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Category Archives: Calgary
Travel Theme: The Four Elements
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
Posted in Calgary, Calgary & Area Attractions, Fine Art Photography, Photography, Travel, Weekly Travel Theme
Tagged Ailsa, air, Alberta, Big Hill Springs Provincial Park, Blog, Calgary, campfire, Canada, Canadian Rockies, Earth, fine art photography, fire, Haleakala Crater, Haleakalā, Hawaii, Kananaskis, Kealia Wildlife Refuge, landscape, marshmallows, Maui, Photos With Finesse, rainbow, Southern Alberta, summer, Sundance Lodges Campground, Travel and Tourism, Travel Theme, United States, water, waterfall, Wikipedia
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Judging a 4-H Club Photography Competition
Posted in Animals, Calgary, Event Photography, Photography
Tagged 4-H Club, Achievement Day, Alberta, Calgary, Canada, children, Cowboy, Event Photography, judging, lambs, Photographer, Photography, photography competition, Photos With Finesse, sheep, western
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Rise Up – The 2013 Act 3 Talent Show
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
Posted in Calgary, Calgary & Area Attractions, Event Photography, Photography
Tagged Animation, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, Blog, boom whackers, business, Calgary, Event, Event Photography, Fundraiser, Handbell, improv, performance, performing arts, Photography, Photos With Finesse, singers, soloists, talent, Voice Actors, youth
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Launch party for Urban Vogue Weddings & Events
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
Posted in Calgary, Calgary & Area Attractions, Corporate Photography, Event Photography, Flowers, Photography, Uncategorized, Weddings
Tagged business, Calgary, DJ Fayyaz, Fashion, Flower Artistry, Flowers by Janie, Geek Chic, Great Events Rentals, Hotel Arts, Orange Frog Productions, Pez Productions, Photographers, Photography, The Social Page, Urban Vogue Weddings & Events
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Winter can be beautiful – mini road trip.
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
Posted in Animals, Calgary, Calgary & Area Attractions, Fine Art Photography, Photography, Travel, Weekly Travel Theme
Tagged Alberta, Animal Rescues, Banff National Park, Blog, Calgary, Canada, Canadian Rockies, Chinooks, Cochrane Humane Society, Dog, fine art photography, Ghost Lake, horses, ice, ice boats, ice road truckers, landscape, Morley Reserve, Oops-A-Dazy Rescue & Sanctuary, Pets, Photos With Finesse, road trip, Scenery, Seebe, Skiing, Snow, Southern Alberta, Sports, Sunshine Village, Travel and Tourism, winter, Winter Sports
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Spring Cheer, Daffodil Days & Yellow Themed Weddings
I’ve been having a bit of a ‘blah’ week/month. Have a feeling it’s the ‘January blues’ set in late, compounded by the realization I haven’t taken my Vitamin D all winter. Will I ever learn!? That, and an email from … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary, Flowers, Food, Photography, Wedding Photography, Weddings
Tagged Bright, Canadian Cancer Society, Cheerful, color, colorful, colour, colourful, Daffodil Days, Daffodils, flowers, Happy, John Deere, jonquil, Photography, Photos With Finesse, spring, Wedding, Wedding Cake, Wedding Decor, wedding dress, Wedding Photography, Wedding planner, Wedding Themes, Weddings, Yellow
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So you’re too fat to be photographed…
I’ve never re-blogged before, but this one was too good to resist. Teresa of North Carolina has done a wonderful job of explaining why family photos are important at any time… http://myfriendteresablog.com/so-youre-feeling-too-fat-to-be-photographed/comment-page-52/#comment-1645 This doesn’t just apply to family photos. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary, Family Photography, Photography, Rambling Thoughts, Wedding Photography, Weddings
Tagged Calgary, Choosing your Photographer, Family, Family Photography, family photos, Health, healthy, Photography, Photos With Finesse, positive image, self esteem, Wedding Photography, Weddings, weight, weight loss
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A ‘stolen’ child and a gorgeous winter’s day…
Before you direct the police to my page, I promise the ‘stolen’ child was in the hands of some wonderful caregivers who wanted to give his mom a surprise. She’s out of town on an extended business trip and both … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary, Family Photography, Photography
Tagged Alberta, boy, Calgary, children, Family, Family Photography, farm, nature, Parenting, Photography, Photos With Finesse, rural, trees, winter
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Travel Theme: Multiples
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
Posted in Calgary, Calgary & Area Attractions, Fine Art Photography, Photography, Weekly Travel Theme
Tagged Alberta, Calgary, Canadian Rockies, fine art photography, landscape, multiple, Northern Hemisphere, Photography, Photos With Finesse, Photoshop Elements, Scenery, sky, skyscape, sunrise, Travel and Tourism, weekly travel theme
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Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures
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
Posted in Animals, Calgary, Calgary & Area Attractions, Fine Art Photography, Photo Challenge, Photography
Tagged Alberta, Animal Rescue, animals, Blog, Calgary Stampede, Cat, children, Dog, Family, Globalfest 2012, Happy New Year, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Nevada, New Year's Eve 2012, Oops-A-Dazy Rescue & Sanctuary, Photography, Photos With Finesse, Royal Alberta Museum, Scenery, Weekly Photo Challenge
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