Yellow Petal Photo:
Mindful Photography & Creative Workshops in the Comox Valley
Serving Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, and all of Vancouver Island
WATER + W(OMEN) SESSIONS
Yellow Petal's signature photography session is the Water + W(omen) collection.
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re seeking an experience that’s supportive, expansive, and fun, you’ve arrived in the right place.
HERE'S WHAT I KNOW:
EACH STORY IS UNIQUE & DESERVES TO BE TOLD.
EVERY MOMENT IS PRICELESS & DESERVES TO BE WITNESSED.
gilakas’la / čɛčɛ haθɛč,
I give thanks to the people who are today called K’ómoks, consisting of the Pentlatch, Ieeksan (eye-ick-sun), Sasitla (sa-seet-la), and Sathloot (sath-loot) people who have cared for the land and water of this unceded territory since time immemorial.
About Yellow Petal Photo
Hey, I’m Arleta, the heart and soul in front of the lens, also known as Yellow Petal Photo.
As a spiritually minded Lifecycle Photographer, I am trained and devoted to holding the full spectrum of life's sacredness, from birth to death and everything in between. The documentation and reflection of my own Sacred Legacy journey has gifted me with the profound awareness of the healing a photography session and the resulting photographs bring to people.
I’m not here just to take photos — I’m here to hold space. My approach to photography is intimacy-centric, meaning I value presence, tenderness, and truth over posed perfection; to create a space where you can explore what it might feel like to simply be.
Intimacy-centric photography is an invitation to be seen — fully, tenderly, and truthfully.
It is the art of slowing down, of softening into presence, of letting your love, your laughter, your quiet moments, and your unguarded beauty rise to the surface.
I believe intimacy is many things:
🌿 The way your child’s hand curls into yours.
🌿 The way your breath steadies when you are held.
🌿 The quiet glance, the unspoken knowing, the sacred pause.
🌿 The way you belong to yourself, to each other, and to the world around you.
Every session is more than a photoshoot.
It’s a moment of grounding, of remembering, of celebrating.
It’s a ritual of intimacy — with yourself, with those you love, with the earth and sky that hold you.
The images we create together are not just pictures.
They are living memories, breathing reminders of your tenderness and truth.
They are proof that intimacy is art.
That your story is sacred.
That you — in all your shades of love — are worthy of being witnessed.
My sessions are spacious, natural, and intuitive - centered around connection, emotion, and the quiet, sacred rhythms of womanhood/motherhood/life.
Whether you're growing life, nursing a newborn, walking through grief, or rediscovering yourself after years of giving, I meet you where you are - with reverence, softness, and a camera that sees beyond the surface.
This is not about posing - it's about presence. This is not about perfection - it's about essence.
Inclusive, Accessible Photography
I believe everyone in the Comox Valley deserves access to beautiful, professional photography - regardless of budget. Whether you're in Courtenay, Comox or anywhere else on the Vancouver Island, I'm here to capture your story with honesty, heart, and flexibility. I'm proud to offer sliding scale pricing, which means you choose what you can afford. No questions asked. From relaxed family portraits and maternity shoots to branding, lifestyle, and couple sessions - I offer natural light photography that feels real, grounded, and affordable.
I shoot across Vancouver Island, including beachside locations, forest trails, cozy homes, and small businesses. Whether you're planning a family session in Courtenay or branding photos in Cumberland, I'll meet you where your story feels best.
Let's make something beautiful, real, and reflective of your unique magic.
Phone: 250-207-7588
Instagram: @yellowpetalphoto
Email: yellowpetalphotography@gmail.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS
CLIENT LOVE
REIKI PRACTITIONER, SOULWORK SESSION
It’s hard to explain the experience of shooting with Arleta in words, but I will try.
From the moment you meet her you know she sees you, like truly. She listens intently to your vision and elevates it to a magical level. Her pictures capture the true nature of her subjects, weaving nature into everything. I felt at ease and relaxed, while making room for spontaneous fun and ideas. There’s no sense of rush and the care that Arleta puts into each shot is palpable. It was a great experience and I will certainly be coming back!
— Mina M.
SOULWORK SESSION
Love love love working with Leta! She is so much fun to shoot with, you almost forget that you’re getting your photo taken! She puts so much care and intention to make sure you are comfortable, and the photos are proof of that! Highly recommend!
— Holly I.
WEDDING
Arleta's energy and skills are unmatched by anyone I've encountered. From the moment we met, I felt instantly at ease and connected with her. She was open to our ideas and confident in her own, and the results were truly magical. If you're considering working with Arleta, don't hesitate—go for it, you won't regret your decision. I look forward to the day we work together again.
— Jake T.
Who is Yellow Petal Photo?
Who is Yellow Petal Photo?
Arleta Turnbull (Polish-Canadian first generation settler)
Lifecycle Photographer, Symbolic Artist, Reiki Healer, BSc. Environmental Scientist, Psychological Safety Advisor, Human Design Educator, Motherhood is a Vocation
Yellow Petal Photo (est. 2016) was founded by Arleta Turnbull, a pioneer in modern day conscious experiences on Vancouver Island that bridge science and photography services with spiritual healing, art, Mother Nature, and community. She is an explorer of magical proportions. She connects to the subtle energies of the Unseen world and allows them to co-create with her, each day.
She is a devoted artist, mom, wife, and community builder, based in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, who offers photography services, conscious artworks, and mindfulness nature workshops.
She specializes in nature themed creative portraits, child inclusive experiences, and magical moment revealing. She believes in visual storytelling as a transformation tool in one's journey and has the power to move mountains, when held in the appropriate container.
Her purpose is to guide others to consider a deeper meaning toward their experiences, how to connect to the present moment through art, and ultimately, radical transformation with a sense of confidence and acceptance.
Her passion is to help people find the *others* and the tools they need to achieve their dreams. The others being the seekers who are wanting to actualize their soul's desires, whether that be through being storytelling (photography), art making and philosophical conversations.
She has been a part of a variety of impactful art projects, including her own Oracle series, that have left transformative imprints on those who participated in the works.
When she's not working with clients, she's obsessing over the morning dew drops, the birdsong, sitting with the bloom of the day, deeply listening to the rhythms of nature and making art about it, activating adventure with her family, teaching her toddler the way of conscious humanity and interconnection, and aligning her life deeper with her human design system and present moment mindfulness.
If any of this resonated with your own personal journey, please feel free to reach out! I would love to hear from you!
It is with immense gratitude and deep appreciation that Yellow Petal Photo gets to play, create, gather, and explore on the traditional unceded territory of the K'omoks First Nation.
Portrait photographs by Whitney Tfankedjian . All rights reserved. Yellow Petal Photo 2025.
Portrait photographs by Whitney Tfankedjian . All rights reserved. Yellow Petal Photo 2025.