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Carla xo
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year here in East-Central Alberta, sprint is in full bloom and so are the cherry trees! It’s Cherry Blossom Portraits season! Graduation celebration with Cherry Blossom portraits There is such a small window of time as they don’t stay long, but so worth the last minute planning. Your […]
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I’m not a nurse, caring for and saving patients every day. Nope, not an engineer or architect, creating something incredible for mankind.I’m not a scientist, finding cures for disease. I’m a Mom who loves her kid. I’m helping her to immortalize this time in her life by creating graduation memories that will really matter to […]
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Banff Alberta Mountain Formal Portaits Celebrating the Moment Regan’s graduation dress came in. As an Alberta Graduation Photographer, this is the day I was waiting for, the chance to tell my daughter’s story in her beautiful grad dress. So Many Emotions The same day we were driving to pick up the dress, Regan received an […]
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This sign graces the entry doors, barring entry. The halls are empty and silent… It felt like walking into purgatory, eerie and unnatural. Silence in place of conversation and laughter. COVID-19, a time in history that the children of today’s children will be learning one day in these classrooms. This documentary photo essay is a […]
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Premiere Wedding Venue, Preferred Photographer The view from the marriage stage. Can’t you see guests seated in this fully landscaped amphitheatre? I’m firmly rooted in the prairies, but my heart soars when I’m in the Rockies. I’m so fortunate to be an Alberta Wedding Photographer who can revel in both settings with a couple hour […]
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When I Realized my Passion was a Calling Carla in her happy place, the rocky mountains, ready to make an image I started my business by accident. When Regan was due to make her grand entrance into the world, I knew that my life in the corporate world was going to make way to a […]
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How Loss Lead Me to Photography Carla in her happy place, the rocky mountains, ready to make an image We all know the absolute heart wrench of loss, knowing that you’ll never have a moment with them again. That’s how my journey in photography began.
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Growing up I didn’t realize it, but my parents set me up pretty solidly to become an entrepreneur focused on serving others. It only took a moment, and I learned, perhaps the most valuable lesson of my life one Christmas morning many years ago. This is my legacy. 🕹️ 👾 My parents were multipreneurs. Mom […]
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How to safely create sports team photographs during covid restrictions. We all were knocked back on our heels a year ago when life as we knew it literally halted. Schools were closed, we received stay at home orders, high school graduation ceremonies were cancelled, sports activities for our kids ceased with no warning. Sports team […]
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A Chance Encounter on a Mountain with Will the Guitar Guy that turned into a Lifestyle Photography Session Sometimes, a chance encounter can change your day, or sometimes even your life. Recently, the girls and I headed to Canmore and Banff to do some photo sessions with Regan’s grad gown. After a morning of exploring […]
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Edmonton Graduation Photo Session Shredding on the Ski Hill Contemplating the Run Zoe wanted something totally original for her graduation photo session; something that would tell her story uniquely and with style. As well as formal portraits, Zoe wanted a lifestyle casual session with some of her favourite outfits, including the weirdest shoes I’ve ever […]
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Getting read to saddle up What fills your heart? Like, really, truly brings you peace, harmony, soul filling, brain happy PEACE. Here is my story of finding peace with horses. From the time that I was born, literally, I loved and needed animals in my life. My neighbourhood friends were great, but I was happiest […]
