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| UNIQUE BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY | North Vancouver 604.984.7427 | |
Client TestimonialsThe quality of Kim's work is simply amazing! Her intuitive ability to efficiently generate poses and effectively capture our 'miracle of life' transformation resulted in a comfortable and fun photo session with both Mom & Dad-to-be. We look forward to cherishing the lasting memories of this unique life experience though both print and digital media.
November 2010 Kimberly shot my maternity photos one week before I gave birth. She instantly made me feel at ease and she did the kind of shots I wanted. When I got the proofs back, I couldn't believe how awesome I looked (excuse me for "tooting my own horn"). Everyone I showed the photos too were very impressed. I loved the photos so much that we went back for family photos when our son was 6 months old. Again, she managed to put my camera-shy husband at ease and make our son smile continuously. The 70 proofs were so perfect that we've had a really hard time deciding on which ones to order. She captured some priceless looks on our son's face too. . . . I highly recommend Kimberly. Two of my girlfriends also used her (that's how I found out about her) and they had the same wonderful experience.
October 2010 Hi Kim, We visited Kim to have some pictures taken of our active 11 month old son. We were not prepared for the challenge ahead, however Kim was! She was very patient and understanding of his active and energetic, sometimes cranky behaviour and gave us many top tips to get him to keep still. It ended up being fun and the resulting pictures were fantastic! The active shots were especially great, far better than I had expected (considering his mood) and totally captured our son's energy and personality. We were so happy to have chosen someone so professional and calm, and obviously experienced with active babies! Thank you Kim, for the fabulous pictures and great experience.
September 2010 Hi Kim, I received my photos early. Thank you. They're amazing! I love them. Thank you for being so talented. I want to spend some time figuring out what I want to order. I'll find some frames that I like first and the I'll get in touch with you this week.
July 2010 What absolutely wonderful photos you took of our family and our two little girls. The shots were so candid, natural…..just terrific. My husband and I were amazed the way you were able to get the kids to listen to you and the rapport you had with them. I think this showed in the photos as they really looked like they were having a great time. We can hardly wait to display our photos proudly on our walls. I would highly recommend Eclipse.
July 2010 I have been working with Eclipse photography for years. Kim has done a variety of photo shoots for me ranging from boudoir, wedding, & baby photos. In my dealings with Kim, I've always found her to be incredibly professional & fun. She is open to ideas for poses and has always worked with me to capture my best attributes. She is also very good at putting people at ease. My husband is not one to enjoy having his photo taken but she was able to work with him to ensure we had some beautiful pictures to remember our wedding day. She's also very good with children. The first photo shoot she did with my daughter was when she was 6 months old. We'd just flown in from Ontario & she had major jet lag. I thought the shoot would go horribly because she was so cranky. I should have known better. Kim was able to work with her to get some beautiful photos done quickly so she didn't even get time to be fussy. As I mentioned we are from Ontario. I started working with Kim when I was still on the west coast & I still try to plan my photo needs around visits home so I can work with Kim.
July 2010 Kim has been an amazing photographer for my headshots. Each session has given me more than what was needed to find the ones I would use. I am so pleased with her professional work and continue to bus all the way to Deep Cove to get my fabulous headhots!
July 2010 Kim has been an amazing photographer for my headshots. Each session has given me more than what was needed to find the ones I would use. I am so pleased with her professional work and continue to bus all the way to Deep Cove to get my fabulous headhots!
July 2010 My wife Nancy and i were very impressed with the maternity pictures that you took for us. We were nervous at first, but you quickly made us feel very comfortable! Thanks you for the awesome pictures Kim.
May 2010 This was my first professional photography session of this kind ( a nudee!). I was really nervous and unsure of what to expect. Kim was quick to put me at ease and be relaxed, so I actually had fun and took some good pictures. I felt like I had my best girlfriend there to tell me what honestly looked good,( and didn't !) as well as the professionalism of a capable and confident photographer. My photos looked GREAT! Thanks to the patience and expertise of such a fine artist, I have the photos I wanted. If you've thought about wanting to have professional photos taken of yourself, family or special occasion, I would not hesitate to put such a task into Kim's good hands.
April 2010 We are first time parents who arrived at the Eclipse Photography studio with a one-week-old newborn. We were anxious and hopeful about the photo session with our baby girl. As it turned out, after meeting Kim at Eclipse Photography, we did not need to worry. Upon our arrival, we were given an opportunity to review preferred poses. Kim also provided us with her skilled guidance and directions to maximize our experience during the session. Our nervousness and the occasional "accident" by the baby were washed away by Kim’s easy-going manner. We were given plenty of time to collectively prepare ourselves for each photo set and were made comfortable, which translated onto the photos. Overall, our expectations were far exceeded. The quality of the photos was impressive. We would recommend Eclipse Photography for anyone seeking professional photographs.
March 2010 All I can say is that Kim is unbelievable. She is patient, caring and above all...professional. My wife and I brought our week old baby to her studio and she made us feel at home. The lil guy wasn't cooperating at first but Kim was patient and made sure to get the PERFECT shot for us. I want to thank you Kim for everything...even the little accident our boy made. We will definitely be using your services again in the future when Alexander is a bit older for some more pictures. All the best to you.
March 2010 My experience with Eclipse Photography in particular with Kimberly Mara, has been top notch from start to finish. I had first considered maternity shots when I was pregnant with my third child after never having pictures of this special time in my life with my previous two pregnancies. I consider my self to be very particular in my tastes and what I wanted was a photographer who could capture my body and belly in a way that expressed how I felt pregnant. As someone who has always been unhappy with my body, I was during pregnancy, feeling beautiful in a way I had never had before. I was definitely shy to be getting in front of the camera so exposed, but I felt nothing but comfortable throughout the whole photo shoot. In fact with Kim being in the dark while shooting, I almost forgot she was there except for the quiet direction she gave. She has a way of capturing your best angle. No double chins and for someone who is short, she made my legs look a mile long (God Bless her!). Kimberley has been nothing short of super every time we have dealt with her. We absolutely love our pictures. Simply put they are art! Her work has allowed us to capture this amazing experience of pregnancy for us to remember always. I consistently refer her to anyone who will listen!
March 2010 Hi Kim, Thank you very much for such an enjoyable photo shoot! You were great with making Olivia feel comfortable and happy, and you were able to get alot of cute smiles out of her! I am very happy with the photos and look forward to doing it again, & next time we will also bring my husband, for a family photo shoot. Overall, our expericnce was great and I couldn't be happier with the photos :) I will happily recommend you and your services with confidence.
March 2010 We were recommended to Kim by a friend who couldn't say enough about the positive and fun experience she and her husband had during their maternity photo shoot. However, even more compelling and convincing than my friend's words of praise was her showing me the photos from their shoot. They were simply stunning. Over a year later, my husband and I, pregnant with our first child, contacted Kim and had an amazing maternity shoot. We were excited and slightly apperhensive, never having had formal photos, and certainly never in such an intimate setting. We immediately felt comfortable with Kim, as if we were old friends. We loved every minute of it and the end result was amazing photos that we will cherish forever. Since our photo shoot, one of my girl friends and her husband went to Kim for their maternity shoot and they too, were thrilled. Thank you Kim, for your expertise, sensitivtiy, passion, and for capturing such a beautiful time in our lives! See you for child #2! Feb 2010 We returned to Kim for our second photo shoot several months after the birth of our second child. This time, we did a family photo shoot along with our 3 year old boy who himself was first photograped by Kim before making his official world debut! In addition to Kim being as remarkably intuitive and easy with us and our infant daughter as she was three years prior in our maternity shoot with our son, we saw a different side of Kim in this shoot as she interacted so easily and magically with our toddler. Regardless of the child's age, she seems to know how to engage, connect and elicit those special looks, glances, smiles, and the most natural beauty and innocence of the moment. And, like our last shoot, Kim spoiled us with amazingly beautiful photos. And now, we eagerly await our enlargements which will dress our bedroom walls with love, laughter, and joy. Thank you again Kim! You're wonderful! Feb 2010 The first time I ever saw Kimberly’s photography of newborns I knew if I had a baby they would be photographed by Kim. My 10 day old, 6 lb daughter wand I had a photo shoot at Kimberly’s studio on a hot sunny August afternoon. Wow! What an afternoon, I imagine not very different from most mom and baby experiences. Kimberly immediately made us feel comfortable and right at home in her studio. There was lots of laughs, sweat and tears and baby poo and pee on me and on the studio floor. As tough as the experience was the outcome was absolutely worth every minute. There are many exceptionally special pictures of my new daughter and I. Kimberly’s talent beamed through as she was able to capture some of the most tender moments with my new baby girl. My favorite photos were enlarged and my family will cherish them forever. Thank you.
Jan 2010 Hi Kimberly, I wanted to thank you for an awesome experience. You made me fill so relaxed and I had so much fun. My inner model came out with your encouragement. I had so many pictures to choose from; I had a hard time choosing. After the maternity photos, I couldn’t wait to have my baby and get her photos done. The newborn photos were just as amazing. I am so glad we chose you. It’s not enough to be technically talented – which you are, but it is obvious that you love it too. We will definitely be coming back to you as our family grows.
Jan 2010 Hi Kim Both Brenden and I were a little nervous going into the photo shoot, as we had never done anything like this before. But from the moment we met you, we immediately felt at ease. We felt so comfortable the entire shoot, and had lots of fun while doing it. You captured so many great photos, it was nearly impossible to choose which ones to develop, because each one was so amazing. I have and will continue to recommend you to everyone I know, and look forward to working with you again.
Dec 2009 Hi Kim! We were so pleased to have found Kim at Eclipse photography. She made us feel so at ease during our photos and was able to capture some of the most precious moments of our lives. Our pregnancy was a wonderful surprise and a blessing. Now to have memories of that wonderful time are absolutely priceless to us. Later, following the birth of our beautiful son Jackson, we had a sitting with Kim, at first we were concerned because our little man was having an "off" day. We were worried that our pics wouldn't turn out yet Kim was able to capture the essence of our beautiful boy and looking at the pictures you would never know that he cried through much of the 2hrs!! We couldn't be happier with the pictures and Kim's wonderful work. We think that our pictures are truly spectacular (but then again, we are biased!). Thank you again Kim for commemorating such special momments in our lives. We look forward to seeing you again soon - hopefully with baby #2!!
Dec 2009 Kim, Thanks so much for the photos -- we picked them up the other day and we really like what we saw. You were right -- there are definitely some soon-to-be-favourites in there. It's going to be hard to choose only a few to get framed. Thanks also for your comforting manner and style. You made me comfortable, and helped herd my husband and two teens with grace and ease, making our photo shoot fun for everyone.
Dec 2009 Dear Kim, as I look through all the photos to pick some as Christmas gifts, it's so HARD. There are so many fabulous photos. You really captured the essence of our family and the love we feel for our new baby girl. These photos commemorate that special once in a lifetime event!
Nov 2009 Wow. We are looking at the photos you took of our baby girl and remembering the experience with nostalgia. Thank you so much for creating these lasting mementos of our baby. We really appreciated how good you were with us and with the baby during the photo shoot. Your patience, sense of detail and ability to put us at ease, shows in each and every photo you took. Thank you.
Nov 2009 Hi Kim, Thank you so much for taking those amazing photos of us. We had lots of fun while we were taking the photos too. You made us feel so confident and comfortable in front of the camera. It is wonderful to share them with all my family and friends. We all like your photo style. It brings us the feeling of pure happiness when we look back on our beautiful black and white photos. You captured all those moments that will now stay forever with us. You have a gift to be able give us a "key" to go back to this pregnant period in our lives, and unlock those memories after many years. Thank you for that!
Nov 2009 Kim, We just received our photos from Kimberly and I am so excited!! So many of them are just gorgeous! I don't know how we'll choose which ones to enlarge for ourselves and for our families. Our son cried for most of the shoot and I was worried that we might not have many "happy" pictures to chose from, but in the photos our little guy looks content and peaceful. I don't know how Kimberly captured those few moments, but she did! Not only did our little one look adorable, but so did my husband and myself. I showed the pictures to friends and they all commented on how good we looked. We have never had professional pictures taken before and we are very happy with Kimberly's work. If we are so lucky to have another child we will definately see Kimberly again for photos.
Nov 2009 Kim, Thank you for an amazing photo shoot. We just received the photos and are so happy--they are beautiful! Although I feel large and uncomfortable, the photos capture how truly beautiful I am as a pregnant woman. These photos are such an incredibly precious gift for us, thank you. You have given us an incredible memento for our daughter.
Oct 2009 We walked into Kim's studio feeling a liitle nervous with our 5 day old son, Hakam, but that quickly changed. Kim made us feel very welcomed and she was very caring and nurturing toward our son. When our son became fussy during the photo shoot Kim gave us the time to calm him down. We did not feel pressured or rushed, Kim gave us the time to sooth Hakam. The pictures turned out amazing. We have shown the pictures to family and friends who were very impressed with her work. Kim did an exceptional job. We had the hardest time choosing what photos we wanted to get enlarged, they all turned out so good. We would go back to Kim for future photos and would recommend her to anyone.
Oct 2009 Thank you for the wonderful photo shoot. We had a great experience bringing our 6 month old daughter to your studio. You did a wonderful job of making us and our daughter feel comfortable. You interacted so well with her to get great smiles. We are thrilled with the resulting pictures! We had a very difficult time choosing only a few pictures for enlargements, they are all so beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful experience. We would recommend you to anyone looking for special photographs of their baby.
Oct 2009 I was 8 months pregnant when I had my maternity photo session with Kim. I have to say that I was pretty anxious about being photographed without any clothing on, but Kim made me feel comfortable in her studio. Kim is more than a photographer, she is very artistic and pays very close attention to detail. I brought some of my own clothing but Kim has "stuff" of her own that we used to capture beautiful images. I purchased the package that included all my proofs in an album and I must say, I am very happy that I have all the photos to look back at. Being my last pregnancy, they serve as a great memory for me to refer back to.
Sept 2009 Eclipse Photography was a wonderful choice for my maternity photos. If I was going to show my body to a photographer, I wanted to be as comfortable as possible. Kimberly, of Eclipse Photography was an ideal photographer. She made me feel at ease, making the experience one that I will always remember and cherish. I had an amazing experience working with Kimberly and would like to take this opportunity to say thank you so very much. Once I received my photos I was truly amazed as to how beautiful they were. The shots were just phenomenal, and made me so grateful that I chose to do the maternity photo shoot with Eclipse Photography. It was truly an amazing experience that surpassed my expectations. I can't wait until I am pregnant again to get the opportunity to experience this once again. I just love my photos!!!! Thanks so much Kim! You have made us feel more like a family, and have given us memories to cherish forever!
Sept 2009 Wow! Our pictures are just amazing. I can not believe how awesome our maternity photos turned out. My husband and I were both extremely nervous on our way to the studio, not knowing what to expect. Once we got there, Kim made us both feel so comfortable. We felt as though Kim was a long lost friend. We enjoyed ourselves and actually had fun with all the different poses and lighting choices. Two and a half weeks later, we were back to have our newborn pictures. As a first time mom, I was quite nervous to take my newborn to the studio and completely undress him for two hours. Again. Kim made me so comfortable and totally understood all the accidents that could and would happen. Kim is so prepared for all types of " oops". We have since received all of our pictures, and they are absolutely phenomenal. We are so happy we did the maternity and baby pictures. It really captures the whole pregnancy experience in a way I never imagined before. I can't believe how adorable the baby pictures are. They look like they are straight out of a magazine! We can not decide what pictures we want copies of yet, it's way too hard to decide, when you love every single one! I have been telling everyone I know about how amazing Kim is. I will be using Kim in the future, and look forward to working with her again! Thanks so much Kim! You have made us feel more like a family, and have given us memories to cherish forever!
Sept 2009 Hello, I hesitated before committing to a maternity photo shoot but I knew I wanted to capture this unique physical and emotional time in a more formal way than snapshots. I am so thankful I did! My maternity photos are gorgeous. I look through my album of proofs regularly to recall my pregnancy – which only 3 months later I'm already nostalgic about! Friends and family also enjoy looking at these captivating professional photos. We were so happy with the maternity photos, that we also did the newborn photo shoot! It feels great to have a beautiful record of our son's first weeks … taking the pressure off my scrapbooking endeavours! Kim's studio has everything we needed! She offered us chocolates and mineral water to enjoy before the photography session as we relaxed on a comfortable couch looking through albums to select our favourite types of photos. The stocked large bathroom (including diapers and wipes!) with big mirrors came in very handy. We both felt very comfortable!
August 2009 Hello, The atmosphere at our family photo shoot was both fun & professional. We were immediately put at ease by Kim and our kids were able to tolerate 2 hours of pictures, a small miracle!! Kim definitely has a special way with kids. We knew things were going to turn out great when our 3 year old & 10 month old gave lots of smiles & laughs. We are thrilled with our beautiful pictures and can't wait to hang them on our walls. You know they are good when they make your mom cry when she looks at them!!
Sept 2009 Hi Kim, Thank you so incredibly much for capturing my pregnancy so beautifully! The photos you took are above and beyond anything we could have ever imagined. You have such an astute eye and I was always positioned so perfectly in each photo. We love the ariety of shots and are having a tough time choosing just a few as our favourites as they are all so great. The shoot itself was such a wonderful experience and really brought my husband and I closer together and helped us to connect even more to our pregnancy and baby. You were so professional yet made us feel so comfortable like we had known you for years! We've recommended you to all of our family and friends. They were blown away with our photos so you'll be seeing them soon! And of course, we can't wait to come in for some baby photos!
August 2009 Hi Kim, Just wanted to say a big thank you for the wonderful pictures you took of us and our little baby. We were so pleased with how easy and relaxed you made the session for us and of course the outcome pictures are just wonderful. We are still struggling to pick which ones to have printed for albums and our family.
July 2009 Hi Kim, After deciding to get maternity photos done, I researched various photographers. I came across 'Eclipse Photography' and fell in love with the artistry of the photographs on the web, so I booked a photo shoot. A short time later, I had received news that all mothers-to-be dread....'there may be a problem with the baby'. After hearing this, I didn't want to go through with it. After all, why would I want to remember the worst time in my life? I felt like the world was against me and all I could do was cry. My husband convinced me that I would forever regret it if I didn't go. So I went, and he was right. Kim was amazing, she made me feel so comfortable and beautiful. I had forgotten all those bad feelings and thoughts and became a happy, expectant mother again, even if only for a little while. When I picked up the photos I was amazed, there was not one photo I didn't like. Everything surpassed my expectations and I was once again impressed by her artistry. Even now when I look through the photos I am awed by their beauty. If you are like me and didn't have the perfect pregnancy and think you might just want to forget this time of your life, don't, you will regret it. The only regret I now have is that I didn't book a shoot with my newborn. Oh well, next time...
July 2009 Hi Kim, I had an absolutely wonderful experience with you during my maternity photo shoot. Since I was a month away from being due to give birth, I was getting to that uncomfortable stage of pregnancy and I really wasn't sure how the photos would turn out. I must say that not only was I comfortable in my own skin, but you made me feel so relaxed that I was able to embrace the moment and have fun with it all. I am so happy that I did this and would highly recommend the same to other pregnant women. I was so excited to receive the photos. Your skill as a photographer is clearly evident in all the photos you took. I especially like the artistry of your body shots and the way you utilize light in the black and white photos. I also truly appreciate your professionalism and the welcoming studio you've created so that one feels at ease and natural for the camera. hanks so much for the fabulous photos. They'll be cherished for years to come.
July 2009 Hi Kim, I had done a lot of research before I picked your studio. It turned out to be an amazing shooting experience. I LOVE the photos so much! I showed them to my family and friends with great pride. Though my baby girl was a little nervous and fussy during the shoot, you cheered her up and captured her smile. Thank you for your great patience! Your job is awesome! Definitely I will visit your studio in the future!
July 2009 Hi Kim, Having had two previous photo shoots at Eclipse we knew we wouldn't be disappointed a third time around. The first being the maternity photo shoot which turned out absolutely amazing by the way. Your attention to detail definitely showed in the pictures that we received. Everybody that looked through the multiple albums couldn't stop asking where we had them done. My girlfriends who plan on having babies are all so excited to have their maternal photos done by you so they can have wonderful pictures to spread throughout their homes and in their family albums too. After the birth of our daughter Kyra, we were given a very gracious gift by my sister for a second photo shoot for newborn pictures. It was one of the most difficult times for me trying to keep the little one happy, but you were very encouraging and so patient and you again produced the most beautiful images of our little princess that will last a lifetime. My hubby and I spent so much time trying to decide which proofs to have blown up. Each and every image was priceless and it took us forever trying to determine which one was better than the other, as they were all fantastic. Once our little boy Ryder came into this world we knew there was only one place to go for memories this important to be captured, and you again brought smiles to our faces and AGAIN left us undecided on which pictures we wanted. Thank you also for having the chocolates and basketful of toys there to entice our daughter into the photos with when she lost interest and you have more towels than a spa has, to clean up all the little puddles our little boy made. Thank you again for your professionalism and patience. You are truly genuine, and make every photo shoot so very comfortable and inviting. When anyone asks us where to go to have photos done, they'll be coming YOUR way.
June 2009 Hi Kim, Thank you very much for taking such wonderful portraits of our newborn baby Carter, they turned out better than we could have imagined. We are having trouble picking out our favorites. You were wonderful with Carter (even through his little "accidents"...sorry about your towels.) We would most definitely recommend your services to anyone looking for family photos. Thanks again.
June 2009 Hi Kimberly, Thank you again so much for the photos you took. We are extremely pleased with the results. Going in to this I was thinking that I'd be happy if I had one or two that turned out really great, but in the end there were so many that we liked, we had trouble deciding which ones to enlarge. The whole experience was a lot of fun and you made it very comfortable for us.
June 2009 Hi Kim, Having the maternity photos taken was such a great experience. We were a little nervous at first, but Kim was very encouraging and provided a very comfortable environment. We were ecstatic when we received the pictures and are very happy that we decided to have them done by Eclipse.
May 2009 Hi Kim, Thank you so much for taking the amazing maternity photos of us. We had lots of fun while we were taking the photos too. You made us feel very confident and comfortable in front of the camera. It is wonderful to share theses memories with our family and friends. We love your photo style. It brings us the feeling of pure happiness. You have captured these moments and they will stay with us forever! You give us the 'key' to go back to this 10 month pregnant period, and reminisce year after year. Thank you!
March 2009 Hi Kim, Naveah's pictures are just amazing. Thank you for the capturing this moment for us. Thank you for your patience working with Naveah and capturing her natural smile. Roxy, my wife, is a hard sell and she just loves the pictures.
March 2009 I fell in love with so many of Kim's shots in her online maternity gallery but I really wondered if I would be comfortable enough to get such beautiful, intimate shots. Well, I have recently received the proofs and am delighted with them! Kim was incredibly easy going and friendly, yet always professional. She was amazing with my very uncooperative toddler and with a great deal of patience and professionalism she was able to get some fantastic shots of him even though he was far more interested in chasing her very friendly cat! The studio is stocked with toys to occupy a toddler, treats for fur-kids, beverages in the fridge, choice of music, and a well supplied bathroom complete with clean and comfortable change table for the babes. All in all it was a wonderful experience to celebrate our expanding family and I am delighted with the beautiful, intimate shots that Kim captured. I know that we will cherish these beautiful pictures from this very special time in our lives! Thank you Kim for capturing for us some of those beautiful, intimate shots I had so admired!
March 2009 Hi Kim Bob and I have looked over the photos that you took of our recent maternity photo shoot. The pictures are fantastic! Your skillful use of shadow and light created some beautiful, striking, meaningful images. Bob and I are VERY happy with the results and are discussing which photos we would like to have enlarged. We just wanted to send you our sincere compliments and thanks for some beautiful art work! When we received the photo's in the mail I couldn't wait to open them up. And as you said the photos were beautiful. I am so glad that we got the album all pre made from you. I have went ahead and made wall album with some of the photos for our sons room. I am so happy to say that I will love to look at these photos in 20-30 years from now and still love them. And I am sure my son will too. We'll be in touch soon,
February 2009 Kim, I had found you online looking for a photographer that would shoot in black and white. There really aren't that many around. When I came across your name I was a little hesitant of the nude shooting. When my husband and I came out to the photo shoot your easy going personality, and friendliness let me know that it would be ok to do a nude shoot with you. I thank-you for that. The photo shoot was awesome. I liked how you had wonderful idea's but then let me put my own twist on things. My husband also loved being in the photos as well, as he didn't think he would be. When we received the photo's in the mail I couldn't wait to open them up. And as you said the photos were beautiful. I am so glad that we got the album all pre made from you. I have went ahead and made wall album with some of the photos for our sons room. I am so happy to say that I will love to look at these photos in 20-30 years from now and still love them. And I am sure my son will too. We are interested in for sure coming back for a future photo shoot.
January 2009 Kim, The photos you took of me and my Mom are incredible! We had so much fun while taking the photos and could not imagine the photos would turn out so extraordinary. At last, my mom's beautiful smile is captured in the most amazing way. We left your studio and she could not stop smiling all evening and she told her sister how much fun she had. Thank you! Thank you!
January 2009 My husband and I were ecstatic to learn we were pregnant last May 2008. To celebrate the joy of our growing family we decided to have a professional photographer document this beautiful miracle in our lives. When Allan and I came upon Eclipse Photography and saw Kimberly's beautiful photos online, I knew she would be able to capture the happiness and awe of this life altering miracle we are experiencing. Kimberly did not disappoint. She was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. She explained everything, answered all our questions and cleared out some of our concerns. At the photo shoot we were nervous, but Kimberly made my husband and I feel at ease and made the whole experience enjoyable for both of us. The photos, with a lack for a better word, were – beautiful. Allan and I thank you Kimberly for capturing this special moment in our lives.
January 2009 We booked our Maternity photo's with Eclipse Photography and couldn't have been happier with both the experience and the outcome. The photo shoot with Kim was a pleasure. She was easy to talk to and her warm personality helped make me more comfortable with such intimate and personal photos. The pictures she took were beautiful (she even handled my toddler's tantrum with compassion and professionalism!). I would recommend this studio to anybody wanting a lovely experience with a talented photographer. THANK YOU!
January 2009 Hey Kim, I just wanted to thank you for the amazing pictures you took. I was excited, yet slightly nervous about the "Just for Fun" shoot initially. You quickly put me at ease. The experience was so much fun and your patient, yet outgoing nature left me feeling not only relaxed and comfortable, but exhilarated and empowered. When I received the proofs I was taken aback. I couldn't believe those shots were of me. Wow! Thank you so much. Amazing photos! I'm so pleased. I would definitely do it again. Thank you again for your time and energy. You do incredible work - take care.
January 2009 Our maternity photos were the first experience my husband and I have had with a professional photographer. And we are more than pleased with the results. When looking for a maternity photographer during pregnancy, Kimberly's experience and portfolio made eclipse photography our choice as compared to other maternity photographers in the lower mainland. When the time came around to having the photos taken, I admit I was a little nervous about the process and the photo shoot itself. However, upon arriving at Kim's studio my nerves disappeared. Kim's positive attitude, personability and enthusiasm for her work immediately made me feel at ease and comfortable. We came to her with a barrage of ideas and she was more than willing to accommodate our wishes for multiple different poses and picture styles. Her honesty about which poses were suitable for my pregnancy shape was sincerely appreciated. She even allowed our boston terrier to be included in some of the photos. Our maternity photos captured the beauty and essence of pregnancy and my husband and I are so thankful and appreciative that Kim took the time to listen to our wants and needs and to create such beautiful images. Thanks Kim for making our first professional photography experience so memorable.
December 2008 Everyone takes pictures that they look back on and doing so they relive those moments. The pictures that Kimberly took of us are so beautiful that when we look at them not only do we relive the experience but also the wonderful emotions we felt that day. With her camera she caught the unseen bond between parent and child. There was no barrier between us - just our children's skin against ours. We could feel their every breath and heart beat and Kimberly was able to capture this in the images she took. The first time we saw the pictures it brought tears to our eyes. You only see these types of photographs in the homes of the rich and famous. We will treasure these photographs always. Our friends and families were struck with the same sense of awe as we were when we first saw these works of art. These are photographs that we will treasure forever!
December 2008 WOW!! The photo shoot that you did of me and my family was awesome! You made us all feel so comfortable and relaxed in a your great studio. The kids and I had an amazing time and have never done a professional shoot before - well you ARE professional. It was such an excellent time and we all look fantastic. I do not know which ones to choose I want them all. You even got Sam and Dan to smile with their teeth lol. Thanks for your patience with us and the way you made us look and feel. It was the best 2 hours of our lives.
December 2008 I recently had a maternity photo shoot at Eclipse Photography with Kimberly. It was an amazing experience. Kimberly is very professional, yet gentle. I loved her entire process from the beginning to end. As soon as I arrived, I was offered bottled water and yummy chocolate we were off to a good start! Kimberly then had me skim through her photo books of her work to choose the feel you would like in your own photos. It totally ensures that you will get what you want. She is very thorough and no time is wasted, by the end of the two hours I was feeling like a mama supermodel and wanted to do it all over again. I was very pleased with my photos, they completely captured the sensuality and innocence I hoped for and I cannot wait to surprise my husband on Christmas day with the two enlargements he knows nothing about!
December 2008 Kimberly, We chose Eclipse Photography after pouring over dozens of other websites that specialized in children's photography. We loved Kim's work but we were afraid we had missed our opportunity since it was mentioned the best time for a photo shoot for babies was in the newborn stage or when they were not yet crawling. Well our son was not only way beyond the newborn stage, but he was an extremely fast crawler. Kim was so accommodating in setting up our appointment time and our last minute changes regarding what type of photo shoot we had in mind. Not only was she able to take some incredible shots, but the fact she was able to do this by herself, without as assistant, is truly commendable. For those of you who are parents, you know your children don't always do what you'd like them to do. Well, Kim was able to build an excellent rapport with our son quickly so as to make the most of the shoot. We are so happy with the results. And our friends and family have all been very impressed with the proofs as well. Thanks Kim for suggesting we do the family shoot. We are so glad we did.
December 2008 Kimberly, My husband and I have been hoping for a baby for a long time; we were very excited that I was pregnant, and we wanted to celebrate and remember this time in a very special way. Looking for a photographer can be overwhelming, but your website provides a generous number of samples that really show what kind of work you can do, what props are available, and what outfits work best. The samples could be viewed as thumbnails or enlarged, and they were the reason that I contacted you, as I felt that your work consistently captured "the moment", resulting in warm and endearing images. I didn't get the same feeling from competitor sites. It was easy to print off the online thumbnails and indicate to you the ones that I really liked. During the photo shoots, you were very interested in making it "our" photo shoot - you wanted to know what kind of photos we were after and you referred to my list frequently. Thank you for your above and beyond service, Kimberly! You continued to show cheerful patience when we had to change the newborn shoot date several times as our little one ended up being 14 days overdue. We were still able to have an appointment near the birth! The studio was warmed up for baby's comfort and the shoot was on "baby time" - starting late due to a feeding, and taking longer than expected due to baby's needs but we never felt rushed; you kept the shoot fun while getting the shots that we wanted and keeping everyone comfortable. Thank you for such an enjoyable experience and for such wonderful photos! My husband and I are so thrilled to be parents at last. We wanted to cherish this special time and your photos help us do just that! I'm having a difficult time deciding which ones to order, as I like so many of them. Thank you for capturing some wonderful memories for us that we'll continue to enjoy in our albums, on our walls and in our hearts.
December 2008 I just wanted to say what a great experience we had on our photo shoot with Kimberly. It was our first time doing anything like this as a couple and she made us feel totally comfortable and at ease. She was meticolous and professional in her arrangements and we left feeling that we would have at least a few good shots. As it turned out, our expectations were greatly exceeded. The proofs arrived much sooner than expected and we were amazed at the number of fantastic shots. It was so hard to choose! I would definitely use Eclipse Photography again and would also highly recommend them to friends and family.
December 2008 Every Photo Shoot I have had with Kim has been an astounding pleasure - her easy confidence erases all discomfort from my mind, and the results show professional perfection!! I find every shot expresses the self confidence, and poise that she pours on me. Her positivity and energy are ideal for her profession, and a must for photographing babies, children and families. My Maternity pics are one of my greatest treasures, showing off the beauty I felt within, I am booking another appointment for my next pregnancy very soon, as I know she can create, inspire and capture exactly what I want to see. You know you have found something amazing when you want to suggest to every pregnant woman you see, to book a shoot with ECLIPSE !!!
December 2008 Dear Kim; Thank you many times over for the outstanding maternity photos. I was so nervous at the start, but your professionalism, humour, and patience allowed me to truly enjoy the precious experience. You have an incredible talent to work with light and shadow. As a true master, each pose reveals your passion for your work - as if each pose is the first time you have created such beauty, captivated such joy.
December 2008 Hello Kimberly! Eclipse photography is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We have received our pictures. I couldn't believe how amazing they are! MANY thank yous for your patience trying to communicate with us as we couldn't speak or hear! I am mainly in love with the feet pictures and our baby sitting up with my leg behind him. We will treasure them forever. You have a true talent from capturing the beautiful images that I couldn't stop showing them to people. Thank you from Legault's family.
November 2008 I recently took my 5-month old, teething child who was also, unfortunately, long overdue for a nap into a photoshoot with Eclipse Photography. Would you believe it, but upon receiving my proofs - every single shot was perfect, as if another child had been there in her place. Kim was the suave professional who knows everything there is about working with children and babies. Her ability to catch the exact right moment to take a shot is impeccable – every time! I've never had the experience of not having to wade through the shots that just didn't come out or looked a little off. Instead, it was excruciatingly difficult to choose which ones to frame. Two days after receiving my proofs, I had a group of mommies and babies over to our house and they caught sight of the pictures. All of them, having experience with family portraits, had the same expression on their faces – a dropped-jaw dumbfounded look of awe. I received so much praise that afternoon for having a knack for picking photographers, but the credit is all Kimberly's. I couldn't have been happier with the experience or the outcome. All of my children will be seeing the inside of her studio.
November 2008 Turning moments into memories ..... I just received my belly pictures, they are FANTASTIC .... Thank you so much, thanks for your vision, your talent, your attitude. You are amazing! You made the experience so easy. You are exactly what I was looking for.You totally captured what I had in mind You really "Turn moments into memories" for the rest of our lives
November 2008 When I heard I was pregnant 2006 I always dreamed of getting pregnancy photos done but I was so shy. I heard about Kim how she was the famous maternity photo lady in North Vancouver, so I gave her a call, she made my whole experience fun comfortable and I was amazed how good she can make you look. I returned with my second pregnancy and baby photos and family photos. Kim was very patient with my 1 and 2 year old and she won't stop Until she knows she did her best. Thank you Kim for all the fabulous photos and for your amazing work. She's my photographer for life.
November 2008 Dear Kim, You took so many excellent photos of us and our 6 month old baby Ben. So many great ones, in fact, that it has taken us four months to narrow down the best ones. We wish we had the ability to order them all. The studio experience was a first for us and while Ben was often grumpy and overtired throughout the shoot, your pictures capture the essence of our funny, crafty, affectionate little boy. I can't believe how great we all look! You captured a moment in time. We will be booking again for the next milestone in our baby's life.
November 2008 Hi Kim, I would like to express my gratitude and thank you for the great experience.My husband and I really enjoyed working with you. You have so much talent.Your eye catches every little detail and that makes a huge difference in the quality of the shot. Your ability to make us confortable with the camera, immediatly put us at ease.There were so many good pictures to choose from that we had a hard time making up our minds! Fantastic moments, worth it, we would recommend it to anyone.
October 2008 Dear Kim: The pictures you took of me and my belly and my husband Matt are stunning!!! I can't even believe that its me! It is such a boost of self confidence because I am sure as you know and hear from many women, some days you feel you look great and some days - notta so much. The pictures are just a wonderful memory of such a special time and we have enjoyed them so much, as you predicted, we will come back again and we have been talking about you to everyone pregnant lady we know. Also, I just want you to know that the hype surrounding your work is truly deserved - such talent you have. That day was so much fun for us and we we felt after that even the experience alone, and memory of the day, was worth the money paid and then when we saw the pictures, we were blown away! Hope you have a nice day and we look forward to coming back again with the baby. Thank you so much again for such a wonderful experience!
October 2008 My husband and I came to Kim to get my maternity photo's taken. After doing some research on the internet we decided we liked what Kim was offering. When we went in for our session we were both more than pleased with our experience. For someone like myself who is not a big fan of having my photo taken (especially "posing" for the camera) Kim made everything feel very natural and both my husband and I were very comfortable in her studio. So comfortable in fact we went back 5 days later, without having seen the results of the first shoot, with our new born baby girl. As we predicted we loved all the pictures that were taken and will without a doubt be back to in the future. Thanks Kim for everything,
September 2008 One of the best parts of the entire event was that Kimberly made the session non-threatening and fun for both of us. She's patient and reassuring, helping you get beautiful poses that you would never dream up (or be able to maintain long enough to take a decent photo) on your own. Her results are definitely breathtaking. You'll be amazed that your image, through her professional eye, becomes a piece of art. We were so impressed with the maternity shots that we signed up to get family photos taken right away. You won't be disappointed.
August 2008 Hi, Kim: On June 13, we had the opportunity to have Kim photograph our new three week old daughter with ourselves. It was an amazing experience; although our daughter cried throughout the entire session (or at least it seemed like it) and I am not very photogenic so I was terrified that the photos would not turn out well. When it came time to pick up the proofs I was nervous about what to expect, needless to say the photographs were phenomenal and I was astounded at how natural we all came across in them. I have many favourites from the session and I can't wait to display them in our home. Kim was very patient with us and keep reassuring us that we were not the first couple with a crying baby. I highly recommend Kim as a photographer as she was very professional and easy to get along with and her attention to detail made each photograph special. I am looking forward to having Kim take more photographs of our family in the future. I am so glad we came across Eclipse Photography as I don't think anyone else would have done as beautifully as you. Thank you again, Kim, for everything.
August 2008 Dear Kim, Thank you so much for the wonderful memories you've created! We will cherish these for years to come. 'We weren't sure what to expect, but the experience was great. Somehow you got our oldest son to laugh and smile constantly, and put us in a great mood even with our infant fussing, which allowed us to create lasting memories ! The pictures turned out great and they will be something we will remember not just as great photos, but as a great experience.'
August 2008 With Kim's professionalism and ability to make us feel comfortable in a potentially uncomfortable and embarrassing situation, our experience at Eclipse Photography was a very memorable one, and we would not think twice about recommending her to any of our family and friends. Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures and amazing memories.
July 2008 My husband and I are not photogenic so Kim had a big job on her hands when we came to her at the end of our twin pregnancy. Kim exceeded our expectations, delivering many excellent photos successfully capturing the special moment in our lives. We returned a few short weeks later with our newborn girls and Kim once again impressed us not only with her ability to create and capture so many beautiful moments amongst all the screams but also her incredible patience and professionalism. We look forward to returning to Kim in the future to continue to capture the memories as our family grows.
June 2008 Dear Kim, I am just starting out in my "business" and still building my portfolio and my reputation here in the Iowa USA area. Well I have rambled on long enough...just wanted to tell you how much I admire your work and how much you are inspiring me. I will be coming back often to look at your images and to get that breath of inspiration I need. Your models all look so relaxed and your lighting is just AWESOME!!! Thank you for inspiring me with your wonderful images. Your brother of the lens,
May 2008 The whole experience of working with Kim and Eclipse photography was fabulous! To start with, the website was easy to find, in great working order, filled with info, reviews from other people and news, AND she had an amazing selection of her work on display! This really made a difference because not only were we confident that she had a lot of experience but we could SEE how she used various poses, shadows, props, and her flare for style. Setting up the appointment was easy and there was no pressure to buy certain packages or spend more than we could budget. When it came to our photo session, the studio was warm (we would be naked/scantilly clad afterall), comfortable and inviting. It was great how she gave us time to look through albums and mark out what kind of images we were going after. While it could have been very awkward, Kim made us feel totally comfortable in her space with free use of amenities and time. She eased us into the photo session with easy conversation and helped us to feel comfortable in the various poses. And, she paid such wonderful attention to detail that we had no problem following her instructions and trusting her artistic judgement. When the session was finished she was quick to follow-up and provide us with several options so we could see our proofs as soon as possible. We really appreciated her flexibility, the AWESOME photos and the quick and easy turn around time with ordering. We would definitely recommend Kim and Eclipse Photography to our friends and acquaintances."
March 2008 Hi Kim,
March 2008 I Knew this was going to be my last pregnacy and I knew I wanted to cherish every moment of it. Kimberly Mara did just that. I was nervous going to the shoot knowing that I would have to disrobe and look natural to have successful photos. I didn't think that was going to be possible considering the anxiousity I was feeling. But Kimberly made my husband and I feel like we were "old friends" and we actually had fun! By making us feel so comfortable in the studio our photos projected that feeling and turned out naturally beautiful - AMAZING! The experience was beyond my expectations, but having the last moments of my pregancy with my daughter captured on film is truly beyond WORDS. Thank you Kimberly for the memories you have created for me!!!>
January 2008 Hi Kim,
January 2008 Hi Kimberly, We will definitely return for more wonderful photos.
December 2007 Kim, We were astounded by how many wonderful shots resulted from our photo session, especially given our son was not having is best day and cried for most of the session. We will definitely return for more wonderful photos.
December 2007 I just want to say how in AWE I am of the energy it took to deal with our two year old dog.... it's not easy making a dog 'smile' or appear at ease... but thankfully Kimberly stuck with it.... picture after picture... very professional... and now we have a bragg book of our doggie.... I would definately recommend Eclipse Studio!!! Kimberly was great!!!
November 2007 Dear Kim We just wanted to say thank you and that we love getting photos taken with you. In September we had our 4th photo shoot with you and when the girls are older we will come back again to update our photos. Each time we get the proofs I am so excited to see all the wonderful shots and it is so hard to decide which ones to choose. Your attention to detail makes each photo special. We get so many compliments on the baby and maternity pictures we have framed in out house. They are truly works of art. Sincerely,
November 2007 Hi Kim, Thank you so very much for providing such a comfortable and professional environment for our maternity shoot. It wasn't easy choosing a photographer, but as soon as I saw your black and white pictures on your website I knew that we had to give it a try as your pictures were absolutely beautiful. I wasn't sure what to expect as we booked the sitting, but as we arrived at your studio and got the photo session started I knew we had made a great choice. You are very talented and a pleasure to work with. I honestly didn't know that I could feel that comfortable taking pictures while being practically nude! You made the whole experience alot of fun. We recently received the 5x7 pictures and they are simply amazing. I have friends admiring the photographs and impressed on how professional they look. I am definitely looking forward to visiting you again for pictures with the new addition in our family. Thanks once again,
September 2007 We recently sat for Kim with our two kids for ‘the family photos'. It was a lot of fun and we got some really fabulous shots. The biggest challenge was deciding which ones to print!!! Kim was wonderful with the kids, her studio is fun and we finished it all off with a family lunch in beautiful Deep Cove. Now we have some beautiful and very artfully captured photos of our kids for posterity and we'd do it again in a heartbeat. Thanks Kim, for your wonderful work and a wonderful day!
September 2007 Kim, We just wanted to say thanks once again for the great pictures of us you took for our family shoot last month. As this was our first time dealing with a professional photographer we were both a little nervous and not sure what to expect. We could not have been more comfortable with the surroundings or your easy-going personality. We got some amazing shots especially with our four-legged "daughter" ha,ha. After much research on the web, one of the reasons we chose you was for your amazing talent with black and white photos...and you did not dissappoint! The hardest part has been choosing which photos to enlarge. Once again, thank you and we look forward to working with you again when we will be expecting our first two-legged child :)
August 2007 Dear Kimberly, We can't express our gratitude enough for your wonderful photos of us. We often look at the maternity photos and are in awe that you have captured our happiness on film. It's taken me so long to finally narrow down the pictures we want to order. I apologize for being "a scatter brained new Mom" who has taken over 10 months to place our order. I just wanted to say that I am extremely fond of your photograhy talent, and aspire to one day be as amazing as you, Kim. We hope to work with you again for family photos before you zip off with National Geographic. Thanks so much for the everlasting memories. Thanks again,
August 2007 Hi Kim, When I found out I was pregnant with my first child I knew instantly I wanted to capture this incredible time in my life. I spent many hours on the internet searching for the right photographer. I discovered Eclipse Photography when I picked up a copy of the 2007 Baby Guide. From the moment you walk through Eclispe studio doors, you instantly feel comfortable. Kim has such a warm personality and her passion for photography shows through. Kim pays close attention to detail and her ability to capture the most incredible intimate moments is breathtaking. Even before I had seen my maternity photos, I was already planning my photo session with my soon to be newborn. Photographs from both photo sessions were so beautiful and we found it very difficult to choose the best ones. They were all the best ones! Thank you so much Kim for the most memorable photographic experience and beautiful portraits with both my maternity and family photo session. You are truely a master at what you do! Big Thank You Hugs,
July 2007 Hi Kim, Just a note to thank you so very much for providing such a comfortable, fun and professional environment for my maternity shoot. It was a great afternoon celebrating this new chapter with you. We love the pictures. You really captured the magic of my nine month journey. We're really pleased that we also did our family shoot as well with you, bringing little Ruby back to you was so much fun. You have the patience of a saint with mom, dad and the wee one. We can't wait to see the Family / Baby pictures. Thanks again, we would highly recommend Eclipse Photography... you have a gift.
July 2007 Hi Kim, I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful proofs that we received of our family photo shoot. They far surpassed my expectations considering we have two children under 2 1/2 years old. You were able to catch the magical expressions in their faces at the perfect moment something only a true professional can do. I am very excited to get the actual photographs to frame them and proudly display throughout our home. As this was our second encounter with Eclipse Photography (the first was a maternity shoot) I wouldn't hesitate to come back to you again in the future as I know I can rely on the quality of your work Thanks again for capturing those precious "moments in time"!
June 2007 Kimberly, Just dropping you an email to say thank you for my headshots and accomodating me so quickly. I really appreciate you finding time for me on such short notice. I love the photos--you did a terrific job. However, the last one you did (with my arms crossed in the air behind my head) has disappeared! My wife stole it as soon as she saw it. I think she said something about her liking it too as she was running down the stairs.
May 2007 Hi Kim, I wanted to thank you for the terrific pictures we received from you. Both the maternity and the family/baby shots were great. They are loved by many family and friends and especially Chris and I. Something that we will cherish for years to come. We loved working with you and at your studio (both the old and the brand new studio). You made us all feel very comfortable and did a wonderful job. I couldn't have asked for a better person to put me at ease while shooting nude photos of my self at 34 weeks pregnant. You were also very calm and patient with our two week old baby Jessica. We are extremely proud to show off all of our photos. Many of our friends hope to use you when they are expecting and we will definitely use ECLIPSE for baby number two.
April 2007 Kim, Thanks for the amazing photos Kim! They are great! I am beyond impressed, I tell everyone about you!! I hope that my friends take my advice and come to see you. I myself will be coming back for family portraits this summer. Can't wait!
April 2007 Dear Kimberly, We just wanted to write a few lines letting you know about our experience with you at 'Eclipse Photography.' First off, we were very impressed with your set up, it was very professional and very particular to detail. You had everything there that a family would need, from the big important stuff such as heaters for the babies, warm towels, etc... all the way down to diapers in the washroom! We were very comfortable with you as soon as we met you, which is probably one of the most important ways to get great pictures. Our baby also stayed calm and attentive for the whole 2 hours, also an indication of your warmth and caring. During the photo shoot we were impressed with the way you took control, set up the photo, and paid such particular attention to the smallest details, taking time to set up each photo perfectly. The end result, we received in the mail a very short time later (the turn around time for the pix. was very fast- only a few days). The pictures were amazing! We love every one of them and are going to have a difficult time choosing which to enlarge! We have shared them with friends and family and they all love them as well. We thank you for capturing these very special moments with our precious little miracle, they are truely 'once in a life time' shots...
April 2007 Hi Kim! Carlos and I want to thank you so much for the amazing job you did with our family photo shoot. I dont know how you did it but you made us so comfortable and that really showed in our pictures that look so natural. Weve showed many family and friends and they are very impressed. The only problem was trying to choose between so many great shots! We will deffinately recommend you to friends and relatives, and be coming back to see you for future memorable moments we want captured on film. We will definitely refer you to all of our friends...
April 2007 Dear Kim @ Eclipse Thanks so much for our photos, we love them. Also thanks again for making us (and our baby) feel very comfortable and relaxed during the shoot.... it was great....you were VERY patient with our little one... and in doing so we got some really great shots. We really appreciated your timely return of emails as well - this made the whole ordering process easy. Jamie and I were very happy with the service and quality of photos that we received from Eclipse. Thank you. We will definitely refer you to all of our friends...
April 2007 Hello Kim, I just wanted to thank you for the amazing pictures you took! I remember how worried I was ( Lucia was crying most of the time!), yet the pictures turned out wonderful!!! You can only see her crying in a few of them, and she still looks very cute even then! Thank you, I hate to hear my daughter cry, but I'm glad to see that it was totally worth it. Thank you too for the complementary picture of Lucia and I ( and you were right, it turned out to be my favourite one as you suggested!).
March 2007 Hi Kim, It's not every day I agree to have a photo taken of me. I am a bit camera-shy, as I don't feel most photographs flatter me. When we were first married, my husband wanted to take some boudoir shots of his own with a Polaroid camera, but having seen the print quality, there was no way I would let that happen! So boud oir photos will be the best ever *surprise* anniversary gift! I know he will be blown away, and will treasure those photos, as I will, too. In choosing my photographer, I checked out 2 websites. "Eclipse Photography" came highly recommended. I knew Kim was the right choice when I compared website portfolios. Both photographers clearly are talented artists, but Kim's website was sheer magic! Many of the models were everyday women just like me, yet the images of them seemed to transcend the ordinary, and transform to something beautiful. So I gathered up my nerve and all the positive body image I could summon, and booked a studio appointment. Amanda, (Kims assistant) helped with all the arrangements, even booking a makeup artist for me who would come to the studio before the shoot. Kim has a talented eye for framing her subject, and for what outfits and poses will look great on film. I looked through several albums of her work, marking those that stood out for me. She thinks first about how to capture the look her clients want, then makes it happen! She also communicates well with her clients, and can make them feel at ease (even when they're not wearing many clothes!). The proofs arrived in less than 10 business days, as promised, which is nice as the suspense was killing me! It'll be hard to decide which pics to enlarge, of all those great shots.
March 2007 Hi Kim, I absolutely LOVE my shots!!!! As usual you did an amazing job. You made me look gorgeous and I'm really picky about how I look in photos! The problem now is.... I can't choose which one to blow up bigger! There are too many great ones. THANK YOU! It was so much fun to feel so beautiful.
March 2007 Hey Kimberly. We received our proofs today, by the courier. All I can say is WOW. I was expecting there to be about 5 or 10 shots to choose from that we loved. But, Instead there are hardly any that aren't totally great in over 100 shots that you took of us. The hardest part is going to be choosing our favourites to blow up. I really love them all. Our experience was wonderful. Thank you. I felt totally comfortable and you managed to get great shots with my two year old, who was totally uncooperative, but came out looking angelic and perfect in photo after photo. My husband and I love the intimate photos and the way you captured the special time in our lives. Thank you again. I will recommend you to all my friends!!! Thank you so much for making photos that make me look so good, better than I feel I look right now!
March 2007 Kim, It has taken me a while to get to writing this.I just wanted to say Thank you so much for your patience and kindness at our photo shoot. You made my twin boys Akaash and Arjan look even more beautiful than I could have hoped for. It has been very difficult trying to decide which pictures to enlarge, as they all turned out so wonderful. You have a great gift, thank you for sharing it with us.
Feb 2007 Hi Kim, Jamie and I were very impressed with your enthusiasm and creative style in your photography work. We were very impressed by the quality of our photos and we will definitely recommend you to our friends. We found you really easy to work with and appreciated your dedication to getting a really great shot.
Jan 2007 Hi Kim, My experience having my pregnancy photos taken at ECLIPSE Photography was a great one. I'm not a fan of having my picture taken but really wanted to capture my pregnancy in a very personal and intimate way. Kimberly, and the environment made me feel very comfortable and at ease. I never thought I would take "nuddie" shots, but felt so at ease and saw how beautiful the other photos were I really wanted to give it a shot... no pun intended. As it turns out Tim's favourite shot is the "Demi" shot. Now I can't wait to bring in our baby for his memorable baby shots as well.... maybe I can even convince daddy to have his photo taken as well.
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