Outdoor Summer Wedding

Dakota & Nicole's Vulcan Summer Wedding

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Dakota & Nicole's Vulcan Summer Wedding

This outdoor wedding took place in Vulcan, Alberta, and was one of my favorites to photograph. The lovely couple was so easygoing and made my job capturing their day so much fun. The day started off with the bride and groom getting ready, followed by the couple’s First Look and portraits at the old abandoned buildings just outside of town. Then we all headed to the intimate outdoor ceremony at the Vulcan Golf Course. This was the first wedding I’ve photographed where everyone did shots during the ceremony! The four-legged ring bearer was also adorable and a bundle of energy, taking the prize for fastest trip down the aisle. After the ceremony, we took some casual family and friends photos. The wind was crazy but we survived and the wedding was beautiful :)

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What They Don't Teach in Art School

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What They Don't Teach in Art School

It's hard to believe that I started my photography business almost 13 years ago, back when I was shooting film and excited to finally have that University of Lethbridge B.F.A. under my belt. Oh, the things they DON'T teach you in Art School to prepare you for the real world!  It has been an educational decade with the ever-changing world of digital photography, as well as expanding my knowledge of different genres of photography along the way. After all these years, the one thing that HAS stayed consistent is my desire to continually learn and grow as a photographer and a person. Being an introvert photographer has it's challenges, but every few years I try to find a fun workshop or course to recharge my creativity and fuel my continued learning….

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