If you know me, you know how much I love photographing newborns and love it even more when there is a fur baby there too. Little Briar was a dream to photograph in the sweetest space. I love the colour palate they picked for her newborn session. The neutral tones are my favourite to photograph. Here are a few of the frames I loved most! Which is a lot, I’m sorry in advance!

Shannon + Shawn’s engagement session has been a long time in the making. We tried so many times this past year to make schedules work. With a few postponements due to weather and sickness, we finally made it happen! And I’m secretly glad it took this long to do, because we lucked out with the most beautiful weather and evening for this session and the anticipation made it that much better! I met Shannon + Shawn at one of my favourite city locations that looks like you are in the forest.

I’m so excited to share this wedding with you, finally! I started my July off with these two as they shared their wedding day with Canada’s birthday on July 1st. They were married on her family farm just outside of High River and there ceremony overlooked the Highwood river. We had all the season on their wedding day. With full blazing sun, to strong winds, to a torrential downpour to a beautiful rainbow at the end of the day. I have to say it was probably the hardest shooting I’ve had on a wedding day due to the light changing every 30 seconds (or so it felt).

Quinn + Dylan were the first wedding to start off my busy season this summer and this wedding did not disappoint. Wow, I loved every moment of it. Every detail was thoroughly thought out and the day was seamless start to finish. Dylan + Quinn were actually the winners of a couples giveaway I did a few years ago and I loved photographing them. When they booked me for their wedding I was so excited because I knew how strong their connection was together and photographing them is a dream. Dylan + Quinn were married at Venue 308 downtown Calgary with their closest friends and family.

Sweet Brooks. This little guy was such a dream to photography along with his little girl gang of sisters. They are absolutely smitten with him and it really showed during these newborn photos. I had the pleasure of photographing Brook’s mom and dads wedding a few years ago and their family portraits in between. When they asked me to photograph their newborn session, I was so excited. I love how intimate and sweet this session was with so many cuddles.

I have known Renee for years now as we grew up in the same community, going to the same school and in the same art class in high school. Renee has always been incredibly talented and a huge inspiration to me with her artistic talent and love for so many of the same things as me. I have been dying to do a session with her since I started shooting branding sessions and when she asked me to come to her home studio, I knew it was going to be an amazing session. Her studio is cozy. Filled with all her beautiful work, many plants filling her space and so many hints of bees. Another interest we share with one another.

When Devon reached out to me about photographing her partner Matt and their new puppy, Harlow I instantly knew it was going to be a good session. They wanted a studio space for their session and this boho studio space downtown came to mind first. It was the perfect fit for them. Harlow is a total cutie and I wanted to take him home with me. Here’s a few of my favourites from their session last week.

Today I am sharing one of my most favourite newborn sessions, not just because I’m obsessed with all the photos but because these people are insanely special too me. This is my cousin and her husband with their baby girl. I took over auntie status the day she came into the world and I am just so dang excited to have a little girl to hang out with!

Brianna literally slept her entire session and was a dream baby. She let us do whatever poses we wanted and happily slept the hour away. I even got to sneak in baby snuggles afterwards and that was really the best part.

Fitting all my feelings and emotions about this 8 day trip across the pond is simply impossible. I don’t even know where to begin. But sorry in advance for the abundance of photographs you are about to see. Including the insane amount of food that was consumed during our time there.

Monica, who is the talented photographer behind Calgary Boudoir/Red Bloom Photography and I have been friends for 10+ years now. We are the definition of instagram friends turned into real friends.

I have been shooting for White Bull Clothing Co for three months now, and before that time I didn’t realize how much I truly needed this community in my life. It is so much more than a clothing boutique, it is an experience and feeling apart of a community. Every time we shoot together I leave feeling inspired, full of life and my face hurts from laughing and smiling so much. Surrounding myself with like minded entrepreneurs, positive souls and inspiring women is what every one needs in their life. White bull shoot day is easily my favourite day of the week. I love being full creative freedom to shoot their gorgeous clothing in beautiful spaces. Here’s a few (hundred) favs from our last shoot together this past week.

Every spring for the past four years I have done spring mini sessions at the Saskatoon Berry Farm in their beautiful greenhouses. These are by far my favourite sessions I do. I love all the colours, textures and plants in this space. I had 14 wonderful families/couples come out this past weekend and it was such a beautiful day making some amazing memories. I am forever so grateful for the support and love from this community and for my photography. It is so rewarding surrounding myself with so many lovely humans. Here are a few of my favourite sneak peeks from the day. This past weekend was exactly what I needed to refuel and feel inspired.

We woke up on a cloudy morning to the sound of the snow dripping off the roof tops and birds chirping in the distance. The mountains were misty with a light snow falling from the sky. These two shared their first look on the frozen lake surrounded by snowshoers enjoying the beautiful mountains. They exchanged their parents rings and wrote the most heartfelt vows to each other with mount burgess clear in the distance. They spoke of their love, desire and appreciation towards one another. Their closest friends and family travelled to celebrate the start of this incredible journey. This weekend was a dream. Not only because it was in the most surreal location, but because these two gave me their full trust from start to finish to create utter magic. Magic is the only way I can describe this weekend in the mountains.

Shawn + Alyssa were supposed to be married in Hawaii in the heart of the pandemic but the world had other plans for them and travel restrictions left them searching for a new way to celebrate. They found this beautiful bed and breakfast in the heart of the Longview rolling hills and it was the perfect spot to gather with their closest 30 family and friends.

This year, as Mother’s Day approaches, I am a little emotional as I think about my son and how everyday with him truly means so much to me. He was the first to call me mom, and now I get to happily celebrate this amazing day like I have always dreamed of doing. I never really understood how special this day was to a mother, until becoming one myself. The name “mom” doesn’t come easy to many.

Chantel + Casey were referred to me by one of my photography friend Lisa who is a Friggen talented photographer. I knew I had big shoes to fill with Chantel having a background in photography and her best friend also being a photographer. I am so thankful my paths crossed with these two because wow, they are two of my favourite humans together.

I am so happy I started shooting newborn sessions again three years ago. These sessions fill me up with so much joy. I especially love when toddlers are involved. It adds a whole new level of chaos and crazy to a quiet and sweet newborn session. I remember after I had my second son, I was expecting the same type of newborn experience that we had with our first born which was quick, easy, quiet and peaceful. Cuddling and just starring at our first born.

My love for these three almost four humans is so strong. Ashley has the kindest heart and is such a good friend. We have known each other since we were in elementary school but really bonded after having children and reconnecting. I am so excited to meet baby Needham #2 and love on her. Thank you so much to Kelly’s Kustom Homes for the use of the beautiful show home in Langdon, AB. This space was perfect for this intimate lifestyle maternity session in the heart of winter.

This recipe is my all time favourite. I totally cheat and use my bread machine to make these. Because honestly, it’s so dang easy and convenient to use. You can totally make this recipe if you don’t have a bread machine. Just find the perfect dough recipe and skip steps 1 through 4.