How To Use Pinterest the Right Way to Plan Your Wedding It is no secret that Pinterest has completely changed the wedding industry. Before Pinterest you had to look through magazines for inspiration, dream up color schemes and plan every detail at your wedding from your own imagination. Don’t believe me? I was married pre Pinterest (which was only 9 years ago if you can believe a time before Pinterest) and my mom and I spend 100 of hours flipping through magazines and DIYing our hearts out. My wedding was fabulous but still had elements, corners and areas that I didn’t even think to plan or decorate for. Pinterest is… Keep Reading
Elbow Falls Engagement Photography Session | Dylan & Nicole | Calgary Engagement Photographer
Over the years I have found that I attract a certain type of wedding client. Usually they are animal lovers like myself and usually include their sweet pooches in their engagement sessions or wedding. A lot of my couples are also usually high school sweethearts. Dylan and Nicole checked all these boxes, so the moment I met them at their initial client meeting that these were my people. These elementary school sweethearts (yes you read that right, they met in grade four) even brought their sweet pup to their meeting as I had just lost my Kodi dog and they were sweet enough to bring him to brighten my spirits… Keep Reading
What to Wear to Your Engagement Photos | Calgary Engagement Photographer
Engagement session… I absolutely LOVE them! I love that it gives us a chance to get to know each other better before the wedding day, but also gives you the chance to get to me as well. It allows you guys to get more comfortable infant of the camera, because lets be serious not many people get the chance to have profession photos very often. Engagement session also give you more freedom to show your personality and have fun away from the pressure of your wedding day. If I had a nickel or every time I got asked what my couples should wear to they session I would be rich!… Keep Reading
Dear 16 Year Old Me | Calgary Wedding Photographer
Dear Me… the 16 Year Old Chantal, I am sure you would love to know who you will turn into, what job you decided to do as your career, which amazing man stole your heart. I would love to tell you but honestly its better to just trust and know that everything has a way of working itself out. A couple things you should know is that your gonna love coffee like its liquid gold, you will never be to old for puppy cuddles, and home decor will still be an obsession, maybe even more so now that you have a place of your own. I also want to tell… Keep Reading
What to Pack in Your Wedding Day Survival Kit | Calgary Wedding Photographer
If you have been a part of wedding before you have probably heard the term “Wedding Day Survival Kit”. If you haven’t I am sure you are wondering what exactly this is all about. No matter how much you plan and how detailed your day-of binder or dou-tang gets, wedding day hiccups are bound to happen. And that’s where this handy little (…or not so little) kit comes in! Everything in this kit are for those just in case moments. You plan for them and hope they never happen. This could be anything from a heel braking, a stain happening to the beloved wedding dress, blisters from those brand new… Keep Reading
What Does A Groomsman Do in A Wedding? | Calgary Wedding Photographer
What Does a Groomsman Do in A Wedding? Being asked to serve as one of the groomsmen in your buddy’s wedding is a huge honor — but be warned that it’s also a big undertaking. The list of groomsmen duties, while not nearly as long as that of the best man, there are few responsibilities on a groomsman’s to-do list that can be easily forgotten. So what exactly are the groomsmen duties? Well I am going to get down to the nitty gritty of the groomsmen duties below. Purchase or rent wedding attire. Just like the bridesmaids, groomsmen are in charge of purchasing and tailoring their wedding attire. Whether you… Keep Reading
Featured Wedding Vendor | Cake Bake Shoppe | Calgary Wedding Vendors
Featured Wedding Vendor | Cake Bake Shoppe Today I am honored to share another featured Calgary wedding vendor! Tanya from the Cake Bake Shoppe is one seriously talented baker and designer. I have had the pleasure of working along side of her at weddings, styled shoots and cake smash sessions. Her cakes are more then just delish they are also little (and sometimes big) pieces of art. A couple months ago I got to chat a little more with Tanya and find out a little more about the girl behind all the cake batter and icing! 1. How long have you been in business? I’ve owned my store for a… Keep Reading
Why You Might Want To Skip The Traditional Receiving Line | Calgary Wedding Photographer
From the moment a couple books me for their wedding day it is my job to help inform my clients of all the craziness that happens, as well as how to avoid getting trapped by them. This also means helping them with their timelines and making sure they get the most out of their day. I want to help my clients tailor their day to a schedule that not only maximized photographic opportunities, but also makes the most of their time spent with their wedding guests. By making a few tweaks to a traditional timeline you can have a more relaxed day, but also a day filled with actual conversations with your… Keep Reading
