Calgary Engagement Photographs -- Fire and Rain
I’ve secretly always wanted it to rain during a session. I mean…I know that many clients would be upset if that happened, but there are so many cool things you can get—photographically speaking—if it is raining. So, we could see the rain coming and I kept saying—if it starts to rain, we are staying out here. And, then when it started I was like ‘I know it’s cold, but let’s push through’…and I’m so glad we did. It took this session to the next level. So THANK YOU to Josh and Amanda for sticking it out. They are getting married at the end of this month and I am super excited to be photographing it. Maybe I’ll bring along my prisms that day as well…even though I’ll be praying for sunshine.
Canyon Ski Resort Wedding | Calgary Photographer
This fall, I was fortunate enough to photograph the wedding of Jocelyn and Mac at The Canyon Ski Resort in Red Deer, AB. I had plans to take the group down a hill to the river, but it had snowed the day before and the hill was unbelievably muddy...making trekking down the hill to the river impossible. So, we did the next best thing. We hiked up the ski hill to where the fall colours were on full display. What a bunch of troopers this bridal party was!!! We even went over an electrified fence(eek!!! it was quite a shock to me!!). I love adventurous brides who are willing to chase after the sheep on the hill to get the best shots.
I never feel good about narrowing down an entire wedding gallery into one blog post...it's just so hard!! But, here are a few of my favourite shots from this lovely day.
Enjoy!
~ Dana
Ladybugs, Grasshoppers, and Floral Crowns
This day came along right when I needed it. A day where a handful of people who loved each other came together to celebrate that love. Elopements are always intimate, but this one was super special because the couple's five children were there. In between vows, bouquets were passed, as were toddlers. Wishes were made on rings and then repeated on the wings of a ladybug. The children caught grasshoppers while the rain stayed away just long enough for us witness the union of these two brave, strong, wonderful humans. Being welcomed into this ceremony, and this family's life, has been a wonderful gift.
