bertram
Rebekah at Bertram Creek, moving from a floral dress to a black dress and white shirt, then into sunset and water silhouettes.
Ashton at the Ranch
Ashton among horses, pasture and fences, with open Okanagan skies and relaxed country styling.
Kristen at Bertram
Kristen at Bertram Creek, photographed beside the lake and among the trees in soft Okanagan light.
Rayleigh by Knox
Rayleigh near Knox Mountain, with a white floral dress, tattoos, reeds and sunlit portraits beside the water.
Mickie
Mickie in golden grass and warm hillside light, then beside the lake with rocks, wind and a white shirt.
Ashton Between House and Garden
Ashton between house and garden, with three simple looks, late-summer greenery and warm window light.
Becca by the Window
Becca between the house and garden, with candlelight, open windows, soft fabric and relaxed portraits.
Rayleigh in Garden and Rose Light
Rayleigh in a flower-filled garden and rose-lit rooms, with mirrors, tea and evening shadows.
Angela at Float Space
Angela at Float Space, from relaxed wellness headshots to close portraits in red light and shadow.
Lucy at the Water’s Edge
Lucy at the water’s edge as sunset becomes moonlight, then in a warmly lit garden after dark.
Chelsea by the Lake
Chelsea beside the lake, with a hat, soft dusk light and portraits in the water.
Mo in the Reeds
Mo among tall reeds and green shadows, with body paint and low sun across the portrait session.
Brittany in Yellow and Blue
Brittany in two looks: bright yellow against deep green, then blue beside the lake, ending in soft rainbow light.
Angelica in Garden Light
Angelica among garden flowers and window light, with mirrors, floral styling and a straw hat.
Angelica in Warm Shadow
Angelica in red sunglasses and warm afternoon light, moving between close portraits and shadowed rooms.
Mel in Reeds and Warm Dusk
Mel among the reeds at dusk, with glasses, bubbles and playful portraits in warm light.
Jacob Pasterfield
Jacob Pasterfield above the lake, with storm light, a rainbow, a handpan and a ukulele as the day softens.
Rebecca in Smoke
Rebecca in window light and smoke, with denim, close expressions and dark, quiet portraits.
Dee-J in Miami
Dee-J in Miami, photographed over two days beside the pool and along the riverbank.
Bailey in Kelowna
Bailey across two Kelowna sessions, with window light, bold colour, foliage and floral baths in daylight and candlelight.
Jasmin by the Window
Jasmin beside the window in Kelowna, with tea, a small table and winter greenery.
Sarah: Henna, Snow and Candlelight
Sarah in a four-part portrait session, from henna in the living room to snow, a daylight coconut-milk bath and a candlelit bath.
Savannah in Vancouver
Savannah on Vancouver streets and green pathways, with pale walls, soft light and relaxed afternoon portraits.
Megan Shallow
Megan Shallow beside a foggy Kelowna lake, with an orange dress, moving water and birds passing through the mist.
Erin at Mara Lake
Erin beside Mara Lake, with driftwood, warm water, tattoos and soft evening light along the shoreline.
Charlotte, Rock the Dress
Charlotte Smith in a Rock the Dress session near Salmon Arm, from blossoms and a yellow dress to creek, forest and horse portraits for the Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser.
Nicole, White Willow
Nicole in a bridal editorial designed by White Willow Photography near Salmon Arm, with rock-face portraits, a bouquet, veil and flower crown.
Looking for profile-first work?
Headshot Day, actor portraits, business profiles and lighting studies are kept together on the headshots page.
Portraits offer
A portrait session can be soft, strange, cinematic, or all three.
The point is not to flatten you into a clean pose. It is to build a small world around your face, body language, clothes, place and the weather that shows up.
Water, city glass, old houses, studio light, smoke, rock, trees and whatever else makes the portrait feel rooted.
Quiet, romantic, sensual, playful, severe, weird or simple can all belong under Portraits when the photographs still feel intentional.
The edit should feel like a small story, not every usable frame in chronological order.
Inquiries
Bring a person, a place, or a feeling.
For portraits, a useful first email is simple: who it is for, what mood you are drawn to, and whether you already have a location or wardrobe direction in mind.