Hoka for Strides Running | Calgary Photographer

I’ve been collaborating with Strides Running Store in Calgary to create a library of images for them so that they can feature their store staff, as well as, local areas that Calgary runners would be familiar with. Their most recent session was with Calgary high jumper Noel Vanderzee as he got a sneak peek of the latest running shoe from Hoka. Certainly a pretty shoe and Noel was impressed. Too bad we didn’t get to see him jump in them as it was too early in the outdoor season.

I love working with local companies to help them create a library of images that work for their brand. From a creative standpoint, working consistently with one photographer helps keep the images looking more cohesive and it builds a relationship of trust that opens the door for greater creativity and collaboration. If you need images for your local business—large or small—I’d love to connect to discuss your needs and ideas.

Graduation Portraits in Studio | Okotoks Photographer

Have you ever thought about your graduation portraits in a way that is about capturing what your high school means to you instead of just capturing this one day in time? Almost every one of my graduation portrait clients come to me with this idea that they would like portraits on the day of their graduation, but that is so limiting in so many ways. You have minimal time on an already stressful, jam packed day to fit in a portrait session. That time typically happens in the middle of the day when light is not at it’s best. Not to mention that gives you so little control on the location because you cannot predict the weather ahead of time. Anyone who has been following me for awhile will know that I am a big believer in having your graduation portraits on a day that isn’t your actual graduation. This allows for you to have another opportunity to wear your amazing dress. It also allows you to think outside of the box when it comes to your graduation portraits.

For this young lady, we were able to have the session in studio and get through 3 different outfits—a favourite everyday look, a look to commemorate her time involved in high school sports, and, of course, her gorgeous gown. The session was super chill and relaxed. We didn’t have to worry about the weather and we created a series of images that would create an amazing album for her to look back on in the future.

Backyard Adventure Session

My very favourite types of sessions are the ones where you just show up as yourselves. You might have heard me say it before, but I really mean it—I want to see your TRUTH…the real you. Because your life is beautiful…reading books in your baby’s room, playing with bubbles and walking to the neighborhood park are the moments you wish you would have properly documented. Even though the days are long, the years are short and it will be over before you know it. Don’t get me wrong, portraits with nice clothes are great, but these are the images you will wish you had. Portraits of a snapshot of a certain time in your life. Give yourself the gift of a pressure free portrait session and let me show you how beautiful your everyday life looks.

Branding Photography with Erin Thorp | Calgary Photographer

Erin came to me looking for images that she could use on her website and social media channels to promote her work as a speaker, author and a coach. We set up the studio in colours that worked with her branding, brought in a hair and makeup artist and started in the studio. Since then, we did a second session on location to add some variety to her image library. Now, we are looking at a third session to promote her new podcast!! It’s great working with a repeat client as it allows for us to create an image library that works well together. Plus, the more we work together, the more comfortable we are with each other which allows for more relaxed and natural imagery.

If your brand needs to expand their image library, I’d love to chat with you to see if we are a good fit.