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Charissa and Travis recently tied the knot in Canmore but with fall just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share their autumn Village engagement session.  As a native Calgarian, it’s been fun to see the East Village come back to life with restaurants like Charbar and Sidewalk Citizen and of course, the National Music Centre. […]

East Village engagement session

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I hate to admit it but summer is winding down (sniff) and that has me thinking back to this great summer evening at Sandy Beach Park.  There were cute summer outfits from Adorn Boutique, a pink flamingo and ice cream (thank you Made by Marcus).  If you’re thinking about what to wear for the long weekend, […]

Long weekend vibes at Sandy Beach Park

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It was great to meet up with these three beauties for family photos at Sandy Beach.  When your eldest daughter is moving away to University, you have to capture that moment in time.  I was so happy to be the one to do it.  It’s no secret that I love backlight but the golden rays […]

Family photos at Sandy Beach

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Maybe you’re planning a mountain wedding and wondering about good spots for Canmore wedding photos?  There’s no shortage of mountain vistas in Canmore to be sure, but you’ll often find couples having their photos taken at the Engine Bridge, Riverside Park or Quarry Lake.  Don’t get me wrong, these are all breathtaking spots and I […]

Where to take Canmore wedding photos

bride in the mountains near Canmore captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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The Grand Staircase at Spruce Meadows is one of Calgary’s most regal outdoor wedding ceremony sites.  Since the royal nuptials are right around the corner, the goal of our shoot was to add “a touch of Windsor” to any wedding, anywhere.  With it’s stone-washed walls and steps, the Grand Staircase was the perfect spot for our […]

Wedding ceremony sites – Spruce Meadows

Bride on the Grand Staircase at Spruce Meadows captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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It’s day 4 of “a touch of Windsor” and it’s time to talk shoes.  When I think of a royal bride, my mind immediately skips to Christian Louboutin.  Thank you to Holt Renfrew Calgary for this bit of magic. “Cinderella is proof that a pair of shoes can change your life”. Author Unknown About the Twistissima from Christian […]

Christian Louboutin for a royal bride

Christian Louboutin pumps captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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