A Summer Family Session at Jericho Beach // Vancouver family photography
Some of the most beautiful family moments happen when you follow the child’s lead.
This past September, I spent a late afternoon with a lovely little family — mom, dad, and their one-year-old daughter. She was full of curiosity and joy, and where she wanted to go, they went too. Naturally, that meant the beach — where tiny hands could dig in the sand and laughter could echo over the waves.
There were no posed smiles or staged moments. Just soft sunlight, sandy toes, and the kind of little discoveries that make childhood so fleeting and precious. A shell picked up, a splash in the shallow water, a giggle that couldn’t be contained — all of it unfolding naturally.
These are the moments that matter most. Not the perfection of the scene, but the presence, the connection, and the joy of being together. Moments that will become treasured memories, long after the sand has washed away.
Photographing this family reminded me why I love what I do: to preserve the real, fleeting magic of childhood and family life, exactly as it is — honest, playful, and full of heart.
Because one day, their daughter will look back at these images and remember not just how the beach looked, but how it felt — loved, free, and completely seen.
Meet Your Photographer
I’m Lorenza, a newborn, maternity and family photographer based in Vancouver, BC. I live here with my wife and our two-year-old daughter. I’m passionate about photographing families and celebrating the legacy they’re building, the one that matters more than anything else in this life.
Furthermore, my goal is always to capture you at your beautiful best, without losing the raw and real. Both have their place, and a great session blends them perfectly.
Ready to Create Something Real Together?
Let’s tell your family’s story — the way it feels right now.
Want to learn more or book a session? Send me an inquiry. I’d be honored to create something magical with your family.
Find me on Instagram: @lorenzatessariphotography
A Summer Family Session at Jericho Beach // Vancouver family photography
