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I had great hopes for a comprehensive round-up of 2016 but I’ve just returned from Christmas holidays and I’m still vacuuming the sand out of my shoes.  The clock is ticking and so wedding bouquets it is…aren’t they the prettiest anyway?  Here’s my favourite 2016 bridal bouquets thanks to several amazing florists in Calgary and […]

2016 bridal bouquets

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The idea for this mid-century modern Christmas shoot began with a visit to the home of Becca Black.  For mid-century enthusiasts like me, you may know her as @bexvintage.ca on Instagram.  Maybe you’ve seen her restored Volkswagen van around Calgary? Becca is a vintage and antique collector/seller in Calgary whose treasures include a tulip dining […]

Mid century modern Christmas

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I had some fantastic couples this past year but I have to admit that when I think back on the 2016 wedding season, one thing will stand out in my memory…rain.  If you’re from Calgary, you’ll know exactly what I mean.  Yep, it was a wet one.  When I woke up on the morning of […]

Quarry Lake Wedding in Canmore

bride and groom kiss after wedding at Quarry Lake captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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Brrrr, it’s chilly outside this morning but Cliona and Sean’s Charbar Calgary wedding takes me back to a much warmer evening in the East Village.  A few things stand out in my memory.  There were gorgeous flowers, a smidge of tradition (a nod to the bride’s Irish heritage) and of course, lots of love and […]

Charbar Calgary wedding

Bride & Groom outside Charbar in Calgary's East Village

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This shoot includes several of my favourite things…a Rocky Mountain bride in a pretty blush gown, golden light and snow-capped peaks in the distance.  I’m excited to finally share it with you. 3 Rocky Mountain Bride – why choose a mountain wedding? As I was preparing this blog post, I started thinking of all the […]

Rocky Mountain Bride

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Today is kind of a big deal so I’m going to toot my horn just a little bit.  2017 marks my 10th year of photographing weddings in Calgary and I’m kicking it off with a fresh new brand and website.  I wanted a brand that reflected my main goal…to create wedding image that are timeless […]

Weddings in Calgary – Celebrating ten years

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