Rocky Mountain Wedding Photography - Mountain Top Wedding Proposal Couples travel to our beautiful rocky mountains often and more and more they are sending inquiries to have their special moments captured by a local photographer. So what should you be looking for when planning to have portraits taken while traveling in the rocky mountains? Well, here are a few pointers : Make sure your photographer is licensed to capture professional images because there is nothing like being stopped in the middle of your session by a park ranger. Make sure you like that photographers creative style and yo ..read more

Private Event in Calgary by Chinyere Emelle Events Celebrating your milestones and wonderful days on this earth is something that never gets old. Well, that is especially true, when you can do it with class, style and at a beautiful private room at your local restaurant like Hys Steakhouse here in Calgary, Alberta. Chee owner of Chinyere Emelle Events is a mastermind of creating a space that can feel like elegance, very romantic and yet, enticingly welcoming. For her client, Dr. Flora’s birthday celebration she asked Chee to create a beautiful soft pink and black room fit for her very close gi ..read more

Wedding Photographer - Christy D Swanberg Photography Your wedding desserts no longer have to just be cake. They can literally be whatever your heart desires for your celebration. The Rocky Mountain Bride Magazine set out to capture as many Canadian wedding desserts as they could and give the spotlight on all things sweet for wedding couples and I got to take all the editorial images. It was a sweet day, if I do say so myself. he he (Yes, I tasted lots and yes, I got to bring some home to my kiddos. They were eager to give me all their feedback and now, we are cheer for all the Canadian Busine ..read more

Calgary Same Sex Wedding Doug & Colin Married Marry me, love me, hold me close in your heart for all our years and especially when we are old and grey. This is how two of the most beautiful humans, Doug & Colin, love each other. They really don’t even need words. They actually say it all when they look at each other. It is in their eyes, the way they hold each others gaze. It is passionate. It is beautiful. It is peaceful. Doug and Colin your love has not only touched all that know you both but countless others who have seen your images on the web. They have commented, they have shared ..read more

Photography and Elopements | Small Weddings Frequently Asked Questions for Elopements and Intimate Weddings Travel Cost? - Depending on if it is near the photographer’s city they are based out of, we typically charge by the kilometre, roundtrip. If we are traveling overseas or more than a couple of hours then the fees can include all travel costs. For me, I charge a flat fee that includes my airfare, any transportation and accommodations if needed. I had hidden costs and after market fees so I don’t charge them to my clients. We agree on an all inclusive price and that’s it. Can you be my ..read more

Winter Family Photography Session There will be days like this….. frozen rain, or powder for snowman making, however you view it, it is part of living in a climate that gets cold. As a southern Louisiana girl, I have learned what it means to layer!!! For me that having good mittens, a toque (a knitted hat for all you southerners) and a kickass winter coat. I have also learned what -20 degrees and colder feels like, basically your eyeballs can hurt. LOL But, my favourite parts of winter is taking winter photo session with families and couples. To see everyone bundled up, amazed by how snow-cape ..read more

Interview Feature - Subkit Recently I was interviewed by the Community Director of Subkit, Evelyn Wiseman. Here is what they do, they do Solo Stories of small business owners. What I learned from the process is how busy I am right now and how I need to keep balancing it all. It is like a dance I constantly have to partake in. Go Solo Story - Christy Swanberg Here is what I was asked and what I responded with : Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in photography but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Christy Swanberg, Founder of Christy D Swanberg Pho ..read more

A Year in Review 2019 My annual review all of Christy D Swanberg Photography is ready to be shared and wow, did this year not disappoint. Highlights : I travelled to New Zealand, Texas, Louisiana and British Columbia to capture love and families. Swell created a newly polished website and new branding for me. It was a game changer for sure. Here are my stats : Family Sessions - 35 Weddings - 13 Corporate Shoots / Events - 31 Private Events - 10 Wedding Engagements - 4 Boudoir - 2 Total of : 95 shoots this year. Community Outreach : -Little Women Project - Splash of Red Gala -Pride in Business ..read more

Carlowrie Castle - Emma & Konrad Married Edinburgh, Scotland Couples that find a way to still get married during a pandemic, stay together forever! That should be the new motto for all couples who found a way to tie the knot during so much uncertainty and somehow learned how to adapt their plans over and over again. Emma and Konrad had to revise their wedding plans three separate times. Thank goodness they were dedicated to each other and to their dream of having their families and friends unite to celebrate their love and commitment to each other. Thank goodness they also had a wedding pl ..read more

Hello There Darling Boudoir Wild Rose Workshop - French Inspired Boudoir I had the opportunity to help lead and guide professional photographers on how to best capture boudoir portraits in a portraiture style for the second time as part of one of the Wild Rose Wedding Workshops. These lovely workshops are primarily intimate, are learn-by-doing approach and very informative. They are all organized by Heather Johnston, of Orange Trunk Styling and Rentals and her main goal is to help educate creatives, especially photographers on how to capture styled spaces and beautiful portraits. What you will ..read more