Small town vibes & stunning backdrops


Bowen is a dream location for a family adventure session - just a short ferry ride from Vancouver- yet it feels like a world away. With its lush forests, scenic beaches, and charming small- town vibe, it's the perfect backdrop for capturing genuine moments with your loved ones.


If you're considering a family session on Bowen Island, here's how to make the most of it:


Choose a Stunning Location

Bowen Island has endless options, but here are some of the best spots for family photos:

  • Alder Cove Beach - This secluded cove offers a mix of rocky shoreline, the most beautiful driftwood and stunning ocean views. Bit off the beaten path means fewer crowds and more space plus amazing diverse backdrops which include places for kids to climb driftwood, dip their toes in the ocean and explore a little cave. My favourite part is that it is a sandy beach.
  • Tunstall Bay - A stunning, quiet beach known for its stunning sunsets. A perfect place for those golden hour adventure sessions and candid, playful moments with your family. This place is ideal for the water loving families. This bay is known for its calm waters, mixture of soft sand and pebbles.
  • Killarney Lake - A peaceful lakeside setting with towering trees and calm waters. If you're looking for a location that combines the beauty of lush forest, calm waters and serene walking trails. If you want dramatic tall tress, and peaceful reflections on the water this place is for you.
  • Pebbly Beach - Another quiet, secluded location making it ideal for a relaxed family session. The beach offers stunning views of the ocean and surrounding islands. A perfect place for the kiddos to skip rocks, balance on logs or search for tiny sea creatures.


Moody seascape of a secluded Pacific Northwest beach with rocky outcrops and evergreen trees under overcast skies.

Alder Cove Beach

Rocky beach shoreline with wooden pier posts and mountains in the distance at a scenic lake under cloudy skies.

Turnstall Bay

Frozen lake surface reflects winter light with fallen log in foreground and evergreen forest along shoreline.

Killarney Lake

Sailboats anchored in calm waters of a mountain lake with evergreen forests and snow-capped peaks in the distance.

Pebbly Beach

Make it a Fun Family Outing & let your kids lead

Adventure sessions are all about movement & fun. Let your kids explore, climb rocks, run through the trees, and dip their toes in the water. These candid, joy-filled moments make for the best photos


Group walks together along a gravel path by a scenic mountain lake on a misty summer day.
A parent and toddler explore a grassy hillside overlooking a scenic lake with mountains and distant sailboat in the background.
People walking along a rocky shoreline path with mountains and sailboat in the distance on a sunny day.
A small figure in a pink dress stands against a scenic backdrop of water and forested hills on a sunny day.
Two young children play together on grassy hillside with mountains and lake in background at sunset.
Vintage photo of a person in a pink dress with arms outstretched against mountainous lake backdrop.
Two people dance joyfully together on a scenic mountain trail overlooking a lake and mountain range.
Happy moment shared between loved ones outdoors with mountains and scenic landscape in the background.
Beautiful family portrait on a scenic grass slope overlooking a serene mountain lake on a warm summer day.
Two people sitting on a rocky shore looking out at choppy waters and mountains in the distance on an overcast day.
A small group relaxes on a rocky shoreline surrounded by mountains and a tranquil lake in the Columbia River Gorge.
Two people walking on a rocky hillside trail with dramatic cliffs and sparse vegetation in the background.

Ready to plan you Bowen Island family adventure session? Let's chat!