Because clothing is such a big part of any photograph, it is important to dress for your photo shoot with intention and care. Here are some tips to follow to take the guess-work out of what outfit to choose for your session. With in studio sessions, we try to choose a backdrop that will enhance…

Looking for inspiration for your next family photo shoot? Here are some great suggestions to get your creative juices flowing… Photo shoots can be a great time for play. Posed photos are boring and can be frustrating for kids. It’s important to let kids be kids. This energy and interaction with each other creates memories…

At Aviva Studios, we love working with all types of businesses providing the images they need to operate their businesses successfully. Whether it be product photography, branding images (please visit our sister studio Popp Studios for more information on product photography) or company headshots, we are here to support the local businesses of the Okanagan.…

We live in a world where images are everything. Your business is being judged immediately by the first impression. People’s attention is unfocused and divided. If clients don’t like what they see, they quickly click elsewhere. So what first impression are you giving to potential clients by your business headshots? If “pictures are worth a…

Can you believe your little one has grown up and is ready to leave the nest? It’s a time of so many mixed emotions. You are so proud and, at the same time, are so nervous for their future and super sad to let them go. The season is full of celebrations as they get…

On Easter Monday, we got out of the studio and into the sun for Mini Outdoor Sessions getting ready for Mother’s Day. The smiles were just as bright as the Okanagan sunflowers and fun was had by all! We were able to raise $250 for the KGH Foundation!! Check out our Aviva Project page for…

We will be hosting a family Mini Outdoor Sessions for Mother’s Day. The event will be one day only and $25 of the sitting fee will go towards the KGH Foundation. We will be taking advantage of the stat holiday EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 22 for this event. This will also give you plenty of time…

Last Thursday Aviva Studios hosted a fundraising event for The Aviva Project. Again, funds were raised for the Kelowna Women’s Shelter but, this time, 100% of the mini session fees went to the local charity organization which supports women in their time of crisis and need. Excitingly, one week before the event, all of the…

It has been a restless night with the little one in your arms. You look down in awe at the sleepy eyes looking back at you. You caress the little fingers in yours and are amazed at how fragile and small they are. Your heart swells with love. The tiny eyes finally close and the…

A Milestone Session is a 30 minute portrait session that celebrates your baby’s important milestones such as sitting, crawling, walking or first birthday. All milestones of a baby’s development are precious. Every parent wants these milestones captured in photographs as the moments are fleeting and pass quickly from one to the next. Here are somethings…