The Great             “First Look”   Debate You’ve had that moment in all of your wedding day dreams: You walk down the aisle and you’re looking at your partner looking at you. Beautiful. Ready. Both full of nerves and magic. They cry, you cry, and all of your...

When it comes to wedding planning, hair is one of those details that can make you feel like a total queen on your big day. I recently sat down with my good friend and hairstylist (who I absolutely love working with) Tracy, a talented member of the YYC Wedding Team, to...

There’s something magical about live music at a wedding—the way it fills the room, brings people together, and turns a celebration into an unforgettable experience. After photographing a recent wedding with incredible live music with One Nite Band, I had the chance to...

So you’re ready to say “I do”—woohoo! Planning a wedding in Calgary is a little like preparing for one of our famous weather swings: exciting, full of surprises, and maybe a bit wild. But with the right steps, you’ll be off to a smooth start. Here’s your guide to...

For music lovers and all-around amazing hosts, choosing the right DJ is a big part of planning a memorable wedding. To help you along, I had a heart-to-heart with Calgary's own Pam and Glen from Musical Twist DJ, who offered insights on what every couple should know...

 Photo by Shannon Hutchison Photography  Proposing is one of life’s most unforgettable moments, and choosing the perfect place to pop the question is all about finding a spot that reflects who you are as a couple. Whether you’re drawn to scenic views, quiet escapes,...

Let me set this beautiful scene for you. Heritage Park, a horse-drawn carriage rolls up, and out steps Michelle with her mom by her side. The energy in that moment was so full of love it felt like the whole world stopped to take a breath. There’s a light around...

Weddings have a way of weaving stories into the very fabric of their surroundings, and Sarah and Malcolm's wedding was no exception. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Moraine Lake, their special day was a testament to love's enduring power and the beauty of...

Justin and Anna's love story began 4.5 years ago.  Covid turned out to be a blessing in disguise for them, allowing them to deepen their bond and become absolute best friends. Justin, an introvert, found his perfect match in Anna, a social butterfly who is always up...

1 year ago Steve and Kathleen were at this exact same spot. Kathleen was approaching Steve as he faced away, both full of nerves and excitement. When Steve saw Kathleen for the first time in her wedding dress his face lit up, quickly following he had her do…

Casey and Dylan are fun to be around and have an ease about them when together. They go with the flow, which was evident during their engagement shoot when Dylan didn’t complain when he lifted Casey upon my request, only to later find out later that…

Lexi is one of my closest friends and favourite people. She laughs at silly things, she is up for anything - from posing for photos wearing a disposable bathing suit to creating roommate Christmas cards and breaking into other friends houses to leave them on their...

This couple knows how to do things full and right and it was evident at their wedding. They seem to be able to do the big things as well as tie the little details in there as well, the stuff that really matters to people and gets them crying, in the good cry kind of way. With all the official wedding…

The day was perfect. I could start and end with that but I feel like everyone needs to get in on the details. Jamie and Jason are people who cherish their relationships with others and it shows. They are also people who love surprising those people, and they...

I was amped up and ready to see these three with the new little following seeing their connections at the maternity shoot.  Turns out Desia got her wish for a little baby sister. She really is an expert in the baby holding department and couldn’t seem to give Meyer...

These two parents are clearly in love with their long lashed, future baseball playing, chemist mixing beauty.  She took her time coming but I think was definitely worth the wait.  Brett has a passion for baseball and used this to tell his family.  For you...

One of my favourite parts of photographing weddings is being able to be part of a lot of those special moments afterwards as well.  I was so excited when Kristy contacted me to let me know they were having a baby and to ask me to take the photos.  In this case it was...