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Welcome back to the world of blogging! – Surrey Newborn PhotographyFebruary 12th, 2014As you can see from the date of the previous blog post it has been a while since I last wrote a blog entry. I have been busy with life, work and photography!! I have continued to post updated work to the Deanna Nilson Photography Facebook Fan Page – Feel free to head on over […] |

Little Baby Brother B – Surrey Newborn PhotographyJuly 16th, 2012I had a last minute contact for a newborn session come in at the end of June and was able to fit this gorgeous little boy in along with his two beautiful sisters! Baby B was just a little sweetie and slept really well for me so that I could get some perfect shots of […] |
I had a last minute contact for a newborn session come in at the end of June and was able to fit this gorgeous little boy in along with his two beautiful sisters! Baby B was just a little sweetie and slept really well for me so that I could get some perfect shots of him. His sisters were so adorable with him and I am sure he will have not one but three mommies to answer to! Now on to the photos!
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The Biggest and Best List of Greater Vancouver Summer Activities!June 8th, 2012Summer is fast upon us and with only a few weeks left of school the kids will soon be home for the summer! Last month I put out an inquiry for ideas as to what fun activities you do with your kids over the summer. I promised that I would compile the list and after […] |
Summer is fast upon us and with only a few weeks left of school the kids will soon be home for the summer! Last month I put out an inquiry for ideas as to what fun activities you do with your kids over the summer. I promised that I would compile the list and after spending much time looking for the ever important links to the details I think I have come up with a pretty comprehensive list! So without further delay here is a nice big list of fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver over the summer.
Some of these activities are free and some are tourist attractions. Have a browse, bookmark, share with your friends and come back on those days you are stuck and can’t think of something to do!
Fun and Free or Low Cost At Home Activities and Crafts:
60 Summer Activities for Kids from Martha Stewart
Build a Backyard Obstacle Course
Travel Scavenger Hunt Lists Ready to Print
Bubbles! Science World’s Special Bubble Recipes
Start a Garden – Tips on easy to grow items
Do some fun Science Experiements (videos included)
Kids Bowl Free Program at Various Lanes
Camping, Hiking, Lakes and Outdoor Fun:
Othello Tunnels (great for hiking and biking)
5 North Shore Family Friendly Hikes
Free Educational all ages Astronomy Programs at SFU
Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club at Whonnock Lake (Programs throughout the summer for all ages)
Horseback riding at Campbell Valley Park
Free Learn to Fish Programs (throughout BC)
Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park
Wild Play Element Parks (Various Locations)
Attend one of the many Free Local Festivals:
Langley’s International Festival (great fun for adults and kids alike)
Vancouver Pride Parade and Festival
Celebration of Light Fireworks
99 Days of summer in Surrey – Ideas for something every day of summer in Surrey
Catch a Movie:
Be a Tourist in your own Town and Visit some of the Tourist Attractions:
Take the Aquabus around False Creek
The Honeybee Centre and new home to the Bug Lab
Vancouver Aquarium and the new Penguin Exhibit
Vancouver’s Harbour Centre Lookout
Stanley Park (Seawall, waterpark, train)
Bloedel Floral Conservatory (There are exotic birds too)
Bear Creek Park Train and Mini Golf
Castle Fun Park in Abbotsford (mini golf and games)
Giggle Ridge Mini Golf at Cultus Lake
Visit a local Farmer’s or Night Market or pick some of your own fruit:
Metro Vancouver Farmer’s Markets
Go to the Waterslides:
Visit one of the many great Free Splash Parks:
Harris Road Park in Pitt Meadows
Vancouver Spray Parks and Wading pools
Queen’s Park in New Westminster (Splash Park and Petting Zoo)
Attend one of the many Summer Storytimes at the Local Libraries:
Summer Storytimes and Activities at the Fraser Valley Libraries
Summer Storytimes and Activities at Surrey Public Libraries
Summer Storytimes and Activities at the Vancouver Public Libraries
Summer Storytimes and Activities at the Coquitlam Public Library
Attend one of the local sports teams games or go to the BC Summer Games:
Vancouver Canadians Baseball Game
BC Summer Games (Held in Surrey 2012)
Visit a museum or Heritage Site:
Dinosaur Exhibit at Royal BC museum in Victoria
West Coast railway Heritage Park in Squamish
Explore a Fun New to your Kids Neighborhood:
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Beautiful Newborn – Miss K – Vancouver Infant PhotographerMay 28th, 2012You may remember this lovely family from their maternity session a while back. Click here to take a look! They were super cute and big sister was so excited to meet her new little sister! Miss K was super cute and cooperated like a super model for me during her session! We used hats, headbands, […] |
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You may remember this lovely family from their maternity session a while back. Click here to take a look! They were super cute and big sister was so excited to meet her new little sister! Miss K was super cute and cooperated like a super model for me during her session! We used hats, headbands, a whole variety of blankets and even took some family photos with the little newborn. I have been told that big sister is still loving having her little sis around and even volunteers to changes diapers once in a while!
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Outdoor sessions are always fun! – Vancouver Maternity PhotographerApril 25th, 2012I was looking through all of the sessions I had last fall and came across this fall session with S & R. We lucked out on the weather for their maternity session at the little park close to my studio in Langley. It was a GORGEOUS sunny and crisp morning! The fall leaves were out […] |
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I was looking through all of the sessions I had last fall and came across this fall session with S & R. We lucked out on the weather for their maternity session at the little park close to my studio in Langley. It was a GORGEOUS sunny and crisp morning! The fall leaves were out and yet it was still sunny and not too cold. We did a couple of outfit changes and moved around the park for several different set ups. It truly was a relaxed and calm shoot. I have since done their little man’s newborn photos and will hopefully see them again soon for updated pictures of him! Now on to the images!
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MOTHER’S DAY CONTEST! – Vancouver Newborn and Maternity PhotographerApril 18th, 2012CONTEST TIME!!!!! Okay everyone – I said I would post about a contest for Mother’s Day – so here it is! If you are a mom then step right up! I would like to give a free session (GOTTA HAVE IT PACKAGE – $500 value) to a deserving mom and her kids. This doesn’t necessarily […] |
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CONTEST TIME!!!!!
Okay everyone – I said I would post about a contest for Mother’s Day – so here it is! If you are a mom then step right up! I would like to give a free session (GOTTA HAVE IT PACKAGE – $500 value) to a deserving mom and her kids.
This doesn’t necessarily mean you would never be able to afford photos or would never go and get them on your own but instead it means that you feel that you would love to treat yourself to beautiful portraits of you and your children.
As moms we are frequently shy about getting infront of the camera however it is EXTREMELY important that you have photos of you and your children together as it helps to shape a child’s feelings of self worth.
So here is what you need to do. You can get entries into the draw in multiple ways.
1. Enter your name into the contest by commenting on this post that you wish to be entered.
2. Hop over to my facebook page and comment on the contest post that you wish to be entered.
3. Share the facebook post with your friends and family. If they comment either there or on the blog with “_________” sent me you will get one extra entry for each person that does this.
I will close the contest on April 30th and do the draw shortly after.
If I get enough participants then I might even draw for runner up prizes!
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Newborns from 2011 – Vancouver and Surrey Newborn PhotographerDecember 24th, 2011So as the year comes to a close I have been seeing many fellow photographers post summaries of the sessions they have done throughout the year. I decided to go back and count the number of newborns I have photographed and was surprised to see it was a whopping 34!!!! I have been so blessed […] |
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So as the year comes to a close I have been seeing many fellow photographers post summaries of the sessions they have done throughout the year. I decided to go back and count the number of newborns I have photographed and was surprised to see it was a whopping 34!!!! I have been so blessed to have these little babies come into my studios in Langley. I hope you enjoy these collages as much as I do!
If you or someone you know is expecting please contact me as soon as possible. I fill up very fast for newborns and would not want you to miss out!!!