Hi Kim,
In the days leading up to our first photo shoot, with me 8 ½ months pregnant, I was really nervous. Would you be the creative photographer we were looking for? Would I feel comfortable being naked or barely dressed in front of the camera? And if I did manage to get comfortable, would I like the photos of me? But all of my fears melted within minutes of coming into your studio. Your friendly and engaging manner made me and my husband feel at ease almost immediately, your creativity was apparent within the first few shots, and it was easy to see how conscientious you were about the lighting and the angle of each shot so I knew our pictures would turn out well. And, of course, they did! I was so excited when I saw the proofs that I think I showed them to everyone and the comments from friends and family were so flattering!
The second photo shoot, with our new addition, went equally as well. Even though Benjamin had his "moments", you persevered and your patience with him and us was really outstanding. And once again we ended up with so many incredible proofs that it has taken us a few months to decide which photos we should get enlarged.
Thank you for two amazing photo shoots, Kim - we truly enjoyed our experience! We will certainly be back to see you again for the next pregnancy and the next round of family shots, and we will continue to recommend Eclipse Photography to our family and friends..
Warm regards,
Jillian, Greg, and Benjamin
Dec 2006
Hi Kim,
I just want every one to know how much I enjoyed having my pictures taken by Kim at Eclipse. At first I was very nervous being large with
child and practically naked, but Kim put me at ease immediately with her calmness and easy going nature. I was uncomfortable at first
because I thought there might be men there, but soon found out it was just Kim there and her female assistant in the office...which I was
greatly relieved to see. Kim made me feel beautiful and glamourous, quite a challenge at 7.5 monthes pregnant. Her pictures of me turned
out very flattering. She has a way with her camera to only show the best part of you, and leave out the unwanted lumps and bumps!!!! I
will show my friends the pictures with confidence.
I looked around all over Vancouver and kept coming back to Eclipse. I drove across the city to see her, and it was well worth the drive!
Thank you Kim!!!
Lindsey Pugh
Dec 2006
Hi Kim,
We first came in contact with Kimberly six years ago through an advertisement in the yellow pages. We were looking for something creative – a refreshing approach to the traditional children's portrait session and her advertisement seemed to have flair! Kimberly was very accommodating when we arrived with magazine photos and changes of clothes in hand asking for something "different". (I'm sure anywhere else we would have been considered the nightmare clients but she was very welcoming!) We were surprised at her enthusiasm and even ended up becoming involved in some of the photos ourselves when
she asked my husband and I to step in. Though neither of us had come prepared to have our own photos taken, she took some of the nicest ones we'd ever had! Obviously, she had a talent for photographing people! In short, we ended up with many beautiful, and unique portraits that we've been very proud to display in our home. They certainly were creative and fresh in their format and we have since had many people admire them and ask about the photographer that took the photos.
Six years later and with 2 quickly growing girls, I decided this past fall to call Kimberly and have her take some more photos of us. We weren't surprised when she showed us her newer, expanded studio NOR were we surprised to hear of her many professional accomplishments since we last saw her. And …Once again, I am sitting here at home struggling to choose from the many beautiful proofs that she sent us! Whichever ones we decide on, we will be certain to display them for
years to come with pride as we develop our photo collage of beautiful and unique portraits in our hall. These portraits from the different phases in our lives are among our most precious possessions. I would strongly recommend Kimberly to
anyone wanting to capture such special images with a creative and tasteful approach! In a few years, we will be sure to call on her again!
Connie Flavelle
Maple Ridge, BC
Dec 2006
Hi Kim,
Thank you very much for the wonderful photos. Barry and I really love
them so much that we will for sure come back for future takes. Our
only problem like the first time is that it is very difficult to pick
which photos to enlarge. We are happy with all the shots and we are
for sure going to come back again. Hopefully, you will never get
tired of our faces. I will for sure order until we decide which of
the pictures to use.
Thank you again.
JOY and BARRY
Dec 2006
Dear Eclipse Photography,
I would like to thank everyone so very much for all of your help and outstanding customer service. I truly enjoyed the family photography session and found the experience to be much more comfortable and rewarding than I had expected. The best gift my aunt gave me was to recommend Kimberly Mara for my baby pictures. Kimberly was so personable and funny, and at the same time she was very professional. She was able to make us all feel very comfortable in front of the camera. I was a bit nervous to do the shoot, but, after having done it I am so glad I decided to do it. I thought looking through the books and marking my favorite pictures was a brilliant idea as it gave Kimberly a good idea of what type of pictures I liked. My photos turned out beautiful and it was money well spent. She has a gift to turn pictures into works of art. The pictures are just so creative and unique. I was overjoyed when I got them in the mail! These pictues of my baby are priceless and I am so happy to know that this stage in her life will be captured forever on film. In the future, I will always get all my professional pictures done from Eclipse Photography.
Cheers!
Reema McGonagle
Dec 2006
Kim,
Hi there, I just wanted to let you know I am in love with the pictures you took of Jaden and Nicholas. With the help of a few family members I have finally narrowed it down to one head shot each. At first I didn't think it would be possible, as I really love so many of them. I am really happy with the choices though. Just know I will recommend any one and everyone to your studio. My family members are already asking where I got these done and saying they want to get there kids pictures done. We had a lot of fun and the results are amazing ....so thanks again.
Sincerely,
Nicki, Jaden and Nicholas Grigg
Dec 2006
This is our second time working with Kim and we are once again 100% satisfied. Kim is thorough and knows how to make efficient use of our time. For example, our 22 month son was getting really tired and Kim was constantly trying to keep him happy despite his fatigue. After viewing the proofs I was amazed at how gorgeous he came out in the photos.
It is imperative to work with a photographer who is fun, honest and professional all in one. The results are always the same great pictures and interesting compositions that make them different.
Thanks for your art, creativity and patience Kim.,
M.Cristina Fantini-Wells (Mother, Musician)
Dec 2006
Hi Kim!
Thank you so much for yesterday! It was one of the best experiences I have ever had with taking pictures, and it was so much fun! You are so nice, and professional at the same time. I thought it was great how you got us to choose pictures from your book. It truly was a really great experience! And I am so glad my aunt recommended you. Thank you so much again! I will book our next appointment soon.
Cheers,
Reema
Nov 2006
Hi Kim,
We just wanted to send our thanks for the great photo's. I LOVE the maternity shots and have had many compliments on those that we purchased. Despite the bit of confusion with one of the shots that I purchased you and Amanda got it e! We've now received our beautiful family photo's from our second shoot. You managed to get beautiful pictures of our twins girls despite a fair bit of crying and squirmyness and were VERY patient with our somewhat unruly dog when he didn't want to cooperate for our family shots. We are looking forward to having some of those photo's join the maternity ones on our walls.
We are hoping to get back for more family photo's when the girls are around 6-9 months!
Thanks again!!!
Christopher, Olivia, Lucy and Kate Dodd (and Rusty too)
Nov 2006
My experience with Eclipse photography has been outstanding. Kim did a wonderful job with my maternity shoot. She made me feel very comfortable through-out the shoot and had great artistic ideas. The pictures were exactly what I wanted. They were original and personal.
When I returned with my baby for pictures, I had another great experience. Kim was very patient and accommodating to the mood of my baby. She again had great ideas and took wonderful pictures. She waited for the perfect moment to take a picture of my little one and the pictures are proof.
We'll definitely be coming back for shoots in the years to come.
Chelsea Ganam
Oct 2006
Kimberly,
Thank you so much for another amazing experience having you as our photographer. You had so much energy and enthusiasm the whole time and it is not an easy task to manage three wiggly boys and their mama! You managed to capture each one of the children's personality and energy! So many of the photos worked out that it was difficult to choose our favorites.
I am again so pleased with the results and look forward to adding these photos to the others you took three years ago.
Thank you so much for your respectful and enthusiastic manner with us!
Meghan, Osa, Raven and Cedar.)
Oct 2006
Hi Kimberly,
We love our photos, so much that we stare at them fairly frequently (when we have free time, that is) wondering which ones to purchase. They are so beautiful, creative and unique. We were shocked at how flawless they looked, especially after all the bodily fluids we witnessed..
Your professionalism and patience with the twins made the experience so much eaiser than we could have imagined with 3 week old babies.
Everyone we've shown the photos to has been incredibly impressed by how beautiful they are.
We thank you very much and we're working on finally pulling together our order..... how to choose, now that's the hard part.
Robin, Tom, Eva and Sebastian
Oct 2006
Hi Kimberly,
My husband and I eloped and our only regret is not having professional photos taken, so this was sort of our wedding photos. It was important to us to have something more on the artistic side and not the "typical" engagement type photos, and you did an amazing job. You were even willing to take pictures of our dog. We are very happy with the results, and we intend to come back every few years to capture different times in our life together.
Many thanks,
HC Thien and J.Gregoire..and Izzy
Sept 2006
Dear Kim,
I just wanted to send out a big thank-you for such an amazing photo shoot experience. When I received my pregnancy photos, I was literally
brought to tears! I am now settling down to order my pictures and looking back at my pregnant body makes me so glad I got these photos
done. My husband and I felt so relaxed and comfortable when we were getting our photos taken in your studio...
we feel that you have a very professional but relaxed attitude and that shows in your amazing ability to capture that "special shot".
My pictures are so tastefully done that I am able to show my pregnant body to anyone because with the use of your props only the "right"
bits are portrayed in the photos. I would highly recommend you and Eclipse Photography to anyone wanting to get pregnancy photos taken of themselves - what a treat to look back (my son is now six weeks old) and see my beautiful pregant body.
Many thanks,
Danielle Cox
Sept 2006
Kimberly,
Thank-you for the wonderful experience. You made me feel so comfortable, and were very patient in order to incorporate my
son into the maternity shots. I have some 8 x 10's displayed in our living room, and when people come over they are really
shocked to know that it's me in the photos. They are all amazed by the beautiful ARTWORK hanging on the wall.
Thanks again,
Lydia Pranaitis
Sept 2006
Hi Kim,
I got my pictures today, and I tell you I have never been so anxious for mail to come as I have been the past two weeks. They are
absolutely beautiful. I have never really liked to have my picture taken, but these turned out great, far better than I had imagined.
The time it took for the photo shoot went by in no time. I felt so at ease - it is not every day that I get naked in front of someone
for two hours without feeling at least a little self conscious - Thank you! I will send in my picks for enlargement very soon.
Thanks again,
Carrie-Anne Coulter
Aug 2006
Hi Kimberly,
I wanted to thank you for an awesome experience. You made me feel 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 in there and get her photos done too and 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
photography too. We will definitely be coming back to you as our
family grows.
Thank you again,
Chad, Lynda and baby Deliah Friesen
(June 30 and Aug 18, 2006)
Hi Kim!
I received my proofs last week and they are amazing! Your work is wonderful and I'm truly happy with the entire experience. The only problem now is trying to choose some to get them enlarged! I'll be in touch with you soon once I'm able to decide on my favorites.
Thanks again,
Tamara Baltic
Aug 2006
I chose you Kim, (Eclipse Photography) when I was searching for a studio to take my newborn babys first professional pictures simply because I was amazed and attracted to your artistic style, as seen by the sample pictures on your website. Your photos are never stiff and I found out that they are all spur of the moment. I was not dissapointed at all and am quite happy with the outcome of my baby's photos!
My only problem is narrowing down my choices on what to enlarge! I love all of them!
Sincerely,
Ken and Deanne Ting
Aug 2006
Kim,
I must admit that the thought of doing the maternity shoot was somewhat daunting for me, however, once we got going your expertiese, patience and professionalism made me feel much more at ease. So I must thank you for that. (The proofs certainly reflect that as well.) After the photo shoot was completed we anxiously awaited the arrival of our proofs.
Having just received our proofs in the mail they far surpassed our expectations. Your true artistic talent is clearly reflected . I am particularily impressed at the shots that include our daughter Tia considering she wasn't always the most cooperative partipant in the session. There are also some family shots that I just love. There are so many proofs that I am happy with that the challenge lies in which ones to frame. We will get back to you as soon as possible with our order.
In the mean time thank you so much for your time and capturing this special moment in our lives.
Sincerly,
Sabrina Gunhold
July 2006
Kimberly,
I am Marjorie's husband. I have looked over the proofs you sent and they are beautiful pictures of her. i have always thought of her as beautiful but these pictures have enhanced her beauty.They were very artistic and to me sexy at the same time. Very
tasteful.
She told me you were great with her for the two hours session and she felt at ease. by looking at the pictures she looked very comfortable and relaxed.
This was the very best 40th birthday present i could have received.
Thank you very much.
Peter Chu
July 2006
Hello Kim,
I Just wanted to let you know that I got the proofs and they are AMAZING!! Actually I should say YOU are amazing. Thanks so much.
I haven't been able to decide which one of them I should enlarge yet, because they ALL look great. But anyway, thanks so much. You really are a wonderful photographer.
PS my friend said you "made me look like a movie star"!
cheers,
Hsin-Pei
July 2006
Kim was able to take great pictures of my 3 and 5 year olds!! Need I say more.... Her photography is amazing. Getting those intimate family shots are so important and it is very rare to find someone who is able to take them well. Thank you Kim for giving me the gift of beautiful pictures! From pregnancy shots to toddler shots...I am looking forward to the pre-teen pictures now and then photos with my adult children. They are so precious and having keepsakes is very important to me. You are a wonderful photographer! Your pictures make me both laugh and cry!
Lyne Piché
June 2006
As a publisher, I have worked with many photographers, and
Kimberly Mara, of Eclipse Photography, is one of the very best. Not only
is she always professional, easy to work with and friendly, she is also
a talented photographer who always manages to capture the best of the
babies and children that meet her lens.
My clients rave about the photos she's taken for them. In fact, her photos
are so good, that I choose to use many of her images throughout my magazine
as editorial photographs, and on the COVER of my magazine, "Urbanbaby
& Toddler" as well.
Emma Lee
Urban Baby and Toddler Magazine
"Kimberly's organizational skills, creative energy and ease
with kids & families (and us!) has made working with her
a privilege. She's done a number of photo shoots for WestCoast Families,
including our cover and an inside children's fashion spread. Her professionalism,
and most importantly, her ability to capture the 'look' we're after
has always stood out."
-Michelle Froese, Editor- WestCoast Families, Baby Guide and Yummy
Mummy magazines.
Hi Kim
I just got the pictures. I totally love them. You are an amazing photographer.
My friends, whom I showed the few pictures to, say the same thing.....
they think your work is so amazing. Thank you so very much.
I just love them all. I can hardly wait to show them to my husband.
Again thank you so very much.
Take care and I will talk to you really soon to place my order.
Pamela Horrigan
Kim,
I am an aspiring photographer and I just had to send you an email. Your images are absolutely
incredible. How you highlight the lines on a pregnant woman's body with light, is beautiful.
Your artistic photos are awe inspiring. I have been spending a lot of time looking at others
work and trying to judge lighting set ups or how I would make a pose similar/different, but on
your site, I was just mesmerized. I spent a long time looking at your galleries, just amazed
at your talent and vision. Beautiful work. I only wish I had a momento of pregnancy photos of
my children's infancy, like the pictures you have done on your website
Kim Morritt
Kim,
You have always done such great work capturing the essence of our son.
For me to step in front of the camera for my pregnancy shots was a bit
un-nerving but you made me feel completely comfortable. Thanks for the
beautiful pictures! It's funny that it takes being pregnant to feel beautiful
or is it the amazing photographer and her crafty lens that creates the
illusion!? Regardless I love the pictures and look forward to the newborn
and family shots you will soon take. You are a wonderful artist and our
house will soon be filled with Kimberly Mara ‘originals’!
Warmest regards,
Lorna Williams
This was the perfect way to celebrate my first pregnancy! I was given
a gift certificate for a photo shoot at Eclipse Photography as a baby
shower gift, and I can't thank my friend enough for such a wonderful
and thoughtful present.
Kim took the time to find out my preference in poses, styles and
props, and to find out what I was, and was not comfortable with. As
this was my first (and probably only) nude photo shoot I really
appreciated this. It made the whole experience relaxed and completely
comfortable. There was also attention given to certain angles and
lighting because pregnant or not, nobody wants two chins, varicose
veins, or flabby thighs in a photograph!
It was clear upon getting the proofs back that this professional
consideration to detail really pays off. I am so thrilled with all the
shots! They showed off -and hid- just the right amount to create some
really beautiful photographs. There is so much variety.
Some obvious differences, some subtle, from shadows to facial
expressions that really change the feeling of each shot. I've been
told that my personality was really captured in the photographs. I am
finding it almost impossible to pick my favorites- which is saying a
lot coming from someone who hates having her picture taken!
Kim's creativity truly shines in her work.
These photographs will be a cherished souvenir and a unique
celebration of my first pregnant belly that I will treasure forever. I
can definitely say this was the best gift I've ever received.
Erin Melnychuk
Hi Kim
The pictures are great and my husband, well.....let's just say that the
surprise brought him to tears, so it was so worth it! I am so glad
that I was brave enough to experience this with you and what a lasting
memory we have now of our beautiful little baby when he was inside of
me.
Ciao Melanie
We had long wanted to have family pictures done. I was looking
for a photographer who would be able to give us quality and long lasting
memories - not department store quality - but real, beautiful pictures.
I knew that I had to find the right person, someone who could put my kids
at ease (ages 14, 13 and 11 years old), keep things light and at the same
time get the best shots. Not asking for much, right? Well,
I am happy to say that we found all that and more with Kim at
Eclipse Photography. She had the kids eating out of her hands in
no time flat, even managing to get the three of them posing together AND
smiling; no small miracle I might add. We now have a stunningly
beautiful family photo on the wall, which is the first thing that you
see as you walk into our home. We have received nothing but
compliments on our pictures and we are always quick to recommend Kim.
Her professionalism, coupled with her out-going personality allowed us
to fulfill our dream of having amazing family photo's that will last
a lifetime.
Marcia & Rick Rempel
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 proofs (about 70) 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
experience.
Eden Fellner
Hi Kim
Just wanted to tell you that we were so thrilled with the pictures!! It
is so hard to decide which ones to choose as they are ALL fabulous. It
was nice to be photographed in a calm, relaxed environment- without feeling
rushed or uncomfortable( especially with a baby). It really was a pleasure
to meet you. Thank you.
A. Lopez
Myself and three friends recently visited Kim at her studio in North
Vancouver. It was the first time any of us had ever had "artistic"
photographs taken…so needless to say we were all a bit anxious.
Kim’s professional, yet friendly manner made me feel comfortable
and put me at ease almost instantly. Her gift as a talented photographer
was evident as she helped me choose poses that would accentuate my strong
features (and minimize those that I’d like to hide). She worked
quickly and efficiently…non-stop for 4 1⁄2 hours! I
had a fantastic time – it was like a night out with the girls! The
photographs were stunning. I was very impressed…and so was my husband!
I would not hesitate to recommend her work to anyone.”
Vivian
Kim,
We saw your brochures and advertising long before we were expecting our
first child. We knew when we saw your work, that we wanted you to
be the photographer that would capture memories of such an important time
in our lives. We planned on having you take photographs of my pregnant
silhouette, but never made the time for this. This is something
that we regret dearly and know that we will not make that mistake again
when we are expecting our second child. Everyone says to savour
each moment when your children are babies, because the time passes so
quickly that you will wonder where it went. Now that Luke is 10
months old, we have an understanding of how true this is. As Luke
grows older, we will always cherish the photographs that you took of our
family. They will remind us of his innocence and the unexplainable
love that he brought into our lives. Thank you so much for your
hard work and patience with Luke while in the studio, your professional
service and most of all your creative talent. Our experience with
Eclipse Photography far exceeded our long anticipated expectations.
Sincerely,
Rebecca, Scott and Luke Ashton
Kim
My husband and I are very impressed with our pitchures. We have had 3
different
sittings done now over the years. We had a maternity shoot, a baby shoot
of our daughter, and just recently shots of our new son and the whole
family. They are beautiful. My daughter is now 3 1/2 years old and normally
does not like her picture being taken, but you were able to turn this
shy child into a very photogenic child. By the
time we left the studio she loved having her picture taken and didnt want
to
leave. You have captured the most important moments in my husbands, our
children's and my life. These are pictures that will be cherished forever.
I wish I had known about you when we got married. You are very professional.
I look forward to having more family pictures done in the future.
Kim & Kyle Langford
Thank you Kim!!
The whole family is in love with the photos you took of our baby!!
Your props were so much fun and so creative!! I didn’t know
which photos to choose!! There were so many great shots!!
We also loved your studio. It was a very comfortable environment and very
easy for all the costume changes!!
These photos have created memories that will surely last forever for us!!
Thanks again!
Noushin Azizi
Kim
I first saw your photos on my friend’s (Farrah Jinha) wall and loved
them! I asked her who had taken them, and she referred me to you.
You came highly recommended as Farrah has very discerning tastes and had
nothing but wonderful things to say about you.
I both called and emailed you, and you were very prompt at calling me
back, emailing me information and following up again. After a couple
of months, as my tummy got bigger and bigger, I decided I really wanted
to capture this time in my life and decided to give it a try despite my
hesitation.
Well, all that changed the day of our shoot. I was so nervous about
getting “nudie” (I never thought I’d do nudie photos!!)
but you made both me and my husband feel so good that it was a lot of
fun!! Your talent and professionalism are amazing, but the best
part was how comfortable you made the whole photo shoot. I had originally
had reservations about booking and paying for two shoots at once, but
at this point I knew we had made the right decision. And it was
reaffirmed when we saw the maternity photos, they were so great!!!
Upon your advice, we came back for the baby photos when Ryan was only
six days old and we’re so glad we did. When we look back at
those photos now, it’s hard to remember that he was once so tiny
and so the photos freeze that memory for us so we won’t forget.
We are first-time parents and we were a little nervous about handling
the baby AND getting the shoot done WITH photos we loved but again, Kim,
you made it really easy. We took advantage of his good moments,
relaxed when he fussed, allowed some time to feed, let him sleep when
he needed to … these weren’t our decisions, it was your encouragement
that allowed us to get the shoot done without being traumatized!
And you were so calm about everything, including him peeing everywhere.
We just got some blankets, wiped it up and had a good laugh!!
Finally, when it came to picking the photos and sorting it out, I was
worried that I wouldn’t be able to talk to you or visit you and
get your expert advice on what would look great. To me, the shoot
and the proofs are only part of the process because what matters in the
end is the final product up on the wall! And we laypeople don’t
have the vision you artists do! I was happy that you chatted with
me on the phone, even happier that you agreed to meet with me. And
I would encourage you to take the time and continue with the personal
contact before and after the shoots, even though you are obviously so
busy, because it makes all the difference. Then when I changed my
mind and called you, you were pretty patient even though there was some
extra work involved for you to change the order. But I’m happy
now and I think the photos will look great.
We do plan to come back after our next child is born and I think that
says it all.
Cindy Oeshi
December 2005
My husband and I had an amazing experience with Kimberly for
our maternity photo shoot. I was a bit nervous at first but Kim is so
professional and down to earth that she made me feel comfortable and the
pictures reflect that. She even got my husband in some pictures,
which is incredible since he hates getting his picture taken. There
is one particular picture of my husband and I that I love more than ANY
other picture taken of us. I will never use another photographer and am
so happy that I will always have these pictures to look back on. I can't
wait to be pregnant again so I can come back!
Thanks Kim,
Seleena Reid
My Fiancé and I were very excited to have prenatal pictures
taken and finding Kim at Eclipse photography definitely made the experience
so much more enjoyable. Her charisma and professional manner made us feel
completely relaxed and confident that our pictures would turn out amazing
and be exactly what we expected. I would highly recommend her work to
anyone thinking about having any photographs taken in the future.
Thanks again Kim for making this experience one to remember.
Kindly,
Christina & Brian
Eclipse Photography was recommended to Shelby and I about four years
ago by a good friend, shortly after our first son Cade was born.
Our experience working with Kimberly was delightful, and the photos that
she produced were beyond belief. We were so pleased with the creativity
and results of the photos that we absolutely had to have them professionally
matted/framed. To this day friends who visit our
home rave about the beautiful pictures hanging from our walls and can't
believe they are not art work that was purchased in some store.
Our second experience with Kimberly was about 11 months after our second
son was born. This time it was a much different experience.
Unlike our first son who was very cooperative, Reid was a monster that
day. Kimberly remained so calm and patient that it put us all at
ease. When Shelby and I left the studio that day, we thought there
was no way we would even end up with one quality picture because of the
lack of cooperation of the baby. To our complete surprise when the
proofs came in, we spent months trying to narrow down the ones we
wanted – they were fabulous! This was a true testament to
Kimberly's abilities and professionalism and we thank her for this!!!
Ryan & Shelby Hefflick
Hi Kim -
I just wanted to say thanks for the photo shoot you did with Oliver and
I a week or so ago....we really enjoyed it!!
I've been so stressed and busy with work lately - the photo shoot was
the one thing I have done for myself and the baby in the past while, and
I keep thinking back on that day and remembering how much fun we had.
Even Oliver was in a good mood after we left your place...you worked wonders
there - thank you.
We are really looking forward to seeing the photos when they arrive.
Thanks again for the great experience!
Jen. @ KADDATZ ARTZ
Kimberly,
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our photo shoot with Kim. I was feeling especially large and unattractive on the day of my photo shoot and wasn't even sure if I wanted to have my picture taken. Kim put me totally at
ease from the very beginning, and I ended up loving the experience. Kim was
very professional yet easygoing, and assured me that she would take the photos
in such a way to show off my belly and disguise my "trouble spots."
She did an amazing job. I absolutely love the pictures. They turned out exactly the
way that I hoped that they would, and will always be a wonderful reminder
of my pregnancy. I have actually had friends tell me that I look like a model
in the photos, and I know that I have Kim's photography expertise to thank
for that as I am usually not very photogenic. The only problem with the whole
experience is choosing the final photos because I love all of them!
-Karen & Chris Mills
Hi Kim,
I just want to express my sincere thanks for fitting our photo shoot in on
such short notice. Once I had seen Sheri's headshots, I knew I wanted
you to photogragh my sweet little girl. I am so grateful you could find
the time in your hectic schedule, as we were in Vancouver for just that
week.
The photos are beyond beautiful! You have captured on print the little
nuances that are Abby. Every photo is just amazing and I, like all your
clients, am having a very hard time picking which ones to enlarge......
I want them all! I was amazed how quickly you had Abby at ease and just
hamming it up like she was a supemodel. She had such a good time and couldn't
wait to tell her Daddy all about her photo shoot.
We look forward to having you do a family shoot the
next time we visit Vancouver.
Thanks again,
Brenda Montague
Las Vegas, Nevada
Thank you so much Kim. From the moment we inquired about your booking
fee/availability, through to the actual maternity shoot, you have been
nothing but accommodating, professional and kind. We wanted artistic maternity
pictures but as you can imagine, we were extremely nervous. Your ability
to connect with us and put us at ease, made us feel very comfortable and
we had lots of fun--something that really shines through in the pictures
you took. We can't wait for you to capture our bundle of joy!
--Shella and Bojan
Hi Kim,
I want to take this opportunity to say a great big THANK YOU for the wonderful
photos you took of me and my family. Being the first maternity shots
I’ve had taken, I was very nervous about posing naked. Your
friendly, fun attitude and professionalism helped me relax and get into
the spirit of the shoot and soon I was so absorbed in the whole set up
of each shot I wasn’t aware of my nudity at all. I quickly
saw that you were an artist and knew very well what you were doing.
And what an artist! Now that I’ve seen the proofs, WOW, the
set ups for the photos make even more sense. They are beautiful,
creative pictures of all of us. Now comes the hard part though –
trying to choose just a few to have printed!
Thank you again, Kim. You are a very talented professional and I
strongly recommend anyone wanting beautiful photos taken to contact Eclipse
Photography.
Jessy Kraus
>Dear Kim,
I just wanted to take the time to thank you so very much, once again,
for the great photos of our twin boys you took last week. I have the pictures
you took of the boys up on our livingroom wall from when I first came
to your studio 5 years ago, and each day I look at them it makes me smile.
We just had another shoot with you, and my, have the boys grown! The pictures
again are great, and I will make sure that I don't wait as long this time
to come in again. The boys were very comfortable with you, just as before
and it shows so much in the finished project..... Our great photos!
Thanks so much.
Jeannie Foort and family
Dear Kim,
My first thoughts upon receiving the first set of photos were "aren't
they amazing?".... it was well worth the money. The photos of pregnant
Deborah were so professional. Your use of light and shadow for maximum
benefit made your expertise obvious. When we arrived, we appreciated being
able to flip through your thick albums and see such a wide variety of
examples. It meant we were easily able to figure out the style we were
looking for and you delivered even more than the 5 styles / poses you
promised.
The variety of poses and the way you moved so efficiently from set to
set meant we were able to take so many more shots in the time available
- the results made it clear that you worked out exactly what we were looking
for. I really appreciated your easy going manner - it really relaxed Deb
; no small feat considering that she has never posed in the nude before.
I have been keeping the grouping of the three biggest enlargements we
had done, in my office and smile at them every day. Oh, how I wish I had
been willing to spend the money on such high quality photos for our wedding...beautiful!
Thank you.
We were both so happy with the first set that we really looking forward
to returning for our second sitting with Matthias. Knowing what to expect,
we had a lot of fun and the photos worked out fantastic as we expected.
We really had difficulty limiting how many we wanted to enlarge..so many
great shots. In the end, we ended up getting more than we'd planned -
we couldnt resist. It was remarkable how you were able to time so many
of the photos to capture such great expressions on his face. I often flip
through the proofs and smile. Matthias has already changed so much - I
am glad that we took your advice and came in just days after his birth.
I am glad to have such high quality mementos of that time.
I highly expect to be seeing you again in the future as we update the
family photo!
All the best,
David Luers
Hi Kim,
I Just want to let you know that our family had a great time during the
photo session last week. You definitely know how to work with kids. You
kept them interested and most of all, kept them smiling. We were also
very pleased with the photos. We are taking our time to decide still,
given the many great pictures to choose from.
Thanks.
Lawrence Li and Jennifer Chiang
Dear Kim,
Thank-you for playing such a vital role in the wedding. Your involvement
as the main photographer, and your talent will never be forgotten. The
pictures you produced will forever be cherished. Not only are you very
discreet and professional, you are also a lot of fun and easy to work
with. Thank you so very much for everything.
Many thanks,
Cheryl Antonio
Hi Kim,
I just wanted to say thank you so much for yesterday! You were absolutely
amazing; we not only felt comfortable, but had fun while you took amazing
pictures that will surely compliment the show. The girls were glowing
for hours and I'm sure these pictures will be plastered on all of our
walls for years to come! I can't wait to see them all!
Thanks again and it was great to meet you. We will work together again.
L&L- Yae
from "Nite of Hope Vancouver" Breast cancer fundraiser
Kim:
We received our proofs a few days ago, via courier, and absolutely LOVE
them. Thank you.
You truly did a tremendous job.
This is especially true with the black and white photos which came out
particularly well.
We will be placing our photo enlargement order, asap. We can't decide
yet, as we like so many.
Thanks again for the photos. We couldn't be happier with them!!!
Anand.
Kim,
We just want to thank you for the beautiful pictures you took of our family.
The family photos were wonderful, candid...seeing as the boys had just
woken up as we reached the studio, just before our session. We especially
loved the maternity photos you shot for us. They are so beautiful and
such a wonderful memory to keep before having our third child. The photos
capture some funny and beautiful moments. If I'd known about you earlier,
I would have taken maternity photos with our other 2 children.
We will definitely be back to have photos taken when our new addition
arrives. I am really looking forward to that session and all the dynamics!
Professionally, I think you did a wonderful job, not only with the pictures,
but with keeping the boys happy and having the session flow so easily.
It's not easy keeping 2 active toddlers focused but I think you did a
wonderful job while we were at the studio!
Thank you again. I will contact you very soon to let you know what pictures
I will be ordering and to discuss your availability for when the new baby
arrives.
Teena & Ken
Hi Kimberly,
We were very happy with the pictures we had taken at Eclipse photography.
We were referred by my cousin who had gotten maternity and then family
photos taken by you. We were very impressed by your photos and were
excited to see what we would end up with. We were not at all disappointed.
We were thrilled in fact. The photo shoot was fun for all the family and
the pictures are so beautiful. Thank you very much.
Thanks,
Amy Schwab
Hi Kim
As you know, I am an actor and a singer and I also run an acting studio.
I have worked with many photographers in the past. I am so thrilled with
my headshots that you did. I was extremely pleased. I felt very comfortable
shooting with you and I had a blast too. You caught the many sides of
me that some photographers in the past were unable to capture....or even
see. I was impressed with your professionalism and yet the relaxed
atmosphere, in which I felt definetely benefitted the outcome
of the shoot. I would highly reccomend you ....Kim at Eclipse Photography....
for any of my fellow actors photo needs.
Sincerely Todd Carroll
Granville Island Actors Studio
Hi Kimberly,
I've just got to say we've been really happy with the whole experience
@ Eclipse Photography. Once Jaida's a little older, or has a sibling,
we'll come back and do it all again.
Thanks again,
Scott, Tracy & Jaida.
Hi Kim.
It's Leah from yesterdays maternity shoot with Lachlan & Hamish.
I just wanted to thank you for the session. You were so amazing with Lachlan.
He gets me to pretend I am you, taking his picture, and calling him "George"
& psyching him out on High fives! It was a really great experience
for us all, so thanks again!!! We will be back.
Leah
We just got our wedding DVD and photos back. Very VERY impressive!
Wow.
The final product was amazing. You did such a great job. We LOVE it. Thank
you.
Raych's parents loved it too, and my parents will get their copy on xmas
morning...its the perfect present!
The DVD quality and professional finish was top notch, and we just wanted
to thank you again!
Raych and Darrin
Hi Kim,
I received my photos. They're amazing! I love them. Thank you for being
so patient, so friendly and so talented. I want to spend some time figuring
out what I want to order. I just can't decide which ones. So many to choose
from!
Thanks again,
Shannon
Hi Kim,
Horrayyyyyy..........
I LOVE the photos.
They are exactly what I wanted!!!
Thank you so much!
I am recommending you to everyone I know!
-Nevada Yates
(actor)
It was a pleasure meeting and working with you. You made us feel
very comfortable during the photo shoot and now,...........well the proof
is in the photographs!! Thank you. You captured us in a very natural way,
and yet I can look at the photos over and over again and smile every time.
Now, if only we could stop Mia from growing and keep her the way she is
in the photographs.
Kyoko, Ian & Mia
Congrats on being nominated for the Best Business Award! Must say
that I've been impressed by your professionalism and warmth since our
very first meeting. It's nice to know that those good old-fashioned values
are still being recognized. I hope you get that award.
It just felt like you went the extra mile for us and gave a little more
than was needed, and I hope that comes back to you in spades.
Also thank you again for all your time ....and unpaid extra time.........in
working with us......... & the "Young and the Breastless"
and CTV news. You are an amazing woman to work with. Very professional.
Very talented.
You Go Girl!
Cheers,
Nancy Baye
www.cancercrusader.com
Hi kim............Thank you so much for sending the proofs to me
so promptly.
And l want to tell you, THE PHOTOS ARE PHENOMINAL........... I'm really
pleased with ALL of them!
I don't know how l am going to choose just a few to enlarge!
Thank you again
Leona Bently
Wow! Those photos you put on display of Aubrey in the design store on Commercial Drive, are awesome - The one with her tongue
sticking out is so fun and I love the photo with her hand reaching for mine. Those are even more beautiful enlarged than I imagined. Good work.
Thank you.
My husband was running up and down the street telling anybody that would listen that, that was his daughter on display in that store window, and that YOU did them. I think he is starting to realize the benefit of hooking up with a talented professional photographer rather than a trip to Sears!
Thanks again,
Erin Peters
Kimberly
Hello my favorite photographer!
Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for the photos...they look gorgeous.
I really appreciate your warm and professional manner. We'll see you again
soon, I'm sure. We love your work, and your "friendly way" that
you are with our family. We will recommend you to everyone we know.
Sandeep Bhatha
“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.”
Thx, Marg
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.
Emily Hopewell
Kimberly,
One of the best gifts we received on our wedding day was Kimberly Mara's
(of Eclipse Photography) expertise as our photographer.
My wife’s Maid of Honour, hired Eclipse Photography before, and
was so pleased with her photographs that she was certain Kimberly was
the only person who could photograph our day properly. We trusted her
opinion and looked into hiring Kimberly. We were not dissapointed in any
way at all. We were thrilled. We would recommend her to anyone we know
ever getting married.
Through Kimberly’s keen eye and creativity, we have photographs
that allow us to look back without forgetting any of the vibrant colours
and vivid memories that made our wedding day so special.
Jeremiah Garcia and Amy Koop
Kim has been an amazing photographer for all my headshots.
Each session, she has given me more than what was needed to find the ones
I would use.
I am so pleased with her professional work, and warm nature, and continue
to bus all the way to Deep Cove to get my fabulous head shots done....by
HER!
Lori Henry, Editor
www.beautymagazine.ca
Hi KIM!
WOW! I love the pictures. I can't stop showing people. LOL. ...did
I ever tell you how AMAZING I think you are?! HOLY SMOKES! Those
pictures were top of the line! (sigh). You have out done yourself
this time.
P.S. Thanks again for always trying so hard to fit us in around our insane
schedules. Because I know you are so busy. I really appreciate it.
Hope you're doing well! Talk to you soon!
Cheryl
Hi Kim
I just got the pictures. I totally love them. You are an amazing photographer.
My friends, whom I showed the few pictures to, say the same thing.....
they think your work is so amazing. Thank you so very much.
I just love them all. I can hardly wait to show them to my husband.
Again thank you so very much.
Take care and I will talk to you really soon to place my order.
Pamela HorriganDear Kim,
"I am very pleased with my photos from Eclipse photography studios.
When I first saw them I just couldn't believe how good they turned out.
Kim really has a great eye and knows how to bring out the best in her
subject and captures that on film. I will be recommending Eclipse Photography
to any of my friends who need headshots , family photos, maternity photos,
etc."
Maria-Cristina Wells
singer / songwriter
actor
mother
Hi Kimberly,
Kimberly was very professional.
She had a very relaxed approach with the kids.
She was fun.
Had a good eye for what looks were working and what others we might try
instead.
She gave my daughter some clothing to try that were completely different
looks from her "normal" attire. This really helped direct the
shoot.
I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a professional photographer!
Christine Broatch
"Kim is absolutely fabulous darling. Kim completely made
me feel at ease before, during and after the shoot. She's very playful
and did not make me do any ridicules poses. As a result, I am ecstatic
about my photos and highly recommend Kim. I would definitely go
back to her no questions about it."
PS... KIM ROCKS!
Katie Messina
Hello Kim, thank you very much for your patience and help this morning
in our photoshoot. I can't wait to have the photos on my fridge
and all over my house. (: I have to say I have never known anyone
with as much patience as you. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Thanks again
Jordan Kennie
I just wanted to thank you for being SO amazing this afternoon in the photo
shoot! We had a blast. You were so flexible, friendly and funny with
us and you totally made everything work out so well! YOU ARE THE BEST!
Whenever the pictures are ready, please call us asap, as we are already
dying to see them.
Again! Thank you- YOU ARE THE BEST!
Cheryl Antonio
JR AM
BC District
I am writing to say that I have had Kim take many candid pictures in social
situations and she is always makes it fun. I have also been in her
studio when she is taking pictures of uncooperative children..
She has a very special way with the kids. She ends up with them laughing
and the end results are wonderful pictures any parent would be proud of.
Yvonne Fleenor
I have been a long time client of Eclipse Photography and the reason is.....
Kim! She is incredible! She is very talented and definitely
has an artistic eye for photography, but more than that, her personality
makes her very easy to work with. Kim has shot me in many creative
poses including nudes and I have always been comfortable with her professional
yet personal attitude. I also had Kim shoot my wedding and she was
fantastic at capturing the moments throughout the ceremony, reception and
formals. I have her photography displayed throughout my home and have
recommended her to many of my friends and family.
Emily
Thank you Kim for the wonderful photos you took of our family. The pictures
of our 6-month daughter are precious memories. Thank you for taking the
extra time an effort to set-up the poses and your patience with her accidents.
We appreciated your advice about the best time in her first year
to capture her in the cutest way.
We would be happy to refer our friends and family to have their pictures
taken with you. We are glad of friend has already come and had a pregnancy
photo shoot with you. She was also extremely happy with your work.
Thank you for working with us and fulfilling our requests. We loved your
input and ideas too- especially the pink floppy hat:)
Sincerely,
The Bishop's
Our first experience with Kim was in February 2004, when my husband, son
and I had family portraits done. I had seen Kim's work in the
house of a friend and loved the shots so much that I booked with her immediately.
The family shoot was great fun. Kim is every inch the professional
and things flowed beautifully as she set up pose after pose. Looking
through her portfolios, I was intrigued with the "just for fun"
shots and decided to take a risk at something I'd never done, and really
never thought I would do, and talked my sister and some friends into
booking a shoot of 'boudoir'-like photos. We were all very nervous,
but, again, because of Kim's wonderful personality and ability, we had
an absolute blast. I would never have done this if I hadn't felt
so comfortable with Kim or knew that I could trust her to do
a great job. I loved the photos, as did my husband, and will happily
treasure them for years to come.
Susan Lutke
I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful job that you have done
with my photos. I was so worried that my son wouldn't cooperate, but
you did a fabulous job keeping his attention. The
pictures were absolutely FABULOUS!!! They mean sooooo much to me.
I thank you for letting me keep those memories. Again, thank you
for a wonderful job. I am recommending you everyday to
everyone!!! Cheers Kim!!!
Andrea Modrovic
Myself and three friends recently visited Kim at her studio in North Vancouver. It was the first time either of us had ever had artistic photographs…so needless to say we were all a bit anxious. Kim's professional, yet friendly manner made me feel comfortable and put me at ease almost instantly. Her gift as a talented photographer was evident as she helped me choose poses that would accentuate my strong features (and minimize those that I'd like to hide). She worked quickly and efficiently…non-stop for 4 ½ hours! I had a fantastic time – it was like a night out with the girls! The photographs were stunning. I was very impressed…and so was my husband! I would not hesitate to recommend her work to anyone.
Vivian Searwar
We have known Kimberly for over five years know and each and every visit is like coming home to a friend. Kimberly's smile is inviting and her relaxed studio makes you really feel like you're helping to script a part of your life as well as hers. The countless photo's and hours put into creating timeless photography is evident in the quality of the samples on the website and pictures that hang with pride in our home. We are enlightened by the creativity that Kimberly brings to us and have and would encourage friends and family to experience the pleasure of true art as expressed through photography.
Best Regards!
"We can hardly wait till the next visit"
Eduarda & Dean de Sousa
Kimberly's expertise, fused with passion, makes for incredible images. Her humour and professionalism provide an environment of comfort and ease for clients. Kimberly's images of my prenatal photo session reflected my experience of the blessed gift of carrying a child. Captured through a variety of moods, Kimberly's work stands like museum pieces, each telling its own story. More than simply poses, within each frame you'll find a tale of something rich, something powerful in being human. Thank you Kimberly for working in such a profound way. I am grateful for your gifts captured on film.
Brenda I.
Hi Kim, I want to thank you again for the wonderful experience that we had in your studio. Although, I was looking to have photos of just my new baby girl and son, (who is a toddler,) I want to thank you so much for suggesting that I get into the photos too. I have always felt that I am not that natural in front of the camera, and never considered myself photogenic, but I just love the photo of my son and I together. It will always be a favorite. Although we arrived late for our appointment (due to a nasty traffic accident), we never felt rushed and we got lots of great photos. You have a great rapport with children, and my son adored you! You are a warm, and very talented photographer and we highly recommend you.
The Curtis Family!!!
When we were doing the photo shoot, our 3 week old baby girl was crying almost non-stop. She was cold and very tired. She couldn't sit still for a second. There was no way this was going to work. At least thats what we thought. When we got the results (proofs) back, I was blown away! There is not a single picture with a crying baby in there! Moreover, out of the hundred shots we took there is not a single one that is not good.
Kim captured the right moments beautifully. The lighting and clarity were excellent. It was very hard to make a selection of just one favorite. Not only gifted as a photographer, Kim is also a warm and gracious person. Although we were one hour late and her own little girl was waiting in daycare for her, she gave us more than 1 hour extra, just to finish the shoot! Kim is dedicated to excellence. Thank you Kim for the beautiful memories of our newborn daughters photo shoot , that you have given us.
Peyman and Ilse Imani
Just a few days before giving birth I went to Kim for a photo session. My boyfriend had arranged the session and gave it to me as a present. I was a bit nervous to pose in front of the camera while being so pregnant, but Kim's easy going and warm nature made me feel at ease instantly. I was also worried that my water may break and I would make a big mess and start labouring right there in her studio.
After voicing my concern, Kim mentioned that I would not be the first to have her water break and that she even helped delivering a baby right here in her studio. That took all my worries away and I felt that I was in good hands. What I liked especially about Kim's work is that she has a great eye for good poses and that she is fast in getting the poses set up and taking the pictures, which is very helpful when you are pregnant.
The pictures turned out great. I was amazed how Kim managed to transform my big, swollen, pregnant body into something gracious and beautiful. She helped me appreciate my body at late pregnancy and allowed me to look at myself with a different eye.
Kerstin Wallbrecht
We just had our second photography session with Kim and just like our first session, I am sure the pictures will turn out to be very good. She was very patient with my 9 month old daughter, and very kind and playful with my 4 year old son. I highly recommend her to everyone. I wish I had known Kim before, when I had my first child. She takes amazing pictures you wont be disappointed. That's why we keep going back to her.
Gladys
