Photosofpeople.ca

 

About Photosofpeople.ca

I’ve been behind a camera for as long as I can remember (shoutout to the 4-H club that got me started when I was 12!).

For me, photography is about presence. It’s about being in the room, observing, and capturing moments as they unfold without interrupting them.

My background in movement and trauma-informed work shapes how I photograph. I understand bodies and nervous systems. I know how to put people at ease and capture them as they truly are, not as they think they’re supposed to look. That means no stiff poses or overly staged shots.

I look for the real moments: the quiet focus before a ride, the laugh shared between friends, the pride when someone tries something new.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of bringing this approach to event photography across Calgary’s tourism and culture community, working both as a paid contractor and a volunteer. You may have seen my work featured by organizations including: Calgary Stampede, Heritage Park, The Confluence, TELUS Spark, Globalfest, Calgary Folk Fest (where I serve on the social media team), Calgary Expo, Strathmore Stampede, Pete Knight Days, Okotoks Pro Rodeo, Flores la Due Ladies Luncheon, and Sunalta Community Association.

I also photograph headshots, private events, and family portraits. These may receive less public attention, but they are deeply meaningful to the people in them.

Whether I’m documenting a live event, a community gathering, or a private celebration, my approach remains the same: show up, stay present, and deliver images that feel intimate and alive.

I’m always open to connecting with organizations and individuals who value authentic storytelling. Let’s create something real.

I would love to capture your next event. Call or email me at photosofpeople.ca@gmail.com

How Photos With Me Work – Event Photography

First Things First: This Is My Passion

I have photographed hundreds of events and candids. Capturing real emotion is typically at the top of my roster. That is what I love most.

So here is exactly what to expect.

Shot Lists & Posed Photos

I absolutely invite a shot list. Please let me know ahead of time if you have specific posed shots that you need. Otherwise, assume you will get a bank of candids.

Translation: If you need Aunt Carol and the groom's father shaking hands by the cake at 7:15pm, tell me. If you don't, I will find the moments you didn't even know were happening.

VIPs & Sponsors

Please point out any VIP guests or sponsors that you need covered. Sometimes your VIPs are obvious. Other times, they are not. I would rather ask once than miss someone important to you.

Guest Permissions & Waivers

I assume that photography is allowed and your guests have signed a waiver unless otherwise noted. If that is not the case, just let me know ahead of time.

Delivery Timing

Delivery takes 1 to 2 weeks. I try to work quickly, but please have some patience, especially during the summer months when things get busier.

What You Get

After your event, I will send you a bank of fully edited photos via WeTransfer. The gallery is the final deliverable. These are yours to keep.

Some photos will look similar to others. I include multiple options because I know my favorite shot isn't always yours.

You can download, use, and share all photos however you like for any purpose, without photo credit (though I'm always happy when you do).

Watermarks

I will watermark photos if they are being provided as a volunteer service. I will not include watermarks if the project is sponsored or paid.

Social Media

I will typically post on my personal social media from events I photograph. If you do not want that, just let me know ahead of time. No hard feelings at all.

One Last Thing

Events move fast. Emotions happen in half a second. My job is to be ready for them. Your job is to enjoy your event. Send me a shot list if you have one, point out your VIPs, and then let me do the rest.

I'm always happy to see my work out in the world. Tag away if you feel like it.


How Photos With Me Work – Personal Photoshoots

First Things First: Real You, Real Photos

My goal is to capture you as you are, not a heavily edited version. I believe in honest, beautiful photography that feels like the person in the frame.
So here's exactly what to expect.

What I Edit (and What I Don't)

I do edit for:

  • Minor distraction removal (e.g., a stray light switch, a staircase railing, a random exit sign)

  • Exposure lifts or decreases (brightening or deepening the light)

  • Tone shifts (warming up a cool image or cooling down a warm one)

I do NOT edit for:

  • Airbrushing to remove body weight

  • Making you look younger

  • Changing colors of your clothing

  • Removing wrinkles from clothes

Translation: Wear what you actually like. If you love the outfit, we're good.

Delivery Timing

Delivery takes 1 to 2 weeks. I try to work quickly, but please have some patience, especially during the summer months when things get busier.

What You Get

Step 1 – The Full Gallery
After your shoot, I will send you a bank of photosvia WeTransfer. These are yours to keep.
Some photos will look similar to others. I include multiple options because I know my favorite shot isn't always yours.

Step 2 – Your Final Edits
From that gallery, you can choose roughly 5 photos for me to edit to their final form (the minor distraction, exposure, and tone work described above).

Step 3 – The Rest
All other photos you can download, use, and share however you like, for any purpose, without photo credit (though I'm always happy when you do).

One Last Thing

You don't need to pose perfectly. You don't need to dress for "editing later." Just show up as yourself, wear what makes you happy, and let's make some real photos together.

I'm always happy to see my work out in the world. Tag away if you feel like it.

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