Some wedding days just come together like magic…like when you have an amazing couple that choose to get married at a stunning private venue. That was the story for me when I had the opportunity to share in capturing the wedding of Stacey and Mike at the incredible Redlands Ranch near Devon, Alberta. From the beginning of the day, getting ready in the gorgeous cottages, to the first look by the pond, and the trip to see the horses before the gorgeous late afternoon lakefront wedding with their closest friends and family, this day had a truly magical vibe. It was such a pleasure to see such a r ..read more

I met with Chelsea and Nolan on a rainy day in late spring at Whitemud Creek Park for their engagement session and the rain did not want to give us a break. So, we decided to just roll with it. We got wet. Really soaked…but were rewarded with these amazing and unique engagement photos! Hats off to these two amazing individuals for toughing it out and just embracing the moment ..read more

I can’t believe it is time to start thinking about family photos again! I thought it would be a perfect time to share this beautiful Sherwood Park session I did with Brenda and Quincy last fall on a gorgeous evening in a local park. I could not have asked for better people to work with or more perfect light for photos! I love seeing the personalities shining through - really seeing the connections in the family to capture not only photos, but special memories ..read more

Chelsey and Michael were married in a beautiful backyard wedding at their home in Strathcona County surrounded by friends and family. The backdrop was truly stunning with gorgeous mature trees and lots of green space. They managed to complete their ceremony before the rains came and the sun came out again while we captured some gorgeous formals ..read more

I met with Wendy and Clarence and their wonderful family on their beautiful property on a fall afternoon. Although the sun was bright, there were so many incredible wooded areas to capture some lovely family photos. This session was so much fun! Wendy and Clarence shared so many moments and so much laughter that I could barely choose my favourites! And of course, I always love it when the family critters make the photos ..read more

Let’s face it - no one likes getting their photo taken. We all feel awkward in front of the camera. Trust me, I am the worst! But it doesn’t have to be painful. In fact, I want you to be able to enjoy your session and have fun creating photos together! Wondering what to expect for your upcoming photo session? Here are some great tips to help things go smoothly. 1)     Coordinate outfits but don’t be too matched. Instead, choose a color palette, start with one color (usually mom’s outfit) and work out from there. Try to avoid being too matchy-matchy - you want outfits to co ..read more

I love weddings. I can’t say it enough. And when I get to work with really cool, laid back couples who are straight up set on enjoying their day, I enjoy it even more. That was how it was with Jody and Alwin, who were married on a beautiful summer afternoon at the amazing Matrix Hotel in downtown Edmonton. The day was amazing from start to finish, from the fun-loving bridal party to the beautiful venue and unique location for formals. All images captured while second shooting for Redtree Photography We started our day with a few quick shots of Alwin getting ready at their Edmonton home. We ..read more

I met with Cortnee and Chris on a beautiful fall evening at McTaggart Sanctuary in Edmonton. The colors certainly did not disappoint! This beautiful couple were absolutely adorable and clearly so much in love - it was a joy to spend time with them. Looking forward to capturing their Yellowhead Brewery wedding for Redtree Photography in 2020. One of my favourite parts of this location is the beautiful blue bridge, so of course we had to get a few shots with the bridge in view. We finished the shoot with a fun night shot taken under the overpass ..read more

Wedding days should be full of laughter and joy. This couple clearly understood that and their enthusiasm for the day was positively contagious. Allora and Ben started their day getting ready in Sherwood Park and then had a beautifully relaxed ceremony at Willow in the Woods near Tofield. The beautiful fitted lace dress was sweet and romantic and paired perfectly with Allora’s cathedral length veil. The Willow in the Woods, the sun was shining on them as they shared their vows with laughter and tears. After the ceremony and family photos, the bridal party went to nearby Footloose Caboose f ..read more

I get to meet the most wonderful people in this job, and photographing the wedding of Colin and Annaliese was no exception. These two were just too much fun and no matter what the day threw at them (rain, rain and more rain), they didn't miss a beat and shared an amazing day full of laughter. They started their day with a sweet first look, and finished with a first dance fit for a princess. It was so hard to choose images to share, but here are some of my favourites,. All images photographed as an Associate Photographer for Redtree Photography. Final touches... I loved this emotional first l ..read more