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Emma & Destini | Calgary Dance Photography

July 5th, 2011

I rarely blog things that are not wedding photography related.  But I have to share this.  Emma & Destini are my nieces.  They have been enrolled in dance since they were very young.  In the last year they have moved to a new studio here in Calgary called Airborne Dance Centre.  Their mothers rave about [...]

 

I rarely blog things that are not wedding photography related.  But I have to share this.  Emma & Destini are my nieces.  They have been enrolled in dance since they were very young.  In the last year they have moved to a new studio here in Calgary called Airborne Dance Centre.  Their mothers rave about this studio and how they finally have  found a studio with instructors who are dedicated to excellence.  The girls have always been good dancers.  But since joining this studio, they have really become great dancers.   I have always attended recitals and competitions whenever I could.  Many times it was cute to watch them, but that was about it.  After seeing their first show with Airborne, my jaw was on the floor.  You could immediately see the difference.  I knew I had to photograph them.  And that’s what we did.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I’m a member of Best of Wedding Photography.com

April 4th, 2011

This past week I received an email from Erick Danzer, the owner of the website Best of Wedding Photography.  In the email I was offered an invitation to become a member of BOWP.  BOWP is an invitation only website for the top wedding photographers in the world.  My invitation came after a rigorous review process [...]

 

This past week I received an email from Erick Danzer, the owner of the website Best of Wedding Photography.  In the email I was offered an invitation to become a member of BOWP.  BOWP is an invitation only website for the top wedding photographers in the world.  My invitation came after a rigorous review process by the jurors including some of the best wedding photographers in the world like David Beckstead, Ben Chrisman, Del Sol Photography (Matt Adcock and Sol Tamargo), Glen Johnson, Anna Kuperberg, Crash Taylor, and David Ziser.  I am very honored to be a part of this group and I am only the 2nd Calgary based wedding photographer that is a member.  Here’s my profile page on the website if you want to take a closer look.

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Help Portrait Calgary | Calgary Photographers

November 23rd, 2010

This year on Saturday December 4th is Help Portrait day.  Help Portrait is a global movement of photographers using their time, gear and expertise to give back to those in need.  This year in Calgary we have tons of volunteers to make this happen.  I am happy to be one of those volunteer photographers who [...]

 

This year on Saturday December 4th is Help Portrait day.  Help Portrait is a global movement of photographers using their time, gear and expertise to give back to those in need.  This year in Calgary we have tons of volunteers to make this happen.  I am happy to be one of those volunteer photographers who will be shooting free portraits at our Calgary location.  If you know a person in need or a family in need that do not have photos of themselves or their family, please let them know about this event.  Every person that comes in will receive a free photo printed on site of themselves.  We will also have hair and makeup available for anyone who wants to pretty up before having their photo taken.   We will respect the privacy of all individuals that come.  Their photos will not be posted anywhere on the internet or used in any fashion whatsoever.  All the digital images will be destroyed as soon as the image is printed 0n site.

If you know of any individuals or families that can not afford a portrait session, please let them know about this event.  If you work with a charity and would like more info regarding this, please do contact me or email us from the Help Portrait Calgary website.

Date: December 4th, 2010

Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Ant Hill Building @ 148 10th street NW

For more info on Help Portrait (International) visit – http://www.help-portrait.com

For details regarding the Help Portrait Calgary event visit – http://helpportraitcalgary.com

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Julie & Howard | Sneak Peek | Calgary Wedding Photographer

October 26th, 2010

Julie and Howard has their wedding on 10.10.10 here in Calgary.  They gave us tons of time to create some really kick ass photos of them which really made us photographers really happy!  Here’s a sneak peek.  Check back to see more photos form their wedding, because there are a lot of great shots.  

 

Julie and Howard has their wedding on 10.10.10 here in Calgary.  They gave us tons of time to create some really kick ass photos of them which really made us photographers really happy!  Here’s a sneak peek.  Check back to see more photos form their wedding, because there are a lot of great shots.

 

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Jennifer & Ben | Calgary Heritage Park Wedding

October 6th, 2010

At the end of August, I had the honor of covering Jenn & Ben’s wedding.  Some of you may remember them from our unique e-session that we shot at the Westjet Hangar at the Calgary International Airport.  Well, they finally got married, but this time Ryan couldn’t make it due to a family emergency, so [...]

 

At the end of August, I had the honor of covering Jenn & Ben’s wedding.  Some of you may remember them from our unique e-session that we shot at the Westjet Hangar at the Calgary International Airport.  Well, they finally got married, but this time Ryan couldn’t make it due to a family emergency, so I called upon my good friend and Calgary family photographer, Bao To to come assist me.  As usual, I started the day off at J&B’s house, which is pretty much down the street from me.  It sure is nice to leave my house 5 mins before I am supposed to be somewhere!  When I arrived all the groomsmen were ready and so was Ben, who was looking mightily handsome.  Once I was done in Panorama Hills, I headed down to Woodbine in south Calgary, where Jenn was getting ready in the house she grew up in.  There, I met up with Bao, and we started doing the coverage of the girls.  The house was a buzz with a lot of energy when we arrived.  After some fun getting ready photos, we had Jenn’s dad wait downstairs.  Jenn then came down and her dad saw her for the first time in her bridal dress in grand fashion!  She looked simply stunning and you can tell on everyone’s face that that was the consensus.

The wedding ceremony was held on a green space behind Jenn’s childhood home in Woodbine.  The weather was perfect for an outdoor ceremony, which was a nice sweet one.  After their vows we headed straight up to Heritage Park, where the wedding reception was being held.  We shot all our photos of J&B and their wedding party right there until reception time.  Their reception was held at the Wainright Hotel in true western fashion.

Jenn & Ben, I had an amazing time covering your wedding and I know Bao did as well.  You guys are truly a match made in heaven.  I am so happy and proud that you love your photos so much.  There’s nothing more a wedding photographer  could ever ask for.  I am so glad you found me and took the leap to book me, otherwise I never would have met you both.  I’m looking forward to more Flames games together!!  Congratulations!

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Nancy & Thuan – Trash the Dress | Calgary Photographers

September 28th, 2009

Nancy & Thuan came to me last month about trashing her dress.  Although I was not their wedding photographer in Calgary, I was more than happy to help Nancy trash her dress! And here’s me setting up a shot.  Photo by Ryan.

 

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And here’s me setting up a shot.  Photo by Ryan.

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Grace & Chris – Sneak Peek | Calgary Wedding Photographer

September 2nd, 2009

Grace & Chris were meant for each other.  They have been together since they were teenagers and proof that love at first sight exists.  There’s is nothing more special than to photograph a couple who have only loved each other.  More on them when they get back from their JT approved honeymoon in Maui!  I [...]

 

Grace & Chris were meant for each other.  They have been together since they were teenagers and proof that love at first sight exists.  There’s is nothing more special than to photograph a couple who have only loved each other.  More on them when they get back from their JT approved honeymoon in Maui!  I hope you both like these 2 photos for your sneak peek to make want more!!

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Cindy & Jeff | Calgary Wedding Photography

August 26th, 2009

When I met these 2 gorgeous people, I knew I couldn’t wait to photograph their wedding day.  Cindy & Jeff look good together and they are really into each other too!  We went out to one of Calgary’s untouched inner city nature reserves, Nose Hill Park,  to do our wedding photos.  On any given day, [...]

 

When I met these 2 gorgeous people, I knew I couldn’t wait to photograph their wedding day.  Cindy & Jeff look good together and they are really into each other too!  We went out to one of Calgary’s untouched inner city nature reserves, Nose Hill Park,  to do our wedding photos.  On any given day, you could see deer, foxes, hawks, porcupines, skunks on Nose Hill.  There are even endemic plants that are not found anywhere in the world, except onNose Hill Park.  We took advantage of the foilage and beautiful open spaces.

Cindy & Jeff had one of the best wedding receptions I have been to in the last little while.  The Calgary Polish Center was decorated and transformed into a beautiful banquet hall.  There was lots of dancing, drinking and people having a great time celebrating the union of these 2 awesome people.   Thank you so much for having me at your wedding and creating memories for you.  Congratulations!

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Sneak Peek: Calgary Rock Stars : Pure City | Calgary Band Photos

June 11th, 2009

I had the pleasure of meeting 4 of Calgary’s talented musicians.  There’s always something musicians and music that I always gravitate to.  I love music and the people who create it.  We got some really awesome shots of these 4 guys.  I will post those photos up sometime next week after the JTI Workshop is [...]

 

I had the pleasure of meeting 4 of Calgary’s talented musicians.  There’s always something musicians and music that I always gravitate to.  I love music and the people who create it.  We got some really awesome shots of these 4 guys.  I will post those photos up sometime next week after the JTI Workshop is completed, so please check back.  For now I wanted to share this one shot, which is my favorite.  This shot was straight out of camera, with only a slight contrast bump added.