Whimsical Sunset Badlands Maternity Session

The Badlands are one of my favorite locations in Alberta to photograph my clients. This adventure maternity photo shoot will give you an idea of why I love this magical landscape so much. If you're willing to spend the time driving 1.5 hours out to Drumheller for your photoshoot, you'll definitely be investing in photos that stand out from any of Calgary’s usual landscapes.  Every time I photograph my clients in the Badlands, the photos always exceed my expectations. It's one of the few landscapes I believe look beautiful in most weather conditions and look beautiful in spring summer and fall. Click on my “Investment” page to find out pricing for an adventure photo shoot and let's start a conversation about booking your session in Alberta’s Badlands.

BOHO STYLED SUNSET MATERNITY PHOTOSHOOT

Sarah and Jer are seriously one of the cutest couples I’ve ever photographed. I just love their relaxed vibe and easy going nature that just seemed to translate so well on camera. Sarah really wanted a styled session, so we worked together to give her a bohemian feeling, casual maternity photoshoot and I think the pictures turned out great. Sarah’s wearing one of my white lace dresses from my personal collection in my “Client Closet” and we styled the rest of her’s and Jer’s outfits based on the weather and bohemian, relaxed vibe they were going for. For more look from my client closet, check out my Instagram stories entitled. ”Client Closet”.

WINNIPEG PAVILLION ELOPEMENT

Eloping is so underrated. With an elopement you get more connection, more time for photos, more private special and moments, more freedom with your timeline, more savings, more time and you get to do exactly what you want on your wedding day. You also get less pressure to conform to others expectations of what YOUR wedding should be or look like, you get to save so much money and spend it where you value it the most, and you get to do exactly what you want, no explanation needed.

RUSTIC, CREMONA, COWBOY TRAIL WEDDING

Working with Teagan from @theblondiebride on this rustic Cremona wedding was real treat. Check out all the other amazing vendors who made this special day even more unforgettable.

Caterer: Meraki Cuisine, Bar: The Bottled Bronco, Photographer: Maxine Legarde, Flowers: Blush Blooms Faux & Frond, Rentals: The Blondie Bride, Special Event Rentals, Hair & Makeup: Bloom Bridal & Beauty Co., Band: Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, Transportation: AMPM Limo

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Johnny and Sam are always a fun time to photograph, no explanation needed. Hope you enjoy this gallery as much as I enjoyed photographing these two east coasters chilling in the mountains. PS: Johnny and Sam, I want to photograph your wedding day!

SOUTH CALGARY GOLDEN HOUR MATERNITY PHOTOSHOOT

Being reinvented to photograph a client over and over is the most sincere compliment. Erika is always such a joy and photographing her and her family as it grows has been really special for me. I hope you enjoy this south Calgary Maternity session or the Yarmolys.

CALGARY FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT

Thank you Ryan and Tamara for re-inviting me to photography out family again and again!

INTIMATE, CANMORE WEDDING

Mountain weddings always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you Nicole and Cole for letting me help you plan the elopement of your dreams in beautiful Canmore, Alberta. Hope you guys enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed photographing you both!

OPEN AIR, B.C. MOUNTAIN TOP WEDDING

This B.C. wedding was one for the books. Picture an open air, mountain top ceremony, paired with a reception in a repurposed barn in beautiful Salmon Arm. Thank you Michelle and Aaron for trusting me to capture your big day and letting me create such beautiful content and images. I hope you enjoy!

WARM FALL BOHO FAMILY SESSION

Sometimes, you instantly connect with a client and it seems to make all the difference in the way their images turn out. Connection goes a long way in making sure images and the final product are delivered just the way the client wanted them. I loved meeting Eriel and Evan, and their sweet little bub Chase on a warm fall evening for their bohemian inspired family photography session. Eriel wanted me to style her for this shoot, which I love, so this shoot was extra special for me. I hope you like these warm tones, the crispy white lace form her dreamy boho dress and the warm sun beams busting through the background.

WARM FALL BOHO ELOPEMENT

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing Bree and her now husband Joe so many times, I can’t even count! I seriously can’t tell you enough, when you get re-invited to photograph your clients. time and again, it’s the truest form of flattery. What a special day we had shooting their wedding days along side this beautiful fall sunset. Hope you guys enjoy this warm bohemian inspired fall elopement photo session !

NEWBORN'S FIRST PHOTOSHOOT

Congrats! You’re about to welcome your new baby into the world, which means you’ll have your hands full with feeding, bonding, and trying to squeeze some time to sleep and care for yourself too. Planning your newborn photoshoot with your photographer in advance is key. Photographing your new baby for the first time is a big deal, and whether you’re perfectionist planner, or a super chill mama, here are some tips and tricks to minimize stress for baby’s first photoshoot. After photographing hundreds of babies, I’ve accumulated some knowledge that I want to share with you to ensure you get the newborn photoshoot of your dreams.

1. Share your due date. I like to photograph my newborn within the first 10 days of life. It might seem a bit early, but in my experience, the best time to capture those “snuggly baby” vibes is within that time frame. Since every birth story is different, I’ve reserved some time in my schedule to photograph you and your new addition around your due date. Simply call or text me once baby arrives, and we can figure it out from there. If you need more time to heal, that’s ok too. We can really plan your photoshoot any time, but your baby’s personality will start to develop with each day, so consider this when planning your session.

2. Keep it clean. Let’s be honest, you’re probably going to be sleep deprived and won’t have much time to clean the house, especially if you already have other munchkins kicking around. If there ever was a time to hire a cleaner, it’s probably within the first month of having a new baby. If you already have a cleaner, arrange for them to clean your home the day before your session. If it’s not within your budget, hide the mess. That’s right, just stash all the clutter away in a closet and keep it out of sight. I like to photograph from all angle, so moving the mess to that corner in the room won’t do.

3. Let baby call the shots. Trying to do anything else usually fails. Let your baby decide when they are ready to be photographed. If baby is hungry, feed her, is baby needs to be swaddled, go with it. A happy baby means a comfortable baby, which means they will likely go with the flow and maybe even fall asleep during our shoot.

4. Plan ahead. Have your outfits and accessories all planned out ahead of time, including those for baby and husband too. Lay them out on your bed ahead of time to make sure they go together. The same thing goes for chatting about the photoshoot with baby’s siblings in advance. If they know what yo expect, they will feel prepared and open up!

5. Have fun with your kids. Kiss them, tickle them, talk to them and interact with them as you normally would when you’re having fun. If they feel comfortable, they will open up, I promise!

WARM WINTER MATERNITY

Congratulation to Paul and Alana who are about to welcome the most precious baby boy into the world. I just love this warm winter maternity photoshoot in Calgary Alberta with Paul and Alana. Loving the contrast between the cool snow and the warm sun beams peeking through the leafless trees, showing off how good Alana looked in the blush maternity dress. Can’t wait to meet your little man soon.

WARM WINDS, SUNSETS AND MATERNITY LACE

I love showing up to a location for a shoot and letting mother nature take care of it all. I loved this session so much, it’s one of my all time favourites. The warm wind, beautiful sunset and vast fields made this session really easy going and the final product is more than I could ask for. Pair all of the above with one of my “Client Closet” dress rentals and you get this; pure magic!

ROMANTIC EAST COAST WEDDING AT THE NASH RESTAURANT IN CALGARY

I’ve known Mark and Teresa now for almost two year and they are quite possibly the two sweetest East Coasters living in Calgary. First, I was lucky enough to photograph their surprise proposal, and it was just the best because Teresa had no clue, but mostly because Mark planned it out perfectly. Then, I was given the opportunity to photograph their East Coast inspired wedding at the Nash Restaurant in Calgary. Their vibe was quite classic and romantic with a touch of the maritimes to celebrate their eastern roots in Alberta, where they now call home. Congrats to these two sweeties. Can’t wait to photograph them again soon.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN MATERNITY

When I think of adventure, camping, hiking and the mountains, I can’t help but think of Zoe and Kyle and their special relationship with the Rocky Mountains. These two approached me to do a mountain maternity session because they love the great outdoors so much, and their love for the mountains became even more obvious to me after I saw their baby’s first camping trip photos, just three weeks after beautiful Zoe gave birth to their precious daughter. Next up on my list of mountain photoshoots with the Jackons: newborn camping shoot.