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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!!!
9/01/23
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 […]
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 […]
7/28/21
This beautiful couple tied the knot and they finally got to celebrate doing it!!! Their wedding plans started off with a beautiful winter Engagement session out at Abraham lake, and were supposed to continue to a big wedding celebration in Vancouver with all of their friends and family!!…However, Covid had other plans! 🙁 BUT THAT […]
9/14/20
CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS STUNNING COUPLE!!!! What a GREAT day this was!! Honestly I don’t think it could have went better!!! We had the perfect weather..It was super hot and sunny out but literally right when the ceremony was about to start the clouds came over… (which is awesome for me)… And it was gorgeous!! And […]
" 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
for photographers craving connection and growth
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.
