Yearly Archives: 2009

An article was written about my photography … what an honor | Vancouver Wedding Photographer

I had the privilege of being interviewed and listed as one of 50 Essential Portrait Photographers in the Vancouver area.  To be among these talented woman is truly an honor!  Thank you for adding me to this amazing list! http://vancouvermom.ca/best-of/fran-chelico-of-fran-chelico-photography/ 50 Essential Portrait Photographers: Fran Chelico of Fran Chelico Photography 02 Dec 2009, written by...

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Kim Mallory - Congrats Fran! Well deserved!February 11, 2010 – 11:50 pm

Christine @ VancouverMom.ca - Hey Fran – thanks for being part of VancouverMom.ca’s 50 Essential Portrait Photographer list!December 8, 2009 – 3:28 am

Lacy Dagerath - HEEY! This is FANTASTICCC!!! Or.. FRAN-TASTIC! WOOO! I tolddd you so!! And you used my picture!! :D I feel honored! :D December 5, 2009 – 4:41 pm

jenberry - i agree with the other jennifer. well deserved and spectacular work here.December 3, 2009 – 9:34 pm

Jennifer Ballard - Congrats Fran! You totally deserve this! Your work is stunning!December 2, 2009 – 5:39 pm

Hello poor neglected blog … new menu items at the Queen’s Cross Pub | Vancouver Wedding Photographer

I have not intentionally neglected this blog … I have been uber sick with that blasted H1N1 and am now finally feeling human enough to do a blog entry.  For all of you waiting for your photos … I am back at work and trying to get those out to you before the holidays. As...

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Anna Kim Photography - Aloha! This blog post is making me hungry!! Vancouver has such good food, I miss that city. I’m going to have to come visit!March 13, 2010 – 7:37 pm

Adam Loewen - Those look so good, its making me hungry! very nice lighting and POV too.February 2, 2010 – 2:55 pm

suzie chelico - Oh does that seared tuna appetizer w/ black & white sesame look mouthwatering! Can’t wait til we’re back on Lonsdale to try it!January 22, 2010 – 10:36 am

jenberry - your talent is endless. you can shoot FOOD!!! these are awesome.December 1, 2009 – 10:45 pm

Chris - These are really nice Fran!! Can you send me the files or a disk when you have a chance with your logo on them as well.

We’ll have to meet up for a drink when your not busy. We have lots of things planned over the holidays at the pub.

Thanks again,
CDecember 1, 2009 – 3:23 pm

Vee - mmm…im drooooooooling.
Nice shots!December 1, 2009 – 10:22 am

Daniel - Great food photos! These images make me hungry!December 1, 2009 – 12:24 am

11 years ago today … Happy Anniversary | Vancouver Wedding Photographer

I woke up 11 years ago today with butterflies in my stomach like I have never felt before … it was a beautiful day with blue skies … all my friends and family were with me … and I was going to get married!  You couldn’t wipe the grin off my face all day!!  When...

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larissa - i am lol at your comments “wait for it …” these are so cute!December 14, 2009 – 9:10 pm

Amber Hughes - Awwww! You guys look so cute and happy! Loving the intergalactic car shot… lol ;) December 10, 2009 – 4:31 pm

Mark - Happy anniversary, Fran and Michael! :) You guys looked great and I’m jealous at the lack of aging. 11 years? It could have been two.November 7, 2009 – 7:18 pm

Andrea - Congrats Fran!! You look beautiful…hairdo and all :)
You don’t look a day older…how did that happen? What’s the secret??? :) Miss you roomie!November 2, 2009 – 9:30 am

jenberry - 11 years and STRONG. that’s incredible. you are my inspiration. you look t he same. HOTOctober 17, 2009 – 10:02 pm

Amy - Happy Anniversary Fran ane Mike, I love you guys!! you are awesome!October 17, 2009 – 8:13 pm

Elizabeth - so happy for you fran! congrats!October 16, 2009 – 11:40 pm

Maura Rodgers - Cheers to one of my favorite couples. Love you guys and Max too! xoOctober 16, 2009 – 11:20 am

Cathy Empey - Happy Anniversary! Your photos look a lot better than mine from ’98! Still, they show the love between you two! Congrats!October 16, 2009 – 10:07 am

Nick - Wow, Fran you were one hot bride! ;) Love that old car! and the white “vignette” is… ummm… special! :) October 16, 2009 – 10:07 am

Vee - Happy Anniversary! 11 years..craazyyy. And you still rocked the upsidedown mop look ;) hahaOctober 16, 2009 – 10:06 am

Lacy Dagerath - lol wow.. YOU look EXACTLY THE SAME NOW as you did 11 YEARS AGO!!! I hope I age as well as you do! I don’t even think its fair to call it “Aged”… because it doesnt look like you HAVE!! I Think you looked beautiful! I like that car shot… actually… I just am not sure whats going on around it! How did they do that? hahaOctober 16, 2009 – 10:04 am

Sara - Gorgeous picture Fran!! You two look amazing <3
Happy anniversary Fran and Mike! Love you guys! Take Care!! xoxOctober 16, 2009 – 10:00 am

Family Photoshoot | John Lawson Park | West Vancouver Portrait Photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing this lovely family a couple of weeks ago at John Lawson Park.  It was an extremely sunny and warm day for the beginning of October!   This little girl was too cute for words with all her different facial expressions. Be The First! Be The First! Be The First! Be...

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wedding photographer in vancouver - the close-up shot of the little girl is full of emotion. I love it!November 2, 2009 – 11:07 am

Lacy Dagerath - What a good-looking family! My favorites are the 5th one..with her mom holding her hands and she has that super sweet smile…and the ones of her with her daddy! Ohh my goodness… I wish I had pitures like that with my dad… to cherish… Those are PRICELESS! Seriously… PRICELESS! You can’t create memories like that… but you sure can CAPTURE them…and you did just that… That last shot of the series of 4 of the littlel girl with her dad… oh my gosh… How can you help but smile when you look at that! :) OH..and the 4th one from the bottom… where she looks a little grumpy! That is SO CUTE! What a face!! Its not a smile…but it IS her!! And she is CUTE cute CUTE! Fantastic job! LOVE these!October 14, 2009 – 9:35 pm

jenberry - what a beautiful girl. i want to take photos like this. these are amazing family photos that they will cherish forever!October 14, 2009 – 9:13 pm

Jenn & Justin | Granville Island Brewery Wedding | Vancouver Wedding Photographer

I was excited for Justin & Jenn’s wedding day to arrive!  They are amazing to be around…great in front of the camera … very happy & easy to laugh with…very genuine people…who are totally in love with each other!!  I adore them to bits!!  There were quite a few times throughout the day that I...

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Vancouver wedding photographers - the photo with a caption “are you kidding me, seriously gorgeous” is quite dark for a bridal theme but aesthetically speaking, the lighting and the bride’s reaction is a good mixture.November 2, 2009 – 10:49 am

Vancouver wedding photographers - “Are you kidding me, seriously?” is a very nice photo! seriously. It’s dark for a theme of getting married but aesthetically speaking, the combination of lighting and the bride’s emotion is great!November 2, 2009 – 10:47 am

Baila Lazarus - Amazing! Had I known such gorgeous wedding work was possible, I may not have quit wedding photography so soon. Thanks for this contribution to photography.October 16, 2009 – 8:43 am

Lacy Dagerath - OHHHH I don’t even know this couple and I am excited about these!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Those detail shots! You NAILED It!! It can’t get more PERFECT than that! Those moments captured during the ceremony?!?! Are you KIDDING me!?!? and that LIGHT! Holy smokes!! Look at those couch shots… the laughing… OHHH the happiness that exudes from that couple…You did SUCH an amazing job at capturing that day for them! SO good!!October 14, 2009 – 9:29 pm

jenberry - great variety of B&G portraits. awesome job!!!! you amaze me every time.October 14, 2009 – 9:19 pm

Kristin Partin - i love how you included that wingback couch on the sidewalk, absolutely stunning!October 14, 2009 – 12:27 pm

Claire - Fran, you captured their day perfectly. You did an amazing job!!! I love your photos!!!October 14, 2009 – 11:09 am

Justin - FRAN!!! The pictures are amazing. The way you play with light is amazing and working with you and Greg was so fun. Thanks for capturing the feeling of the whole day!October 14, 2009 – 10:25 am

Rose - What can I say! They are stunning. I had to laugh when I saw the shots with the couch in the middle of the sidewalk! Only you Frannie!!! Love them all. The colours are amazing and their smiles truly made the photo’s incredible.October 14, 2009 – 6:53 am

Sandy Pandher - Fran, celebrate…you, are amazing! thank you for capturing so many beautiful moments for Jenn and Justin, they truly are an amazing couple!
cheersOctober 13, 2009 – 11:01 pm

Roxanne - Beautiful Fran! Simple beautiful!October 13, 2009 – 10:38 pm

Anne - We’ve been waiting anxiously to see these! And yes, they are seriously gorgeous! I can’t wait to see them all.October 13, 2009 – 9:41 pm

Jenn - Fran… words escape me. you are truly fabulous. I love how you captured our day! so many fantastic moments, and you really got them all! the way you see light is amazing. thank you. you are the best!!!!!!October 13, 2009 – 8:53 pm

Nick - I always love your work, but dang this is awesome! I can’t wait till Halloween! :) October 13, 2009 – 8:48 pm

Amber Hughes - Beautiful work Fran! Love the entire set.. :) October 13, 2009 – 8:00 pm

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