Wedding Photographer in Calgary - Best of 2018

As an intimate wedding photographer in Calgary who is always looking for the next adventure, I had an amazing year full of travel and exploring new locations. I was lucky enough to skip most of the winter in Calgary and instead spent it on the beaches, in the the jungle and exploring the rugged coastlines and mountain tops of New Zealand. I even photographed a destination wedding in New Zealand!!! But because I am maybe slightly insane as a wedding photographer in Calgary, I also flew back part way through my trip to photograph an incredible winter wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge. I also was lucky enough to photograph some amazing weddings on Vancouver Island in Nanaimo, Victoria, and the Comox Valley as well as at Hillside Lodges in Golden, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and all around Banff and Canmore. My favourite memories were spent connecting deeply with nature, hiking through the trail systems around Queenstown and conquering Roys Peak and doing the Abel Tasman. I moved back to Alberta in 2016 to become a wedding photographer in Calgary but part of my soul is always near the ocean. I took two road trips driving out from Calgary to Vancouver Island and made a lot of stops along the way. I camped at Sombrio Beach for the first time in years (my favourite place in the world) and I can’t wait to go to French Beach to photograph an amazing Vancouver Island wedding there this year! 

As you may be able to tell I love to travel. So it’s probably no surprise that I have a few epic destinations on my radar this year. The most exciting travel plans that I have so far are a trip planned to Europe! I’m going to be exploring Ireland (hello Cliffs of Moher and the Giant’s Causeway!!) as well as Wales & the UK and Germany and Denmark! I would love to photograph a moody elopement in any of those places so shoot me an email if you or someone you know is looking for an adventurous wedding photographer to explore with! Besides that, I am spending most of my days shooting some fun portrait work and I have started offering boudoir which is an exciting new venture for me! I can’t wait to see what amazing things 2019 has to bring! 

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Romantic bride and groom portrait in sunroom during January winter wedding in Calgary
SIlver ferns in New Zealand backlit by sunshine on wedding day
Moody floral bridal photoshoot in Victoria BC
Black and white bridal portrait of bride wearing gown at fairmont hot springs wedding
Self portrait of destination wedding photographer taken in New Zealand in the silver ferns
Romantic boho bride carrying beautiful bouquet while groom rides bike beside her down Calgary alley
Double exposure floral portrait wearing Grace Loves Lace dress on New Zealand beach
Edgy, tattooed bride and groom in front of vintage trailer on beautiful styled property on Vancouer Island
Bride wearing stunning Grace Loves Lace gown and holding Toi Toi on New Zealand beach elopement
Tiny people hiking the challenging trail to Roys Peak at sunrise near Wanaka, New Zealand
Two smiling brides celebrating on their wedding day with their friends surrounding them for a sparkler exit at Emerald Lake Lodge
Newly engaged couple during engagement photoshoot in North Van holding fern and covering faces so you can see engagement ring
New Zealand bride holding white daisy wearing her wedding dress before Katikati destination wedding on the beach
Bride wiping away grooms tears during emotional first look before Katikati destination wedding NEw Zealand
Bride getting help putting on her wedding dress from mother and bridesmaids before wedding at the commons calgary
Bride and groom standing in the shadows of some trees with interesting shadows falling on face after Kananaskis wedding
Newly engaged couple holding hands and walking down cliffside, hair blowing in the wind near Fernie BC
Groom and his son wearing suits and standing in long grass field on Calgary wedding day
Photo of bride crying, and groom, taken from behind the officiant during intimate backyard wedding ceremony in Calgary
Mother and father of the bride wiping away tears during emotional wedding ceremony at Silvertip Resort Canmore Alberta
Stylish couple embracing each other and looking out at Moraine Lake during Canadian adventure session in Alberta Rockies
Double exposure of East Indian bride and groom embracing before their wedding ceremony with henna tattoos on hands before Whistler wedding
Solo bridal portrait of bride wearing Grace Loves Lace and holding wild bouquet after destination wedding on South Island New Zealand
Family photo during rainy wedding day in Tofino BC with whole family holding umbrellas while bride and groom kiss in the middle
Black and white portrait of bride wearing dress and walking into Banff forest with groom holding umbrella over her head after Canmore wedding
Fairytale bride holding dress and bouquet and walking through long grass during fall wedding in Kananaskis
Calgary engaged couple holding hands and laying on patch of ice near Elbow River during winter engagement session
Bride and groom holding hands at sunset as moon rises over Gabriola island after destination wedding at Bodega Ridge, Canada
New Zealand destination wedding photographer being photographed during engagement shoot along cliffs of South Island New Zealand
Indie couple lounging on bed with arms around shoulders looking very relaxed during at-home engagement shoot in New Zealand
Silhouette of bride and groom inside tent at Meadow Muse in Fish Creek Park Calgary wedding
Black and white moody family portrait of two mothers holding hands of their naked children in Calgary family photoshoot
Black and white portrait of bride nervously playing with hands before intimate wedding ceremony in Canmore Alberta
Magical sunrise engagement session in Kananaskis with tattooed couple standing in the water as sky turns pink
Moody, dramatic boudoir portrait of alternative tattooed woman in moody window light in Calgary boudoir session
Fine art, moody portrait of bride and groom with veil creating artistic quality after Commons wedding Calgary
Two destination wedding photographers in New Zealand eating ice cream for breakfast on couch
New Zealand couple embracing under the stars on South Island beach before destination wedding
Newly engaged couple howling with their dogs on their couch during intimate at home engagement shoot in Calgary AB
Newlywed couple walking down path in Victoria BC after intimate wedding ceremony on Vancouver Island
Quirky and alternative couple wearing glasses and a hat looking at the camera as hair blows in girls face
Newlywed bride and groom embracing underneath large hedge after intimate New Zealand wedding in KatiKati
Black and white portrait of brides brother giving her an emotional hug after intimate backyard wedding ceremony in Calgary AB
Moody black and white portrait of wedding guests all holding umbrellas with one guest being seen in the distance looking at the camera
Moody fall bridal portrait of newlywed couple embracing and kissing in the mountains of Kananaskis Alberta after intimate wedding ceremony
Black and white portrait of head table including bride and groom laughing hysterically during speeches at Bodega Ridge destination wedding on Galiano Island, BC
Close up of tattooed bride doing up her beautiful shoes before styled vintage wedding on Vancouver Island
Moody, creative fine art portrait of newly engaged Calgary couple taken at sunset at Drumheller Alberta
Beautiful couple embraces during snow storm at White Mans Pond in Canmore AB during elegant winter wedding
Young flower girls admire elegant bridal gown hanging in window of Fernie Ski Resort home before Fernie winter wedding
Beautiful tattooed couple embraces on top of cliff in Ireland as golden hour sunlight rises above the mountains
Bride and groom holding hands and showing off silly dance moves during intimate backyard wedding Calgary Canada
Moss covered trees and boardwalk from trail on West Coast of South Island, New Zealand
Black and white photo of bride holding dress and walking across rocks during mountain top elopement ceremony in Banff National Park Canada
Moody boudoir portrait of African American woman in moody window light in downtown Calgary
Edgy, tattooed bride and groom driving away in red classic car throwing bouquet and peace sign in the air after Tofino destination wedding
Double exposure black and white portrait of bride holding herself and soaking wet grooms suit after rainy June wedding Canmore AB
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