Christmas

What To Wear To A Wedding As A Guest — By Season

Accessories for a winter wedding

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As a Calgary wedding photographer, you could say I’ve attended my fair share of weddings. While the couple is always at the heart of the celebration, I have a soft spot for wedding guests who bring their fashion A-game. Thoughtfully chosen outfits and accessories add so much personality to the day. Of course, I’ll be […]

Holiday Mini Sessions in Calgary

Holiday mini sessions by Tara Whittaker Photography in Calgary

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Our annual holiday mini sessions took place 1-Nov-2026! We hope to see you next year. If you’re new here, welcome! My name is Tara Whittaker and I’m a professional photographer in Calgary and neighbouring areas with over 15 years of experience, including photographing families for mini sessions throughout the seasons. Our mini sessions are great […]

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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