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The Flanagan Family | Calgary Family Photography

For my entire career, I have been meeting with this family. It has truly been my pleasure to watch these incredible kids grow up. I mean...I probably shouldn't say that I have photographs of this little girl with her 'blankie'. No, really!! How old does that make me? When they purchased this house and it's FABULOUS pool, we immediately hatched a plan to one day do a session in it. I am so grateful that the kids(and the grown ups) trusted me to show up with my crazy camera and BATHING SUIT to capture these images for them. Summer is now fading fast and I'm already wishing I had taken the time to get in the water more. It might just be the perfect year for a HOT vacation ;)

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Back To School -- September Studio Special

We are TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL PORTRAITS in our house. Don't get me wrong--I actually love having them every year. Even if they are super cheesy. A few years ago, I decided to let my kids pick the backgrounds and their outfits. They do their own hair. And, then, when it comes time to buy one, we pick the cheesiest one for fun. That has been our approach the last couple of years.

But, I know that for many people, these portraits are important. I mean...I have a bazillion portraits of my own kids, so it is easy for me to dismiss the cheesy school picture. So, I had an idea. What if there was a more modern/less cheesy alternative? And, my September Studio Special was born.

So, a SPECIAL FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, bring your kid to my studio after school to have a 5 minute photo session with me designed to get one awesome, modern portrait. Open to school aged kids only--the time limit would just make it difficult with little ones. 

too cool for school portraits special

$50(+gst) for the 5 minute session and ONE DIGITAL FILE!!! Additional digital files can be purchased along with some too cool for school product(or just regular old school prints). These are limited edition sessions available Mon-Fri for the month of September in my studio only. Wondering what the images might look like? If you aren't familiar with my work, my goal is to always capture more than just what you look like. My goal is to capture a bit of who you are. I did a 5 minute session with each of my kids and here are some of the results.

Contact me today to grab one of these limited spots!! And, spread the word!!! Stop the spread of cheesy school portraits!! 


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Summer Living

Calgary Family Photographer (Photo by Dana Pugh) danapugh.com I always love photographing families in places that are sentimental to them. This place has been in their family for generations. The dad grew up spending his summers there and now he is able to share it with his own children. What a beautiful legacy.

Where are the special places for your family?

~ Dana

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