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A black and white image of a bride and groom sitting on a fountain and laughing.

You’ve daydreamed about your wedding gown, but now it’s time to find “the one.” Wedding gown shopping is a lot of fun, especially if you go into it with an open mind and invite an entourage that loves and supports you. There are fantastic Calgary bridal boutiques to choose from, and even bridal designers if […]

Seven Calgary Bridal Boutiques and Bridal Designers To Know

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A couple walks back down the aisle after being married at the River Cafe in Calgary, Alberta

The Calgary wedding vendor community is tight-knit and supportive. I’ve been lucky to meet some amazing vendors so far, and I’m looking forward to working with more in the future. Calgary and the surrounding area is full of talented wedding vendors, so this is by no means an exhaustive list. These are just a few […]

Calgary Wedding Vendors You Need to Work With

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Megan and Jenna travelled all the way from Pennsylvania to visit Banff National Park for the first time. Megan reached out to me a few months prior and said she planned to propose to Jenna after a hike at Lake Louise. Of course Jenna said yes, and I met up with them the following evening […]

Evening Banff Engagement Photos at Lake Minnewanka

Engagements

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I photographed Amber’s wedding in May 2022, and we decided to revive her gown for Love the Dress bridal photos at Horseshoe Canyon in the Alberta Badlands. A Love the Dress session is a fantastic opportunity to wear your wedding attire again and style it in a new way, whether you work a traditional wedding […]

Drumheller Love the Dress Bridal Photos

Weddings

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There are plenty of questions to ask a portrait and wedding photographer before you book them, so I thought I’d put together a few that I hear most often from clients. When we chat about your session, feel free to ask me anything that will help you feel comfortable and prepared. There are no bad […]

Common Questions I’m Asked as a Wedding Photographer

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Gillian and Coleman had a gorgeous winter wedding in Panorama, BC. They’re avid skiiers, so it was the perfect setting for them to say, “I do”. Their wedding day started with a first look before their intimate ceremony at the Grey Wolf Golf Course and reception at the on-site Cliffhanger Restaurant, where they’ve made plenty […]

Intimate & Fun Winter Panorama Wedding

Weddings

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I love watching families grow. I’ve known the Sides for a long time, and I’ve been capturing Calgary family photos for them since 2018. Avery is also one of my closest creative partners. She’s a professional makeup artist and runs Smudge & Smoulder. The Sides welcomed their son, Smith, into the family in October 2023. […]

First Birthday Family Session and Cake Smash

Families

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Faith, Max, and I met up on a chilly winter day in Fish Creek Provincial Park for their winter maternity photo session. Fish Creek is an incredible location to shoot at. It’s a huge park within the city of Calgary, and there are numerous entry points that offer tons of variety for photo sessions. I’ve […]

Winter Calgary Maternity Photos at Fish Creek Provincial Park

Families

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A bride and groom sit together in the Parlour Room at The Commons in Calgary, Alberta

Congratulations on your engagement! You’re likely excited to start wedding planning and choosing vendors, and the process can be a lot of fun. There are tons of fantastic Calgary wedding photographers to choose from, and sometimes it can be difficult to compare them. Packages and prices look similar and their work is great, so how do […]

Questions To Ask Your Calgary Wedding Photographer

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Four bridesmaids react to seeing a bride for the first time.

The morning of your wedding can be a mix of emotions — excitement, nervousness, you name it. But stress shouldn’t be one of them. This is the day you’ve been waiting for, and you get to spend the morning surrounded by your closest friends and family before you say “I do.” It’s time to toast […]

How to Have a Stress-Free Wedding Morning

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