There are so many incredible milestones that your brand new baby will experience during their first year of life! If you are contemplating having professional baby photos taken, there are some specific milestones that are the perfect time to document your growing family.

Graduating from school is a major accomplishment and a graduation portrait photography session is a wonderful way to commemorate this milestone moment. Whether you're graduating from a Calgary high school, college, or university you'll want to look your best for your photo session. Here are some helpful tips on what to wear and how to prepare for your graduation portrait photo session.

Celebrate your high school graduation or the completion of your university degree with professional graduation portraits that reflect your authentic self. Together we will customize your graduation photo shoot to reflect your unique personality. Graduation photography sessions can include family members & friends!

Not sure what to wear for your updated family pictures now that you have just booked in for your spring or summer portrait session? This is by far the most asked client question so to help offer a starting point, take a look at the wardrobe styling boards I have created and some helpful tips when styling your family for your next family portrait session.

Professional newborn photography sessions typically take place in my Calgary newborn photography studio when your newborn baby is 6-14 days old. I do however photograph newborns at any age. So whether you decide to book your newborn session for when your baby is 6 days or 6 weeks old, I can still document beautiful newborn and family photos celebrating this very special time for your family!

Outdoor and studio sessions will continue to have strict protocols in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all session attendees. At this time, studio sessions will only be booked for newborns, individual portrait sessions or for families with four or less family members.

Quarry Lake Park in Canmore, Alberta is a quick one-hour drive from the west end of Calgary and is an excellent outdoor location for creating stunning family portraits.

Printed photographs hold the power to start conversations about the past but also to bring back a particular moment in time that might otherwise be forgotten. These photographs communicate special times in our family’s history, they are gifts for our children and their children.

The best time of day for outdoor family photography is during what family photographers call the "golden hours," which occur about 90 minutes before sunset and 90 minutes after sunrise. During this magical time, the sunlight is softer and therefore creates a warm and flattering glow that enhances the colors and textures in your outdoor family photos.

This year the 2019 Canadian Winter Games will be hosted in Red Deer, Alberta. The Canadian Winter Games have a tradition of welcoming and showcasing our athletic Canadian youth. With numerous sporting events, musical and cultural performances, the Canadian Winter games will be sure to not disappoint!

I absolutely love when clients ask to include their pets in their family photography session! Your pet after all, is part of the family and sometimes family pets can even make anxious children more relaxed in front of the camera.