A couple weeks ago I went through a situation where I had not one but two different people steal my images and use them as their own. The first was a website that used my images to drive traffic to their site and gain re-pins on their Pinterst. The other was a local photographer who stole my images and submitted them to a feature social media account for publish. In both circumstances, my images were taken without my permission, and neither of the images weren’t tagged or credited to me or my business. I think it is important to take the time to really talk about this and understand that… 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
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
Dear Bride, Your Dress is Going To Get Dirty | Calgary Wedding Photographers
Dear Beautiful Bride, Today is the day you have been waiting for. The day you walk down the aisle to the person of your dreams. The day you have planned for, and dreamed of. Today is the day you will become a wife! No matter if its raining or shinning your day will be perfect. Now keep in mind it might not be perfect by the definition of the word but depending on you, your day will be imperfectly memorable. Your lips stick might not be red enough, your flowers might not be exactly what you expected, your dream wedding shoes may cause you blisters, and I can almost promise your dress will… Keep Reading
The Hudson – Downtown Calgary Wedding | Aaron & Alyssa | Calgary Wedding Photographer
On the perfect Thanksgiving weekend, Aaron and Alyssa’s closest friend gathered in downtown Calgary to celebrate with this amazing couple as their said I do! Every moment of their wedding day was special. From their emotional first look, as Alyssa gracefully walked down set of stairs in the Edison building to see her groom for the first time, to the laughter and fun during formal photos at the most colorful spot in all of Calgary, their wedding day was perfectly them! Their incredible wedding party was also a dream to work with, and not to mention they were a blast the whole day! Their candle lit wedding ceremony took place… Keep Reading
Why You Should Have An Unplugged Wedding Day | Calgary Wedding Photographer
We live in a world run by technology. Our house are now smart homes, our cars can park themselves and everyone has a camera in their phones. Our whole lives are now open books for people to like or comment on. Believe me I am the first to admit I am on social media WAY too much. To be fair I do run a business and social media is a critical part of what I do and how I get my name out there. With all this being said I was to explain a little more about why you should have an unplugged wedding day. Let me start by explaining… Keep Reading
4 Tips for Choosing The Perfect Getting Ready Location | Calgary Wedding Photographer
You are planning your dream wedding day. You have picked the perfect ceremony and reception venue, you have thought about the ideal formal photography location but where are you planning on getting ready? On any given wedding day we spend anywhere from 1-2 hours with you photographing both of you getting ready. This means we document you dress, rings, makeup, hair, and all those candid moments that happen during this time. This also means about 20% of your days photos are going to take place in this location. It is super important to think through your getting ready spots and made sure they are not only a space you and your… Keep Reading
