Amanda Dams is one of the top-ranked newborn photographers in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby and Surrey. She is specialized in baby, cake smash and newborn photography.

09.27.21

Fall Photos – Photography in Vancouver

The city of Vancouver is well-known for having one the most beautiful views around the world. Wherever you go, you will most likely find a park or a street full of cherry blossoms during spring. A few months later, the city is full of orange leaves during fall, creating the perfect background for fall photos.

During fall, it is so much fun to gather the kids around and enjoy a family photography to celebrate this time of the year. Maternity photos also look amazingly beautiful during fall and as the weather still allow us to photograph outside. We better make good use of this beautiful season before it ends!

Today I’d like to share the Fall photos from Li’s family, I’ve been photographing them since their Fresh 48 Photography Session and it’s been a pleasure every time I meet them! Actually one of my photos of their Fresh 48 session was chosen as one of the TOP 100 photos by the National Association of Professional Child Photographers back in 2019, and it was displayed in a gallery event in Atlanta, GA.

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08.19.21

Maternity Photos at Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver

by Amanda Dams

The Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver BC is a reference when it comes to flowers and colours and it’s perfect for maternity photos. That’s one of my favourite places to go when shooting maternity photography. But while most people spend their time at the quarry gardens – and they’re beautiful, I’m not arguing that! – I actually love photo shooting at the Rose Garden of Queen Elizabeth Park. The rose garden is located in the south-western perimeter of the park.

The rose garden is not as crowded as the quarry gardens and the results can be as beautiful as they can get. They have a variety of roses and the many different colours help in creating different images and backgrounds.

We provide a variety of gowns for maternity photos that will fit your body and your personality. Sweta was beautiful wearing our red maternity gown for her maternity photography. This is one of my favourite maternity sessions at Queen Elizabeth Park.

Our maternity photography sessions also include professional hair and makeup, so you don’t have to worry about anything for your session. We take care of you and the results can be seen in the photos below!

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04.30.21

Props and Planning Make the Photography!

by Ani Tchakarova

When photographing in the studio, props and planning are very important!

Whether we are picking adorable outfits and backdrops for a newborn, or toys and cakes for a 1 year cake-smash – it doesn’t come together overnight and no 2 shoots are the same.

I encourage all of my clients to book well in advance, not only because my schedule fills up quickly, but because I put a lot of time and effort into planning each shoot so we can get the perfect shots.

Have a look through my galleries and when you book, let me know if there are any specific scenes that you would like to create on your day in the studio. I am always finding new, (and cute) props to work with and love seeing the final results!

Tiny toys and oversized hats are always a favourite with newborns, and when it comes to sitting sessions with slightly older kids, we can introduce larger props and busier backgrounds.

You can be confident that everything we use in our sessions has been sanitized and is clean for you and your baby to use. Contact me if you have any questions!

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02.28.21

The 5 Best Baby Clothing Stores in Vancouver

by Ani Tchakarova

Shopping for babies and toddlers can be quite the struggle! Finding the right materials, the correct fit and the best quality (without breaking the bank) are all things that new parents grapple with in the first few years of parenthood. I’ve compiled a list of some of my favourite shops I’ve found in Vancouver!

Parade Organics – $$
They have a beautiful selection of colours and patterns in all sorts of styles. If you are looking for onesies and rompers made from organic, fair trade cotton, then Parade has you covered! They have a great online shop, or if you are looking to shop in store, they have locations in Gastown and Granville Island.
West Coast Kids – $$$$
With locations on Main Street and in Richmond, West Coast Kids is a trendy shop carrying only the best brands in baby apparel. (Jillian Harris Shops here apparently!)
Hip Baby – $$$
Located on West 4th, Hip Baby carries a great selection of baby brands. They are known for their excellent customer service and are the perfect place to go if you have any questions or are shopping for gifts!
Little Earth – $$
Offering both new and gently used clothing, Little Earth is possibly Vancouver’s best kept secret for parents. Their selection is incredible, the owner is super friendly and you can find some great deals on their consignment clothing! Located on the vibrant Commercial Drive.
Isola Bella Children’s Clothing and Shoe Boutique – $$$
Isola Bella is a unique boutique in Kerrisdale, carrying both established and up-and-coming European labels. A lot of their products can’t be found elsewhere, making it the perfect place for that special piece!

What are some others I am missing from my list? Comment below!

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01.29.21

Fine Art Newborn Photography Studio | Ellie

by Amanda Dams

Sweet baby Ellie came to my studio when she was 1 month old. Although newborn are best photographed within 2 weeks after birth, I’m always happy to work with older babies and I always tell the parents that we might get only awake and wrapped shots, to set their expectations. Parents are usually ok with that because all they want are cute, sweet memories of their little one and they look cute anyways! Baby Ellie surprised us at the end of the session sleeping like a champ, so I was able to get the curly cute poses I get with younger babies. I love that we got a mix of sleeping poses and awake shots.

I absolutely love Ellie’s final gallery and she was such a beautiful baby girl.

2021 will be a busy year with COVID baby boom, so if you are planing to book your baby’s photo with us, make sure you book in advance!

{COVID-19 UPDATE}
There is no higher priority than the safety of our clients and we want you to feel confident coming to our session during the outbreak.

We always take cleanliness very seriously since we work with newborn and babies in our studio. These are some things we currently do at Amanda Dams Photography:

-We clean and sanitize the studio after each session as well as wash all blankets and accessories used during the session.
– Hands are washed and sanitized regularly
– Please leave your shoes at the door and sanitize your hands when coming to the studio

Extra steps that have been implemented for the safety of your family:

– We only book one session/client a day.
– Only the baby and parents (and siblings if they will be in the photos) are allowed in the studio. Please, no grandparents or any other family member at this time.
– Extra sanitizing and mask used by the photographer and assistant