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While the practice of serving cake at your wedding is steeped in tradition, I’m loving some of the trends in modern wedding cakes.  I recently photographed “a naked cake” or an exposed layer cake, and I’m in love.  Not sure what I mean?  Martha Stewart Weddings explains it for us. Technically, this cake was iced in […]

Modern wedding cakes – The Naked Cake

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I know that there’s a Calgary bride or two out there debating about whether or not to include a veil in their wedding ensemble.   Today I’m sharing my handpicked selection of bridal veil portraits.  I know that veils aren’t for everyone but there’s nothing as alluring as a bride, swathed in a layer of tulle.  I […]

Calgary Bride – 5 Favourite Veils

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Today seems like the perfect day to post this spring, bridal shoot.  During my visit to Frocks Modern boutique for The Pop-up Wedding preparations, I was reminded again how beautiful this shop is.  Natural light floods the space, set in an alcove with raw, industrial features.  It’s the perfect place to highlight bridal gowns and an ideal setting for […]

Wedding photos Calgary

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Sigh!  Palma wore these chic, suede sandals from Nine West Canada in a recent bohemian, maternity shoot.  Let’s just say they almost made a pit stop in the photographer’s closet. Photo of bohemian fun wedding shoes by Tara Whittaker Photography

Bohemian fun wedding shoes

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As you can imagine, I’ve seen my fair share of wedding hair styles over the years.  I know that there are a lot of brides out there pouring over Pinterest for wedding hair ideas for their upcoming nuptials, so I thought I’d help you along with a few of my favourites.  Some are from weddings […]

Wedding hair for Calgary Brides

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Back in March, Holt Renfrew asked me to photograph an event for someone that I’ve admired from afar for sometime, Rebecca Minkoff.  I’ve been following Rebecca Minkoff on Instagram for sometime and admiring her bright, spring line.  The handbag designer, renowned for her M.A.C. (Morning After Clutch), made an appearance at Holt Renfrew Calgary on April 3rd.  What fun to […]

Holt Renfrew Rebecca Minkoff

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