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Lake House Calgary wedding

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When I first heard that Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts (CRMR) was renovating the former Inn at Lake Bonavista, I was excited to see the final result.  Known for their spectacular venues and exceptional cuisine, CRMR gives each of their guests a true taste of Canadiana.  The Lake House is no exception.  Warm, inviting, rustic and […]

Fernie wedding photographer – Janelle & Jody

bride and groom pose in the Rockies captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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A globe-trotting couple, a stunning mountain location and a lighthearted autumn ceremony made for the perfect day.  I was so thrilled when Janelle and Jody chose me as their Fernie wedding photographer and I’m delighted to share some highlights from their celebration today.  As an added bonus, Janelle is adding her thoughts and a few […]

Winter weddings – Hillary & Grant

winter wedding photos on the SAIT campus captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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Winter weddings are one of my favourite things?  There are challenges, mostly the cold, but there’s such beauty and romance in a bride and groom standing in a snowy landscape. This past weekend I photographed my first wedding of 2016.  It was -23C when I rolled out of bed on Saturday morning but Hillary and […]

Saltlik Restaurant Calgary wedding

bride and groom on Stephen Avenue captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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In October, I photographed Kellie and Ryan’s classic downtown wedding.  From the tender wedding vows to the last bite of wedding cake at Saltlik Restaurant Calgary, their day had a timeless yet modern feel.  Take a look… Kellie and Ryan prepared for their ceremony in beautiful suites at the Hyatt Regency, only a short walk from […]

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 […]

Spray Lakes vow renewal

bride and groom toast their vows at Spray Lakes captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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I’m not gonna lie, I’m pretty smitten with this shoot.  Janelle from Flowers by Janie and I had planned a styled wedding shoot to feature some of her beautiful winter blooms but this project had a unique twist.  Janelle and her husband Oscar were the bride and groom and renewed their vows at Spray Lakes to celebrate […]

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