Calgary Wedding Photographer – Brad & Kelci’s Confederation Park Engagement
This engagement session is filled with so much meaning, it makes me so happy! First off, this bench that Brad and Kelci are sitting on in the first 2 photos is the exact place where Brad proposed a few short weeks ago. He had planned out an amazing date at Confederation Park, where they looked at a map of Calgary and wrote down their favourite memories together next to each of the significant places. Confederation Park was on the map, and even though they had never been on a date there before, it was about to become a very significant spot. Next to the park on the map, Brad began to write – Will You Marry Me? and Kelci hugged Brad so tightly that he had to peel her off himself so he could actually get down on one knee and give her a beautiful diamond engagement ring.
And later we headed down to Crescent Hill, where these two had gone before on a date and had their first kiss! These two are so perfectly suited for one another and I can’t wait to photograph their wedding next summer. Congratulations Brad & Kelci!
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Photography by: Carlin Anquist. I am a Calgary Wedding Photographer and Engagement Sessions are included in all of my wedding collections. They are completely tailored to suit your personalities and are the perfect opportunity for us to get to know one another before your wedding day. You can use images from your engagement session for save the date cards, invitations, or a photo guest book. I am accepting wedding bookings for the 2016 and 2017 wedding seasons and you can get in touch by email: hello@carlinanquist.com or phone: 403-383-5804. I’m also on social media so come follow along on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google Plus!
UPDATE! Brad & Kelci are married! You can see their Pinebrook Golf Club wedding here.
Kananaskis Engagement Photos
“Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite.”
Jess had always wanted to get engaged at Christmas time, but she and Darcy had just moved into a new house and she didn’t think that it was going to happen right away. But Darcy surprised her with a gorgeous, sparkly, engagement ring on the Christmas tree in their new home. So it was only fitting that we started out their engagement session at home, where their walls are filled with love quotes and photos of their life together. It was a gorgeous day, and then we drove out to Kananaskis, where the skies got darker and the rain started to pour. These two didn’t complain though – they enjoyed their snuggles and kisses in the rain and then we met again a few days later to bask in the warmth of the autumn sun.
Darcy & Jess are so natural together and are having a great time together planning and dreaming about their wedding in Cochrane next summer.
Congratulations Darcy & Jess! Thanks for spending a fun couple of evenings with me!
And we just needed some sunshine in these photos so we did another little session a few days later..
Photography by: Carlin Anquist. I am a Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer based in Calgary, AB. Engagement Sessions are included in all of my wedding collections and are fun, relaxed, and make for a romantic date night! I would love to take you for coffee and hear about your wedding plans! Get in touch by email: hello@carlinanquist.com or Phone: 403-383-5804. You can also find me on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google Plus!
Canmore Nordic Centre Wedding
It was a beautiful September day in Canmore. The sun was shining, the sky was blue, and you could feel the anticipation in the air. Elizabeth and Stacey were about to be married, and their unmistakeable joy and love for one another was evident to everyone present. Their baby girl was pulled down the aisle by her cousin in a little wagon, and then Elizabeth walked with her dad, arm in arm down the aisle toward her groom. Just wait till you see the photos of Stacey as he receives his bride at the altar. They have made me smile so many times as I’ve worked on these photos, and I know it will make you smile too.
After they were announced as husband and wife, they joyously greeted their guests with a toast of champagne. They celebrated the day away with so much love and laughter and I was so blessed to have been a part of it.
Elizabeth and Stacey – thank you for inviting me into your most special day. You both are such kind hearts and made my job so enjoyable. I wish you and your little family an amazing life together and I hope that our paths will cross again soon!
I just love the joy on Stacey’s face as he receives his bride from her father. Such pure and unabashed love.
A traditional handfasting ceremony.
You can view Elizabeth and Stacey’s sunset engagement photos in Calgary here.
Ceremony Venue: Canmore Nordic Centre. Reception Venue: Iron Goat Restaurant.
Photography by: Carlin Anquist. I am a Calgary Wedding Photographer, and I love the beautiful Rocky Mountains and am available for travel to capture your wedding in Canmore, Banff, Jasper, British Columbia, and beyond. I love wedding photos that are filled with sunlight and life, and that showcase the emotion of your wedding day. I would love the opportunity to chat with you about your love story, and learn how I can best tell that story through my lens. Get in touch at hello@carlinanquist.com or 403-383-5804 and let me take you out for coffee. You can also follow along on social media, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google Plus!
Make sure to check out Elizabeth & Stacey’s wedding slideshow here:
Hamptons Golf Club Wedding Photographer
You would think that planning a Calgary wedding in August would mean automatic sunshine and a perfect 28 degrees – but this summer was pretty wonky.
So far, in my 8 years of photographing weddings, I’ve gotten pretty lucky when it comes to the rain. I’ve seen the groom’s family drying off chairs with a leaf blower, and brides that wear rain boots, but have never had a ceremony be moved inside. And that record held true for this rainy day wedding. After a morning of storms, the rain held off just enough to have the ceremony and formal bridal photos outside.
These two have so much love for each other, and I’m so honoured to have been there to witness and capture their love on their wedding day!
You can see this lovely couple’s engagement photos in Riley Park here.
Wedding Officiant: Graeme Morton. Bouquets by: The Bride! Such a beautiful DIY project!
Photography by: Carlin Anquist. Are you looking for a Calgary Wedding Photographer? How about an Okanagan Wedding Photographer? Or a Canmore Wedding Photographer? I am based in Calgary and available to travel wherever you decide to have your beautiful wedding. I love beautiful, bold, and romantic wedding photos that capture the unique connection you have with your partner, and I would love the opportunity to chat with you about what you have envisioned for your wedding day. Get in touch at hello@carlinanquist.com or 403-383-5804 and let’s chat over coffee! (Or tea, or ice cream, or a slurpee! Mmm… slurpees!) You can also follow along on social media, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and now Google Plus!
Grassi Lakes Photographer
This is my big brother, Jordan, and his lovely wife Kristine! They didn’t have any formal portraits taken when they got married so we decided to do a bit of an anniversary/family session out at Grassi Lakes in Canmore. It was our first time there, and I’m pretty sure I read somewhere that the hike only took 5 minutes, so we decided to pack all the kids in their strollers and make our way. We started out hiking up the “easy” route, for 5, 10, 15 minutes, and every time we reached the top of a hill we thought we were there.
Nope. More like 45 minutes later… this…
Totally worth it! These lakes have such rich shades of emerald and turquoise and are absolutely breathtaking.
And how adorable is my nephew Matthew?? He’s such an awesome little dude and his leather jacket absolutely kills me!
We also took a few photos of my boys with their cousin and this is one of my favourite moments…
Love you guys! Thanks for a fun day. Maybe next time we go for a hike the boys will have to walk…
Photography by: Carlin Anquist. I am a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Calgary, AB and I always love an excuse to go to the mountains! There are so many beautiful places around Canmore, Banff, and Kananaskis and I would love to chat with you about your mountain wedding, engagement, or family photos. Email hello@carlinanquist.com or call 403-383-5804 to inquire.
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Love this session. And the ring shot is beautiful too !!! 🙂
Thanks Tashena!
So so sweet!! You did an amazing job of capturing the love they have for each other 🙂
Thank you Kate!
You did a great job capturing a special time in this couple’s life!!!!
Thank you Donna!
What an incredible view! Love these photos!
Thanks so much Alicia!