Nicole and Myles spent a quiet evening with me this summer dancing in fields of flowers and hoping over cold water creeks under the towering Canadian Rocky Mountains. Nicole had spent years in Canmore as a holiday destination with her family and has brought Myles to Canmore as a place they can share their love of […]
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And then there were three! :: Brooks Alberta Family Lifestyle Photography ::
You’ve seen Connie and her family on here before as I’ve had the opportunity to photograph her and her family for almost 10 years. She might very well be my longest standing client and she is one of my closest friends. I love that when we talked about this photography session, she said to me; […]
Banff, Alberta Elopement :: Two Jack Lake, Banff National Park ::
“On the shores of Two Jack Lake…” That has to be a line in a song somewhere! Kirstee and Danny were married quietly, under a tree, while rain gently pattered around the green branches, on the shore of Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park. We embraced the weather that came up and around Cascade […]
Surprise Family Lifestyle Session :: Canmore, Alberta Photographer ::
I was so honoured and excited to be a part of this surprise family photo session. Jessica has been wanting family photos for years and her husband, Marc, decided to surprise gift her this lifestyle sessions as a birthday present. Catch was, Jessica didn’t know it was happening until it was happening! That was a […]
Melanie and her Boys! :: Canmore Alberta Adventure Lifestyle Photography ::
This is seemingly, the winter that never ends. Actually, people in the Canadian Rockies are referring to it as a “Manitoba” winter. Which, is starting to feel quite accurate. Prairie winters are harsh! This long winter, and the snowy days that have come with it, has opened up a lot of opportunity for some creative […]
Griff Whalen + Madi Serpico Surprise Engagement :: Canmore, Alberta Lifestyle Photographer ::
I have to admit, this session had me quite nervous. I was asked the night before this surprise engagement session to help coordinate and photograph it by a close family friend of the un-assuming fiancé, Madi. A surprise engagement is a huge moment in the lives of the two people involved and I felt a giant responsibility […]
Trish + Furqan :: Canmore, Alberta Destination Wedding :: Hive Gallery + Gathering ::
Makeup & Hair: Mountain Beauties Ceremony Venue: Riverside Park Reception Venue: Hive Gallery and Gathering Caterer: Chez Francois Bistro Wedding Commisioner: Patricia Compton Photographer: Rachel Boekel Photography Assistant Photographer: Myra Altwasser During our first opposite ends of the earth chat (I live in Canada, they live in Australia), I knew I was in for […]
Lake O’Hara, Yoho National Park, British Columbia :: Family Day Week Adventures.
Sometimes being bold is being brave, and sometimes being brave is crazy or it pays off. Heading out on a 12km uphill cross country ski for a two night hut stay as 4 adults with 5 children under the age of 6 is, in my opinion, quite brave. But, we did it and we laughed and […]
Top 3 Winter Photo Session Ideas :: Canmore, Alberta Photographer ::
Someone, well actually it wasn’t just someone, it was Rebecca Campbell of The Mindful Mama, recently asked what her friends favorite thing about winter was. My list of winter loves is long. If I had to pick a favorite it would be the moment stepping out into that cold air and feeling it freeze […]
Small Business Week :: I love being your photographer ::
It’s small business week in Canada! This year I realized that it has been 15 years since I have been in business! Yup, FIFTEEN! That feels old and now I feel a little older. (All of my gray hair now makes sense In those 15 years I have had the opportunity to photograph so many […]