A portrait is more than an image.
It’s a moment of recognition.
The work you’ll see here represents people photographed across different chapters of their lives - in their work, in their personal journeys, and in the relationships that matter most to them. While the reasons for being photographed may differ, the intention behind every image is the same: to reflect presence, authenticity, and connection.
These portraits are created through calm, guided experiences - without pressure, performance, or expectation.



These portraits are created for professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who understand that how they’re seen matters.
Rather than stiff headshots or overly styled branding images, this work focuses on clarity, credibility, and presence - images that feel aligned with who you are and how you lead.
You’ll see portraits created for:



Personal portraits are about self-recognition - not perfection.
This work reflects people choosing to step into the frame without needing to perform, prove, or become someone else. The result is imagery that feels grounded, honest, and deeply personal.
These portraits often mark:



Legacy portraits are created with the understanding that photographs become memory.
This work honours connection - between generations, within families, and among the people who shape our lives. These are not rushed sessions or trend-driven images, but portraits designed to live on as meaningful artwork.
You’ll see portraits created for:

While the portraits you see here span different contexts, they are all created through the same intentional approach.
The same care.
The same calm guidance.
The same respect for the person in front of the camera.
Most clients begin in one chapter - and return for another.
If you see yourself reflected in this work,
the next step is simply a conversation.

Not everyone was made to fit in. This is for the ones who live life on their own terms - the misfits, the fighters, the dreamers, the ones who refuse to apologize for who they are.
Something bold is here… a portrait experience that will celebrate raw individuality, strip away the expected, and showcase the fearless spirit within.
Are you be ready to step into the spotlight?
We are inviting just 25 people to participate. ALL GENDERS, AGED 30+

I am honoured to be the official photographer of the Women of Influence Award Nominees again for 2026.
Beyond celebration, the WIN Awards support a powerful cause. Held during Sexual & Reproductive Health Awareness Week, proceeds sustain the Footprints: Infertility & Pregnancy Loss Support Society — a Nanaimo-based, award-winning nonprofit providing free mental health support and advocacy for families navigating infertility and loss. Footprints also champions inclusive workplace policies that normalize reproductive health for all.
Awards Gala: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Barbara Anne Photography Copyright © 2025 - All Rights Reserved.
LOCATED IN NANAIMO, BC - SERVING VANCOUVER ISLAND
Email: info@BarbaraAnne.ca Phone: 250.619.5424
STUDIO: 5-7221 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC, V0R 2H0

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