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Whether you are planning a big traditional wedding ceremony and reception, or something small and intimate with only your closest friends and family, it’s my goal to make sure your experience is unique to you. With over 15 years photographing weddings, you are in great hands. This is going to be one of the most memorable and cherished day of your lives, and it would be my honour to share this day with you capturing the smiles and tears and all the precious moments in between.  My style is part fashion editorial and part documentary.  You won’t hear me say “Im a fly on the wall”.  I understand that you and your partner want a professional who is great under pressure, can direct and guide you for the perfect photograph, but can also live in the moment and capture you authentically; real and in love.  

YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION

Each full-day Wedding Photography Collection and Engagement Session includes professional retouching, consultations and strategy meetings, a personalized online gallery for viewing and sharing your photos, and a few steady-to-share social media posts.  I offer a 3 hour elopement photography collection and a 8 and 10 hour full wedding day photography. I understand that every wedding requires customization at times, so if you are looking for a different set of hours, not a problem, your wedding photography collection is customizable to your needs.  

Lets grab a coffee and chat!

WEDDING PACKAGES +

INVESTMENTS

COLLECTION 1 $6200

10 HOURS COVERAGE

INCLUDES 1 HOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION

ONE ASSISTANT / SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER

APPROXIMATELY 750 HIGH RES PHOTOGRAPHS

PROFESSIONAL EDITING ON ALL IMAGES

PERSONAL ONLINE GALLERY FOR DOWNLOAD AND SHARING

PRINT READY IMAGES WITH PHOTO RIGHTS

PREFERRED VENDOR LIST

CONSULTATION CALLS

COLLECTION II $5200

8 HOURS COVERAGE

APPROXIMATELY 550 HIGH RES PHOTOGRAPHS

PROFESSIONAL EDITING ON ALL IMAGES

PERSONAL ONLINE GALLERY FOR DOWNLOAD AND SHARING

PRINT READY IMAGES WITH PHOTO RIGHTS

PREFERRED VENDOR LIST

CONSULTATION CALLS

ELOPE WITH US $2800

3 HOURS PHOTOGRAPHY

APPROXIMATELY 200 HIGH RES PHOTOGRAPHS

PROFESSIONAL EDITING ON ALL IMAGES

PERSONAL ONLINE GALLERY FOR DOWNLOAD AND SHARING

TRAVEL TO BANFF/CANMORE INCLUDED

ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS - $875

1 HOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION

70+ PROFESSIONALLY EDITED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS

PERSONAL ONLINE GALLERY

TRAVEL WITHIN CALGARY CITY LIMITS

ADD - ONS

WEDDING DAY SECOND SHOOTER $100 / HOUR

CURATED FINE ART ALBUMS

FINE ART PRINTS

TRAVEL TO BANFF/CANMORE $150

TRAVEL OUTSIDE PROVINCE INQUIRE

ADDITIONAL HOURS $400/HR

Every wedding day is unique and you want to know you are making the right choice in your wedding photographer. Let’s grab a coffee, or schedule a zoom call. You’ll to get all your questions answered and I can give you a better idea of what I offer and who I am.

FAQ

There is so much that goes into planning a wedding and making it everything you ever dreamed it would be. Let me help by answering some questions you might have.

  • Yes, I’m a photographer. I photograph weddings, engagements, family, lifestyle and commercial and I take pride in all my work. I love that I get to create and share my talents. I am also a business owner. From the moment I get your email to when I deliver your photographs, I am your woman behind the camera and brand.

  • I am inspired by fashion photography and iconic portraiture. I find that these two influences create beautiful artful images that are classic, elegant and timeless. I understand that you might be ‘awkward’ in front of the camera (or that is what I hear a lot from my couples) however I am a professional and will direct you the entire time. It’s like dance, a perfect balance of direction and candid moments, and this is where my years of experience really shines. You will feel comfortable and confident and we’ll have a lot of fun on your wedding day! I guarantee.

  • I know it might sound cheesy, but I love the love. I tear up at every single wedding, usually during the vows or speeches. I also love the time we spend together during the portraits, because this is where I get to create with my couples. But it’s the real moments that give me goosebumps and that is what this is all about.

  • I am a Nikon girl. For every wedding or job I do, I bring 2 camera, 3 flashes, 4 camera batteries, extra memory cards, all the fun flash accessories and a ton of batteries. After the wedding, I ensure that all your photographs are backed up on hard drives and the cloud. I use Lightroom and Photoshop to edit all your photographs and then upload them on a Pixiset gallery for you to upload and share with family and friends.

  • I am constantly learning and exploring new technology and equipment, and I am always diving into personal and professional development every chance I get. To me, education is important. Learning and mastering your trade or skill set is the best thing we can do for yourself and business.

    I received my Bachelor of Design in Photography in 2011 from the top photography school in Canada, Alberta University of the Arts where I received the Governor General Award. I also hold an Associate Degree in Fashion Design. In addition to this, every year, I am in a course to further my knowledge and skillset. I am always curious and learning.

  • Every wedding is unique, making if difficult to put a number on the photos you will receive. At the end of the day, I want to ensure that I have captured all your special moments, and to me it’s quality over quantity. You will expect to receive approx. 500-700 edited images from your wedding day.

  • I will send you a preview within the first 48 hours following the wedding day, sharing of a select collections and variety of images. I know you are anxious to see photos and share them with your loved ones. You will expect delivery of your full photo collection within 8-12 weeks of your wedding day, and 2-3 weeks for engagement sessions.

  • I do! I can create a custom photo album for you. They are made with beautiful fine fabric covers, thick lay-flat pages and printed on fine-art papers. These are high quality albums perfect for cherishing your wedding photos. I offer duplicates at a reduced price that you can purchase for your parents. Printing your photos are important. Cherish your memories.

    Albums starting at $650

  • I mainly work alone, and am capable of capturing all your special moments of your day. With over 15h years of experience you are I great hands. However, there are moments throughout the day where I physically can not be in two places at one time. This is a great opportunity for a second photographer on the scene. I hire only professionals to photograph these portions of the day and I edited their photographs to seamlessly fit into the rest of your wedding day photography.

  • Yes absolutely! I love to travel and explore new locations. For any travel, I charge a small fee for locations outside of the city and that fee varies depending how far I am travelling. Have a wedding in South of France? I will be there! Let’s talk details.

  • I grew up in small town Saskatchewan.

    I could eat Mexican food every day.

    I have traveled to 6 of the 7 continents. Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Peru, Mongolia, and Thailand being some of my favourite places.

    I believe the meaning of life is to give life a meaning.

    I have two beautiful boys.

    I was married to a wonderful and handsome man for over 12 years. He passed from cancer a few years ago. He taught me so much about the meaning love and partnership.

    I wear black 90% of the time but if you see me in a colour, it’s most likely a shade of green.

    I love astrology and I read birth charts!! I have always had a curiosity for it and over the past few years, it has become a side business. Astrology is beautiful tool to help you gain understanding, awareness and acceptance about yourself and your relationships. What’s your Sun, Moon and Rising signs?

    I love spending time in nature, especially by the water or in the sunshine with my feet barefoot on the ground.

    I’d love to get to know you better as well and I look forward to hearing from you.

    Let’s grab a coffee and chat!

    xx

love notes

-Sarah & Jordan

“We felt so lucky to have hired Deserae for our wedding photography. She came highly recommended from two of our closest friends who had hired her from their weddings as well! Deserae is a dream to work with and we could not be happier with our wedding photos! It’s everything I could have wanted!! Not only was she great at communicating with us throughout, giving us great direction, (and we needed it!!) and delivering the most beautiful photos, but all our friends and family loved her and the energy she brought to the day! We can not say enough nice things about Deserae.”

-Nicole & Mike

“Deserae was an absolute pleasure to work with on our special day. She was able to manage a group of us with a degree of professionalism while keeping it fun and engaging. Her ability to capture all our heartfelt moments and deliver them so beautifully still takes our breathe away. We hired a photographer but ended up gaining a dear friend.”

-Court & Nathan

“Photography was very important to Nathan and I for our wedding. When we looked through Deserae's photos, we immediately loved her style, attention to detail and the way her photos captured something special! She really knows how to make you feel comfortable and that is something we loved the most. Not only is she so talented and professional, but she has a warm heart. We are so happy that we found her and would hire her again. There is no one I would recommend other than her. She is seriously talented at what she does.”