richmond, bc, canada family photographer

capturing connection, one frame at a time

A family of three smiling and hugging outdoors during sunset. The father, mother, and teenage daughter are close together, with the background showing a sunset sky, at Garry Point Park, by Michelle Baril Photography.

I photograph families who value connection over perfection, who laugh easily and love deeply. If you want portraits that feel natural, candid, and true to who you are, I create relaxed sessions in the beautiful landscapes of Steveston, BC, so you can simply enjoy being together while I capture it all.

Michelle

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"Michelle is a pleasure to work with when it comes to planning and implementing a photo session. Michelle's style and method of shooting family photography results in quality results when it comes to viewing her work. We were very pleased when we received the photos from the session. " - Laurie MacNeil
"We just had a family photo shoot with Michelle last night and I cannot stress enough how easy it was. She made us feel comfortable and made it fun. Thank you, Michelle, for capturing us in the most natural way." - Sandra Limcaco
"We recently did a sunset family photo shoot with Michelle and had such a great experience. She was patient, organized, and professional. Michelle made us feel comfortable and coached us through each shot so naturally. We’re excited to see the final photos - highly recommend her if you’re looking for a thoughtful and talented photographer!" - Heather Muter
"I couldn't be more pleased with the session I scheduled with Michelle for my daughter. Michelle found the perfect location that created a stunning backdrop! She did a fantastic job at capturing my daughter's natural beauty and highlighting her dance skills and smile. I would highly recommend Michelle for a personalized session!" - Jessica Switz
"We love the pictures that commemorated our 75th year for each of us. We did not want a formal setting, but wanted the pictures to be taken at our favourite vacation spot. The pictures are natural and we love the way they turned out. Thank you so much Michelle for a great photoshoot!" - Bob and Judy Blacker