Why I Never Ask You to “Look at the Camera” During Vows During vows is the most sacred, vulnerable, and emotionally raw part of the entire wedding day. It’s the moment when two people stand in front of everyone they love — and often in front of strangers like me — and speak promises that […]
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The Moment the Groom First Sees the Bride — I Wait for It Every Time There is one moment on every wedding day that I live for. One fraction of a second that never fails to stop my breath, no matter how many weddings I’ve shot. It’s the exact instant the groom sees his bride
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Why the Bride’s Morning Is the Most Honest and Tender Part of the Wedding The bride’s morning is the quietest, softest, and most honest chapter of the entire wedding day. This is when she is still just herself — perhaps a little nervous, excited, vulnerable, not yet fully “the bride” in everyone’s eyes. But in
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How I Capture Tears, Laughter & Hugs — and Why Poses Come Second Every wedding photographer has a signature. Mine is simple: I don’t hunt for poses. I hunt for feeling. After hundreds of weddings in Edmonton and beyond, I’ve learned one truth that never fails: the photographs couples love the most — the ones
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Why I Never Edit Out Happy Tears or Messy Hair (and Why You Shouldn’t Want Me To) Every time I deliver a wedding gallery, at least one couple asks the same question: “Can you remove the tear streaks / the wind-blown hair / the red cheeks?” My answer is always gentle, but firm: No. I
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5 Things I Always Recommend Bringing to a May Wedding (and Why It Matters) May in Edmonton is the ultimate trickster month. Morning +6 °C with a sharp northern wind, afternoon +22 °C and sunshine, evening back to chilly, and at any moment a light rain can start. After years of shooting May weddings, I’ve
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What I Do When Couples Say “We’re Not Photogenic At All” This is the single most common sentence I hear during consultations and first messages: “We’re not photogenic at all.” “We always look awkward in photos.” “We hate having our picture taken.” And every single time, I smile inside — because I know exactly what’s
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What Makes a Wedding Photo Timeless A wedding photo that still feels alive and meaningful 20, 30, or even 50 years later is rarely the most “perfect” one in technical terms. It’s almost never the shot where every hand is placed just right, every smile is symmetrical, or every chin is angled at 45 degrees.
Edmonton Elopement Photography: Intimate, Real & Timeless Elopement photography in Edmonton is not about big crowds, elaborate decor or long guest lists. It’s about two people, a promise, and a day that belongs only to them. In 2026, more and more couples choose elopement in Edmonton because the city (and its surroundings) offers everything you
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Small Wedding Planning Guide A small wedding (usually 20–50 guests, sometimes even fewer) is not a “budget compromise” — it’s a conscious choice to prioritize intimacy, sincerity and real connection over scale. In 2026 Edmonton, small weddings have become one of the strongest trends because they allow couples to create something deeply personal without the