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10/09/23
A stunning country wedding with a ton of family, friends, horses and old vehicles! These two know how to party!!!
9/12/23
Tiffany & Chris’s wedding day was CRAZY beautiful!. And so fun from start to finish. They put so much work into their home so they could have their special day there with all of their loved ones. A
9/01/23
Jan and Del’s wedding day was absolutely beautiful! They exchanged vows at the most intimate and picturesque location just outside of Rocky Mountain House, surrounded by their closest friends and family. It was the perfect setting for a love story that feels so special—a story about finding happiness and a second chance at love. These […]
7/09/23
Edmonton, Alberta, known as Canada’s “Festival City,” offers a vibrant and picturesque setting for your wedding day. With its stunning natural beauty, diverse venues, and rich cultural tapestry, Edmonton provides a perfect backdrop for both traditional and modern nuptials. Planning your wedding in this beautiful city can seem overwhelming at first, but with the right […]
11/03/22
KOLBI & RYAN HAVE OFFICIALLY SAID “I DO!” Their wedding day was absolutely incredible. When Kolbi reached out about moving their 2023 wedding to 2022, I was 100% on board. And then they shared the exciting news—they’re expecting another little one! It all made so much sense, and what a whirlwind it must have been […]
8/24/22
AHHH JERI & RILEY’S MOUNTAIN WEDDING IN NORDEGG WAS BEYOND BEAUTIFUL!!!! This location seriously could not have been more perfect for their special day as it is both of their happy place… And Riley also proposed out at Abraham lake during a family picnic!!! So needless to say, we HAD to take some stunning photos […]
8/18/22
KARISSA & MITCH HAVE TIED THE KNOT! AHHHH!!! THIS DAY WAS AN ABSOLUTE BLAST! <3. . . This day could not have been more perfect for this laid back couple! Originally our plan was to car pool after the ceremony to a few different photo locations, but at 10pm the night before Karissa messaged me […]
8/06/22
MADISON & JAMES FINALLY SAID I DO!!!! I have been soooo excited to photograph Madison & James’ wedding day ever since they booked with me!!!. . .And then they had the most STUNNING Engagement session and somehow I was even MORE excited!!!! They are such a BEAUTIFUL couple and so beyond in love with each […]
8/05/22
Brianna & Isaac has tied the knot and they were an absolute blast to work with!!! <3 I had so much fun photographing their special day! From most beautiful little church ceremony, to super hot & fun wedding portraits, to a HUGE hail storm, to finally the most beautiful sunset photos!! They had it all!!. […]
7/12/22
Cayla & Joe’s wedding day was an absolute dream!! They went from jumping in puddles at their engagement session, to running through the rain on their wedding day. I cannot get enough of it!
" Melissa was AMAZING! "
She's funny, kind and fun to be around. It was our first couples photo shoot for our engagements and it was amazing. We both had SO much fun and didn't feel awkward at all! I cannot wait to see how she captures our wedding. I absolutely recommend going with Melissa for your photos.
" Melissa is hands down the best wedding photographer for your big day!! "
She captured our day in the most perfect way and we couldn't have been happier! You can tell she truly loves her job. Her energy the entire day was so calm, yet fun and bubbly, which made the day that much better. We are absolutely in love with all of our photos from Melissa. We highly recommend her as your photographer, you won't be disappointed.
" Hands down the BEST photographer! "
There are so many positive things I could say about Melissa! She has the patience of a saint (especially with my child), she is always up for a challenge, and her photos speak for them self! AMAZING! She has taken our family photos, and my daughters Milestone photos for the past 3 and a half years, and I am so excited to see with what we come up with next!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
" She's extremely talented! "
I just wanna say I LOVE LOVE LOVE our wedding photos! The family photos are amazing, and the photos with the staircase and golden hour are amazing!! You're extremely talented! You are officially designated our forever family photographer
an experience that inspires your creativity
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These retreats are designed for photographers who want to step away from the screen and really connect with their craft. We focus on real-life shooting, storytelling, and building confidence behind the camera, not just posing tricks or preset formulas. You’ll leave with more than images: you’ll leave with clarity, inspiration, and a renewed sense of creativity.
Hands-on guidance, honest conversations, and immersive experiences make this more than a workshop, it’s a total creative reset.
