Barbara Anne Photography

Barbara Anne Photography We guide you through creating empowered and beautiful portraits you and your family will treasure

We look at ourselves all the time.In mirrors. In selfies. In windows. On Zoom. 😆And we're often incredibly quick to noti...
09/07/2026

We look at ourselves all the time.

In mirrors. In selfies. In windows. On Zoom. 😆

And we're often incredibly quick to notice the things we'd like to change.

But actually seeing yourself is different.

Seeing your expression. Your personality. Your strength. Your softness. The little things the people who love you recognize immediately.

That's the kind of seeing I'm interested in.

And maybe we could all stand to look at ourselves with a little more kindness. ❤️

Bo***ir means "in the bedroom" - but that doesn't mean it has to be lingerie, sultry poses, or trying to be someone you'...
09/03/2026

Bo***ir means "in the bedroom" - but that doesn't mean it has to be lingerie, sultry poses, or trying to be someone you're not.

Sometimes bo***ir is soft white sheets, bare feet, a favourite dress, and laughter that comes from deep within.

Sometimes it's playful.
Sometimes it's joyful.
Sometimes it's simply the freedom to take up space exactly as you are.

The most beautiful portrait experiences aren't about fitting into someone else's idea of beauty. They're about expressing your own personality, your own story, and the parts of yourself that deserve to be seen and celebrated.

Whether that looks like glamour, bo***ir, elegance, creativity, or pure joy, your portrait experience should feel uniquely you.

If you've been thinking about stepping in front of the camera, I'd love to help create a session that reflects who you are today - not who you think you're supposed to be.

✨ Ready for your own portrait experience? Send me a message and let's start dreaming up something beautiful together.

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I don't think we're meant to fit neatly into one little box.You can be the woman who gets s**t done and the woman who ne...
09/02/2026

I don't think we're meant to fit neatly into one little box.

You can be the woman who gets s**t done and the woman who needs someone else to take care of her sometimes.

Sophisticated and completely ridiculous. Strong and soft. Sensual and playful.

Confident one day and wondering what the hell you're doing the next. 😉

We're complicated creatures.
And personally, I think that's where things get interesting.

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆?

The past few months have been my busiest in my portrait studio over the past 5 years I have been growing my business...I...
09/01/2026

The past few months have been my busiest in my portrait studio over the past 5 years I have been growing my business...

It is time to start sharing the incredible women and clients I have had the pleasure of working with! From my Van Isle Rebels Campaign through my summer bo***ir promotion - my hair and makeup artist and I have been having a blast!!!

And now I have launched my new The Woman Within Annual exhibition!!!

Hmua: Sheri Taylor Sherry Taylor
Muse: Danyelle Dandy D'Lish 👑

What if your next portrait session wasn't about looking like someone else… but about seeing yourself?Every portrait expe...
09/01/2026

What if your next portrait session wasn't about looking like someone else… but about seeing yourself?

Every portrait experience at Barbara Anne Photography is designed to help you feel comfortable, confident, and celebrated. From professional hair and makeup to wardrobe guidance, expert posing, and personalized retouching, every detail is thoughtfully crafted so you can simply show up and be yourself.

The most common thing I hear after a session? "I never knew I could look at myself this way."

If you've been waiting for the "right time" to step in front of the camera, consider this your sign. Your story, your strength, and your beauty deserve to be documented - exactly as you are.

✨ Ready for a portrait experience created just for you? Send me a message and let's start planning something unforgettable.

Barbara Anne Photography specializes in creating meaningful portraits of women and gender diverse individuals over 35.

We can be really good at finding reasons to wait.When I lose the weight.When life settles down.When I feel more confiden...
08/31/2026

We can be really good at finding reasons to wait.

When I lose the weight.
When life settles down.
When I feel more confident.
When there's actually something worth celebrating.

But what if you didn't need a reason?

What if this version of you - right here, right now - was already worth celebrating?

I happen to think she is. ❤️

What is something about yourself that deserves a little celebrating right now?

Something new is coming September 1st. ❤️And I have been so excited to finally start sharing little hints about it.There...
08/27/2026

Something new is coming September 1st. ❤️

And I have been so excited to finally start sharing little hints about it.

There is one small catch…

My newsletter subscribers already know what it is.

My VIP Facebook group knows too.

And now I’m wondering…

Are you missing out? 👀

I’m keeping the details under wraps here until September 1st - but if you’d like to be one of the people who gets the inside scoop before I officially launch it, comment FIRST below.

I’ll send you the link to join my newsletter so you can get in on the secret too. ❤️

Then, September 1st…

I get to tell everyone.

There is a moment in every mother's journey that exists only briefly.A moment where you carry your baby close with every...
08/27/2026

There is a moment in every mother's journey that exists only briefly.

A moment where you carry your baby close with every breath.
Where anticipation and wonder live side by side.
Where you're standing between who you have been and who you are about to become.

It is a chapter that can feel long while you're living it, yet somehow passes in the blink of an eye.

For first-time mom Sam, these portraits were about more than documenting a pregnancy.

They were about celebrating strength.
Honouring change.
And preserving the beauty of a moment that will never come again in quite the same way.

Because one day, the tiny kicks will be memories.
The waiting will be over.
And these portraits will become a reminder of where your story together began.

✨ If you're expecting and want to preserve this extraordinary chapter, I'd love to help create maternity portraits that celebrate your journey into motherhood.

Message me to learn more about maternity portrait experiences.

One day, these photographs will be more than images.They will be the pages your children flip through when they want to ...
08/25/2026

One day, these photographs will be more than images.

They will be the pages your children flip through when they want to remember your smile. The album you pull from the shelf when you need a reminder of who you were in this season of your life. The proof that you existed, loved, laughed, struggled, grew, and deserved to be seen.

In a world where thousands of photos live forgotten on our phones, there is something deeply meaningful about holding your story in your hands. A luxury portrait album transforms your portraits from digital files into a tangible legacy—beautifully crafted, meant to be treasured, and passed down for generations.

Because you are not creating portraits just for today.

You are creating a reminder for your future self that she was here, she mattered, and she was worthy of being remembered. ✨

Barbara Anne Photography specializes in creating meaningful portraits for women and gender diverse people over 35

People don't connect with logos.They connect with people.When we're choosing a yoga instructor, coach, therapist, artist...
08/20/2026

People don't connect with logos.

They connect with people.

When we're choosing a yoga instructor, coach, therapist, artist, or business owner to work with, we're often asking ourselves one simple question:

"Do I feel comfortable with this person?"

That's why great personal branding photography isn't about stiff poses or forced smiles.

It's about capturing the energy, personality, and authenticity that make someone uniquely them.

For Nicole , that meant creating portraits that felt warm, welcoming, vibrant, and genuine - images that reflect the experience people can expect when they step into her world.

Because your brand is more than what you do.

It's who you are.

✨ If you're a business owner who has been hiding behind your logo, it might be time to step into the spotlight. Let's create personal branding portraits that help your ideal clients connect with the real you.

Message me to learn more about personal branding sessions.

Barbara Anne Photography specializes in creating meaningful portraits of women and gender diverse people over 35

HMUA: .island.makeup.artist

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#5-7221 Lantzville Road
Nanaimo, BC
V9T5Z7

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12506195424

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