Hi, I’m Lisa
I’m so happy you found me! Photography is my passion and I can’t believe I get to call it my job too. I’ve been capturing lovers and families for almost a decade. I live in Calgary with my two kids and labradoodle. I’m constantly humbled by the fact that people invite me into their homes and lives and choose me to help tell their stories.
Documenting love in all its forms makes me so happy. I believe that happy, relaxed people make the best subjects. I’ll do whatever it takes to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera to create timeless images of you and your loves.
Your session should be a reflection of you and what you love to do together. Let's go for a hike, grab a coffee or take a family stroll by the river. If you're looking for posed, formal shots I'm probably not the girl for you. If you don't mind getting your boots dirty, your dress wet and your hair blown in the wind then Im your girl. I am inspired by beautiful light, emotions of every kind and new scenery.
Let’s chat about capturing your beautiful memories.
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My Process
PHILOSOPHY
I want you to look at your photos and remember how you felt in that moment. Whether it’s deliriously happy on your wedding day, tired and a little vulnerable after welcoming your first baby or relaxed and joyful with your family. I want you to love them because they look so natural, like you. I want you to be so proud of them that you can’t wait to share them, print and hang them on your walls. I want you to dust off your album in ten years and be transported back to that day. I want your kids and grandkids to cherish them.
STYLE
If I could pick one word to describe my style it would be candid. I thrive off emotions, whether they are happy tears or belly laughs. My favourite photos are always the unposed, natural moments of your day. I will never put you in a pose or ask you to do anything that feels uncomfortable. I’ll put you in the good light, give you some guidance and prompts if you need it and then just let you interact with each other. Although I think details are gorgeous I would rather deliver a photo of you hugging your Grandma or of the tears on your Dad's face as he sees you in your dress than spend a lot of time staging an elaborate photo of your bouquet . Thoughtful, meaningful details are what makes each wedding unique and I will capture all of them for you to treasure, but I think they are often more powerfully photographed in their natural element like your bouquet in your hands, your dress hanging in the room while you get ready.
PLANNING
I am totally available to you throughout the planning stage to help design your day for the best possible photos. I know exactly when the light is best for photos and how much time to allow for each part of your day and I'm more than happy to share this with you. I will chat with your wedding planner leading up to your wedding and throughout the day to help ensure that we are keeping to your timeline and that things are running smoothly. However, I also get so excited about couples that forgo tradition and make the day all about themselves, with no timeline. The thought of a stranger showing up and third wheeling with you all day on the biggest day of your life is such a strange concept to me. We will chat on the phone, text and email dozens of times leading up to your wedding and by the time it rolls around we are old friends, which helps us both feel comfortable and leads to better photos.
DAY OF
On your wedding day I will show up early, scout out the best locations for photos, introduce myself and my second shooter to everyone and do my best to blend in with the rest of the girls or guys so that you feel comfortable going about your day with me present. I may give you a few simple directions such as stand against the window while putting on your dress or pause for a moment in front of the mirror but otherwise you probably won't even notice I'm in the room. I'm happy to fluff your dress, pin your boutonniere, tie your tie or pour you a drink. I'll do anything I can to help out and make sure that you are comfortable and relaxed. I will suggest an Unplugged Ceremony to allow everyone to be present and in the moment and allow me to move about freely without anybody else's camera in my way so that you get the best photos. I will encourage you to be fully present in your day and not sweat the small stuff. Some parts of your day can’t be changed, like the weather. I’m comfortable shooting in any type of weather and some of my favourite photos were taken in the rain and snow. Your dress is probably going to get dirty. I’ll find the perfect spots for the most epic photos but sometimes you may have to walk a bit off the beaten path to get them. You bought your dress to be worn so might as well wear the shit out of it!
I know how important your wedding photos are, but I don’t think they’re the most important part of your day. You and your guests having a great time is the most important part. Once we have all of the epic shots that we need I’ll get you right back to your party with your friends and family. Nobody wants photos of them stuffing their face so I don't shoot during dinner (unless there are speeches going on). When you sit down to eat dinner I will take off my cameras, use the washroom and also stuff my face (hangry photographers do not take good photos). I love when I have the opportunity to sit with your guests so that I can move freely about the room and not miss a single minute of speeches. Sometimes I see the world in black and white so you can expect to have a mixture of black and white as well as colour images in your gallery. The images that I choose to edit in black and white are done so thoughtfully to highlight a beautiful detail or to emphasize a certain light.
