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I got a phone call a few weeks ago from a lovely lady who was starting a new business and wanted to use social media to market it. She’s been using social media personally for years, but suddenly, when it came to her business she felt lost! If you are in this place keep reading! Setting up your
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Graduation is such a special milestone, and capturing these memories through timeless graduation portraits is something I always love. Recently, I had the joy of photographing Isabelle’s Grade 12 graduation session at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park just outside Calgary. Isabelle chose a stunning eme
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Starting something new can feel intimidating, right? Especially when it involves technology and social media, which may feel like a different world if you haven’t had to dive into it yet. For so many women over 40, social media marketing can seem like it’s “for the younger crowd,” but I want to let
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There is something magical about fall in Calgary. The golden leaves, crisp air, and soft evening light create the perfect setting for portraits. I recently had the joy of photographing Blythe during a social media portrait session at Baker Park in Calgary, and the results were beautiful. Blythe wan
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Spring in Calgary is always a season I look forward to, especially when the apple blossoms and lilacs come alive at Baker Park. It has become a tradition to photograph my daughter Hannah here every spring, and each year the photos feel more special. For this session, Hannah wore a feminine mix of o
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Cally was very excited to graduate from high school this year and celebrated by having beautiful graduation portraits done in her prom gown. Cally wanted her photos done before grad and she was hoping for outdoor images, but the weather wasn’t co-operating so we did her photo shoot in studio. We
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What To Wear To Your Social Media Session These lifestyle sessions are all about capturing you in a way that feels natural, confident, and scroll-stopping. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, content creator, or just someone who wants fresh photos for online, your outfit should look great on camera an
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Blessie came to see me to create some beautiful headshots for her brand new business. She wanted modern, professional portraits for her new website and social media profiles. She wanted a very classic, minimalistic look. She wore very neutral colors but I tried to capture her with a variety of e
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This is my daughter Hannah! She is a small business owner who does a lot of her promotions on social media, like Instagram. She wanted some images that were consistent with her Instagram color scheme and branding colors. She also wanted a series of images that she could intersperse with her own i
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If you’ve ever felt camera-shy or awkward about creating videos for your business, you’re definitely not alone. Many of us find the idea of “going live” or recording videos intimidating. This was a hard hurdle for me to overcome as well, and to be honest I still don’t love it. But showing up on ca
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The Cook family wanted some updated family portraits as well as some individual headshots they could use for their family’s multiple businesses. They live in Saskatoon so we did their session outside at the University of Saskatchewan which gave us a wide variety of backgrounds to use.
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Hannah is a music teacher and needed some images of herself with a piano. Since her piano is in her basement studio we didn’t have the best lighting conditions. Luckily her cousin has a beautiful music room in her home with a grand piano, flooded with natural light, so we went on location for this s
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I love to see women stepping out on their own to start their own businesses and that is exactly what Anita is doing! She came to me for professional headshots and branding images for her new business website and to update her social media profiles, especially Linked In. Anita will be working with s
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This beautiful young lady is my niece Jessica and she graduated from high school this past spring. Jessica lives in Saskatoon so we planned to do her session later in the summer when I could come to visit her. We did her session outdoors in August at the University of Saskatchewan campus, which has
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I’ve always loved black and white photography. It's just got this status, you know...? A black and white image is just somehow real "art". When I was younger I worked in a photo lab, where I did a lot of dark room work printing black & white images. It was so satisfying to slosh t
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This beautiful young woman recently came to see me for a headshot session. Katie is a competitive dancer, and needed headshots for a dance school that she is applying for. This just goes to show that headshots aren’t just for corporate executives. Anyone who is trying to make a great first impre
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This beautiful lady came in for a beauty and glamour portrait session, for no other reason than to celebrate herself, and that’s the best reason of all! And think about this! These portraits of Megan as a beautiful young woman will someday be her children and grand children’s most precious poss
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This is the second time I’ve had the privilege of photographing the beautiful Alicia. Alicia came in for a combination glamour & beauty, plus personal branding session. She did her own hair for this session, but her makeup was done by my talented friend, Rachel Jones Makeup Artistry . Al
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This summer, my family gathered in Saskatoon to celebrate my nephew’s wedding. Even though I’m based in Calgary, I spend a lot of time in Saskatoon visiting family, and it’s not unusual for me to be asked to bring my camera along for family portraits. On this trip, my sister Joanne asked me to phot
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I’m so happy to announce that I’m taking sessions again! While my home studio remains closed, I am now booking outdoor sessions because they allow us to maintain social distancing and to keep everyone safe and healthy. Outdoor sessions are perfect for Graduation , Glamour , and even Social
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I’m so excited and pleased to share that two of my images received Bronze awards in the 2020 Portrait Masters Awards & Accreditation Program. The Portrait Masters Program, explicitly for portrait photographers of all genres, is a recognition of ‘high professional standard” and awards meri
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I’ve spent many years working withs some amazing women doing headshots and branding sessions, but at the moment, I'm taking a sabbatical from studio sessions. Yes, there are plenty of other talented local photographers out there, and if you need a recommendation just reach out because I still belie
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What to Wear to Your Session Creating a beautiful family portrait is both an art and a bit of science. By hiring a professional photographer, most of the technical details are taken care of—but your clothing choice is something that will have a big impact on the final result. How you dress can enh
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Class of 2020! Did your graduation get cancelled? Did your prom get cancelled? I just want you to know that I’m truly heartbroken for you. Graduation is one of those special life events that rank up there with a wedding, or birth of a child for many people. It’s an event that celebrates how hard
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2020 was not a great year for Calgary high school grads. Graduation ceremonies and most of the special events had to be cancelled this year. Many schools had online ceremonies, but there definitely weren’t any prom dances, dinners, or any other large celebrations. I’m sure many of the grads and t
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
I’m so happy to announce that I’m taking sessions again! While my home studio remains closed, I am now booking outdoor sessions because they allow us to maintain social distancing and to keep everyone safe and healthy. Outdoor sessions are perfect for Graduation , Glamour , and even Social
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
Cally was very excited to graduate from high school this year and celebrated by having beautiful graduation portraits done in her prom gown. Cally wanted her photos done before grad and she was hoping for outdoor images, but the weather wasn’t co-operating so we did her photo shoot in studio. We
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
This is the second time I’ve had the privilege of photographing the beautiful Alicia. Alicia came in for a combination glamour & beauty, plus personal branding session. She did her own hair for this session, but her makeup was done by my talented friend, Rachel Jones Makeup Artistry . Al
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
Blessie came to see me to create some beautiful headshots for her brand new business. She wanted modern, professional portraits for her new website and social media profiles. She wanted a very classic, minimalistic look. She wore very neutral colors but I tried to capture her with a variety of e
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
If you have a business you know how important it is to have a presence on social media, especially since Covid, but do you even know where to start? Do you know what types of images you need? Do you have a plan to create consistent content? Do you know how to brand yourself? Do you know how to
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
This beautiful young lady is my niece Jessica and she graduated from high school this past spring. Jessica lives in Saskatoon so we planned to do her session later in the summer when I could come to visit her. We did her session outdoors in August at the University of Saskatchewan campus, which has
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
The Cook family wanted some updated family portraits as well as some individual headshots they could use for their family’s multiple businesses. They live in Saskatoon so we did their session outside at the University of Saskatchewan which gave us a wide variety of backgrounds to use.
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
Class of 2020! Did your graduation get cancelled? Did your prom get cancelled? I just want you to know that I’m truly heartbroken for you. Graduation is one of those special life events that rank up there with a wedding, or birth of a child for many people. It’s an event that celebrates how hard
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
2020 was not a great year for Calgary high school grads. Graduation ceremonies and most of the special events had to be cancelled this year. Many schools had online ceremonies, but there definitely weren’t any prom dances, dinners, or any other large celebrations. I’m sure many of the grads and t
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
Do you own a business, or do any kind of networking? Have you ever had to market yourself to a potential employer or client?  Do you need to brand yourself and market your business on social media? If any of these apply to you then you know how important it is to make a good first impressi
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
Do you have a beautiful portrait of yourself?  If you are like most women the answer is probably no. Many women don't like they way they look in photographs, and so they tend to hide from the camera.  Perceived body imperfections, real or not, make women think they aren't beautiful
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
I’m so excited and pleased to share that two of my images received Bronze awards in the 2020 Portrait Masters Awards & Accreditation Program. The Portrait Masters Program, explicitly for portrait photographers of all genres, is a recognition of ‘high professional standard” and awards meri
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
I’ve always loved black and white photography. It's just got this status, you know...? A black and white image is just somehow real "art". When I was younger I worked in a photo lab, where I did a lot of dark room work printing black & white images. It was so satisfying to slosh t
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
I love to see women stepping out on their own to start their own businesses and that is exactly what Anita is doing! She came to me for professional headshots and branding images for her new business website and to update her social media profiles, especially Linked In. Anita will be working with s
Calgary Women's Portrait Photographer - Headshots-Branding-Glamour-Grad-Blog
This beautiful young woman recently came to see me for a headshot session. Katie is a competitive dancer, and needed headshots for a dance school that she is applying for. This just goes to show that headshots aren’t just for corporate executives. Anyone who is trying to make a great first impre