Gabrielle and Sam - Banff Engagement Session

It was pretty cool to meet Gabby and Sam for the first time in person, not on Skype at their engagement session. I love engagement sessions, especially in Banff and in the mountains or on a hike to take some time to get to know the couple. I know if helps ease nerves for wedding day photos. I also am happy to meet people and chat about their lives. They live in BC and are getting married here next summer at the lovely Calgary Golf and Country Club.

Of course I couldn’t resist a shot on the Parks Canada red chairs. I have a photo of my family on a them in New Brunswick. It’s a pretty cool bit of Canadiana!

Here is a preview or their Banff engagement session.

Sarah and Jon - Married - Calgary Urban Wedding Photographer

Yay I am so happy to finally blog this beautiful rooftop urban wedding in downtown Calgary. I knew I like Jon and Sarah from the moment I met them. A little shy but so obviously perfect for each other, I was excited to capture that! Then I was blown away buy the elegant details at their wedding. Pine for Cedar did the floral design and just wow - and she happens to be Sarah’s sister in law. Sarah’s gowns with a taupe underlay was both modern and romantic, a stunner from Novia Mia. Jon’s details were hip and fresh. Okay so a rooftop wedding is just so cool, looking down at Stephen Avenue here in Calgary and the heritage facades on the buildings across the street from The Calgary Marriott. Our Mayor, Naheed Nenshi happened to be in a meeting at the hotel and came down to congratulate the couple and was a cool as can be. Sticking to the East Village area for portraits, we found adorable props like local mural artwork and a vintage bike, kindly lent to us by EV Living. It was a day to remember, with a speech from Sarah’s dad that had everyone, including myself howling with laughter and crying.