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As a wedding photographer, I get to witness many unique cultural traditions.  Friday’s Silver Anniversary celebration at The Fairmont Palliser was definitely a highlight of this season for me.  To honour the Groom’s Ukrainian heritage, the couple invited the Suzirya Ukrainian Dance Theatre to dance for their guests.  Ukrainian dance is energetic, athletic and extremely colourful.  It was […]

Ukrainian dance at a wedding

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Maybe it’s because I feasted on a big bowl of cherries in the heat yesterday, but for “Throwback Thursday” I thought I’d take a look back at the cherry wedding inspiration shoot I styled and photographed last year.  If you’re a bride planning a summer wedding and looking for Calgary wedding decor ideas, consider cherries as your medium. […]

Calgary wedding decor

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I love getting emails from past clients, relaying the happy news that they’re expecting a baby.  Krista and Jeremy were married a few years ago at the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis, and I was lucky enough to photograph it.  When Krista and I were discussing maternity photo ideas, she mentioned that she wanted a simple photo […]

Maternity photo ideas

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If you follow my blog, you know that I have a healthy appreciation for vintage fashion. The vintage-inspired swimwear that’s trending right now has really captured my attention.  High waists, bold prints and ruched details…ideal for today’s bride on her beach honeymoon. While I was in Kelowna shooting this wedding, I teamed up with some fab […]

Vintage fashion for your honeymoon

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When it comes to shoes, sometimes the box is almost as fun as what’s inside…almost.  Take the Kate Spade sandals that Samantha wore when she married Peter for example.    Would you like to see more fun wedding shoes? Photos of Kate Spade fun wedding shoes:  Tara Whittaker Photography

Kate Spade fun wedding shoes

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With Stampede in full swing, you’re bound to see a lot of cowgirl and a side of boho in the hair styles around Calgary.  Whether it’s for a trip to the grounds or an outdoor wedding, what could be more perfect than a fishtail braid? For a recent photo shoot, Lyana from The Art of Beauty provided […]

Bohemian wedding hair styles

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