When Ellen contacted me about a family session in their home I was immediately onboard. I have a soft spot for in home sessions. Being in the home you love surrounded by the things you love with the people you love; what could be better? Ellen, Andrew and Adeline were the sweetest little family and I had a blast at their A Day In The Life Family Session. They read books, played airplane rides, and we even got to sneak outside for some photos before the rain hit. The whole shoot was perfect. Thank you Allwright family for inviting me into your home to capture these sweet memories for you!… Keep Reading
St. Patricks Island Family Photo Session | The Raven’s | Calgary Family Photos
I first got to meet the Raven family when I photographed Tori’s first birthday cake smash a year or so back. This past weekend I got to see them again but this time for a fun St. Patricks Island family photo session. They picked the perfect morning for their session. The sun was warm and you could just tell it was going to be a beautiful day. I also couldn’t believe how big the girls had gotten since the last time I had seen them. During their session we found a patch of these beautiful periwinkle coloured flowers and the girls had so much fun wandering through the patch and… Keep Reading
Calgary Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Family Session | The Bakers
I first got to meet Cliff & Kirsten at their maternity session last spring. Then I was honoured to be the one to photograph sweet Ainsley’s newborn session when she was only a couple days old. Last week this sweet miss turn 1 year old! Seriously where did the time go? In celebration of Ainsley being one year they decided to book a family session with me. I was so excited to see these three again since it has been a full year and Ainsley is a walking talking machine now. Seriously she didn’t sit still once during our session, which made for some super cute shots! At their Calgary Inglewood… Keep Reading
Calgary Family Photography | Calgary Pearce Estate Park Family Session
When a family shows up to their family session and the gentlemen are wearing suspenders and red bow ties you know it will pretty much the best session ever! I had the opportunity to photograph the Nunweiler family back in the fall and it was so much fun, so I was excited to see them again last weekend. For their Calgary family photography session we met down at Pearce Estate Park on a crazy hot Sunday afternoon. I say crazy hot like its a bad thing but to be honest I would 100% rather it be scorching hot them freezing cold. This family of 5 is absolutely adorable, and their… Keep Reading
Photo Shoot Etiquette – Calgary Engagement Photographer
Growing up you are taught table manners, to say please and thank yous and to just have some common courtesy to the people you run into in every day life. Today I am talking all about etiquette, well photo shoot etiquette that is. Now don’t get scared this isn’t nearly as involved as learning which spoon you start with when sitting down to a formal dinner this is just all about things that you can do to help us as photographers capture the best possible photos during your session. Show up 5-10 mins early. This one is a HUGE one and the reason I put it first! As a photographer I typically… Keep Reading
Calgary Pearce Estate Park 1st Birthday Cake Smash | Palmer is ONE!
I am pretty sure I shot the cutest family/first birthday cake smash ever this past weekend! I met Palmer and her beautiful family at her Calgary Pearce Estate Park 1st birthday cake smash session on Saturday morning and right from the start I knew it was going to be the best! It was the perfect spring morning with soft sun but already in the +20’s! We found this little pocket of perfectness nestled in the tress for their location. Also can we just take a moment and talk about how stinking adorable this family is? Mom Melissa had a vintage lace theme for the cake smash and every inspiration photos… Keep Reading
8 Do’s & Don’ts For Family Photography Outfits – Calgary Family Photographer
So you have booked a family session and now you have no idea what to wear! Will that new dress you bought go with your husband shirt? Will you be able to pry your daughter out of her princess outfit she has been wearing for the last 3 months straight? If its in a park what type of footwear should we all wear. Don’t worry I have put a list of 8 Do’s & Don’ts for family photography outfits to help streamline your outfit troubles! Do coordinate colors but don’t match: We have all seen those photos from back in the early 90s where the family is in exactly the… Keep Reading
Calgary Stephen Avenue Family Photography | Rennie Family | Calgary Graduation Photographer
Last week I got to meet the Rennie Family downton Calgary for a graduation and family photo session. For their Calgary Stephen Avenue family photography session we started at the Hudson Bay arches. This is one of my favourite downtown Calgary locations. The sandstone columns and marble checkered floor were a perfect fit for their dressy attire. Also can we take a minute and talk about Brenda’s long blush lace graduation gown? She looked stunning in it and I may have even called her a Disney Princess a couple times. Having family photos done when you graduate from high school has become a tradition in the Rennie family. This year was… Keep Reading
