Lisa began shooting over 20 years ago. In addition to her regular employment, she was writing for various magazines; Canadian Living, BC Outdoors, Canadian Yachting and RV Lifestyles {to name just a few}. As she built her writing portfolio, editors began requesting photo support for her articles. It was the beginning of a new career!
From nature photos taken for magazines to portrait-taker, her journey into photography began; eventually becoming a full-time pursuit.
Always a family gig, Lacey assisted at her first engagement session when she was only twelve! After Lacey completed her education, they became full-fledged partners :)
This family tradition began many {many} years ago.
Papa, Lisa’s Latvian grandfather, had a dream while he was in his youth in Europe. Together, Janis & Betija fulfilled that dream by building one of western Canada’s first color photography studios. They inspired both women who spent hours observing how their grandparent’s teamwork resulted in a life well-lived and loved.
YOU COULD SAY THAT PHOTOGRAPHY IS IN OUR GENES.
In addition to our passion for weddings and portrait shoots, we are honored by the number of requests we receive to provide educational opportunities for other photographers. As a result, we were inspired to begin our Wanderlust Workshop Series. To date we have hosted multi-day workshops across the island from Tofino to Fanny Bay, and of course, in our own lil Nanoose, as well as numerous content sessions for colleagues from SK, AB and BC!
Lacey is a devoted wife to Nathan, her high-school sweetheart. She is Mama to three gorgeous girls {nope, we’re not biased!}, Willow Wilde, Wren Rose and Wynter West. Dog mama to their Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Grizz.
Lace & Nate and the girls are Tofino lovers to the core. You’ll catch them camping and surfing on the island’s westside anytime they can get away!
Lisa and her hubby, Andre have a 35 year love story together.
They adore all their kids, their partners and five young grandbabies.
They were absolutely guilty of spoiling their old Chessie dog, Skeena and now the new pup on the block-Nootka is receiving a whole lotta love!
Andre & Lisa spend their free time fishing, cruising and camping.
WELL, WE TRY TO HAVE A STARBUCKS AFTER EVERY SHOOT! WE’RE NOT ASHAMED OF OUR ADDICTION :)
Lacey is a foodie and real earth mama! She bakes bread, and grows incredible dahlias, foxgloves, and a huge tomato crop! Lace, Grizz and her girls visit a beach daily. There is ALWAYS sand in their shoes!
Lisa’s other passion is her garden and their recently built greenhouse. It was a bigger project then they expected, but after many hours of work it is def her happy place {it also explains why she’s usually a little bit dirty and never has a manicure - no judgment, please!}.
And, since we’re getting personal now; we want you to know that we know a photo session can sometimes be a little stressful.
What to wear? Will the kids be good? Is this going to be hard? Because your {insert your person here} hates having their photo taken!
Don’t worry! Because we’re moms and wives too, we understand!
Our dogs don’t always sit. Okay, they often don’t sit ;) Lacey’s three girlies move fast! Our husbands pose for us because we bribe them! What we’re saying is; we understand your potential concerns because we’ve experienced them too :)
During your time with us we want you to feel comfortable and relaxed. We’ll have fun and promise to capture beautiful images of your precious loves while we’re together!
KIND WORDS FROM A WEDDING CLIENT
“This mother daughter duo treated us with incredible respect and kindness from the first contact email, through to the thoughtful unique delivery of our photo package”.
“The photos themselves, absolutely stunning”.
“What stood out most to me though, above the product, is the compassion and love that this team shows their clients. If you are considering booking them for your wedding, just know you will have two of the loveliest ladies sharing your big day with you, cheering you on, and capturing your memories with giant grins”. K & S