A very cool band with a very cool look. We struggled when planning this session to find a place that would fit their 1960s mod look. We stumbled on the Cask & Barrel which couldn't have been a better, more accommodating place.
The feel we were going for was a sense of hanging out with these four, but 50 years ago. With a little scotch, a few cigarettes and a rad location I think we pulled it off.
Check out these guys on Facebook.
"Let's head out to the old Keillor road", Ben said. Being from Calgary, I had no idea what he was talking about. How cool could an old road be?
Very cool. Such a unique location and right in the heart of our city. We had the pleasure of meeting Melissa 4 years ago when she was a bridesmaid for her sister's wedding (which was only our 2nd wedding working together).
We can't wait for this wedding only a few short weeks away. Till then, check out their fun engagement session.
You may remember these two from their awesome engagement session in the mystery location. Well now it is time for the big day!
Man, this was a great wedding! During the entire day it looked like it was going to rain, but not one drop fell. It was just the perfect lighting conditions outside. The bridal party was hilarious. But the best part was the pace of the whole day. It was so well timed and so relaxed.
We had a great time and I think the fun comes through in the shots.
Congrats Gaea and Kurt!
This was probably one of my most favourite maternity sessions. The light was awesome. The weather was perfect. It all just clicked.
Elizabeth and Trent are on the verge of their new person making their appearance into the world. I think we probably got these pictures just in time. Elizabeth told me as we were shooting that Trent was a little apprehensive about the whole portrait session thing, but in the end, all three of us had a really good time.
Can't wait to meet your little human!
We can't wait for this wedding. It takes place in one of my favourite areas of town, the theatre district. While we wait, we had a chance to go out with these two (and their dogs) into Mill Creek Ravine and get a fun series of shots.
I love that Amy asked us to get some photos of them beside the fire. I'm glad she did because I think we really captured these two in their element.
Check them out and let us know what you think!
We are so honoured to have The Dungarees ask us back to do their latest set of promotional photos. The last round we did was more of a night shoot where we got to use our lights. This one was right around sunset. These guys are just awesome and it is always fun to work with them. We even got to do some climbing.
If you are in Calgary for the Stampede this year, make sure to check them out opening for Reba McEntire at the Saddledome on July 13th.
This was such a treat!
I love doing pictures for family. My sister-in-law Dawn has been asking me to do photos of her and her girlfriend Kaitlin for a while. So when we finally get time, it is of course on the windiest and coldest day of the year. I think the tears in our eyes froze.
We still got some fun stuff. Kaitlin also got a few done with her brother Jamie. Not a bad Christmas present. We then quickly ducked intoa building and used their staircase for some of the warmer shots.
Enjoy!
One of the great things about what we do is the ability to document people as they move through their lives. Engagement shoot becomes Wedding shoot. Wedding shoot becomes maternity photos… then newborn photos etc.
With Marika and Stephen we have been able to capture their maternity photos then a session with little Max when he was only a few days old. We met with the family recently to capture images of Max at 6 months old.
The day we met happened to be the day the first snow fell here in Edmonton. Just so Max didn’t get too cold outside we headed in to Rosso Pizzeria for a coffee and a little bite to eat. We sat back and took photos of the family spending time together.
We took to the streets after our fantastic coffee to take advantage of the beauty of the newly fallen snow for some nice outdoor photos. With the shoot finished, Max was whisked away by his parents to the warmth of the family vehicle.
We look forward to seeing Max grow through the years.
Here are some of the images from our most recent session:
Caitlin & Austin’s wedding began late in the afternoon at the Union Bank Inn on Saturday October 5th. Their goal was to have their day be more of a party than a typical wedding, and they were definitely successful.
While Caitlin & Austin were upstairs getting ready in their hotel rooms, the guests waited in the ballroom where the ceremony was being held and had a drink or two and socialized. Party mode never stopped from that time on.
After the couple read their tearful vows to one another and they were pronounced husband and wife, they zipped up to their bridal suite with the Best Man and Maid of Honour to sign the official documents. This allowed for a bit of a breather to relax and enjoy a little champagne before returning to the awaiting crowd of friends and family.
The two newlyweds returned to the party and had a great time mingling with their guests.
The very next morning the couple headed off for their Honeymoon in Mexico.
It is clear that Caitlin & Austin love each other very much. You only have to watch them for a minute to see that they are meant to be together.
We wish them all the best as they start a new chapter in their lives as Husband and Wife.
Here are some of our favourite photos from their wedding:
Meet the Smiths. Shannon reached out a while ago wanting some updated photos of her adorable family. So downtown we went.
What is always cool about downtown for Brad and I is that with only a slight turn, you have a whole new look. From parks to brick walls to shipping containers, the variety is just awesome.
Check out the shots we got from that fun, fall day.
This location was quite the coup.
Brad and I have been dying to shoot here. It required a few stars lining up to make it happen. The right couple, the right time of day and an open fence.
I think the shots we got speak for themselves. We can't wait for their wedding next year.
Can you guess where we were?
The Fall Portrait Blitz that we held on September 29th was a lot of fun for us. 8 different groups showed up to have Dave and I capture their images and we enjoyed working with each one of them!
The weather almost worked against us - it was raining early in the morning but stopped just a few minutes before the first session began.
Here is a sampling of the images we were able to get from the Blitz:
It seems like our last few weddings have featured rain
during the day. It was no different for
the wedding of Jen & Pierre on September 7th but that didn't
stop us from doing everything we could to get great images for them (we love a
challenge!).
We started the day photographing each of them getting ready then headed to the park behind their house for the First Look. This is where the couple get to see each other for the first time. It’s always a very special part of the day that Dave and I love setting up with a couple.
From there we set off to the formal photo part of the day – this is when the rain started. We managed to very quickly get a lot of photos of the couple and the wedding party before making our way to the ceremony in Cardiff Park.
The rain continued throughout the ceremony but it didn't matter… it was a very beautiful ceremony! (And it was funny to see the Justice of the Peace trying to read his words on his rain-covered iPad!)
Once the couple were officially married they got back into the amazing vintage cars that were loaned to them by a family friend and we took a few more photos of the newlyweds at their house before moving on the reception.
Jen did a ton of work on the rustic decorative elements for her wedding and they looked fantastic. She enlisted the work of Sofia from Awespiring Weddings to make sure everything was taken care of for her big day and it was very much worth it. The Morinville Community Cultural Centre looked so great. The flowers that Fabloomosity provided were beautiful – Jen could not have loved her bouquet more.
One of the highlights of the reception was the slideshow that was prepared by Jen’s cousin Lauren. It featured still images, videos and some hilarious interviews with family and friends. Definitely the most creative slideshow we’ve seen so far!
After a great meal, a cake cutting, bouquet and garter toss and first dance by the couple, it was time to party. And we have to say that it was awesome to see such a happy group of people dancing up a storm on the dance floor.
We wish Jen & Pierre a very happy life together and thank them for allowing us to be a part of their excellent day.
Take a look at some of the moments we captured on the day:
This is my old friend Biddy.
She and I went to school long ago. Since those days, we only occasionally run into each other, but have kept up with each other's lives via the marvels of social media.
I was thrilled to receive a message from her asking for us to take pictures of her little guy Thomas as he was turning one. I had looked at some of her other sessions which were mostly in wooded areas and parks and recommended trying different. So downtown we went.
Here are the photos from that day.
Enjoy!
Alberta skies are spectacular. When we met up with Alicia and Rob to work out their wedding plans, Rob told us the story of their engagement. He being a budding photographer himself had done a great job of documenting the big day. It was only fitting that a year to the day, we did their engagement session.
What I love about this shoot is that I feel we really captured these two. They are so much fun and their personalities could not help but shine through in the shots.
...and then there are those dusk Alberta skies.
We love doing newborn sessions. Especially when we get to shoot in the comfort and warmth of the little one's new home. There is something awesome about photos where the new family is simply cuddling on the couch or lying in bed just staring at each other.
Here is Allison (who we met in a Canmore wedding party), Harris and their new little Violet.
Congrats you guys! She's beautiful!
We LOVE this family. They have been so good to Brad and I. I've known Chantal for years. We got into working with this group when she needed family photos done for her Christmas cards one year. Then later in the year, we got asked to shoot the engagement party for her sister Danica. That's where we met these two.
A year later, the big wedding day arrives and did not disappoint. The ceremony (complete with a Chinese tea ceremony and some amazing desserts from Duchess Bakery!!) was held at the Union Bank Inn. From there we walked a little down Jasper Ave until we were bombarded by a hail storm and had to duck into Commerce Place. This is where Brad and I got to show off our MacGyver skills. A quick phone call by Ryan to a closed Lux and we got to shoot in the beautiful restaurant. We had it all to ourselves! The staff there could not have been more awesome.
After that, it was a quick trip over to Sabor Divino for dinner. The food was exquisite!
We had such a great time with these two. Check out this quick selection of shots from the day!
Kelly is a long time friend of mine. We met years ago at the UofA while getting our theatre degrees. Since then, life has changed. Families have been started. Kelly moved to Toronto. You don't know what it meant to me when she sent me a message asking if we would shoot her wedding in June.
Shoots like this are very special. Brad and I had so much fun with these two running around, taking shots in our old stomping grounds at the university. Much like us, much has changed and much has stayed the same.
Check out our favourite shots from the day.
Congrats you guys! Thanks for making us part of the big day.
This is Max.
You met his parents, Marika and Steven, just days before this little guy made his appearance. He is such a tiny little dude and SO patient.
You could tell right away how much love these two had for their most recent addition. I think that really comes across in the shots below.
Check 'em out!
- dave
Dave here.
At the end of March, my wife Derrique and I took 45 high school kids to New York for a week. Insane I know.
But what an experience! The kids were fantastic and the city was beautiful as always. This being my third time there and Derrique's second, we were talking about vacations and realized that while many (Brad) love taking their holidays in hot, tropical destinations, we love going to world-class cities. I feel I could get lost in that city.
It also just begs to be photographed. Not that I'm the first by far to bring their camera to Manhattan, but because I had been there before, I challenged myself to shoot more of the essence of the city.
Some of these images you may have already seen in our 365 blog, but there are others in here that I just love.
Enjoy!
- dave
