Weddings

Quarry Lake Wedding in Canmore

bride and groom kiss after wedding at Quarry Lake captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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I had some fantastic couples this past year but I have to admit that when I think back on the 2016 wedding season, one thing will stand out in my memory…rain.  If you’re from Calgary, you’ll know exactly what I mean.  Yep, it was a wet one.  When I woke up on the morning of […]

Charbar Calgary wedding

Bride & Groom outside Charbar in Calgary's East Village

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Brrrr, it’s chilly outside this morning but Cliona and Sean’s Charbar Calgary wedding takes me back to a much warmer evening in the East Village.  A few things stand out in my memory.  There were gorgeous flowers, a smidge of tradition (a nod to the bride’s Irish heritage) and of course, lots of love and […]

Rocky Mountain Bride

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This shoot includes several of my favourite things…a Rocky Mountain bride in a pretty blush gown, golden light and snow-capped peaks in the distance.  I’m excited to finally share it with you. 3 Rocky Mountain Bride – why choose a mountain wedding? As I was preparing this blog post, I started thinking of all the […]

Weddings in Calgary – Celebrating ten years

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Today is kind of a big deal so I’m going to toot my horn just a little bit.  2017 marks my 10th year of photographing weddings in Calgary and I’m kicking it off with a fresh new brand and website.  I wanted a brand that reflected my main goal…to create wedding image that are timeless […]

Hayley Paige bridal gown

bride with her red bridal bouquet captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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This shoot takes me back to a golden evening in Fish Creek Park.  This spectacular Hayley Paige bridal gown from Cameo & Cufflinks made my jaw drop.  I can’t decide which I love more…the crisscross cut-out detailing or the soft, flowing skirt.  The chandelier earrings (also from Cameo & Cufflinks) added to the drama.  As you scroll through […]

Bohemian bride in Kananaskis

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Today I’m tapping into my ethereal side and celebrating the bohemian bride.  It’s been fun to see my couples channel their inner bohemian and throw a casual and unconventional wedding.  One of my free-spirited brides linked arms with her Dad and walk down the aisle to meet her groom…barefoot.  Another couple said “I Do” in […]

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