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When should we do our engagement session? - Calgary Wedding Photographer Alan Maudie answers a common question.

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I have been a Calgary Wedding Photographer for the past 10+ years and on average shoot around 20 weddings a year.  Most Calgary Wedding Photographers offer an engagement session to couples either as an add-on or part of their coverage.  I try to keep these sessions informal and fun.  Actually, I try to keep all my photography that way, but even more so with engagement sessions where I am often trying to convince the skeptical groom that being photographed can be a good time.  There are some key pointers/suggestions that I make to couples who are planning a session.  For now I’ll talk a bit about the various different seasons of the year and how they work for engagement sessions or any portrait session for that matter.  I realise not all readers are in Calgary or even Alberta, so please keep in mind that this advice is specific this part of the world.   I won’t sugar coat it, planning a winter engagement session in Calgary is usually...

Top Urban and Natural Calgary Wedding Photography Locations

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A Calgary wedding photographer has a wide range of locations to select from.  Calgary is a beautiful city that has the Canadian Rocky Mountains as a backdrop and the famous Bow River flowing through town. In addition to all the natural beauty in the area, the city of Calgary also has some amazing urban options from old sandstone heritage buildings to modern architecture.  A skilled photographer working with a great couple will have a lot of fun creating memorable Calgary wedding photography. Some of the high-end wedding photographers in Calgary simply love the range of options from urban street scapes to mature forests. Please have a look at some of the best Calgary wedding photography locations: 1. Fish Creek Park: The best thing about the Fish Creek Park is that it offers a location that doesn’t look or feel like a big city.  It’s also a year-round option where an experienced Calgary wedding photographer can shoot any time of the year. The open fields w...