Calgary Wedding and Lifestyle Family Photographer
Small details can make photos look more intimate, more romantic, and truly reflect the feelings shared in the moment. This couple, their hands, their bodies, everything about the way they embraced each other — they did all of it so naturally. Beautiful. Loving. Fairy-tale like.
Your wedding day can be anything you want it to be. These two decided that it was going to be part elopement surrounded by mountains in Kananaskis Country, part celebration with friends and family here in Calgary. And it was a perfect day.
"We thought of how blessed we were for having one of the most beautiful wedding destination spots in the world right in our backyard. We loved every minute of it, the pictures, the church, the venue, and we are so grateful we were able to pick Banff as our wedding location."
Because your photos are a forever reminder of how amazing a woman's body is and how absolutely incredible all of the changes it goes through to create life are. Because parenthood deserves to be captured at every step...
Lifestyle newborn photography is a combination of natural poses, candid moments and everything else in between. It is done in your own home, so in a space that is meaningful to you...
A warm summer night, a hazy sunset, and a family who took advantage of their time visiting Alberta to get family photos taken in the most picturesque place ever...
I love when people bring their dogs to their photo sessions. I photographed a record number of dogs last year and a few things stood out here and there, which prompted me to put together this list of simple ways to make your photo session that includes a furry family member really successful...
The final things that added more perfection to this perfect day: a couple so deeply in love...and a ton of glitter! Oh my, was that dress ever shiny or quoting the bride "could be seen from space"...
"I loved the brief moments Curtis and I had just the two of us, between bridal party photos and the reception, taking photos at the zoo. Nobody else was around, and it was so quiet and peaceful, we just got to soak it all in."...
Emily and Chadd wanted fall engagement photos, and the timing could not have been better. As a photographer, you dream of unique light and epic sunsets, but you don't always get them. This was by far the most colourful sky that I have ever experienced during a photo session.
"We love the mountains! If we could spend every weekend out there, we definitely would. I think the thing we love the most is how small you feel when you're standing at the base of a mountain, looking up at the rock you're going to go stand on top of. The feeling of peaking a mountain is one of the best feelings in the world"...
Jenn mentioned that she really enjoyed the experience and used the word "relaxing" while describing it. Relaxing isn't a word I would have thought of using while describing a newborn session, but I also have kids, and I truly believe in the value of having someone come to you and take photos in the comfort of your home...
"After having to change plans due to the pandemic and all the uncertainty, when we walked down the path and finally saw the perfect place for our ceremony, we felt peace and excitement. It had all the things that we were looking for: calm water, forest, a mountain view, and cell service so we could stream the wedding to Anand's family in Brazil"...
The thing that stood out the most on Britt and Dustin's gorgeous wedding day - other than the love, passion, connection and friendship that they share - was how much can be accomplished when friends and family come together. They are so loved and have the best support system in the world...
We left Calgary in the smoke, drove through the rain and got to Kananaskis Country to find the most beautiful fog that turned everything - sky, mountains, water and trees - a stunning tone of teal. This truly was a perfect morning...
Our Canadian Rockies are breathtaking. I have spent countless hours exploring and hiking all over Kananaskis Country over the past 10+ years. Here is a list of my favourite mountain locations for portrait photography...
Life with young children gets really busy and it makes me so happy to allow families to stay comfortably at home while having their newborn photos taken. It gives them the space to move around, and the flexibility to keep older siblings busy once they have done a really great job and "are now off the hook"! ...
Calgary Newborn Photographer In-home Lifestyle Newborn Session When I showed up for this newborn session, I was greeted by a really curious toddler and puppy who were really interested in the gear that I was bringing in! I love when toddlers want to see everything that's in my bag because I feel like the big …
A big part of the consultation process is figuring out where the best spot is for your lifestyle family session, your bridal portraits or your branding session. So I have put together a list of my top places for portrait photography in and around Calgary. Make it a Mountain Experience Click here for a List …
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I thought that I should take some time to put this together as I always mention all of those things to my clients before their newborn session and this will help you prepare for yours. 1) Turn Up the Heat Newborns like it warm and cozy so crank up the heat in your house a …
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