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Welcome!

Hello and welcome to my photo blog!  My name is Karen McNeil, and what can I say...it's amazing to have the opportunity to photograph so many great people and share my images! I strive to capture beautiful moments, with a creative flair. My style is a balance of modern and artistic, keeping true to each client's personality.

This blog is where I'll be posting pictures from recent sessions, and other adventures. I would LOVE to hear from you so leave me a comment and say hi!

If you are interested in booking a session or have any questions, please click on the "connect" above.

Thank you for taking the time to check out what I do!

Jenny & August {Engagement}

Fall wedding clients, Jenny & August, do not have long to wait for their big day. Autumn is a really beautiful time to shoot, and while the leafs are still green from summer, and on the trees, we ventured into Mt Douglas Park to snap some engagement pictures. Here are a few favs of this super cute and very cuddly couple.

Jesse Holland - Oh please tell me I am second shooting with you for these guys! They are adorable! And I love the location.August 28, 2010 - 1:07 am

Renee - Beautiful work as always Karen!August 27, 2010 - 5:41 am

Bella Boudoir {Boudoir Photographers}

Bella Boudoir has just announced two new dates for our popular Boutique at the Inn at Laurel Point & RETRO at the Bella Studio, get your Christmas shopping done early!  You can information on our website, under FAQ.

Email us at info@bellaboudour.com to book your spot!

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Baby Liam .5 years old {Portraits}

Happy 6 months to Liam!

My Bff’s little man is so sweet & I really love watching him grow. To no surprise, he has been the most perfect baby for Sally & Buck, easy going, happy & so loving towards his family. A true Valentine’s Day baby.  For our little session this time around, it was fun to giggle & swoon over little Liam.  His smiles were to die for!  I know that we can only get away with these silly photo shoots, for a few years, so Mommy & Auntie Karen will push our boundaries for alittle while yet!

bethany - wow he is so cute!! those eyes and that smile... heart melting :) nice photos too :) love the bokah.August 14, 2010 - 6:31 pm

Courtney Hockley - Oh my, so adorable!!!August 14, 2010 - 6:05 pm

Jon & Krista {Wedding}

I would never wish rain on any couple’s wedding day, but the days leading up to the weekend I felt it was just going to happen. When I woke up that morning, watched my traditional Saturday morning reality TV shows on the Slice Network, drinking my coffee, I had no fear… No fear because I have been in the situation before, in fact every summer, there is ONE day that you can just not control, and it pours. I also knew that in my heart I had the perfect couple for this kind of day. Easy going Jon & Krista. >> insert sign of relief here >>

The couple were married at Olympic View Golf Club. Beautiful flowers surrounded the them, done by the fabulous ladies of Verbena Floral Design, as well as guests who proclaimed they would see the couple through, no matter what life may throw their way. Such a great added touch to a sweet ceremony.

When it came to going for off site portraits, well all I can say is the couple & the wedding party were amazing. We managed to get every location as planned including an added field….. but not just any feild. This feild was AMAZING. Normally I’m a huge fan of long grass fields, during the summer, it’s no joke, I love them. They are my muse. But this feild was my sunshine for Jon & Krista, on a foggy, drizzly day. A bright yellow wheat feild in the middle of the country. The first wheat feild I had ever shot in, and it was so fantastic I am now in love. Period.  I was so impressed how they day just seemed to flow and everyone, including myself, felt lucky to be part of the couples day.

Congrats to my lucky “rainy day” couple. It was a beautiful day.

Emmy - These are gorgeous. Love the chewing on straw shots - especially with serious faces very cute!August 18, 2010 - 11:28 pm

Lindsay - awesome, love the wheat!August 14, 2010 - 5:32 am

Vanessa - GORGEOUS!August 11, 2010 - 4:52 am

Krista - My gosh Karen!! The photos are absolutely stunning :) I couldn't resists a second...and third runthrough of them. Thank you so much for capturing our day for us. I CAN'T wait to see the rest. KristaAugust 11, 2010 - 4:45 am

Damien & Sonja {Wedding}

Damien & the beautiful Sonja, were married last week in all white draped ceremony at the Marriott Hotel, in Victoria. Siblings made up the couples wedding party, including Sonja’s three beautiful sisters, and twin flower girl nieces. The champagne and white colour scheme reflected the couples soft nature, and sweetness towards eachother.

It was a such great day full of love, dancing, and family… congratulations to Damein & Sonja.

Lillie louise - The last shot is my favourite,...very sweet!August 9, 2010 - 3:23 pm

Vanessa - GORGEOUS!!!!!!!August 9, 2010 - 2:09 pm

Karen - Yes, Lindsay... everything was done at the hotel. It was a surprise to see this venue, as I had not known about the courtyard patio for ceremonies.August 9, 2010 - 5:31 am

Lindsay - awesome shots Karen! Was the ceremony at the Marriott as well?August 9, 2010 - 2:33 am

Rae - Beautiful work Karen!!August 9, 2010 - 2:06 am

Alayna & Colin {Wedding}

Alayna, is tall, beautiful, and a so easy going. So no exception to her wedding day, she was a stunning bride! I was able to work with her & handsome groom Colin for my video in early June, so it was wonderful to work with them on such an amazing day for them. Married at the Victoria Yacht Club, the sun was shining a very cool fog lingered over the water.

My favorite story was of a sliver of a shirt that Colin was wearing when they first met. Alayna kept the small bit of the plaid shirt with her the day of the wedding, which was a super cute gesture to the man she loves.

Congrats to Alayna & Colin. Simply beautiful.

bethany - beautiful work karen. all of them, but in particular that picture of the bride standing at the sliding door... STUNNING!!!August 4, 2010 - 7:39 am

Vanessa & Jenny - So beautiful!August 3, 2010 - 11:23 pm

Yuki {Portraits}

For those of you who do not know, my husband and I have purchased a home in Brentwood Bay, in September we will be moving a short drive from the city of Victoria, but the area I grew up in, so still very familiar.

With the move, we say goodbye to our Japanese friend Yuki.  She has been staying with us since the Winter, and has had many cooking lessons with Derek, enjoyed the company of our dog (she misses her lab very much back home), and has increased her English vocabulary 100%.

Yesterday while the late sun was around and the fog lifted, I told Yuki that we would go out and take some images of her before she moved Saturday.  She is normally very shy, but seem to really enjoy the camera, and told me it was always a dream of hers to be a model.  So very sweet!

Vanessa - STUNNING!August 2, 2010 - 1:45 am

chacky - It is a very wonderful photograph. She is pretty!July 31, 2010 - 2:49 am

Rochelle - Lovely photos and a lovely write up!July 31, 2010 - 2:35 am

Britt - She's beautiful--she should model!July 31, 2010 - 1:23 am

Deanna McCollum - Beautiful! Nice work once again.July 31, 2010 - 12:50 am

Rob & Bri {Wedding}

Just a few pictures from Rob & Bri’s wedding at Bri’s family farm in Ladysmith.  The day was beautiful and Bri was amazing in her red dress.  Such a bold dress for such a tiny framed Bri.

Jeremy Beliveau - Holy lord Rob. They made you look pretty good. Very nice pictures.July 30, 2010 - 1:18 pm

Weddingbells Fall/Winter Issue

Well it’s finally on newsstands this week! The new issue of Weddingbells magazine featuring one of my adorable couples from last year, Britt & Ryan!

Check out their amazing backyard wedding that is full of sunshine yellow flowers, from the lovely ladies of Verbena Floral Design, and all of Britt’s creative talents from favors to her dress made by her best friend. I was so happy to have been their to capture the day, it was amazing…. and reflected the couple’s personalities to the T.

To see more images from the wedding online go : HERE


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Vanessa & Jenny - Could not be more excited for you! Looks beautiful. We want both Brit and Karen to autograph this for us!July 21, 2010 - 2:39 pm

bethany - well done Karen!! the pictures look great, can't wait to see it in print :) gotta go get oneJuly 21, 2010 - 3:39 am

Kim Spears - CONGRATS KAREN !!!!!!July 20, 2010 - 8:13 pm

Britt - M, would you like me to autograph your copy ;) Karen-it looks great! All thanks to your amazing photography. Such a fun day. We should do it again!! Haha.July 20, 2010 - 3:30 am

Maryam Morrison - OMG Britt is FAMOUS!July 20, 2010 - 2:38 am

Rob & Bri {Engaged}

Calgary couple, Rob & Bri have been “phone pals” of mine over the past 8 months. Last week during Victoria’s little heat wave I met with them to shoot their engagement session at Cattle Point, during the favorite part of the evening with the amazing light it brings. After climbing trees’, and roaming beaches the couple where great about cooling off alittle in the Pacific Ocean, in their jeans. A little adventure for their engagement…. who could ask for anything better!

More to come of Rob & Bri from their wedding day.

Tianna - Karen your picture are so amazing, and Bri & Rob look great!July 18, 2010 - 7:33 pm

Lindsay - That driftwood fort is amazing! I could hang out in there all day... as long as there were no bugs of course :)July 17, 2010 - 4:55 pm

Coralee - Gorgeous!!! Great job! I can only imagine what the Wedding day photos will look like!! I was a BM in the wedding! I cant wait to see the rest of the photos!July 16, 2010 - 7:14 pm

Kim Spears - So sweet Karen! I just love the light. So romantic !July 14, 2010 - 11:59 pm

Emmy - Really nice light Karen!! Love the sitting in a tree kissing shot!July 14, 2010 - 7:36 pm