Evolylla Photography

05/22/2024

It's springtime.
The kids spend most of their days outdoors,
At the park, on their bikes, enjoying new sights.
After dinner, the sun still shines,
They go to the back of the house to feed their snails,
And to the front to climb a tree, blow a dandelion.
Of course, they leave a mess behind wherever they go,
But tomorrow they'll pick up where they left off, just so.

It's springtime.

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05/11/2024

Amidst the busyness of life, there is beauty and comfort in the ordinary. Just be you.

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05/04/2024

Throw back to Ella's first day of Kindergarten.

1. Hooray!
2. Grandma and daddy walked me to school!
3. I'm exhausted!
4. 😴

Photographs age like fine wine.

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04/30/2024

"Darren and I are expecting a baby girl... I’ve been thinking back and forth about what we want to do... We would love to document this new chapter in some way, and my considerations are around: I don’t want a traditional newborn photoshoot (which is why we love you!), I want to document this new chapter including myself and Darren, I want to look and feel like a human and not a disheveled mess".

It's been seven years since Tammy, Darren, and I first met for their wedding. Tammy reminded me that I was pregnant with my firstborn when I photographed their wedding. Over the years, our paths crossed a couple of times – once at Ikea and another at their friend Denise's wedding during the pandemic in 2020. A lot has happened in these seven years, to say the least. Tammy and Darren are the kind of couple that leaves you with a great impression. Finding the right adjectives is challenging, but a few things that come to mind when I think of them are that they married young, they both seem extroverted yet quietly withdrew from social media, and although they're not particularly talkative, conversations with them have always felt effortless.

Have you ever met people in your life whom you can't really call friends, yet you feel connected to? Tammy and Darren are those kinds of clients to me.

I felt honored to capture baby Robyn's day-in-the-life newborn photos, knowing they will serve as precious reminders for Tammy and Darren of this special time in their lives.

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04/05/2024

"As the night drew to a close, Carmen and Raymond stole away from the reception to bask in the romantic glow of the evening's soft blue hour light, cherishing the quiet moments together..."

Carmen and Raymond's wedding is on the blog (link in bio)!

Top 5 things I love about this wedding:

1/ Carmen and Raymond are fun to be around.
2/ It's an unconventional wedding with traditional elements.
3/ Carmen's wedding dress.
4/ Blue hour photos.
5/ Carmen and Raymond are fun to be around.

Bonus/ Soon after the wedding, I photographed Carmen's newborn niece.

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03/23/2024

A Day in the Life: Taking the Subway Downtown

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03/22/2024

From the gentle whispers of pregnancy to the cozy embrace of cradling a newborn, Carrie and Kenneth, may your journey filled with warmth, laughter, and the sweetest moments of connection.

Coen and Ella came home the other day and told me a million is a big number.

Carrie and Kenneth, thank you a million for your trust and friendship.

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03/22/2024

Cottage 2023.

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03/09/2024

A Day in The Life Newborn session is all about keeping things relaxed and true to your world. It captures the ambience of your home and the profound connections with your newborn, as well as between partners. By embracing this unique newborn photography style, you allow me to document the magic of those first months of motherhood as real life unfolds.

02/13/2024

This day was hectic, much like many since Coen and Ella came into my life. My friend, who graciously allowed me to share these photos of her daughters, can attest to it. From countless runs to the car for random things one of the kids wanted to quick trips to the closest washrooms, and some inevitable fights and tears, the kids (and my friend, if I must be honest) were exhausted from the day trip and ended up falling asleep in the car on the way home. I didn't capture that sweet tender ending as I was driving, but looking at these pictures, it all feels worth it. In the blink of an eye, all these kids (and adults behind the camera) are already a year older. They look different. They play differently. And they probably react differently in front of a camera.

But photographs hold a power of their own. They soothe the pains of parenthood and remind us of the tenderness we were too busy to appreciate amidst the chaos of the moment.

As time marches on, it's priceless to relive an ordinary day.

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02/10/2024

Happy the year of dragon! 🐉

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02/09/2024

RETHINK FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

Reimagine your memories captured in candid, organic moments. From quietly enjoying each other's company to a loving stare, ensure your family's unique dynamics shine through in every frame. Whether it's just parents, extended family, or simply those who are as important to your family as blood-related, rethink family photography.

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02/08/2024

Baby Josie surprised everyone by arriving one month early. During the photoshoot, she was already two months old, but Rebecca and Chris jokingly insisted she was technically only one month. This seemingly trivial detail forged a special connection as they witnessed Josie transform from a tiny premie to a more robust little person in just two months. The initial months of parenthood, though filled with endless feedings, diaper changes, and a unanimous lack of sleep, held a magical quality. It was the willingness to endure challenges, coupled with the subtle joy found in the smallest moments, that provided moms and dads with the courage needed in early parenthood. Looking back on this chapter reveals the raw emotions that fuel parents' resilience. Ensure you're part of these captured moments because every ounce of credit is well-deserved.

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02/04/2024

In a month, Coen will hit the big 6, marking a significant chapter in my life. Describing how he's transformed it feels like an understatement.

Over the past six years, I've delved into countless parenting books and podcasts. Truth be told, they seldom bring anything groundbreaking, but they serve as a gentle nudge, especially on those tough days, to maintain my sanity. Parenthood, I've realized, is a nuanced dance of relationship management, a constant strive not just to be a better parent but a better person amidst the chaos. Amidst it all, remember to love yourself first. Only then can you muster the confidence and energy to extend that love to your children.

Be present – in the mundane and in those family photos. A family picture is a potent memory, freezing a passing moment in the present that'll soon evolve into a cherished relic of the past. In the years ahead, you'll yearn to see yourself in these seemingly ordinary memories.

At this point, you'll realize I'm not in these photos with Coen and Ella. It's this exact realization that propels my advocacy for family photography at this point in my career. Because I know it matters.

P.S. These are photos from Coen's birthday last year.
1- helping with chore
2- facetime with poh poh in hong kong
3- post himself for a birthday picture
4- daddy making him breakfast
5- pancake for breakfast
6- unwrapping his birthday present
7- building his new lego with ella
8- it was a snowy March
9- snowman 🥕
10- cake time

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02/01/2024

Three months ago, it was just one month to go. When expecting, time danced between swift anticipation and tender moments. Fast forward to holding the baby in your arms, the days seemed forever long. Yet, when we looked back, things changed in heartbeats. How our perspective of time changed so drastically in parenthood. Thank you Carrie and Kenneth for trusting me to capture all important milestones in your journey as a team. It truly meant a lot to me.

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01/31/2024

01/24/2024

Kids love the bed. Capture these natural moments before they say no to being in a silly picture with you.