Hi hello there! Here’s the cliff notes version before I start on a tangent: I’m a 28 year old photographer based in the mountains of Canmore, AB who specializes in making couples feel comfortable embracing their ‘weird’ side- whatever that looks like for them. I’m the biggest advocate of doing things on your own terms, even and ESPECIALLY when that means breaking from tradition. As someone who never felt like they belonged, I’ve learned to embrace my weirdness instead of tucking it away and hiding it from the world. Sure, we’re technically adults and pay taxes and all of that BS, but what fun is it if you don’t remain as a kid at heart?

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I’m the photographer for you:

I'm passionate about adventuring and life in general. I adore hiking, camping, solo travel, car camping in my beloved adventuremobile (her name is Luna), kayaking, creativity in any form, finding the humour in any situation, self improvement, reading (permanently on a self-improvement/psychology/science reading binge), getting too many tattoos, compassion, kindness, and seizing every opportunity for the low-hanging fruit that is a stupid pun. My main life mission is to have fun but do no harm. Photography is the driving force in my life, to the point of absolute obsession. For me, photography is much MUCH more than a job- this is what I was made for. Other than my perfectionism regarding photography, I’m the coolest cucumber.

The summary of my life is that I am so, so happy to be here and forever grateful that I am now content with who I am. Coming from a long history of dark mental places, sheer apathy, and difficulties, I never thought it possible to be happy. I didn’t think that I would still be kickin’ today, let alone OVERJOYED with my life. That’s not to say that everything is unicorns and rainbows and I don’t have rough days, but my mindset has shifted and I’ll never not be happy to have another day to experience life.

My first true love was landscape photography, check out some of my favourite images below, ranging from local mountains near Canmore to Death Valley and more!

Its funny to admit now, but I had a deep seated hatred for portrait photography for the better part of a decade, and now its my passion. I used to stick to JUST landscape/nature photography. Why? It scared me, intimidated me. The thought of taking what I viewed as an introverted solo hobby and shifting it to a collaborative work with another person terrified me, especially the prospect of turning it into a career. And ESPECIALLY with the high-stakes that wedding coverage is. Turns out, that’s what I love the most about it!

 So, why do I do what I do?

From a young age, I always had a camera in my hand. My first ‘big girl’ purchase was a Canon Rebel T2i. That $600 felt like BANKRUPTCY to young me! My poor empty piggy bank… One of the few constant things in my life through all of my stages has been my love of photography.

Of course I’m biased as a photographer in placing a lot of importance on recording memories, but I live and die by the statement that having photos of yourself and your loved ones is something that adds an incredible amount of value to your life and keeps your memories of it vivid so they don’t fade away. 

As someone who used to HATE my photo taken, I’ve slowly realized how incredible it is to have photos of yourself that make you feel happy and honestly, like a badass! The confidence, empowerment, and joy that they can bring you is amazing! And remembering moments that may have slipped through the cracks in your brain is invaluable. Honestly, seeing the joy and having clients tell me that their gallery made them cry (in a good way- promise) is what I live for. Helping others to see their own beauty, range of emotion, and sentimental moments is what I live for. I’m an absolute glutton for making couples feel their best. Words of affirmation are my love language, so when couples tell me that the photos are amazing, I’m over the moon. 

If I can add even a bit of joy or appreciation to someone’s life because of my art form, then I’ve served my purpose. If I’m the right fit for you, and vice-versa, it would be a damn honour to contribute to your wedding/elopement day and how you remember it!

Much love,

Kalla