vancouver grad photographer

Natural, confident, and heartfelt - images you’ll treasure long after graduation day.

I photograph modern, unposed grad sessions for families who want to pause time for just a moment and remember who their graduate is right now - confident, growing, and on the edge of what’s next.

No studios. No pressure.

my approach

simple | down-to-earth | real

  • you’ll experience relaxed, natural moments that feel like them - nothing stiff, awkward, or overly posed.

  • you want a photographer who understands this season is a mix of confidence, nerves, and excitement, and knows how to go with the flow instead of forcing fake smiles or cookie-cutter poses.

  • I take the time to get to know each graduate so their session reflects who they truly are, capturing this milestone in a way that feels genuine, modern, and meaningful.

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Hi! I’m Michelle!

your grad photographer in Vancouver, BC

Michelle K. shared that the experience was exactly what she hoped for - relaxed, easy, and completely pressure-free. She felt heard and understood. “I didn’t know he could be this photogenic!” she said.

Like many parents, Michelle K. wanted her graduate photographed in a way that felt natural and confident, without stiff poses, studio settings, or forced smiles that didn’t feel like him.

Every family deserves the same thoughtful experience and timeless images — photographs that reflect who their graduate truly is during this once-in-a-lifetime season.

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the all-inclusive process: made simple for grad season

  • step 1 - contact

    You want your Grad captured in a way that feels real, confident, and true to who they are.
    When you reach out, we’ll start by getting to know each other. I’ll learn about your Grad’s personality, interests, and what this milestone means to them.

    This first connection helps me understand their story so I can plan a session that feels comfortable, natural, and genuinely them.

  • step 2 - plan

    Once everything is official, we’ll plan the perfect location and talk through how to prepare your Grad so the session feels relaxed and easy. I’ll guide you on what photographs well outdoors and help you choose a spot that feels meaningful and reflects your Grad’s style.

  • step 3 - your photo day!

    Enjoy your session at a beautiful outdoor location. This is your Grad’s time to relax, have fun, and feel confident in front of the camera. We’ll capture natural moments - the smiles, the personality, and everything that makes this year such a big milestone.

  • step 4 - gallery

    You’ll receive your Grad photos in a beautiful custom online gallery, easy to view, download, and share.

    If you’d like help choosing which images would look best printed or framed, I’m always happy to guide you - at no extra cost.

kind words

I never knew he could be so photogenic!
— Michelle Kuramoto

let’s chat!

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As your grad portrait photographer, I want you to feel like your session with me is like having a friend you can now trust with your grad photos. No posing, nothing awkward, just you + your grad being yourself.

I can’t wait to hear from you!

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