Here are some of my favourite sessions that have inspired me, and I want to inspire you!
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inspiration sessions
"All of me loves all of you."
John Legend
Warehouse wedding
prairie romance
wedding + elopement inspiration
Moroccan wedding
fairy tale elopement
mountain elopement
Riverside elopement
dreamy love
whimsical
winter
let's do this!
INSPIRING YOU TO GET MARRIED YOUR WAY
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warehouse wedding
Warehouse's "unfinished" venues usually have an industrial vibe, neutral color palette, and open floor plan, which makes them the ideal setting for modern, urban-inspired events. The Local Market YQR, in Regina, SK was the perfect location for this romantic industrial wedding styled shoot!
VENDORS:
Workshop Creator: Amy Creech : Photographer // Florals: Fairmaven Floral // Stationary: PaperOcelot Studios // Models: Callie Brett // Hair Stylist: Hair By Amanda Rae // Hair extensions: Philocaly Hair Extensions // MUA: Ginette Hall Makeup Artist // Cake: Golden: A Dessert Catering Company // Suit: Trinos Menswear // Bridal Boutique: Sweet Pea & Noelle Bridal Boutique // Dress designer: Laurie Brown
Moroccan Inspired Elopement
Do you want all the “Moroccan vibes” without have to travel to Morocco? It can be done here in the Saskatchewan prairies!! Yes! You read that right! Here, smack dab in the middle of the Canadian prairies is a beautiful sandy paradise just south of Saskatoon, SK at Camp Wolf Willow.
VENDORS:
Venue location: Wolf Willow Winery, Saskatoon, SK, Canada // Workshop and Organizers: Sage & Dust Doxa Photography Stacie Carr Photography // Florals: Hawthorn Floral Atelier // Wedding dress: Claire La Faye // Bride’s ring: A family heirloom // Hair stylist: Rachel Stange // Makeup artist: Anh Pham // Paper goods: Paper Ocelot // Calligraphy: Paper Ocelot // Catering: Chef Jenni // Models: Ryan Frehlick and Maria Garcea // Bride’s jewelry: Milk and Honey Jewelry
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prairie romance
Nestled in between endless stretches of prairies, you can find Buffalo Pound, one of the gorgeous lakes of Southern Saskatchewan. Inspired by the beauty of this place, I wanted to create a styled wedding session that felt lush, organic and free.
VENDORS:
Florals: Daisy and Bird Floral Design // Paper Stylings: Paper Ocelot // Models: Paige + Ryan // Hair Stylist: Kara Paints Hair // Make Up Artist: AGW Makeup // Grooms Outfit: Trinos Menswear //Bridal Boutique: Newline Fashions Dress Designer: Willow by Watters // Linens: Bold Impressions // Chair Rental, cups and cutlery: Special Event Rentals Regina // Cake: Pure Joy Cupcakes
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Fairy Tale Elopement
Sneaking away to the mountains is a perfect way to start your married life together!
Grace and Merrill's mountain elopement was super romantic, filled with so much laughter and joy! The stunning mountain forest and mountain filled background were nothing compared to these two adorable cuties!
VENDORS:
Models: Grace + Merrill // Dress Designer: Tara Lauren // Dress Boutique: Blush and Raven YYC // Grooms Suit: Moore's
LOCATION:
Kananaskis Mountains, Alberta, Canada
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Riverside elopement
Shan and Doug's prairie elopement was breathtaking! Shan's floral head piece matched the beauty of the surroundings perfectly as did their love for each other! They have hearts of gold and an adventurous spirit!
I loved that they celebrated with a Champagne moment!
VENDORS:
Workshop: Sage and Dust // Floral Head Piece: Lilacs and Whisky // Models: Shan + Doug // Make Up Artist: Make Up by Anh Pham // Dress Designer: Tonic Life and Unveiled Dress Co // Venue: Camp Wolf Willow + Wolf Willow Winery⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
LOCATION:
On the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Mountain elopement
Spenser and Shelby were married in Saskatchewan and I was so excited when they said they wanted to dress up in their wedding attire again and have photos in the mountains! Shelby had a beautiful Bohemian inspired dress with lace sleeves that were as stunning as the mountain view in the background.
VENDORS:
Models: Shelby + Spenser // Dress: Noviamia Bridal
LOCATION:
Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
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Dreamy Love
Would you like to relive the magic of your wedding photos? If so, a Déjà Vu session is perfect for you.
I met Sunny and Preston on a beautiful river bank at golden hour for their stunning Déjà Vu experience! It was a fun time where they were able to celebrate their love for one another in a breathtaking location.
VENDORS:
Workshop: Sage and Dust // Florals: Hawthorn Floral Atelier // Models: Sunny + Preston // Make Up Artist: Make up by Anh Pham // Dress Designer: Claire LaFaye // Venue: Camp Wolf Willow + Wolf Willow Winery
LOCATION:
On the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, Saskatchewan, Canada
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whimsical winter
Winter weddings are magical! Especially when you get movie like snow that lightly falls and dusts the beautiful couple.
Kristen and Lisa's winter elopement session was like a Disney fairy tale! The weather was chilly, but these two warmed each other with their love!
LOCATION:
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
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"Creativity is contagious, pass it on."
Albert Einstein
prairie engagement
winter sweethearts
Claybank cuties
inspirational couples sessions
mountain engagement
Sunset sweeties
Just because
Beach babes
riverside romance
lakeside lovelies
engagement bliss
teepee treasures
Springtime SHENANIGANS
Awe! These are so fun! I want to do this with my main squeeze!!
let's set something up!
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INSPIRING YOU TO create your own unique session
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winter sweethearts
Emily and Brady's winter Couples Session was so beautiful and so much fun! The fresh snow made it magical and made a wonderful prop! Nature's confetti!
Ever since I saw 101 Dalmatians as a child, it has been a dream of mine to meet one. That day my dream came true! So fun!!!
LOCATION:
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
prairie engagement
Not a lot of people like to wake up before sunrise to get ready, but Derek and Tova were up for a sunrise session, and I'm so glad they were! It was so peaceful and romantic!
Nestled in the rolling hills of Southern Saskatchewan, Derek and Tova rocked their prairie engagement session! Enjoy!
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LOCATION:
Lake Alma, Saskatchewan, Canada
Claybank Cuties
Kaitlyn and Tanner are two people that instantly make your heart smile and your cheeks hurt from smiling so much!
This unique location was the perfect backdrop for their engagement session! They were up for exploring and going on and adventure!
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LOCATION:
Claybanks Historical Brick Mine, Saskatchewan, Canada
mountain engagement
You know when two people fit together like peanut butter and jelly? Well, Stacey and John are exactly that and more! These two are a match made in heaven!
A unique element to their session (other than the birch trees and beautiful mountains) was they made outfit changes to add variety to their session!
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LOCATION:
Kananaskis Mountains, Alberta, Canada
just because session
Alexis and Josh's "just because" couples fall session was so much fun! These two wanted to celebrate their love in print and get a couples session together.
Their "Just Because" Session was on a chilly fall day, but you sure couldn't tell because their love and sense of adventure kept them warm the whole time!
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LOCATION:
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
sunset sweeties
Mackenzie and Grayson's sunset "Just Because" couples session was pretty epic! The sparks were just flying between these two!
Sunset sessions are a great way to get super flattering light with less wind and bugs and a chance to end the day off with your very best friend.
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LOCATION:
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
beach babes
Shan and Brady's sunrise session ended with a morning stroll down by the South Saskatchewan River. Rolling around in the water, drinking beer on the beach, and playing with a pink flamingo floaty made for some pretty romantic and creative photos! Plus, such fun date for Shan and Brady to remember for years to come!
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LOCATION:
South Saskatchewan River, Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
riverside romance
Myles and Amanda's chilly and windy engagement session at Buffalo Pound was the perfect location for these lake lovers!
It was so much fun to see the genuine, romantic, gentle love and connection between them! These two love birds love spending time out at the lake so it was the perfect locations!
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LOCATION:
Buffalo Pound, Saskatchewan, Canada
engagement bliss
Roxie and Ryan's golden hour engagement session was so magical! These two teachers are making an impact on young minds so it will be fun for them to share this session with their future families.... whenever that might be!
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LOCATION:
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
LAKESIDE LOVELIES
Shelby and Spenser's Couples Session was so worth the early morning wake up call!! With a beautiful mountain backdrop, a super cute rescue puppy, and an adorable couple, this session was a smash! From romantic and to joy-filled and silly - these two rocked every emotion!!
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LOCATION:
Kananaskis Mountains, Alberta, Canada
TEEPEE TREASURES
Matt and Cassy radiate joy and love! When you meet them, you instantly feel like you have known them forever. They are genuine and kind and so full of life!
It was so much fun to pop into a teepee at Camp Wolf Willow to capture this fun loving couple in a playful pillow fight and a cozy cuddle session! Take a peek at these two love birds!!
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LOCATION:
Camp Wolf Willow, South of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
springtime SHENANIGANS
These two cuties had a couples session to celebrate their love! What a great way to capture this stage of their lives!
Jesse and Aubrey are the sweetest and kindest people you will ever meet! They were joy-filled, genuine and so much fun who were up for anything!
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LOCATION:
Besant Campground, Saskatchewan, Canada
“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”
Michael J. Fox
Lakeside family
Arlan and Danielle are two wonderful people who wanted to update their family photos out at the lake where they spend most of their summers! What a beautiful place for photos!
This family was so full of giggles and adventure! They are always a joy to photograph!
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LOCATION:
Buffalo Pound, Saskatchewan, Canada
farm fun
Morgan and her brother wanted to surprise her parents with a family session for Christmas! What a great gift!
We went out to their family farm and took photos out in the rock pile, with their dogs and horses! This family was just adorable and so full of life and love!
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LOCATION:
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Prairie Family
I grew up with Ken and Grace's family so it was so much fun to go to the biggest hill in the prairies for their extended family session with their kids and their beautiful families. (This hill is in their family land - what a view eh?!)
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LOCATION:
Lake Alma, Saskatchewan, Canada
family of three
Updating family photos is such an honor! It was a pleasure to be invited to take Catelyn and Chris' family photos! It was a casual lifestyle session with sounds of the song "Baby Shark" playing on my phone to help keep Mr. L happy.
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LOCATION:
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Christmas Minis
An antique truck, beautiful greenery, vintage props, and a beautiful winter weekend, helped make my first ever Christmas Mini a smashing hit! It was so fun to use the same set to create unique photos for different families and couples! I can't wait till next time!
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LOCATION:
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Greenery from the Flower Station Co.
Saskatchewan forest
Lori and Beric have a wonderful family! They wanted a unique place for photos, and I knew the "Saskatchewan Forest" would be the perfect place for photos and to explore! And it was! This place makes you feel like you are in the mountains but you are smack dab in the middle of the Saskatchewan prairies! Cool eh?
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LOCATION:
Mortlack, Saskatchewan, Canada
stormy sky graduation
Allie's Grade 12 Grad session was amazing, even though we were forced to postpone the time because of rain! But that made for some stunning skies!
Her stunning pink dress popped off the page in every single image, but was nothing compared to her natural beauty! She is a spirited young lady with a heart of gold!
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Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
NORWEGIANS IN CANADA
When Norwegians come to Canada, it is a must to get photos in the very different landscape that the Prairie's offer. Magnar and Anna were so excited to have a little mini session with their family in some very traditional SK locations.
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LOCATION:
Ounger, Saskatchewan, Canada
#thefrontstepproject
During the 2020 Cronovirus pandemic, photographers around the world participated in #thefrontstepproject where we stood on the curb and took family photos social distance style. It was great to bring joy to families during the crazy time. It was so much fun and I wanted to share some of the families with you!
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LOCATION:
Lake Alma, Saskatchewan, Canada
Greenhouse FAmily
During Spring you never know what sort of weather you will get, but in a greenhouse there is soooo much color and beauty. Then, when you add an amazing family the images are out of this world! I loved how these turned out with Staci, Sean and their family!
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LOCATION:
Windmill Greenhouse, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Claybanks Graduation
2020 Graduate Tia was a vision in her sparkly dress! She looked like a princess! We went out to the Claybanks for her session and it was the perfect backdrop.
Tia also brought her favourite dance outfit for a few photos! I can't wait for you to see all the photos! Enjoy! Congrats Tia!!!
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LOCATION:
Claybank Brick Plant, Saskatchewan, Canada
