A lot of prep work goes into our Aviva Project mini session fundraising events and we thought we would give you a glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes. The process starts with knowing our dates well in advance so we can brainstorm and plan the design for the set. In the case of…

The studio was toasty warm even though it was threatening snow outside. Abigail, Lauren’s friend who is homeschooled, came for the morning to help with the photoshoot. She has always been interested in photography, so this was a way for her to learn some tricks of the trade. It is always helpful for Liz to…

Welcome and step inside our studio! Built in 2017, our studio is state-of-the-art and fully equipped for any photography session. We strive for flexibility, to help you achieve the photograph you have envisioned. Here is a breakdown of what options are available to you when you book a photography session at Aviva Studios. Backdrops are…

Mother’s are so special! They hold us as we grow. They sacrifice to provide for our needs. They worry. They fuss. They protect. Their love for their children is so strong no matter how far away the physical distance may be. They deserve so much and every spring we are reminded to show appreciation to…

At the beginning of February, we had a fun commercial and branding session in the studio with some of the radio personalities from Jim Pattison Broadcasting Group. The studio was full of people with lots of great energy. In the chaos, we had a blast and the photos captured all the fun! Ara, one of…

Are your professional headshots looking a little tired and dusty? Time for some business promotional material spring cleaning! We will be hosting a MARCH 2020 HEADSHOT MARATHON for all those business professionals who need to update their headshots. This studio event will be one day only with only 10 spots available.  25% of the sitting…

Are you feelin’ it? Love is definitely in the air. Do you remember back in school when we would sit at our desks and cut out hearts out of construction paper? We decorated little paper pouches with doilies and drawings with crayon. Then we waited for the big day when we would wander around to…

The top question most clients ask when booking a photoshoot is not a surprise. “What should I wear?” is the first thing people want to know. The answer, however, is not exactly straight forward. Often, since we can’t exactly travel to their closets, we question back, “What do you want to wear?” Asking this question,…

Pam Nease with Stronger Together partnered with Hammer’s & Heels, a local Kelowna t-shirt printer to raise $ for Stronger Together. And, Aviva Studios was there to capture their all-important branding photos. The adorable sweatshirts cost around $50 with proceeds going towards supporting postpartum depression. They have sizes for both adults and kids which is…

In this day and age, we live in a fast paced society which seems to be picking up speed. So why, when our schedules are booked to capacity, is there a need for an in-person consultation before you book your family photo shoot? When I photograph a family, I have two main goals. The first…