Calgary, Alberta Lifestyle Family Photographer

Lifestyle Family Photography

Emotive | Candid | Vibrant

Emotive lifestyle photography is about capturing genuine, unscripted memories that truly define you.

It’s the tiny toes and brushing the hair out of your children’s faces. It’s them holding your hand, feeling dirt, splashing water. It’s the joy in the in-between moments as they experience the world.

It’s capturing the candid expressions, embracing the imperfections and celebrating you — your natural beauty.

It’s showing your uniqueness, the raw and unfiltered emotions.

So let’s adventure and capture your story.

  • Calgary, Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis Country family photographer, family in front of the mountains in Kananaksis Country during their photoshoot
  • Calgary, Kananaskis, Banff lifestyle family photographer, family in the mountains in Kananaskis Country in the rain
  • Calgary, Banff and Kananaskis Country lifestyle family photographer, family in front of water and mountains during their photoshoot in Kananaskis Country
  • Calgary, Banff, Kananaskis Country lifestyle family photographer, family posing in the mountains in Kananaskis Country
  • Calgary, Banff, Kananaskis Country lifestyle family photographer, family posing during their beach photoshoot in the mountains in Kananaskis
  • Calgary, Banff, Kananaskis Country lifestyle family photographer, natural and candid photos of a family in front of the mountains at Barrier Lake
  • Calgary, Banff and Canmore lifestyle family photographer, family in Baker Park posing for their photos
  • Calgary and Banff family photographer, extended family on the beach in the mountains in Kananaskis Country
  • Calgary, Banff and Canmore lifestyle family photographer, family in the mountains posing for their photos
  • Calgary, Banff, Kananaskis Country lifestyle family photographer, family with older kids posing in the mountains for their photos during their vacation in Banff
  • Calgary, Banff, Kananaskis lifestyle family photographer, fall family photos in front of the mountains in Kananaskis Country
  • Calgary, Kananaskis Country, Banff lifestyle family photographer, mini sessions, family in the mountains for their photoshoot

“Love Val’s work, her sense of style and her great eye for capturing genuine moments in a beautiful shot. The experience with her and the photos after are a testament to her great skills as a photographer. I would definitely recommend her for anyone looking for photos in and around the Calgary area.”

Deborah
  • Calgary in-home lifesetyle newborn and maternity photographer, photos of a new baby during his newborn photoshoot
  • Calgary, Banff, Kananaskis Country maternity, family, newborn photographer, couple in front of the mountains during their maternity photoshoot in Kananaskis Country
  • Calgary, Banff and Canmore maternity and lifestyle newborn photographer, couple in Baker Park posing for their photos
  • Calgary maternity and newborn photographer, in-home lifestyle baby photos
  • Calgary, Banff and Canmore maternity and lifestyle newborn photographer, family in the mountains posing for their photos
  • Calgary maternity and newborn photographer, photo of a beautiful pregnant mom in the mountains in Kananaskis Country
  • Calgary newborn and maternity lifestyle photographer, newborn baby in a basket during an in-home lifestyle newborn photo session
  • Calgary family photographer, in-home lifestyle newborn photography, baby with mom and dad
  • Calgary lifestyle newborn and family photographer, in-home newborn photo
  • Calgary newborn and maternity photographer, in-home lifestyle photos with a family holding their newborn baby
  • Calgary lifestyle newborn photographer, baby and his parents during his in-home newborn photoshoot

The Girl

Behind the

Camera

I started off my photography journey hiking to mountain tops and traveling with a point and shoot camera in tow. Years later, my passion became a career, and now I get to follow families through life, capturing their most important memories.

I will get to know you, learn to follow your cues and guide you with a strong attention to detail to make you feel comfortable, look your best and capture genuine photos that reflect the true beauty and uniqueness of your family. I am a very dynamic photographer and love creating images filled with lively interactions. Which is usually a hit with the kiddos since I am all about exploring and having fun for real, and none of that pretending to have fun for the camera!

Family and Newborn Sessions From the Blog

Calgary newborn and maternity photographer, in-home lifestyle photos with a family holding their newborn baby

Parenthood

Bump in the mountains and baby at home –this post includes both maternity photos in Kananaskis Country and in-home lifestyle newborn photos – because parenthood deserves to be celebrated at every step!

Calgary family photographer, Kananaskis Country, family photos in the mountains at sunset

Sunset in the Mountains

A gorgeous sunset family session on a warm summer night. This family was visiting Calgary and took advantage of their time here to have their family photos taken in Kananaskis Country.

Mountain Family Session

We did not let the torrential downpour stop us that evening and we were rewarded by the most beautiful foggy sunset during this lifestyle family photo session in the mountains.

Get In Touch

Planning your family photo session isn’t just about picking a date. I can’t wait to get to know you and your family, and help you pick out the perfect location and great outfits!

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Valerie Richer

Calgary Lifestyle Family, Maternity and Newborn Photographer