Well, I am currently in paradise on a well deserved family vacation and we are eating up every single moment. Mike, Lauren, Hunter and I rented a fabulous house on Chesterman's beach with our dear friends Kim and Ryan and their beautiful hound - Thundi. This is a great place for dogs and humans to just take a deep breath and be. The crashing waves, wide open - breathtaking beaches and fresh cool air make it truly magical. I am LOVING this vacation and will remember it fondly until we can return again. Here are a few snap shots... there are many many more - believe me!

Elizabeth Soergel Photography - Okanagan wedding and portrait photographer

A dear friend of mine - Vanessa is expecting her second baby very soon. She wanted to get some belly photos before the little one arrived and include her adorable 3 year old Celina. We decided on Van Dusen Gardens for a location and I'm really happy with the results.

Baby is due to arrive July 3rd so stay tuned for baby photos!

Elizabeth Soergel - Vancouver and Okanagan wedding and portrait photographer

Okay so this is going to be a pretty big posting. I had a hard time choosing which images to blog because we got so many great shots - I just couldn't decide!!!

I was very excited to have Bibiana and Richard come all the way out to the Okanagan Valley from Vancouver to do their engagement session that we spent a better part of the day driving around, taking photographs and checking out what Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley have to offer.

At the end we went into Kelowna to get a few shots in the city (or should I say "in town" as it's really hard to clasify this as a city compared to Vancouver or Toronto!!!)

Elizabeth Soergel Photography - Vancouver and Okanagan Valley wedding and portrait photographer

Baby Kirsten arrived a bit late but as cute as ever! I got to photograph her at just over two weeks and she was as good as gold. I love doing baby photography but every time I do I can't help but want another one myself. Hopefully my hubby isn't reading this.

Don't worry honey... not for a couple more years anyway!

Man I love babies!

Elizabeth Soergel - Vancouver portrait and wedding photographer

Lauren recently had her 2nd birthday. People told me that time goes fast after you have a baby, but nothing could prepare me for just how quickly she would go from a tiny baby in my arms to a independent preschooler. It's crazy but the good news is that it just gets better and better with every new stage :)

Lauren's Antie Lindsay hosted a party for Lauren and her friends to celebrate... thanks Linds!

Make a wish!

Who doesn't love bubbles?!?!

Happy birthday kiddo!

Elizabeth Soergel - Vancouver wedding and portrait photographer

Meet Lindsay and Paul... an adorable couple who were a pleasure to photograph! I'll be doing their wedding photography in July... only 5 weeks to go guys!

Elizabeth Soergel - Vancouver wedding and portrait photographer

These two girls are budding stars - that's for sure! They are both full of personality and never hesitate to show off their talent at a moment's notice.

Their mom asked me to do some photos for their portfolio so that they can get started on their acting career... I'm sure they will go far!

Gorgeous!

Elizabeth Soergel - Vancouver wedding and portrait photographer