Your wedding day isn't a photoshoot.
It's meant to be lived, not performed—honest, alive, and entirely yours. It's the moment your grandpa decides to give a speech even though he wasn't on the timeline. It's that first walk back down the aisle as a married couple—pure joy, relief, and "we actually just did that" energy. It's your dad seeing you for the first time and trying not to cry. It's all the little things that don't feel monumental in the moment but become everything when you look back.
I'm here to capture the real stuff while you stay present in it. No stiff poses. No fake laughs. Just you, your people, and a day that actually feels like yours.
My goal is to make sure you’re fully present while I quietly document everything as it unfolds. Guided when needed, your day is captured naturally, creating a collection of images that are honest, personal, and timeless — a story that truly reflects you, your love, and the day you’ll want to relive again and again.
For Couples Who Want to Feel It, Not Just See It.
Based in Fernie, but travelling to Alberta for love (travel included)
Hi, I'm Sam—a Calgary wedding photographer based in the mountains who's been making the drive to Calgary and across Alberta because honestly? I love the city energy, the variety of people and venues, and the mix of mountain and urban vibes.
Here's my approach: I make you feel comfortable (even if you're camera-shy), I keep things chill when the timeline goes sideways, and I capture the real moments that matter. I'll hype you up—but in a calm, "you're doing great" way, not an over-the-top way.
I work with couples across Calgary, Lethbridge, Canmore, Banff, and throughout Alberta who want honest, artful, nostalgic photos. Documentary-style with some editorial moments if you're down for it. Film-inspired digital images that feel timeless, a little grainy, and full of emotion.
Whether you're getting married at a Calgary venue, eloping in the Rockies, or planning something intimate in Canmore—I'm here for it.
Calgary & Alberta Wedding Photographer
The photog: soulful, laidback, romantic.
My style: vintage, creative, documentary.
The vibes: nostalgic.
Who Gets it
Travel to Calgary is included for all weddings — your story, your way.
Here's what I want you to know: your wedding doesn't need to look like everyone else's Pinterest board. It shouldn't, actually.
Love a good trend? Amazing, let's do it. Want to throw out all the traditions and do something totally you? Even better.
The couples who look back with zero regrets are the ones who made their day feel like them—not like what they thought a wedding was "supposed" to be. And yeah, you need a timeline (I'll help you make one), but you also need flexibility and buffer room because—let's be real—shit happens. Grandpa's going to want to say a few words. Your best friend's going to ugly cry longer than planned. The sunset's going to be too good to skip.
The best days are the ones that leave room to breathe, laugh, and actually be present.
Do whatever you want.
Seriously.
Your Love is Always Welcome & Celebrated Here.
Let's Do it!
What Working With Me Looks Like.
Here's my vibe:
- Calm and gentle energy – I'm not going to stress you out or make your day feel like a photoshoot
- A little goofy – I'll joke around with you, make you laugh, and remind you that you're doing great (because you are)
- Documentary-focused – I'm here for the candid, unscripted, real moments
- Down for editorial moments – If you want to play around with some artsy poses, I'm so in
- Film-inspired aesthetic – Nostalgic, grainy, warm, timeless
I'm not here to control your day or make you perform for the camera. I'm here to document it—the planned stuff, the spontaneous stuff, and all the beautiful chaos in between.
Calm, Chill, and Low-Key Your Biggest Fan.
Most of my Calgary couples invest between $4,200–$5,500 depending on coverage and what feels right for their day.
Your investment covers more than just photos—it's the full experience. From building a flexible timeline to being a calming presence on your wedding day, I'm here to make everything feel easy and supported.
- Documentary-style photography with a nostalgic, film-inspired feel
- A mix of candid moments and editorial shots (if you're into it)
- Help creating a timeline that has room to breathe
- A photographer who genuinely cares about your story and will probably cry happy tears
what you get:
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starting Pricing for Calgary wedding & elopement packages.
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weddings
intimate weddings in Calgary & ALberta.
+ Half day to wedding weekend coverage
+ A collection of images that tell your wedding story - nothing left out!
+ Complimentary 35mm film
+ Complimentary engagement session (certain packages)
+ Custom wedding day timeline creation
+ Unlimited consultation & support from me
+ Sneak peek gallery within 72 hours
+ Private, online gallery to view, download, print & share your images
+ High & web resolution images with printing rights
+ Optional add-ons available: second shooter, albums, etc.
starting at $3650
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elopements
throw tradition to the wind—just the two of you or a guest list up to 15.
+ 2-8 hours of coverage
+ A collection of images that tell your elopement story
+ Complimentary Polaroids & 35mm film
+ Custom elopement timeline creation
+ Unlimited consultation & planning support from me
+ Sneak peek gallery within 72 hours
+ Private, online gallery to view, download, print & share your images
+ High & web resolution images with printing rights
+ TRAVEL INCLUDED FOR ALBERTA & INTERIOR BC
+ Monday-Thursday only (May-Oct)
starting at $2000
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Couples
you're newly engaged, celebrating an anniversary, or simply wanting to document the season of love you are in(because there doesn't need to be a reason to celebrate love).
+ Typically an hour to 1.5 hours of coverage
+ Session Planning Guide & planning help to bring your vision to life
+ Location recommendations
+ Unlimited downloads in multiple resolution quality
+ Online gallery to view, download, print, and share your images
+ Direction & prompts to make you feel comfortable and feel like YOURSELVES in front of the camera
+ All of the successful images that tell your love story (75+)
+ Optional add-ons available: film, polaroids
starting at$500
-Lindsay & Curtis
“Sam photographed our backyard elopement and captured our day perfectly. The photos are everything I could have hoped for and more! She is definitely a natural at being behind the lens and snaps the perfect moments. These photos and memories we have of this day are something we will always cherish."
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“SAM IS A THOUGHTFUL, BEAUTIFUL PERSON WHO WILL ADD COMFORT & KINDNESS TO YOUR DAY.”
-ais & axel
“Happy to have memories and moments captured from her point of view. Her skill, humour, and gentle suggestions put you at ease while she works her magic. Thanks Sam ♥.”
"Choose Sam"
-karly & dan
"My husband and I had the most amazing experience with Sam! She is a natural with an amazing eye for detail, but most importantly made us feel so comfortable and relaxed as getting your photos taken isn't an everyday occurrence for us! And the photos were AMAZING and exactly what I wanted."
"go with Sam if you are wanting photos to look back on for a life time"
Honestly? The best moments are usually the ones that weren't on the timeline.
The way your hand finds theirs under the table when the room gets loud. The look they give you when you're laughing at something else entirely. Your partner's face when they see you for the first time. The spontaneous speech. The ugly-happy tears. The moment everyone bursts out laughing because someone flubbed their vows. The way they squeeze your hand three times during the ceremony like they always do.
That's the real stuff. That's what I'm here for.
I love a good portrait and a beautiful detail shot, but what gets me every time are the in-between moments—the ones that might not feel huge in the moment but become everything when you look back.
It's the Little Things That Become
Everything.
As your Calgary wedding photographer, I believe you deserve photos that reflect your vibe, whether it’s an intimate elopement or a soulful wedding. Photos that celebrate you at your most alive, not just your most perfectly posed and put together. Each session is crafted to be a true representation of you, seen through my creative lens.
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You deserve it all, and it would be my honor to capture it.
I'm not just your Calgary wedding photographer—I'm someone who genuinely cares about your story and wants your day to feel exactly like you.
You're not just another couple in my inbox. I remember the details, the vows, the way you looked at each other. Every story matters, and turning yours into something you can hold onto forever? That's the whole point.
I'm here for the couples who care more about feeling than perfection. Who want their photos to be honest, artful, and nostalgic. Who want to look back and remember exactly how this felt.
If that sounds like you—let's work together.
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