Creating Real Memories with Family Photos in Calgary

Creating Real Memories with Family Photos in Calgary

Family photos aren’t just about the perfect poses—they’re about capturing the love, laughter, and connection that makes your family unique. Our Calgary-based family photography sessions are personalized to reflect your special moments in meaningful locations, creating an experience as heartfelt as the images we capture. Ready to tell your family’s story?

Fall in Love with Colour: Gilmore Girls Autumn Aesthetic

Fall in Love with Colour: Gilmore Girls Autumn Aesthetic

Imagine your fall family or couple’s photos feeling like a scene from Gilmore Girls—cozy knit sweaters, golden leaves, and that unmistakable autumn warmth. Drawing inspiration from Stars Hollow’s rich, nostalgic colour palettes, we’ll help you capture the season’s essence and your most heartfelt moments. From warm rust tones to deep burgundies, let’s create timeless memories with the perfect autumn palette. Ready to bring that magic into your photos? Book your fall shoot now, and we’ll take care of every detail!

The Heartfelt Journey of a Couple's Photoshoot in Calgary

The Heartfelt Journey of a Couple's Photoshoot in Calgary

Ready to capture your love story in a way that’s as unique as your connection? A couple’s photoshoot is more than just photos – it’s about creating memories that reflect who you are together. Whether it’s a cozy cafe session at Alforno Bakery or a scenic sunset walk in Prince’s Island Park, we tailor each shoot to tell your story.  Find inspiration and all the details on the blog about how we plan our tailored sessions to suit you!

Find the Best Fall Colours Nearby: Top Calgary Spots for Stunning Autumn Foliage

Find the Best Fall Colours Nearby: Top Calgary Spots for Stunning Autumn Foliage

Looking for the best fall colours near you? Don’t miss our guide to Calgary’s most magical autumn foliage views like Fish Creek Park, Mount Royal, and Prince’s Island Park. Whether you’re strolling through vibrant leaves or planning a cozy couple’s photoshoot, the city’s fall beauty is fleeting—now’s the time to soak it in!  Get out there and enjoy the magic of Calgary’s autumn before it’s gone.

Things to do this Summer: A Guide to Calgary's Most Enchanting Public Gardens

Things to do this Summer: A Guide to Calgary's Most Enchanting Public Gardens

Imagine a perfect summer day wandering through Calgary's hidden floral paradises, reconnecting with loved ones. From the historic Beaulieu Gardens at Lougheed House to the lush, indoor Devonian Gardens, Calgary boasts stunning spots for romantic date nights or family outings. Explore the unique charm of Reader Rock Garden or the vibrant Silver Springs Botanical Gardens. Calgary's summer gardens are ideal for making unforgettable memories. Discover the best gardens to visit and experience nature's beauty in Calgary.

Finding Your Perfect Colour Palette - Pride & Prejudice Analysis

Finding Your Perfect Colour Palette - Pride & Prejudice Analysis

Ever wondered why some photos feel like pure magic? It all begins with the perfect colour palette. Dive into our latest blog to explore how to choose the right hues and the ideal time of day for stunning light. Meet Jennie, our creative director, who designs each shoot to perfection. Capture memories with Plaited, where every detail is crafted to tell your unique story. Read more now!

Engagement Photo Shoot: Capturing Love in Vancouver

Engagement Photo Shoot: Capturing Love in Vancouver

Discover the magic of urban engagement photo shoots in Downtown Vancouver, where every corner becomes a stage for modern romance. At Plaited, we specialize in capturing not just moments but memories that last a lifetime, ensuring your photoshoot is as smooth as a freshly brewed latte—no spilled coffee, guaranteed! With our expert guidance, personalized outfits, and focus on deep connection, your engagement photos will tell the story of your love for generations to come. Contact us today and let's embark on this magical journey together!

Fall Mini Sessions in South Calgary

Fall Mini Sessions in South Calgary

Autumn is one of the very best times to have your portraits taken, your family photos updated, or your headshot re-taken. What could be better than stunning fall colours as the background?

Centre Street Bridge Engagement Photos

Centre Street Bridge Engagement Photos

As Plaited photographers, we're drawn to the magic that happens when love merges effortlessly with the charm of the backdrop we've carefully chosen.  This backdrop of nature and classic architecture was a backdrop that suited their love story, allowing us to tell captivating stories through our photographs.

10 Best Places to Take Photos at the Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede is one of the most memorable moments of the year in this city, and we’re going to teach you where to find the best 10 photo spots on the Stampede Grounds.

Watching the entire city come together to celebrate is one of the best things about the Stampede, and you’ll want to remember all the memorable moments with some great photo opportunities (or best Instagrammable locations) at the Stampede, so let’s dive in.

1. Calgary Stampede photo frame

There are a few of these frames to pose with set up around the Stampede grounds, my personal favourite is usually in Weedickville where there are shady trees and a frontier backdrop.

It’s usually fairly easy to trade taking photos with someone else in line for a turn, which is the best way to all get in a photo at once.

2. With your favourite snack or the best food you had at Stampede

One of the best things about the Calgary Stampede is the food.  Whether you’re into the crazy and wild new treats they surprise us with each year, or you’re more into the classics like a corndog and lemonade, some of the best memories are made over sharing carnival treats and eats.

To get a good photo, have them holding the treats and snap a picture between bites, waiting for a good expression.  Then put the camera down and get in there and have a taste!

3. At the YAHOO letters

If you’ve been in Calgary for a minute near Stampede time, you’ve heard someone say, “Yahoo!”  It’s the Stampede tagline, and they usually have giant letters on display, spelling it out.

Grab a photo with YAHOO in the background and you in the foreground, or try one where each of you find a letter to pose with.

4. Enjoying the Stampede shows

There are a number of different shows to see at the Calgary Stampede, and while a photo of the show itself might not be much to look at in a few years time, a portrait of you or your children enjoying it will be something to remember.

Focus on the expressions of those watching, because that’s what you’ll want to recall.

5. Elbow River Camp

This is one of the prettiest places on the whole grounds and one of our favourite parts of the Calgary Stampede to visit as a family.  Please be very respectful of the area, as the teepees are personal property and are used as homes for the week of Stampede.

Be sure to take the opportunity to learn from the programming made available by folks indigenous to the area in the Elbow River Camp while you’re there, and snap a photo.

6. Photo Opps

Take advantage of the random photo opportunities, whether it’s a random backdrop set up somewhere on the Stampede grounds, or there are characters wandering around.

Be on the lookout for a fun opportunity, because there are always plenty around!

7. Meeting the animals

For our children, meeting the animals at Stampede is one of their very favourite things, they are absolutely entranced by the horses.

Check the schedule to see when you can meet the Stampede Showriders outside of the Agrium centre.  They’re mounted on their horses with their costumes on, and are happy to have you come up and pet the horses.

This is a great moment to get a memorable photo for your children.  Be sure to try getting an angle from the side so you can see their facial expressions!

8. Favourite ride or carnival game

If you have a favourite ride at the Calgary Stampede, or a carnival game you’re so excited to try, make sure to catch a picture of that.

I suggest waiting until dusk, just when the lights start coming on but it’s not too dark to see faces and expressions on the midway.  You’ll get the best Stampede photos that way!

9. A Photo of the Stampede Outfit

Even if you don’t dress up in cowboy attire, we all put time and effort into our Stampede look, sometimes planning months in advance.  You can’t let the Stampede go by without getting in a photo yourself to remember your fashion choices.

Using the colourful midway or food stands as backdrops can be a lot of fun (throw in some ice cream or cotton candy as a prop), or try finding somewhere quieter like Weedickville for some classic frontier buildings.  Whatever best suits your outfit, that’s the place to go.

10. Midway Lights at the Calgary Stampede

We always make sure to grab a photo in front of the midway when the lights all come on, it’s when the Stampede is the most magical.

Make sure to find an angle with lots of lights in the background, play with angles and even try getting down low for some great ferris wheel backdrops.

For lighting, try at dusk when the lights come on but faces are still lit, or go for a photo at night and find somewhere there’s light spilling out, like under street lamps, to stand under to light you up.  Or take a silhouette picture in front of the lights, that could look fantastic with a cowboy hat turned to a profile.

Don’t Forget

10 really great photos of the Calgary Stampede could be all you need to remember how great the day was. Have fun snapping gorgeous photos of you and your loved ones, and always remember to put down the camera between these moments to be present and make the memories that will forever remain attached to these 10 best photos.

Holiday Mini-Session Are Here!

The most magical time of year is almost here in Calgary, and so are Holiday Mini-Sessions!

Right in the heart of Calgary, in a gorgeous studio with Christmas greenery, we will be doing the most magical, indoor, Holiday Mini Sessions. You can go ahead and book yourself in right now to make sure you don’t miss out on these limited spots!

If you’ve been looking for magical Holiday photos of yourself and those you love, this is the perfect opportunity.

As a Calgary Lifestyle photographer, we will take magical portraits that not only document the way you and your loved ones look this year, but will also capture the love you feel for one another with sweet candid moments as well.

These are holiday photos that will always bring back the best of memories when you look at them, year after year.

WHEN ARE HOLIDAY MINI SESSIONS IN CALGARY?

These lifestyle holiday minis will take place in the morning of November 26th, 2022. They will be edited and returned to you within a few days so you can use them in your Christmas cards.

WHERE ARE THESE MINI SESSIONS HAPPENING?

In an absolutely stunning studio (pictured above) right in downtown Calgary. We will be indoors, warm and cozy!

WHAT SHOULD YOU WEAR TO HOLIDAY MINI SESSIONS?

This is a great opportunity to choose what’s best for your family. Many of my clients like to take the opportunity in-studio to go a bit more formal and break out their holiday glam! Other’s choose cozy and beautiful pajamas while they snuggle on the couch together. As with all my shoots, I’m here to help you if you need someone to consult with on your wardrobe ideas.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN MY HOLIDAY MINI SESSION?

The shoot is 15 minutes long and includes 15 final images, delivered to you as digital downloads, all for $349.

There are very limited spaces available, so book now to secure yourself the best Holiday Mini-Session in Calgary

 

“TWO GROOVY” BIRTHDAY PARTY THEME {INSPIRATION AND FREE DOWNLOADS}

“TWO GROOVY” BIRTHDAY PARTY THEME {INSPIRATION AND  FREE DOWNLOADS}

I settled on “Two Groovy” as our party theme for my two year old girl. I’ve included free downloads in this post for the decorations I designed and printed at home for the Two Groovy birthday party theme, so be sure to scroll down to find them!

5 BEST LOCAL BOOKSTORES IN CALGARY

5 BEST LOCAL BOOKSTORES IN CALGARY

These 5 local bookstores in Calgary make it easy to find the perfect book for every person you love to give to. Shopping local has really helped me slow down and buy gifts much more mindfully, supporting people within our community only makes gift giving that much more meaningful.