Elisabeth and Jesse’s gorgeous downtown Calgary spring wedding day was everything you would hope for with a June wedding. It rained just a little bit. The perfect amount to be honest. The amount that brings good fortune and luck. And with it, the most memorable and beautiful day. It’s always been a dream to photograph in an old church with … Read More
This was one of the most exciting inquiries I’ve yet to receive as a wedding photographer. I’ve never had to keep a secret so long. And yet it felt exhilarating to be one of the only people who knew Michelle and Lucas’s plans long before any one else. Michelle’s inquiry went a little like this… “My partner and I are … Read More
Aloha aku no, aloha mai no. I give my love to you, you give your love to me. On a stunning beach in Maui, with the most joyful and fun officiant I’ve ever had the pleasure of documenting, Steph and Sherry said their I Do’s… AGAIN. I seriously cannot believe it’s already been a year since I got the call … Read More
I’ve wanted to share Sarah and Shawn’s Cochrane Ranchehouse fall wedding for so long now and with these two expecting their first child within days (eeek!) and the Cochrane Bridal Fair happening this upcoming weekend at this very stunning venue, what perfect opportunity to post this wedding. I started the day with the girls at the gorgeous Distilled Beauty Bar. … Read More
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” And that’s exactly what we did for Cariann and Elliot’s Hotel Arts Calgary Jewish Wedding. I met these two for coffee for our wedding consult with their adorable pup Frida. Trust me, they had me at Frida and you’ll soon see why. These … Read More
It was cold. Bone chilling cold for this downtown Calgary winter Alforno wedding. It had been a beautiful 13 degrees the very day before but not on this day. On this Saturday, the skies turned grey, the wind bit something fierce and it felt like -20 degrees with windchill. Brrrr. But this is not a story about the cold. Rather, … Read More
There are certain people in your life who leave lasting impressions. Nathan and Dionne are two of those people for me. Our friendship started many years ago in my former career, and from the moment I started working with the entire Wong family, I wanted to be adopted. Sue Wong Photography…definitely has a ring to it.
It’s a pretty great day when a talented designer like Nicole Rita Tomney of NRT Fashions tells you that you hit her vibe exactly. I’ve had the amazing opportunity to collaborate with this talented powerhouse for many creative sessions this year and it’s been a dream come true.
then, she began to breathe, and live, and every moment took her to a place where goodbyes were hard to come by. she was in love, but not with someone or something, she was in love with her life. and for the first time, in a long time, everything was inspiring. r.m. drake