Put simply, Cami is a brilliant photographer. We think our kids are pretty cute, but getting them pointed in one direction, happy, and us not a bit bleary eyed, all while being excellent at setting scenes and all the technical bits - now there is the trick. The process is also fun - not painful - another piece she has a good handle on. Couldn't recommend enough - with highly competitive pricing to boot. We'll continue to ask Cami to track our progress through this messy parenthood adventure for years to come.
- Michelle & Sean, Toronto
(clients since 2012)
Wow, these pictures captured us perfectly! We LoveLoveLove them, and they will even be more important for us as years go by. Thank you so much.You are a great photographer and story teller.
- Bjørnhild, Oslo
OMG.
I. AM. IN. LOVE.
Take all my money.
- Amanda, Toronto
Thank you so much Cami!! My entire family loves, loves, loves the photos. You always do an amazing job.
- Jane & Ivan, Toronto
Cami, it always amazes me how I think Gabe was uncooperative and tired, and I hate my hair, and I’m worried our eyes were closed for all pictures etc, but you ALWAYS manage to catch the beautiful moments and really pull our family essence right out in some great shots, confirming once again that you were the best person we could have asked to document our family!
- Nash, Toronto
Oh WOW Cami, these are absolutely amazing! I love all of them so much - thank you, thank you, thank you! This was the perfect send-ff to Leslieville and memories we will hold dear forever. Thanks again!
- Lauren, Toronto
Hi Cami, I just wanted to thank you for a fun afternoon! Kainen, Asher, Porkchop, Ray and I all had a great time. Also, Ray and I both agree that out of the family photographers we've used in the past, you have been the most engaging and fun for the kids to open up and just enjoy. So thank you! Looking forward to seeing the photos. From the few that I saw during the shoot, I'm sure they will be wonderful!
- Tanya, Toronto
Hi Cami, Steven and I want you to know how much we love our photos. There are so many gorgeous (and hilarious) shots of our little guys. You did a stunning job capturing their little quirky selves. Thank you! And you managed to make us look glamorous too! ;) xo
- Christine, Toronto
Cami, these are just stunning!!!!! I know I'm a little biased but come on?!?!?! Again you've captured such lovely memories for us, I just wish I could bottle it. Marshall loves them too by the way, as do the grandparents. Thanks for your amazing work!
- Shelagh, Toronto
We recently had a family photoshoot done by Cami Mendes from Bellatrix Photography. We were extremely pleased with how relaxed and natural it all felt. Cami was so accommodating and easy to get along with. She was especially great with our two and a half year old son :-) All this, and the final images were amazing! We were thrilled with what Cami was able to capture and would highly recommend Bellatrix Photography to anyone looking to have beautiful, artistic, creative, and fun family pictures taken!"
- Lara, Toronto
Over the past 5 years, we have done 8 photoshoots with Bellatrix Photography. Cami is amazing and we could not be happier with the results. For each of our photoshoots, I had her put together photo albums which we keep as memory books for ourselves and have also given out to grandparents as gifts over the years. I gave her carte blanche to create and format these books for us. I cannot tell you how stunning they all turned out. They are a true representation of each moment in time that Cami was able to capture of my family through her photography. The images are displayed so beautifully in these books and I am so thankful that she was able to give us something that will be looked at over and over again by our friends and family.
- Colleen & Mark, Toronto
(clients since 2012)
Hi Cami, thank you SO MUCH for your services. Your work is absolutely stunning! My mind is buzzing with so many ideas of how I can use each shot. I am in awe of what came from our session together, thank you so so much! Thank you again (can't say this enough!).
- Kelsey, Toronto
Cami Mendes is the real deal, rarely do I ever write recommendation, but this is one of the times that I must! Her skills as a photographer, her vision, her expertise, her creativity is beyond a doubt one of the most impressive I have ever seen in my life. She took my photos and brought it to the most magnificent level possible. Cami has taken my vision and brand to a whole new level. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to have stunning professional photos.
- Ameer Rosic, Toronto
Cami was so skillful in coaxing beautiful, soulful portraits out of us, a couple who do not particularly like to be photographed. It was a pleasure working with her and we look forward future shoots with her. Highest recommendation.
- Katherine & Everett, Bali
Cami is very personable and professional, she listens intently and provides excellent creative direction on what is needed to capture the pictures that portray what the client wants. I had Cami take photos of my team and individual action shots of my staff - we were all very pleased with the end result."
- Brent Bishop , Toronto
We shot on a cool day in the Fall. Cami was on time and ready to shoot from the get go. She was happy and very personable. We loved her attitude. My husband and I have 2 boys (aged 5 years old and 14 months old at that time). Getting little ones to cooperate for photos isn't easy sometimes but Camila handled this like the pro she is. We got FAB photos of our boys and of our family. When it came time to approve our proofs we didn't have to wait long for them. I approved them and got our photos amazingly fast. I would recommend anyone looking for a photographer to go with Bellatrix. The whole experience was A++! :)
- Cheryl, Toronto
Cami is a God-gifted photographer. She brings the best out of people, capturing the beauty and happiness of the world. She's very creative and a pleasure to work with. We got amazing pictures of our kids and family. I strongly recommend her!"
- Valeria, Toronto
My pregnancy and family photos couldn't been taken by someone more talented than Cami from Bellatrix Photography. She captured the most beautiful moments of my life. She expressed happiness, love, creativity and enormous uniqueness. Cami, your passion for life is expressed through your work and your success is a reflection of who you really are. Thank you for putting so much effort and hard work into your dream and making me and family a part of it!
- Lubia, Toronto
OHHH MMYY GOOOD! Just a quick note to say that the photos are amazing. We are thrilled, so incredibly grateful to have these, I know we will cherish them forever. Thank YOU AGAIN Cami. These are just so incredibly wonderful. We plan to book this with you again and again - our official family photographer!
- Emily, Toronto
Hi Cami, we picked up our photobook the other day and LOVED it! Everyone I have showed it to has been amazed at how you have used the light and the colours to really enhance the subjects. It looks like my little angels are glowing! My 3-year-old warmed up to you faster than he has to anyone else, despite the language barriers, and the pictures showcase this! I do hope you find your way back to Norway someday, as we would love to have you capture our family again! :-)
- Anne Lise, Oslo
At the end of my pregnancy I knew I wanted to capture some of the fleeting early days with newborn photos of what is our third and final baby. I contacted Cami because she was great with my two older kids during an outdoor shoot last fall. I'm so glad I did because the results were phenomenal! She was able to incorporate the older kids into the pictures by "rolling with" the antics of our nutty family including a newborn that wouldn't sleep! The pictures will be treasured since they truly show just how excited we were to have little Mimi join our family. Thank you Camila, we'll see you soon!"
- Lisa, Toronto
I had the pleasure of working with Cami on our first family photoshoot. Even though we ran late (as sometimes happens with a new baby!), Cami was very sweet and had a great attitude. I am very particular about who I choose to work with, and I could tell right away from the blog that Bellatrix Photography shared the same vision as us: a clean, natural style, using natural lighting and settings that evoke a mood and strong emotional connection. Cami was great, very professional and worked hard to get beautiful shots of our little one. We could not be more pleased with the results, or the after-service customer care!
- Stephanie, Toronto
You're very talented, Cami. I was looking these again tonight and you have quite an eye for composition. Very well done! I brag about you all the time and refer people to you but I'm not sure any of them are organized enough to have done anything about it yet! :) Thanks again for a wonderful second shoot!
- Cheryl, Toronto
Oh my goodness Cami! The photos you took for my family are stunning. Somehow you managed to capture my children's joy in each picture. Thank you for creating such a wonderful memory for my family."
- Anna, Toronto
Hi Cami, I just wanted to take a second to thank you for the gorgeous photos. Great photos of me and my girlfriend together is something that was long overdue. They turned out fantastic! I will make sure to pass on the good word about you and Bellatrix Photography. Once again, thank you!
- Richard, Toronto
Hi Cami! We received the photos and they're just beautiful!! We can't thank you enough - as not only did we have a tonne of fun with you, but we ended up with some amazing photographs that we will treasure! Again, thanks SO much!
- MairiAnna, Toronto
We had a family photoshoot in High Park with Cami and she was such a pleasure to work with. My two year old son wasn't in the best of moods so she made a real effort to cheer him up and even had him smiling half way through our shoot. She is professional, VERY creative and just an overall joy to work with. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a photographer!
- Melanie, Toronto
Cami, thank you so much for taking beautiful pictures of me and my baby girl Sara. You had such a pleasant, calming presence in your meeting with us. Easy to get along with, and really patient with my not-so-patient baby girl. ;) I highly recommend Cami, and hopefully I can use here next time she visits Norway and Oslo.
- Stine, Oslo
Dear Cami, we have now successfully downloaded the photos and are so happy with the result! We also received the photobook yesterday and it was so wonderfully arranged. Have looked through it many times already! You really managed to capture our daughter’s range of different facial expressions. Thanks so much for your help! We will have such a great memory from our happy baby days thanks to you. :)
- Elisabet, Oslo
As a busy family with newborn twins and a three-year-old, we loved the idea of a photographer coming home to us instead of us going to a studio. Cami was fantastic - she made us feel relaxed and nothing was a problem for her as she made the best out of every situation - crying kids, tired kids, shy kids - she managed to take great pictures out of everything. She played with them and tricked them into giving some great expressions in front of her camera. I can't stop looking at the pictures she took of us and the fact that they were shot at home and in our garden made them much more personal."
- Cathrine, Oslo
Hi Cami, thank you so much for the photos! We love them! Thanks for the editing, I can see how much work you put into these, lol. You certainly caught the love of our family shares. I can't believe how many awesome shots you were able to get. You would never know we were there on the busiest weekend at High Park, it looks like we were the only ones there. We really enjoyed working with you and have already recommended you to our friends and family. We look forward to having Bellatrix capturing our growing family and we have decided to make this an annual event. Thank you again so much!
- Ashley, Toronto
Wow, these pictures captured us perfectly! We LoveLoveLove them, and they will even be more important for us as years go by. Thank you so much.You are a great photographer and story teller.
- Bjørnhild, Oslo
OMG.
I. AM. IN. LOVE.
Take all my money.
- Amanda, Toronto
Thank you so much Cami!! My entire family loves, loves, loves the photos. You always do an amazing job.
- Jane & Ivan, Toronto
Oh WOW Cami, these are absolutely amazing! I love all of them so much - thank you, thank you, thank you! This was the perfect send-ff to Leslieville and memories we will hold dear forever. Thanks again!
- Lauren, Toronto
Hi Cami, I just wanted to thank you for a fun afternoon! Kainen, Asher, Porkchop, Ray and I all had a great time. Also, Ray and I both agree that out of the family photographers we've used in the past, you have been the most engaging and fun for the kids to open up and just enjoy. So thank you! Looking forward to seeing the photos. From the few that I saw during the shoot, I'm sure they will be wonderful!
- Tanya, Toronto
Cami, it always amazes me how I think Gabe was uncooperative and tired, and I hate my hair, and I’m worried our eyes were closed for all pictures etc, but you ALWAYS manage to catch the beautiful moments and really pull our family essence right out in some great shots, confirming once again that you were the best person we could have asked to document our family!
- Nash, Toronto
Hi Cami, what a wonderful surprise we got tonight when we saw your email. Boy you are fast! Thank you so much, there were sooooo many photos we LOVED - you did an amazing job (and I can't believe you photoshopped all the tape off the trees! That must have taken a lot of time and truly shows the quality of your work.) I am so happy we found our way back to you. Brian said he'll get me a family photoshoot for my birthday every year so we will definitely be in touch again. Next time, we'd love for you to come to our house.
- Monica, Toronto
Wow! Cami has an incredible eye and did a remarkable work in capturing my very active 18-month-old son who never stops, as well as my growing family. I'm thrilled to have such great family portraits that are natural and magical at the same time. We plan on making an annual booking with Bellatrix Photography.
- Shelagh, Toronto
We truly appreciate the awesome work you did to capture special memories for us so perfectly. You are really GREAT at what you do Cami! You have a fun and calming presence about you which helped us relax and we could tell that you loved what you do. We totally LOVE the pictures and keep looking at them again and again. Just cannot get enough! Thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job!
- Lara & Terje, Oslo
Cami, you are FANTASTIC! We love your style of photography and the things you did to make out little Layla smile were amazing. The quality of the photos speak for themselves. You are a wonderful person and we wish you all the very best. Please let us know when you are back in Norway as we will definitely love to have a photo session with you. Thank you for making such beautiful memories! :)
- Susana, Oslo
Cami worked wonders with our family to get some amazing shots! I was in awe of all the tricks up her sleeve to get smiles from our grumpy little two year old boy! She was professional and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her for your next family portrait.
- Kirsten & Rob, Toronto