Christmas

Family mini sessions for the holidays

baby girl during Christmas photos with Tara Whittaker

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I’m still feeling warm and fuzzy from our family mini sessions held in November at Studio Boheme. For us, it’s like a reunion because we’ve known some of these couples and kiddos for years. It really is the perfect way to document special milestones like a new baby on the way, a toddler about to […]

Holiday Mini Sessions

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If you’d like to get a jump start on the season, don’t wait to book one of our holiday mini sessions.  This year I’m teaming up with Sweet Bloom Floral Design and 206 Event Co. to offer mini shoots for couples, families or even a group of best friends.  Annex Ale Project is hosting us […]

December wedding inspiration

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Planning a wedding during the holiday season can be a tricky business.  Do you go with the obvious Christmas colour palette of red and green? Maybe a more subtle look with winter greenery and pops of gold is more your style?  This photoshoot will give you a head start on December wedding inspiration with touches […]

Winter Hayley Paige bride

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I hope you’re cozy and warm as you’re scrolling through this post about my winter Hayley Paige bride, Lindsay.  She wore the dreamiest ball gown, with layers of dove grey tulle, sprinkled in stars.  “Lumi” by Hayley Paige is elegant and dramatic and perfect for winter I Do’s. Winter Hayley Paige bride in “Lumi” It was […]

Mid century modern Christmas

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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 […]

Christmas in Banff

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Happy Christmas Eve.  I’m not sure how you’re celebrating tonight but I thought I would share a series that I photographed with Sharon from Naturally Chic for couples and suggestions for creating new Christmas traditions.  The series has been featured on the wedding and lifestyle blog Canadian Mountain Chic (part one, two and three ), but tonight […]

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