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Don’t get me wrong, I love shooting couples in dramatic locations and capturing happy moments.  I’m also a sucker for a good detail.  Enter Calgary jewelry designer, Joanna Bisley.  Joanna and her small team of artisans create heirloom bridal accessories for the contemporary bride who is looking for something unique and timeless. Not long ago, […]

Calgary Jewelry Designer – Joanna Bisley

earrings by Calgary jewelry designer Joanna Bisley captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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I realize that spring has barely shown it’s face here in Calgary. Is it too soon to talk about fall if the leaves are just beginning to unfold in your yard?  Yes, probably. In spite of this, I know that there are ladies out there looking for fall bridal inspiration right now. I’m a little […]

Fall bridal inspiration – Hayley Paige

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Elopement is kind of a buzz word right now, am I right? Maybe it’s what you always wanted? Possibly you find yourself having to pivot and evaluate your priorities. I’m offering a few options for Calgary intimate weddings and elopements. Should we elope? Recently I stumbled across an insightful list of reasons to elope.  I […]

Calgary intimate weddings and elopements

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When Brendan first contacted me about the Lake Louise proposal he was planning, my heart skipped a beat.  What a great way to kick off the year!  He and his love Katherine, were travelling through Canada from Australia.  When they stopped at Lake Louise, he wanted to pop the question.  I was thrilled to be […]

Inside a Lake Louise Proposal

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Are you newly engaged?  Congratulations – what an exciting time for you both!  If you’re wondering where to start, welcome to Engagement Session 101.  Couples often ask if they really need an engagement session and my answer is always a resounding “yes”.  I appreciate that couples are looking for ways to trim their wedding budgets.  […]

Engagement session 101

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Back in March I had a chance to wear two hats, floral assistant and photographer.  My dear friend Janelle from Flowers by Janie, asked me to join her and photograph floral details for a destination wedding at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.  We kicked off the weekend with a rustic and woodsy rehearsal dinner in […]

Destination wedding Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

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