Not Normal Photography

Do you really need to update your headshot? If your current headshot still looks like you, do you really need a new one?

It's a fair question—and the answer might surprise you.

A great headshot isn't just about looking good. It's about making the right first impression, building trust, and making sure the person people meet online is the same person they'll meet in real life.

For a limited time, you're invited to book our Professional Headshot Sessions through the private link below at the special rate normally reserved exclusively for Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce members.

https://Notnormalphoto.pixieset.com/booking/in-studio-headshot-session-by-invitation

We also dive into when it's worth updating your headshot (and when it isn't) in our latest blog. Read it here: https://www.notnormalphotography.com/blog/do-i-really-need-to-update-my-headshot/

Have a question about headshots? Drop it in the comments—we're always happy to help.

Professional Headshot Session (By Invitation) with Not Normal Photography Ltd Professional headshots • By Invitation OnlyA professional headshot is often the first impression you make. Whether it's for LinkedIn, your company website, social media, marketing materials, speaking engagements, or your professional profile, your image should reflect the professionalism and confi...

Sometimes the best photographs are the ones you never planned to take.
Our latest blog is a behind-the-scenes story about a creative shoot that wasn’t quite working… until we changed direction completely.
What started as one idea became something entirely different, and the images we almost didn’t take ended up becoming some of our favourites.
Photography isn’t always about sticking to the plan. Sometimes it’s about recognising when a better idea is waiting just a few feet away.
If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the camera during a creative session, we think you’ll enjoy this one.
📖 Read the full story here:

When Great Photography Does't Go to Plan - Not Normal Photography Not every great photograph starts with a perfect plan. Sometimes the image you’ve been working towards just isn’t working—and that’s okay. In our latest blog, Hayley shares the story of a shoot where abandoning the original idea led to some of her favourite photographs from the entire sessio...

Calling Local Actors & Models

We’re launching Talent Services at Not Normal Photography and are looking for 10 local actors and models to take part in our Talent Services Launch Collaboration.

Whether you’re building your first portfolio, updating your agency headshots or refreshing your current images, we’d love to hear from you.

Each selected participant will receive:

• Up to a 90-minute guided studio session
• Up to three outfit changes
• Up to three lighting setups, backgrounds or looks
• Five professionally retouched, portfolio-ready images, including a minimum of two industry-standard headshots suitable for casting and agency submissions

Investment: $200 (including taxes).

To learn more about the Talent Services Launch Collaboration and complete your Expression of Interest, visit:

https://Notnormalphoto.pixieset.com/booking/Talent-Services-Launch-Collaboration

📍 Langley, BC

Working with actors and models throughout the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver.

Talent Services Launch Collaboration with Not Normal Photography Ltd Talent Services at Not Normal PhotographyProfessional headshots, portfolio photography and creative editorial imagery for actors, models and performers.At Not Normal Photography, we believe your portfolio should do more than simply show what you look like. It should capture your personality, versati...

Christmas in July... what an experience! 🎄☀️
When we first announced Christmas sessions in the middle of summer, we knew it would be a little unusual.
We didn't expect to hear "Merry Christmas!" while it was over 30°C outside, or see Christmas sweaters paired with flip-flops—but somehow it worked perfectly.
Over the past two weeks, we photographed babies, couples, families, corporate teams, pets, large extended families and three generations together. Every session brought something different, and every family reminded us why we love what we do.
One thing that meant so much to us was seeing how relaxed the dogs were. Because every session was completely private, there were no other pets or people waiting. Owners repeatedly told us how much easier it was, and it made the photos feel even more complete with every member of the family included.
We also heard the same thing again and again:
"We're so glad our Christmas cards are finally sorted."
Knowing our clients can head into the holidays with one less thing to worry about made this event even more worthwhile.
If you'd like a behind-the-scenes look at our very first Christmas in July, we've shared the full story on our blog.
📖 Read it here: https://www.notnormalphotography.com/blog/christmas-photos-early-langley/

🎄 Christmas sessions will return this November, and subscribers to our emails will receive early booking access and a special link to lock in our July pricing before the seasonal rates begin.

Why are we called Not Normal Photography?
It’s a question we’ve heard many times and the answer is probably different than you’d expect.
This isn’t a story about branding or marketing.
It’s the story of Hayley’s unique way of seeing the world, the journey that led us to choose our name, and why we’ve come to believe that the things people worry about most are often the very things that make them unforgettable.
If you’ve ever wondered what “Not Normal” really means, we’d love for you to read it.
🔗 Read the full blog on our website and let us know what you think.

Why We’re Called Not Normal Photography | The Story Behind Our Name - Not Normal Photography Discover the story behind the name Not Normal Photography. Learn how Hayley’s unique way of seeing the world, our mother-daughter partnership, and our passion for authentic portrait photography shape every session in our Langley, BC studio.

Headshots and branding photography aren’t the same thing.
One helps people recognise you.
The other helps people understand who you are and what it’s actually like to work with you.
If you’ve ever wondered which type of session is right for your business, our newest blog explains the difference—and why authentic photography has become more important than ever.
Read it here: https://www.notnormalphotography.com/blog/headshots-vs-branding-photography What type of business do you think benefits most from branding photography?

WE ARE SEEKING: A Production Photo Retoucher (Freelance Contract)

About Us
Not Normal Photography is a purpose-built photography studio based in Langley, BC. We create bold, creative, and cinematic imagery for individuals, businesses, and brands.

About You
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Production Photo Retoucher to assist with production editing. This is primarily a remote, contract position with flexible hours. While most work can be completed remotely, some projects may require attendance at our Langley studio. Work volume will vary depending on studio bookings.

Responsibilities
Prepare photographs for final artistic editing by completing production retouching tasks such as:
Cleaning and evening out backgrounds
Removing wrinkles, creases, floor marks, and other distractions
Removing unwanted objects such as exit signs, electrical outlets, cables, shadows, or small background distractions
Basic object removal
Face swaps when required
Following our production editing checklist
Returning organized Photoshop files by agreed deadlines

NOTE: Final creative editing—including advanced skin retouching, colour grading, creative lighting, and artistic finishing—is completed in-house.

Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who has:
Strong Adobe Photoshop skills
Excellent attention to detail
The ability to follow instructions consistently
Reliable turnaround times
Good communication skills
Previous photo retouching experience (portfolio or sample work preferred)

Experience with portrait or commercial photography is an asset but not essential.

Compensation
This is a freelance contract position paid on a per-image basis.

Please include the following with your application:
Your per-image rate for the production retouching described above
Your typical turnaround times
Examples of previous retouching work, if available
Paid Editing Trial

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a paid editing trial using a small selection of our images. The trial is designed to assess:
Attention to detail
Consistency
Speed
Ability to follow instructions
It will also help us determine the average time required per image for future production work.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in producing clean, consistent work and understands that great production editing is an important part of creating exceptional final images.

How to Apply
Please email your cover letter, resume, and the requested information above to [email protected] with the subject line: Freelance Production Retouching

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Some photographs take about 15 minutes to capture.
This one took 14 hours to create.
For this creative portrait, Hayley imagined a disco cowboy-inspired set with a backdrop made entirely from CDs.
So we built it.
Fourteen hours of gluing, taping and connecting hundreds of CDs together.
The photoshoot lasted about fifteen minutes.
The next morning we walked into the studio to find most of the backdrop collapsed in an accordion-like heap across the floor.
I stared at it in disbelief and said,
“Fourteen hours that took.”
Hayley looked at the mess, smiled and replied,
“But I got the shot.”
She was right.
The set lasted about twenty hours.
The photograph will last forever.
So will the memories of creating it together.
If you’d like to read the whole behind-the-scenes story, we’ve just published it on our blog:

But I Got the Shot | Creative Portrait Photography Langley - Not Normal Photography Some photographs take minutes to capture. Others take days to create. Go behind the scenes of one creative portrait at Not Normal Photography in Langley.

How do you prepare for a professional photography session?
If your answer is “panic a little”… you’re definitely not alone. 😄
One of the first things we hear from new clients is:
“I’m terrible in front of the camera.”
The truth is, almost everyone feels that way.
In our newest blog, we share what really happens before a photography session, what to bring, what to expect when you arrive, and why you don’t need to know how to pose before walking through our studio door.
There’s even a story about reformer Pilates, a few lollipops, and why music is almost always playing in the studio.
If you’ve ever been nervous about having professional photographs taken, this one’s for you.
📖 Read it here:https://www.notnormalphotography.com/blog/prepare-for-professional-photography-session/

Production Photo Retoucher (Freelance Contract)

About Us

Not Normal Photography is a purpose-built photography studio based in Langley, BC. We create bold, creative, and cinematic imagery for individuals, businesses, and brands.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Production Photo Retoucher to assist with production editing. This is primarily a remote, contract position with flexible hours. While most work can be completed remotely, some projects may require attendance at our Langley studio. Work volume will vary depending on studio bookings.

Responsibilities

Prepare photographs for final artistic editing by completing production retouching tasks such as:

* Cleaning and evening out backgrounds
* Removing wrinkles, creases, floor marks, and other distractions
* Removing unwanted objects such as exit signs, electrical outlets, cables, shadows, or small background distractions
* Basic object removal
* Face swaps when required
* Following our production editing checklist
* Returning organized Photoshop files by agreed deadlines

Final creative editing—including advanced skin retouching, colour grading, creative lighting, and artistic finishing—is completed in-house.

If you’re ever unsure whether something should or shouldn’t be edited, we’d rather you leave it and ask than guess.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who has:

* Strong Adobe Photoshop skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* The ability to follow instructions consistently
* Reliable turnaround times
* Good communication skills
* Previous photo retouching experience (portfolio or sample work preferred)

Experience with portrait or commercial photography is an asset but not essential.

Compensation

This is a freelance contract position paid on a per-image basis.

Please include the following with your application:

* Your per-image rate for the production retouching described above
* Your typical turnaround times
* Examples of previous retouching work, if available

Paid Editing Trial

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a paid editing trial using a small selection of our images.

The trial is designed to assess:

* Attention to detail
* Consistency
* Speed
* Ability to follow instructions

It will also help us determine the average time required per image for future production work.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in producing clean, consistent work and understands that great production editing is an important part of creating exceptional final images.

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter, resume, and the requested information above to [email protected] with the subject line:

Freelance Production Retouching

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.