The Swivel Project

06/18/2023

Photographing the Vanboven's was so fun with their adorable new babies and sneaky doggos

04/21/2023

I have a new and updated website for my photography services! Check it out :D

I moved to Nanaimo, BC in 2014 to attend Vancouver Island University. I studied Digital Media and was given an incredible opportunity to create student-life videos for VIU’s marketing department while I was a student. After graduation, I started my own business, The Swivel Project, with my husband...

03/25/2023

Such an interesting look at the history of photography and family photos!

Description A moving look at 150 years of Canadian history through the iconic family photograph. Image Video ID Your program is about to begin. But before you start streaming, you’ll need to log in.Or sign up, if you don’t already have an account. FREE Sign Up Or Log me in Family Camera A moving...

03/19/2023

I love love love filming when the sun comes out! 🥰

09/29/2022

Hey friends! I’m going to be offering fall family mini photo sessions on October 8th (get your Christmas card photos now!)

Colliery Dam park, 30min sessions, $175!

Message me for more details or to book a time slot! (11:00AM-3:00PM)

08/20/2022

I’ve been working in lots of houses this summer!

07/07/2022

Becky the Beautiful Bride 😍

07/01/2022

Congratulations to one of my bestest friends .joseph for graduating from this last week!!

06/28/2022

Got started editing this beautiful wedding day! 😍

06/22/2022

Congratulations Lucas and Becky! It was a privilege to capture your wedding day this past weekend!💍

04/10/2022

An example of the videos we make with The Flav'R Shop! This beautiful house was a fun one to shoot!

01/24/2022

Some more photos from my photography challenge this month. I call this one “Citrus”. 💁🏼‍♀️ Model: . 🎨 Art:

01/12/2022

I started a photography challenge this week and it has got me out with my camera everyday so far! On Sunday I went to Pipers Lagoon, which looks like it might have been the last sunny day we get for a while.

12/27/2021

A belated Merry Christmas from Blake and Elissa at The Swivel Project! I am so thankful for all the projects I have been given the opportunity to take on this past year from high school plays to documentary style videos to real estate production with ! It has been a creative year and I’m looking forward to the next!

08/07/2021

I’ve been editing a lot of past photos recently. I found this gem of me and my sister from our road trip to SanFran a few years back. Swipe for the before photo!

08/01/2021

Sunrise on Mount Benson this past week was beautiful!

06/30/2021

There are some fun videos in the works! I am very excited to be working with Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute in creating this video series that highlights a few ways that VIU supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

06/03/2021

I must admit, some of my clients are really my favourite. VIU simply has a place in my heart. Check out my most recent video project with the Vancouver Island University culinary arts program!

Train to Become a Chef!The Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island (CIVI) at VIU provides students with:Career path through the co-op paid work practicums. St...