One of the biggest challenges Brides & Grooms face is finding the perfect wedding venue. There are so many hotels, conferences centers, and golf course that have the big budgets to advertise in the bridal fairs and wedding magazines for your area. That’s awesome and I have shot many weddings in these venues and they were absolutely stunning. That doesn’t mean that you HAVE to book your wedding at one of these locations. There are so many other smaller, unique spaces where you can hold a wedding. You just have to look outside the box. Look into your favorite restaurants. A lot of them are happy to close the doors… Keep Reading
5 Things I Have Learned From My Husband | Calgary Wedding Photographer
If you haven’t heard the story of how my hubby and I met, it is a little bit of a unique one. I was 21 volunteering at a children’s camp in the summer as a camp counselor and he was a paid worker building the new rec center at the camp. At first I thought he was an idiot, flirting with all the girl counselors week after week. I decided right then I wanted nothing to do with this guy. He even left our week of camp early to fly down to the states to meet some random girl he had met online (insert eye roll). That right there cemented… Keep Reading
10 Surprising Truths To Wedding Traditions | Calgary Wedding Photographer
Everyone has heard of the old wedding traditions like something old, something new, something borrowed something blue, or your new hubby carrying you over the threshold. But do you know the ancient reason behind these traditions that have become part of almost every wedding I have been to? Today I am sharing 10 surprising truths to wedding traditions. Why you wear your wedding band on your ring finger? Back in the day it was originally thought that there was a vein that ran from your ring finer directly to you heart. So by wearing your wedding and engagement ring on the fourth finger on your left hand it was an… Keep Reading
Can Photographers & Videographers Get Along? | Calgary Wedding Photographer
It is becoming more and more common at weddings where there is not only photography coverage but also videography coverage. I have shot many weddings in the past couple years where along with Jason & myself there is a team of three or four vidographers. This makes for a lot of camera gear in your face, and a lot of people all all trying to get the same shot. I have shot weddings where the videographer stood behind the JP the entire wedding so every single shot had the videographers face (face palm). So today I thought I would write a blog post on tips for photographers to work a… Keep Reading
Why You Should Say YES to Engagement Photos | Calgary Engagement Photographer
Why You Should Say YES to Engagement Photos When you are first starting to plan your wedding there are so many things to thinks about. Should you elope or have your wedding at home. Should you have periwinkle bridesmaids dresses or teal. Should you have vanilla or red velvet for your wedding cake. Usually one question you will get asked is if you want to do engagement photos. There shouldn’t even be hesitation in your voice when you answer a big YES!!! Engagement photos are fun, usually free or severely discounted, and a critical way to ensure you get amazing wedding photos. If you still don’t believe me check out three… 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
