Like many professional photographers, my career was on another path before I took a leap of faith and launched my business full-time. I started out in print journalism working at Vue Weekly, Edmonton's former alternative news and entertainment publication (I started as the Staff Writer and moved up to Managing Editor and Music Editor). I moved to Calgary in 2017 to work at a boutique communications and public relations agency. Photography had always been a side role or part of my journalism work, but I credit the move to Calgary as the start of my business. It quickly grew and I eventually decided to make it my full-time focus. But my experience in the journalism and marketing worlds honed my storytelling abilities, which now serves me well in capturing weddings and telling clients' unique stories. My work has been published in the Globe & Mail, Confetti, Fast Forward Weekly, Exclaim!, and freq magazine.
When I'm not working, I'm likely spending time with my husband and two-year-old daughter — we enjoy trips to the mountains — friends (they're like family), or trying new things around the city. I also love to travel and explore. Some of my favourites (so far) have been Ireland, Scotland, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Italy.
Published Calgary Wedding Photographer
Hi! I'm Meaghan
I'm so glad you're here! I have more than a decade of photography experience and feel lucky to have built a business doing what I love. My photography journey has evolved over the years, taking me from photographing some of the biggest rock stars and working with brands to now capturing the most special moments of someone's life.
frequently asked questions
WHAT IS YOUR BOOKING PROCESS?
I like to start with a phone or video call so we can make sure we're the right fit. When you decide to move forward, I'll send over a contract and an invoice for your deposit. Once that's taken care of, you're officially booked!
From there, we'll be in touch plenty of times leading up to your wedding day or photo session. I care about my clients and want to provide the best experience for each and every person I work with. I want to know your must-have photos, how I can support you during your wedding day, and how you want to experience it all so your photos feel like "you."
WHAT'S YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?
I love capturing candid moments — this is where you see someone's personality shine and capture the feel of a wedding day. I let moments unfold naturally, but I will step in and offer guidance during your portrait session to make sure you look your best.
ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO TRAVEL? ARE THERE TRAVEL FEES?
I'm always up for travelling! I primarily work in Calgary, Canmore, and Banff, but I'm ready to go anywhere. I don't charge a travel fee to go to Kananaskis, Canmore, or Banff. If the wedding or session takes place more than two hours from Calgary and we have an early start or a late finish, accommodations may be required. And, if you're planning a destination wedding, we'll discuss travel costs at the time of booking.
WILL YOU HELP ME FIND VENDORS AND MAKE MY WEDDING TIMELINE?
I can recommend talented local vendors to suit a range of budgets, and I can help you create a wedding timeline that doesn't feel rushed. If you're working with a planner or coordinator, I'll collaborate closely with them and we'll make sure the day runs smoothly so you can enjoy every moment.
DO YOU WORK WITH LGBTQ2S+ COUPLES?
Absolutely!
DO WE HAVE TO DO AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION?
No, but I highly recommend it. Most couples have never done a professional photo session together, and an engagement session is a great opportunity to get comfortable in front of the camera and for us to hang out before the big day. An engagement session means you'll end up with some fantastic images to use for your save the dates, wedding website, you name it. My top wedding packages include an engagement session too!
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET OUR PHOTOS BACK?
I'll send you a sneak peek within 48 hours of your wedding, and you'll receive your full gallery within 90 days. I always try to send galleries sooner, but the timeline fluctuates depending on the time of year and my current workload.
HOW MUCH WILL YOU EDIT MY IMAGES?
Retouching is a big part of my workflow, and it's what makes your images look polished and consistent — and it's not just adding a filter. Retouching is an art in itself, and I take a lot of care with colour grading, skin retouching (I like to keep this quite natural), and removing distracting objects we couldn't avoid in photos (like exit signs). My retouching style is true to colour. I want your photos to accurately portray all the colours and details you chose for your wedding and stand the test of time.
DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
I offer payment plans for weddings. A minimum retainer is required to secure your booking, but we can chat about a payment schedule that works for you. I've planned a wedding too, and I understand how quickly everything adds up. If you're booking a family or engagement session separately from a wedding package, a 50% retainer will be required at the time of booking.
Meaghan shot our engagement and wedding photos this year and we couldn't be happier with our pictures! As a couple, we don't love being in front of the camera but Meaghan made us feel comfortable and captured the essence of "us" in our photos. Meaghan has a fun, easy going, professional energy. Her communication skills are exceptional, she has a great artistic eye, and we had our sneak peek photos from the big day the following week. Reach out to her; you won't be disappointed!
Azuridge Estate Hotel, Priddis, Alberta
madi & Dillon
testimonials
Meaghan shot our engagement and wedding photos this year and we couldn't be happier with our pictures! As a couple, we don't love being in front of the camera but Meaghan made us feel comfortable and captured the essence of "Us" in our photos.
Meaghan has a fun, easy going, professional energy. Her communication skills are exceptional, she has a great artistic eye, and we had our sneak-a-peek photos from the big day the following week.
Reach out to her, you won't be disappointed!
sirocco golf club, calgary, alberta
andrea & sandy
I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Meaghan! From the moment we connected, to meeting her for our engagement photos downtown, to her shooting our surprise legal wedding at our engagement party, she exceeded all of our expectations.
Meaghan has a remarkable talent for capturing the perfect moments. Her direction during the photo session was clear and made us feel instantly comfortable in front of the camera. She has a unique ability to make you forget about the lens and be yourselves, resulting in genuinely beautiful and candid shots.
Calgary, Alberta
JC & Brandon
Working with Meaghan was a phenomenal, top-shelf experience. Everything, from the initial chat, to the follow ups, made working with Meaghan a breeze.
When planning our wedding, the most important piece of advice we received, was to make sure we chose the right photographer, as they'll be producing the lifetime of memories from our day.
Meaghan delivered everything we wanted, and more. She gave us great advice, worked with us towards our vision, checked in on us regularly, and captured all the important moments for our big day. If you are looking for a talented photographer, Meaghan is the one. I would suggest getting in contact, as we were cemented in our decision to hire her within 5 minutes of discussing our needs with her.
Calgary, Alberta
cheyanne & Ahmad
I cannot say enough great things about my experience with Meaghan! From making sure we were comfortable in front of the camera at our engagement session, to making sure our wedding day ran so smoothly, I cannot thank her enough for everything she did! The pictures were also a dream come true!
Calgary, Alberta
mackenzie & matt
