Mactaggart Ravine Springtime Lifestyle Family Photography How adorable is this little family? I have a soft spot for families with two little girls close together in age. I adore seeing their sisterly relationship from behind the lens. How cute are these matching dresses too?  The lilac purple with the vibrant summery green really pops in their images. Family portrait season is upon us! Springtime gives us blossoms, vibrant greens and bright tones. After a winter of browns and greys, these colour are a welcome addition! I actually do love the muted tones of winter too…but every season gi ..read more

Katie and Steven Engaged in Edmonton Wedding Season is starting up here in Edmonton for 2024 and I’m so excited to be photographing so many beautiful couples again this year. My schedule has me shooting everything from backyard celebrations to Hotel MacDonald black tie events. I love the wonderful variety in my career that keeps my life and business so fun and interesting!   Katie and Steven were engaged in Edmonton a few years ago and  I had the opportunity to photograph both this engagement session and their beautiful wedding at Hasting Lake Gardens.  I just saw this engagemen ..read more

Family Portraits at Wagner Natural Area A hidden gem outside of Edmonton is Wagner Natural Area. This protected Alberta Park is located conveniently off the highway, yet feels like a little nature oasis. With tall golden larch trees, boardwalks, giant spruce and a golden field, the 1km walk through the natural area is not only beautiful but the perfect place for family portraits. Utilizing all the different areas within Wagner Natural Area, family portraits there are full of variety and natural beauty. I love bringing families who live on the west side of Edmonton, or in Spruce Grove, to Wagn ..read more

I loved getting to meet little Harrison- what a cutie!! I’m always grateful to families that have me in their homes to documents these special first days. We don’t realize how precious and fleeting they are until they’ve passed. If you’re expecting a new baby, please send me a message and we can chat about my style of newborn photography. I’d love to tell you about how I can make this the easiest, most relaxed portrait session of your life! xox Kelsy The post Newborn Portraits- Sherwood Park Newborn Photography appeared first on Kelsy Nielson Photographer - Blog ..read more

Indoor and Outdoor Christmas Mini Sessions in Edmonton are open for booking!  My newsletter subscribers have snagged many of the sessions but there’s still a spots available! This year I’m hosting my annual Christmas mini sessions over multiple weekends and I am offering both indoor and outdoor sessions again this year! My inside sessions will be hosted in a studio space I’ve rented specially for the occasion. The Stylist Lindsay Mills will be designing and curating a modern wintery set for your family. Think lots of spruce and mini lights, modern textiles and vintage vibes ..read more

When you have a beautiful outdoor ceremony, followed by a crazy Alberta thunderstorm, followed by a gorgeous summer evening…magic is made. Thanks Felix and Jamie for a whirlwind, beautiful day. The post Felix and Jamie- St Albert, Alberta, Modern Wedding Photography appeared first on Kelsy Nielson Photographer - Blog ..read more

Family Lifestyle Portraits in your Own Home in Edmonton, Alberta I love when I’m invited into my client’s home for their portrait session. Everyone can relax, no one is rushing about, kids are more natural and we have more time for fun! This adorable family has been in front of my lens a couple times now, and these little girls are about as sweet as they come. Young children and toddlers are in their own world filled with wonder and innocence. This might be my favourite age to photograph families. There is nothing quite as heartwarming as toddlers getting their pictures taken. As they toddle ..read more

Lifestyle Photography at an Apple Orchard As professional photographer specializing in family portraits, I love when my clients are up for unique family portrait locations. Picture a crisp, golden morning, where the air is tinged with the aroma of freshly fallen leaves and ripe fruit. A local orchard is the perfect place for a fall family portrait session. As your photographer, my goal is to capture the essence of your family’s love, connection, and joy with backdrop we agree upon. It’s most important that everyone feels comfortable and relaxed during our time together, and heading out to a l ..read more

Family Portraits while Camping in Kananaskis Years ago, when I was a newer photographer, I photographed the Watson Family for the first time. At that time it was just the two of them, and it was their wedding! So you could say I have photographed them from the very start of their family. I was privileged to meet up with them again at their campsite in Kananaskis and photograph their adorable family of five. Mother Nature wasn’t working in our favour but through the rain we were still able to capture some really beautiful images of the Watson family at their favourite mountain escape ..read more

Outdoor Newborn Lifestyle Session Ethan was born to wonderful parents and an adorable big sister that I’ve had the pleasure of photographing since birth. They decided to have an outdoor newborn session in their own backyard during the pandemic. This is was a wonderful option in early summer- beautiful blue skies and green trees gave us a gorgeous background for images. The weather was warm, perfect for newborn Ethan. Outdoor newborn lifestyle sessions are something I did a lot of from 2020 to 2022, and I hope to do more in the future. It really gave our session such a relaxed vibe. It also al ..read more