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Wedding and lifestyle photographer, passionate about diversity and conveying stories in a genuine and authentic way.

The subtle nuances of expression. From the archives // Vegas  2023. Striking  Backdrop  HMUA  &    -
07/11/2024

The subtle nuances of expression.
From the archives // Vegas 2023.

Striking
Backdrop
HMUA &

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One sneak peek from a wonderful recent project on a family ranch in Red Deer county. One of my favourites!              ...
24/10/2024

One sneak peek from a wonderful recent project on a family ranch in Red Deer county. One of my favourites!

Scottsdale Arizona. Girlfriends Weekend trip. 43C - it was a burning ring of fire. Outstanding food (tried sushi for the...
01/10/2024

Scottsdale Arizona. Girlfriends Weekend trip. 43C - it was a burning ring of fire. Outstanding food (tried sushi for the first time at Nobu, cacti for miles, tried the famous Liche martini, great company, many laughs & some alone down time. More to come.

She is strong, dedicated, resilient, disciplined. She puts everyone else before herself and cares deeply for the well be...
26/09/2024

She is strong, dedicated, resilient, disciplined. She puts everyone else before herself and cares deeply for the well being of those she loves. She is caring, warm, compassionate. She juggles multiple roles, priorities and challenges daily. She is her own hardest critic. She is learning to care for herself more, to see herself more and is learning to advocate for her needs, wants and ambitions. She is learning to set boundaries, she is learning every day. She is always evolving.

She is you and she is me. Whether you are reserved and nervous, self-conscious or bold, loud and confidant, I love showing women standing in their power.

Professional portraits for a long time friend . Meldijana thank you for your trust and support!

18/09/2024
I recently had an opportunity to photograph this wonderful leader. She expressed a desire for professional images that c...
10/09/2024

I recently had an opportunity to photograph this wonderful leader. She expressed a desire for professional images that convey approachability, kindness, simplicity and confidence. Loving a clean and crisp look and in line with her wardrobe, we did a few sets from casual to more formal.

Here is just the small slice of what we created together. With her kind and calm demeanor and soft feminine features, I wanted to capture those important elements of who she is I also wanted to portray her with power, being a woman leader whose career has spanned 3 decades; a woman who has stood her ground and navigated diverse roles and environments with success.

Kara Claypool, Senior Vice President, CFO & COO at Travel Alberta.

3 weeks ago I travelled to Dallas, TX for a conference and photography workshop. I didn't have much time if any to mysel...
03/09/2024

3 weeks ago I travelled to Dallas, TX for a conference and photography workshop. I didn't have much time if any to myself in those 7 days to explore or do things I thought I would manage to squeeze in. When I travel my pace is hectic - by choice & my plans often unrealistic. I won't sleep, eat, sit or rest in exchange for the ability to see & experience as many new things as possible. I've always been that way, it's tiring but also rewarding.

I had so many plans to walk around Dallas for the half day I had free but the sweltering 43C heat made that impossible. On the 3rd day I woke up at 630am, ubered it to down town and decided to spend a few hours at the & another museum before returning to the conference at 12pm. At the Nasher I visited Sarah Sze's immersive installations that "explore how memory marks time and space and how art negotiates image and object" (more on that to come).

During the week I had taken Uber to get around & had met at least a dozen different drivers whom I had conversations with and ended up learning such interesting and often intimate stories about their lives. A sudden urge came over me shortly after my 2nd ride to take unstaged on the spot portraits of them in their cars but I never got the courage to ask.

At the Nasher Museum I saw this woman & she grabbed my attention immediately. Her look, engagement & presence while doing a tour with a senior group struck me. She had a down to earth, calm and graceful way about her. I circled around her for a long time mustering the courage & then walked up to her and asked if I could take her photo. She gifted me with the biggest smile and said of course. We chatted a bit, I asked for her name (which I have now of course forgotten because I didn't write it down right away). I took out my cell phone and snapped these two impromptu images of her & she then asked if she could take one of me. I sheepishly said yes and here it is.

My conference didn't turn out as I had expected and I didn't achieve the business objectives I had hoped for, however this trip gave birth to new realizations, new inner whispers that I have neglected for some time. Time will tell what's next.

N E V E N.This little ham is 7 years old today. He has brought so much joy and love in our lives it's impossible to put ...
29/08/2024

N E V E N.

This little ham is 7 years old today. He has brought so much joy and love in our lives it's impossible to put it into words. He is compassionate, sensitive, introspective, cuddly and is always looking out for others. Any frustration or anger he may feel is so fleeting, he doesn't hold it longer than a few mere seconds and is quick to apologize and seek forgiveness. He calls out at least 10 "time outs" each day dedicated strictly to snuggling and we have to make time for it - it's serious business in our household. He has a ridiculous sweet tooth, loves his numbers and art more than words and reading and he claims he is excited to be going into grade 2 next week.

When I asked him what he loves the most in the world he said: Calaway park, snuggles, playing - especially Minecraft with his sister, Mexico, candy, travel, spending time with his family, his scooter, bike rides with his dad, Stampede, village ice cream and his friends.

I don't photography my kids nearly as much as I would love to, something always comes up. Yesterday however with the crappy weather outside we took some time to create new portraits and it's been a full year since we did them last.

PS: I don't listen to Taylor Swift myself but when searching for songs he heard this one and voted on it because he said it's something we always say to him "never grow up".

We love you Neno

"Love is an ever-fixed mark, that looks on tempests and is never shaken" - ShakespeareAugustine & Darrell
23/08/2024

"Love is an ever-fixed mark, that looks on tempests and is never shaken" - Shakespeare

Augustine & Darrell

Beyond the headshot session with .laurel. She wanted updated professional images that are crisp, clean and reflect her i...
22/08/2024

Beyond the headshot session with .laurel. She wanted updated professional images that are crisp, clean and reflect her in a way that feels true to who she is. I love all the women leaders I get to meet and serve through this work.

If you are in need of updated professional images and would like to see yourself from a fresh perspective, let's chat.

Our next express sessions are August 26th, Sep 2nd, 12th & 13th. Details and booking via link in bio.

Ways of seeing.Do you always look at something you have seen before in the same way as the 1st time or does your perspec...
06/08/2024

Ways of seeing.

Do you always look at something you have seen before in the same way as the 1st time or does your perspective change? What causes the change in the ways we see things? What is our perspective rooted in, influenced by?

In cleaning up some files I revised a session from February of 2023. These images made me pause, even though most were not originally selected by the client. With zero editing (other than black and white conversion), I see this woman more than a year later in completely different ways than I did at the time of her session. I find it intruiging. Raw and unfiltered in their nature, stripped of all colour and refined finesse, this completely new set of images caught my eye in ways they didn't before. They are unassuming and subtle yet portray the many sides of Marija that I know.

I would love to hear what your thoughts and perspective are on what you see when you look at these now 18 months later after your session and how it compares to the images that you selected as your favourites at the time.

I met Tanya Roach, SCMP back in 2018 when she interviewed me for a supply chain position at TransAlta. We worked togethe...
24/07/2024

I met Tanya Roach, SCMP back in 2018 when she interviewed me for a supply chain position at TransAlta. We worked together for 5 years and I had the privilege of collaborating with her, learning from her and alongside her and watching her career evolve over the last 12 years. I always found her to be steadfast in her views and beliefs, a woman of integrity, someone who stands by their word, leads through action, is willing to share knowledge and elevate those around her.

Recognized as the “Women to Watch In Supply Chain by SCMA 2019, she is a progressive Supply Chain Professional passionate about affecting positive change, delivering bottom-line results and creative problem solving in challenging setting. I knew her as a lover and strong advocate of enhancing operational efficiencies, establishing standardized processes and improving productivity. Throughout the years, she has negotiated complex contracts, delivered outstanding results, developed meaningful relationships and she keeps pushing forward in all aspects of her personal and professional development to this day.

I am grateful for the friendship over the years, even though our paths diverged we came together in a new environment and new context - creating updated professional images for her. Some of them my favourites, some hers, I wanted to capture her as a friend that I know first and foremost, to convey her laugh and warmth and contrast it against her highly professional and composed professional demeanour.

Keep blazing your way my friend!

Only 3 summer Headshot Express Dates are available. July 25th & August 26/27th. If you are looking for updated professional images that go beyond the generic headshot, let's chat! Link in bio.

When your clients make you cry. Thank you Rachel, your words really touched me and I loved working with you!
23/07/2024

When your clients make you cry. Thank you Rachel, your words really touched me and I loved working with you!

New Blog Post for those who still like to read and engage with content beyond 10 second video clips. It was a tad too lo...
16/07/2024

New Blog Post for those who still like to read and engage with content beyond 10 second video clips. It was a tad too long for a social media post but it's the most raw, honest and hot topic I have ever posted about.

If you are curious what drives our diverse perspectives on what things are "worth", what's too expensive and how I have navigated the comments as my business grows, head on over to the wrbsite Blog for a read. Looking forward to your thoughts.

https://www.cednaportraitstories.com/cedna-portrait-stories-blog/you-are-expensive

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