Downtown Engagement Session | Calgary Wedding Photographer
I am getting so excited for this couple's wedding in a couple of weeks. It's going to be a gorgeous mountain wedding. Because they will have a largely nature backdrop for their wedding photographs, we decided to head downtown to Inglewood and the East Village for their engagement photos. Just to give them some variety from the images we create together.
Okay, I'm going to admit something there....I'm always a little bit nervous when I meet people for the first time. I'm a wee bit awkward and nerdy, so I'm always afraid that I won't be 'cool' enough or 'something' enough...plus, I genuinely want to do my best for each of my clients. So, the adrenaline is always making me a wee bit frenetic. I say that only because these two were so nervous to have their picture taken. I'm sure they were wondering why they were putting themselves through the stress of engagement photos when their wedding was only a short time away. But, here's the thing...by the end, we were all so relaxed with each other. It's a big part of why I do engagement sessions with all of my clients. You see...nerves are even more heightened on the wedding day--add to that a timeline and sometimes things get a little nutty. By spending some time together in a relaxed and laid back way, we are truly making things easier on ourselves for the main event.
So...enough chit chat...here are the photos we created together.
Celebrating Motherhood | Okotoks Photography Studio
Every year, I have an event celebrating motherhood in my studio. It makes a wonderful Mother's day gift. Mostly, I find that many people see it as an opportunity to bring their mothers(their children's grandmother's) so that they can get in the frame together. I love when that happens. I thought I would share a few of my favourites from this year's event.
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Maternity Sessions
I have made some changes to my maternity sessions...mostly, I have spent the last few months curating a large studio wardrobe and setting up intimate 'sets' in my studio to create a more 'lifestyle photography feel' to my studio maternity sessions. Having a studio for these sessions removes some of the stresses over having to do these sessions in your own home. You don't have to clean :) You don't have to worry about what to wear. You can even have your hair and make up done in studio beforehand. Plus, now that the weather is AWESOME...we can even do some inside and then head outside for a few as well. So many options. It's a relaxing way to create beautiful portraits for you to enjoy for years to come.
Currently my maternity sessions are on special for a flat rate of $500(+gst) which means that includes the session and 25 digital files. They are available Mon-Thursday evenings. Maternity sessions are best booked when expectant mamas are 32-25 weeks pregnant--so book early!!
Banff Simply Portrait Sessions
When: Saturday, June 24th, 2017
A special portrait opportunity in Banff National Park/Canmore, AB. I am in the area for that weekend and have room for up to 4 Simply Portrait Sessions on Saturday, June 24th. Simply Portrait sessions are quick--no more than 45 minutes--and designed to create a minimum of 30 portraits for you to make your purchase decisions from. This is a unique opportunity to get one of these sessions at a reduced rate with absolutely no travel fees. Each of these sessions will be $750(+gst)--$250 required to reserve your spot and then $500 upon delivery of the gallery. Each session will include the session fee and the complete set of digital files. Plus--you get the bonus on having the GORGEOUS backdrop of the Canadian Rockies as the setting for your portrait session. Contact me NOW to reserve your spot.
***sessions are for immediate family members only. Additional family members can be added for a fee. Please contact me for more information.