Category Archives: Calgary & Area Attractions

Travel Theme: The Four Elements

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Photos With Finesse

Earth, Air, Water and Fire – the challenge of Ailsa’s Travel Theme this week.  All but fire feature prominently in my collections – but I do have those too! Earth – Haleakala Crater in Maui – always leaves me with … Continue reading →

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Rise Up – The 2013 Act 3 Talent Show

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Photos With Finesse

Thank heavens tax season is over!  I can finally get back to the work I enjoy. A couple of weeks ago, I helped a friend out by shooting the Youth Singers of Calgary Rise Up performance.  ‘Rise Up’ not only showcased … Continue reading →

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Launch party for Urban Vogue Weddings & Events

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Photos With Finesse

I was thrilled to be part of the “Urban Paparazzi” team at the launch party of Urban Vogue Weddings & Events.  As event ‘architects & stylists’, Joyce Tai and Samantha Yeung showcased their ‘modern & chic’ vibe bringing together the best of industry … Continue reading →

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Winter can be beautiful – mini road trip.

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Photos With Finesse

I get restless this time of year.  Calgary is known for it’s Chinooks – warming winds which can make winter snow disappear and leave ‘blah browns’ around for another 3 months.  (Sadly, no matter how mild the winter, the green … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme: Multiples

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Photos With Finesse

This week’s travel theme focuses on ‘multiples’ – go forth and ‘multiply’, or find multiples to photograph.  My mind immediately traveled to flowers – abundant fields of Tulips, bright groupings of Daisies, fragrant Plumeria, all of which I’ve captured endlessly over … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Photos With Finesse

What better way to end the year than going back through all the photos taken and reminding yourself that, despite ups and downs, there was a lot to celebrate.   Thank you Weekly Photo Challenge! Many of my ups have been … Continue reading →

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Sneak-A-Peek for Jessica & Bradley’s Wedding

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Photos With Finesse

Well, 2012 is nearly out with the old and in with the new, but for Jessica and Brad, it’s a new beginning.   Because Brad is soon to be deployed the wedding was put together quickly around his availability and vacation.  … Continue reading →

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Photos With Finesse

I know, it’s not officially meteorlogical or astronomical winter. That said, nobody told Mother Nature. Even though Bowness is less than 10 minutes drive from my house, somehow their community managed to get about triple the light fluffy snow that … Continue reading →

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Sneak-A-Peek: Trish & Michael

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Photos With Finesse

What an amazing evening!!  Heritage Park is a fabulous venue at the best of times, but tonight Mother Nature added her magic with spectacular skies, no wind and an incredibly mild night for September. Trish & Michael are highschool sweethearts … Continue reading →

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Globalfest 2012 – the faces…

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Photos With Finesse

Just this morning I read a blog about the Ku Klux Klan still being alive in the USA.  While I’m saddened, I’m not naive and know racial intolerance still exists world-wide…. even here in generally accepting Canada. That said, I’d … Continue reading →

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