{living love} the carlos family

If there’s something I have been learning a lot about as I get older, it’s the importance of family. I was so honoured when a dear friend asked me to take some shots of her family this spring. And boy do I love this group! Generous smiles, contagious laughter, and genuine hugging were only a [...]

{developing love} vancouver, canada

A few weeks ago I travelled to Vancouver, BC to see the incomparable Sufjan Stevens play at the Orpheum theatre. It was an amazing experience and part of that was the time spent wandering with my Polaroid taking photos and reflecting. Things I love about instant photos: {imperfections} {instant memories} {light} {waiting for developing} Here’s [...]

Jillene & Brian – Instant Sneak Peak

A sneak peak at an adorable little engagement session I did this weekend with the lovely  Jillene and Brian. We went up to the beautiful Bowmont Park in Calgary which has a magical poplar forest, waterfall, and views of the mountains! I love my city! xo elyse

from high river to vulcan

On Saturday I took a trip out to High River to take some engagement photos. The funny thing about this little trip is that I was born in High River and spent the first few years of my life in Vulcan. Having not been that way for years, in fact, the last time I was [...]

an instant kind of grad shoot

Photos from the Diana with Instamax backing on it from last nights grad celebration. The girls looked beautiful! They’ve all been friends for some time now and wanted to have some good photos of their group as they graduate and move onto great things. Thanks for inviting me out ladies and I wish you all [...]

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