Rivers of Love Do you ever feel like going against societal expectations and norms? Lindsey and Mike did just that when they decided to forgo having a big lavish wedding ceremony, opting instead for an intimate and low key affair. Their sweet union took place at The Prairie Creek Inn inside the Rocky Mountain House. […]

A Two Year Old’s Sparkle Wish Come True As one month ends and another begins I smile when I go through Brooklyn’s photo session in February. Brooklyn wanted a pink and gold sparkle session. She is two years old and has tons of energy. If it was up to her she would have stayed in […]

Celebrating Your Child’s First Of Life Anyone who is a parent or has been close to a child since their birth knows the importance of a first birthday. To think that this little life that was once a dream of possibilities and imagination has now graced the earth for a full year is significant and […]

Baby Baby – Introducing Emma & Wesley Valentine’s Day has come a long way from its Catholic origins of a feast day, which paid homage to Christian martyrs, including Saint Valentine (a famous Roman priest from third century AD). The holiday, which started as a religious one in 496 AD Rome, has become known as […]

What The World Needs Now Is Love Sweet Love Do you remember how as a kid Valentine’s Day was about receiving cute cards and sweets in your classroom? Well now in this digital world, you can also get professional creative Valentine photos of your child! Just look at these fun pictures of adorable Harper! This […]

Love on the Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge There’s something sweet about being in love and a taking stroll together (or in this case a photoshoot) close to sunset in autumn when the sun shines a warm glow on the skin. This in love couple, Jessa and Dane, won this photo session package from an event […]

The Wedding That Was Almost Too Hot To Handle Change is the name of the game for all weddings occuring after COVID-19 entered our world. When I first spoke with Ashley and Austin (who actually live in Fort McMurray, AB), they were going to do their wedding in Red Deer. However, due to covid restrictions […]

Take Three for this Intimate Top of the Hill Wedding Experience You know the saying, “third time’s the charm?” Well, it certainly was the case for Maddy Kuan and Thor Roberts-Scarlett when it came to tying the knot. As we know, when COVID-19 entered our world, it didn’t care that it would knock over people’s […]

Corporate Headshots – absolutely necessary in this virtual age of business! If you’re anything like me, whenever you visit a business website, one of the first things you do is look for the photos of the people who work for the company. I like to know who is behind the work that is being done. […]

Ideas for planning your engagement session. If you want your pictures to really showcase your love story, I have some ideas to help you plan the perfect engagement session. Let me help you prepare for your session by answering the following questions: Where did you first meet? If you want to add some sentimental value […]

Brick walls, murals, nature and an adventurous spirit! What a night we had, capturing high school graduation memories in Lacombe with Victoria. She arrived looking beautiful in her shimmering grad dress, with hair and makeup looking perfect! We had several spots in mind for her session – the first was her childhood home’s backyard. Mom, […]

Celebrating Atticus’ 1st birthday with cake, balloons & laughs! Most of my birthday sessions happen in my studio, but this one was extra special (and extra easy!). I was invited over to this clients house where mom and dad had moved the dining table out of the way and created this super cute setting with […]

Making kids feel important on their special day! I’m really proud of these sessions! They truly do make the child feel important and valued as we celebrate them turning 1 year older. In this special Birthday Session, little Miss. “A” turned 4 and wanted to celebrate in her pretty spring dress amongst my new balloon […]

We had the place all to ourselves; post-Christmas bliss… What better place to have a photoshoot, than in a warm (and quite humid) greenhouse! With rows and rows of green plants, the leading lines of this location are a photographers dream. I’ve worked with Victoria & Mitchell before and was excited to have another chance […]

Lots of Families Who Had Never Had Photos Taken Before… This year has been hard in so many ways, and I’m sure (at least I am) we’re all tired of hearing that “we’re all in this together”! Let’s just get on with it and move into a new 2021 year with hopes and aspirations that […]

Red, white & green, trees & all the trimmings… This past year I’ve been doing a handful of these stylized shoots. Not only do they give me fun new images for my website and social media…they allow my creative brain to work in a comfortable, stress-free environment where there are zero expectations except to have […]

Rows and rows of trees… I’ve photographed this family quite a few times…and yes that’s awesome and I feel privileged each time they call, but it also means that I feel the pressure to find new spots to use for them, and pose them differently too. But posing is easy these days when the kids […]

Wheat Field Session If you follow my work, you’ll notice a reoccurring image that I use in a lot of ads/promotions/print work ~ mom and dad holding each other in the background while their very young daughter stands and looks at them. The emotion that image portrays has continued to motivate me in my photography […]

Save the date session & products. What is a Save the Date? Usually sent out as a postcard, this is a brief invitation that informs your guests of an upcoming wedding, the date and location, then tells them that you’ll be in touch in the near future. It is a polite way of saying please […]

Amazing vendors, showcasing Central Alberta wedding services I had the privilege of working alongside Western Park for their first ever, stylized shoot for the With This Ring Bridal Gala! This was an opportunity to bring a variety of vendors together, showcase their services and products, and have fun putting on a “faux wedding”. It provides […]

Last photoshop at Sweet Capone’s in Lacombe :(… This photoshoot was incredibly sentimental to me. Three grown kids + one “soon to be” son-in-law joined mom for this session in Lacombe. As we used some very well known parts of Lacombe including the Flatiron Building, I always love using the brick wall situated on the […]

A frozen theme… This is the second year that I’ve taken part in The Princess Ball, here in Red Deer. It is an annual event that has been going on for 9 years now, raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis. Sadly though, this is the last year that founder Kelly Tibbets will be organizing the event…but […]

MacKenzie Trails in the fall… Times ticking away and the leaves have definitely fallen, but we got a great evening to take this families photos! The girls were adorable as they posed for me, then ran down the pathways like the kids that they are. At the end of the session, the eldest daughter was […]

Saying goodbye to Red Deer… After 3+ years in Red Deer, this family is saying goodbye and moving northwest for a new posting. I had the privilege of getting to know Lisa when I first moved to Red Deer back in 2016. We met at a women’s dinner for Mountie spouses and over the years […]

Intimate wedding with a “Jaws” ending. This summer has been incredibly rainy, but on this wedding day for Melissa & Andrew, there was 0% chance of rain! It was hot, hot, hot! The guys got ready at the couples home in Timberland. It was pretty chill, even Zola their dog was laid back…just taking it […]

Bridges, nature & pathways. I met Ashten & Philippe at the downtown Red Deer CPR Walking Bridge, 2 hours before sunset. That’s when the “magic light” happens, creamy and soft golden light. We had a ton of fun as we ventured onto the bridge for some casual shots. We even got Philippe dancing! On the […]

Lacombe Ringette Association @ the Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex, Lacombe This past weekend, teams from across Alberta and Saskatchewan gathered in Lacombe for the Annual Ice Breaker Tournament. There was plenty of excitement come Sunday, when the finals were being played! As a special treat to the teams, the organizers wanted to provide each […]

Sunset warmth, running off energy, Grandma’s love. This session has been in the making for almost 2 years, no joke! Daughter-in-law Sheena, bought a gift certificate for Grandma Susan for Christmas of 2017. You heard that right! We have been working around work schedules and nasty weather for the past little bit, but we finally […]

12 years later, they are back with the kids! 12 years ago, the Pulham Family (my sister and her husband, and their newborn eldest daughter at the time), came to Calgary for my wedding. They haven’t been back since…but when work allowed my sister to make a visit to Alberta, the rest of the family […]

Encouraging a new interest… If your child has recently started showing an interest in photography and you are thinking about buying them their first camera, there are a few things you need to consider. As a parent you probably know that a kid’s interests can change tomorrow, next week or even next year but the […]

Should I hire a MUA (makeup artist) for my wedding day? You’ve made a big investment in photography (and possibly videography as well) to help capture your big day. You want to make sure you absolutely look your best. Although, I’m sure you do a very nice job on your everyday makeup, I strongly recommend […]

Emotional first look, milkshakes & dance party. Getting Ready The day started at the Four Points Sheraton Calgary West where we photographed Sean and his groomsmen getting ready. Amongst getting ready, they were busy playing Nintendo Switch with the young ring bearer. As a gift, Sean gave his groomsmen tactical boxes as well as new […]

Countryside, horses, family & laugher. It was such an honour to be part of Caden’s Grade 12 Graduation from Lacombe High School. I was invited out to their acreage in Lacombe County where we spent a couple hours with his immediate family, girlfriend and Grandma. They had so many different areas of the acreage that […]

Extended family, new home and the perfect backyard setting. This family knows how to document all the important things in life! I have photographed them on numerous occasions and was ecstatic when they called to say extended family was coming into town and they wanted to document it. A little bit of rain didn’t bother […]

Feel proud when you look at a photo of yourself. We have all seen photos of ourselves where we simply weren’t happy about how we looked. It’s easy to be your own worst critic but it’s even easier to make small changes in how you pose for photos in order to look slimmer and more […]

Today, I’d like to introduce you to Caleb, a recent graduate of Lacombe High School! I had the pleasure of taking some quick photos of him, his girlfriend Ashley and his family, in-between the ceremony and dinner portion of his grad day, at Westerner Park. There were so many people there, I believe they had […]

Fun in the sun & water at Three Mile Bend. It was the most gorgeous Fathers Day, when I got together with the Moser Family at Three Mile Bend. The sun was BLAZING out, and for half of the session, it felt like shade was hiding on us. We started out in an open grassy […]

Are First Looks Important? Many of my couples ask me whether or not they should have a first look. If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering the same thing. In my professional opinion, I think they are an excellent idea. I love first looks. I know that they are a tad bit ‘untraditional,’ but let […]

Private greenhouse purchases, lunch with friends, activities for the kiddos. I had the pleasure of capturing this Client Appreciation Garden Party that Kim Fox and Roxann Klepper, from RE/MAX real estate central alberta put on last week. They had over 100 families come out to enjoy a free bbq, bouncy castle, bubbles (event the parents […]

Why sunset is the best time for photos. So you’ve heard about Golden Hour but don’t really know what it is? It’s a pretty popular time of day for photographers to shoot. I’ll tell you what it is and why I prefer this time of day to others.  Family Sessions – When clients contact me […]

Fashion, Hair and Makeup Tips and Advice Obviously, you want to look like the best version of yourself on your session day. After all, all these photos will be seen by your friends, family and peers for many years to come. Here are a few tips and tricks where beauty and fashion are concerned.  Keep […]

Accessories Make or Break Your Outfit You’ve got your outfit planned, know exactly what you’re doing with your hair, and have already spoken to the makeup artist about that wicked cat eye. Now it’s time to consider your accessories, which can make or break your outfit. Here are four things to keep in mind.   […]

My Passion Provides You With Amazing Photos! If you have ever wondered what spurs on a photographer’s passion, you are about to find out. Below are just some of the many reasons why I wouldn’t change my job for anything in the world.  Photography changes how I see things. I notice colours, textures, flowers, trees, […]

Rich Details, Modern Couple I recently attended a workshop where we focused on our flash skills. We had a gorgeous couple model for us all day long. They had recently been married and were such troopers – smiling repeatedly, braving the cold weather, being affectionate with one another, taking our instructions for posing and trying […]

Choosing a meaningful location. Choosing a photo shoot location might seem like a big deal but it really doesn’t have to be difficult. A location usually drives some of the other decisions you will need to make about your shoot so it’s important to choose the right place. Here are a few questions to ask […]

“She’s my little lemon” Meet Bella, an 11 year old lab/pitbull mix – a bit of a question mark when it comes to breed but I could clearly see lab in her! Here’s some fun facts about Bella: She loves her squeaky chicken (who also attended the session) and cuddling with her dad. She has […]

On a -14 degree day in February, these two tied the knot! To keep her warm, the bride wore a fur overcoat that was handmade by her mom. After a quick ceremony at Coronation Park with a small group of family and friends, we headed to the Rusty Pelican Restaurant for a reception packed with […]

One of our most frequently asked questions is: How long should I book my wedding photographer for? This is a great question, and we’re here to help you find the answer. What do you want covered? First, you need to decide what important details you want covered. Do you want a lot of getting ready […]

Compassion Canada Trip For This Mom Don’t hold this against me…but Ontario has, and still remains an important piece of my heart – it’s where I grew up! Although I may call Alberta home and confidently say that it’s where I found love, stability in a job, grew my family and made great new friends…it’s […]

Valentine’s Day just passed…did some of you get engaged?! Congratulations if you did! Here’s a blog post just for you! If you want your pictures to really showcase your love story, I have some ideas to help you plan the perfect engagement session. Let me help you prepare for your session by sending me over […]

I met this beautiful girl named Geneva, at a portfolio building session I held for senior dogs. She is 10.5 years old and at times during her session, her back legs would become twisted and she would almost fall over. But to her rescue would come her amazing owner who would proceed to lift her […]

Some people shy away from winter sessions because, well, it’s cold. But winter sessions make for some prime photo ops, so don’t write off the brr months. 1. Keep tracking the weather. Those white winter days after a lot of snowfall can result in some seriously gorgeous photographs. Booking two months out probably won’t work, […]

1. Winter sessions are short: I’ve done sessions that last 1+ hours with some very brave clients who are willing to brave the cold. But let’s face it, who wants to be outside for a long session in the dead of winter? If kids are involved, that’s a whole other ballgame! Hands and cheeks start turning […]