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Making Space for Presence and Play This morning I realized something about presence and play. Not in a loud, resolution-filled way. Not with fireworks or declarations.But quietly—through breath, cold air, and the simple act of paying attention. When I think about what I want this year to be, and what I wish for you—the kind […]
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How to Create a Time Capsule for Your Child (And Why It Matters More Than You Think) Children forget more than we realize. Let’s face it. We forget more than we realize. Not because moments weren’t meaningful — but because time is relentless. A time capsule is an act of love that says: your story […]
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This year for Christmas, we chose Presence over Presents. Choosing Presence over Presents meant slowing down, honoring memory, and focusing on connection instead of things. Not because we don’t love giving.Not because we don’t appreciate beautiful things.But because this year asked something different of us. It was a year of firsts — beautiful and bittersweet […]
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A true labour of love, my Mom’s shortbread Some traditions are loud. Big tables. Full houses. Laughter that spills into the next room.And some traditions are quiet—careful, measured, held together by memory and love. Grandma Rachel’s shortbread cookies are one of those quiet Christmas traditions. That alone might not sound remarkable—until you know this: my […]
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This is the story of a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal. Wait, that’s #breakfastclub. This is actually a story of a group of women connected by memories, laughter, love, joy and tears. It’s the tale of how an impromptu visit with a group of classmates became a life changer. […]
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Kellie’s Weight Loss Story Kellie is on a journey of empowerment, joy, strength and bravery. Some days this looks like a celebration some days it’s a struggle. We celebrated Kellie’s one year anniversary milestone with a photo session yesterday. There was much laughter, much catching up over our children and families, horses, and the friendship […]
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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 […]
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Winter can be long and cold Being stuck inside all day can be difficult, particularly with little ones. If you are looking for something fun and interesting to do that is fairly easy and fun for the kids, try making winter bubbles! It’s fun to do some unique art photography that isn’t possible to do […]
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This is not a red truck. Yet, it is. How can that be? Read on!Edmonton Alberta Photographer When is a red truck not a red truck? When it’s a metaphor for life. Words of wisdom from an Edmonton Alberta Photographer, nature lover, daughter, wife and mother. Back in 2019, I realized that with the simplest […]
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My very favourite flower is the spring crocus. Now, why am I writing a photography article about lifestyle photography and crocuses? It’s simple. These lovely little blooms speak to me, of resilience and strength, of tradition, of love. I often photograph them, this session was the first time that I was able to employ a documentary, […]
Located just outside of Edmonton, Alberta and serving Camrose, Tofield, Sherwood Park, Red Deer, the Rockies and beyond, Carla Lehman Photography is a nationally accredited professional photographer providing full-service luxury photography for portraits, personal brands and entrepreneurs, equine and pet lovers.
Carla Lehman Photographer is a premiere provider of graduation and senior portraits and a top personal branding visual photographer in Alberta.
