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A couple gets married at 52 North Venue in Central Alberta.

52 North Venue is a beautiful place to host a Central Alberta wedding, and it’s a bonus that everything is in one place — which means no drive time during the wedding day or worrying about parking. The getting-ready spaces are gorgeous with plenty of natural light that’s great for photos. The groom’s cabin is […]

Central Alberta Wedding: 52 North Venue

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A bride and groom dance at their Calgary wedding reception at The Gathered

You’ve likely thought about your wedding day for a long time, and it should be a happy time celebrating with everyone you love. But weddings also involve tons of moving parts and planning, which can all go awry very easily. Here are 10 tips to avoid stress on your Calgary wedding day. 1. Steam your […]

10 Tips to Avoid Stress on Your Wedding Day

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An engaged couple stand closely together at Mount Lorette Ponds during their mountain engagement session in Canmore, Alberta

Congratulations to all the engaged couples reading this! This is an exciting time to share with your significant other, family, and friends. But your mind is also likely racing with all of the things you need to do to prepare for your wedding. Don’t forget to make time for some Calgary engagement photos during your […]

Why Every Couple Should Do An Engagement Session

Engagements

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A bride and groom cut their wedding cake at The Brownstone wedding venue is Calgary, Aberta

The Brownstone is a beautiful wedding venue in the heart of Calgary. The team behind the venue owns Venue 308 and The Studios at Vic Park (only a block away), which are two of my other favourite spaces in the city. They are pros at executing events of all styles and sizes, and they’re fantastic […]

Calgary Wedding Venue: The Brownstone

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A couple gets married at on the patio at Silvertip Resort in Canmore, Alberta

Say “I do” in the Canadian Rockies, which are stunning year-round. Even better? The mountains are just a short drive from Calgary. Canmore wedding venues cater a broad spectrum of wedding sizes and budgets, from luxe hotels to cozy lodges. Silvertip Resort is one of the top Canmore wedding venues, and it’s easy to see […]

Canmore Wedding Venue Guide: Silvertip Resort

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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

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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

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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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