Hi, I’m Lisa
Hi, I’m Lisa, a documentary wedding and family photographer based in Calgary. I’m so happy you found me! I’ve been photographing lovers and families for more than a decade and have been lucky to photograph over 200 weddings and countless families.
When I’m not taking photos you can find me hanging out with my two kids and my doodle named Harvey, yapping on my podcast or bingeing Bravo. I’m happiest soaking up the Calgary sunshine and enjoying everything Alberta has to offer. I’m a transplant and grew up in the Okanagan and Vancouver so I’m a BC girl at heart. I’m happy to report that the sushi in Calgary is just as delicious as in Vancouver!
I believe that happy, relaxed people make the best subjects. I’ll do whatever it takes to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera to create candid, timeless images of you and your loves on your wedding day, at home with your family or exploring around Calgary. I’ve been told I have a calming presence on a wedding day so I’ve claimed it as my super power, my friends have also told me I should try stand up comedy so I like to think I can make you laugh. I gravitate toward creating images that feel authentic, relaxed and joyful over moments that feel posed and formal.
“Lisa was absolute magic the entire process of our wedding. She was the best decision we made throughout our wedding planning journey. We wanted to capture raw moments from our day of our family and friends and we got just that and more. I could not recommend Lisa more! We can’t wait to work with her again for all of our next chapters in life.”
Why I’m the perfect fit for your day
Being a wedding photographer isn’t just my job - it’s my passion! I put my heart and soul into capturing each and every wedding. Whether it’s a grand, elaborate celebration or something intimate and simple, I approach every day the same way. I’ll guide you through the planning process so by the time your day rolls around we’re friends. You’ll feel so comfortable with me that I’m able to be a fly on the wall and document all the moments of your day, the big ones and the ones in between.
Over the last ten years I’ve been lucky enough to photograph hundreds of weddings in Vancouver, the Okanagan, Calgary, Canmore, Banff and Mexico. My decade of experience has allowed me to refine my craft and create beautiful photos in any situation. I’m inspired by the real, raw moments of wedding day. I’ll capture the beauty in the laughter, the tears, the hugs, the clinking of glasses, the flickering of candles and preserve it for you to look back and reminisce on forever.
FAQs
WHAT IS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?
I thrive off candid moments and authentic people. I try my best to be a fly on the wall and let moments unfold naturally. I will direct you a bit during the portrait portion of your day to make sure you’re in the good light and looking amazing but for the most part it’ll just be you, doing what you do.
WHAT TYPES OF SESSIONS DO YOU OFFER?
During the summer I mostly photograph weddings but I also offer engagement sessions and absolutely love photographing maternity, newborn and family sessions.
WHICH AREAS DO YOU WORK IN?
I’m based in Calgary so I love sessions in some of my favourite spots around the city. We are so lucky to have the Rocky Mountains in our back yard and I spend a lot of time photographing weddings in Canmore, Banff and Kananaskis. I’m a BC girl originally so I love any opportunity to travel to the Okanagan, Shuswap and Kamloops. Travel and new destinations are what inspire me so I’m always excited to shoot destination weddings, anywhere that you’re dreaming of.
WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?
This isn’t just a job for me. I truly love my clients and care about making them feel comfortable and seen and delivering amazing, high quality photos of every portion of their day that they’ll cherish forever. I have over a decade of experience as a wedding and family photographer so I’m comfortable in every scenario and will be a source of calm confidence on your day. I’m still close wth most of my past clients and they’ve loved working with me so much that they continue to hire me to capture all of their milestones.
HOW DO WE BOOK?
The first step is to fill out my contact form and make sure that I’m available on your date. Next we’ll set up a Facetime call so we can get to know each other and make sure we vibe. Once you fall in love with me and want me to be a part of your day I’ll send you a short contract and you can provide me with my deposit and then we’re good to go!
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CHECK OUT MY PODCAST
A year ago my friend Sophia (and fellow wedding photographer) and I had an idea. What if we start a podcast sharing everything we’ve learned during our years in the wedding industry and share some funny stories and observations about all the crazy things that happen at weddings? We’ve watched it grow into something bigger than we ever imagined and we’re having so much fun along the way.