Georgia in the Sunflowers at Paradise Hill Farms

That time Georgia came along to assist on a shoot with me and things ran late so we were able to fit in a little Georgia session. She cut her hair right after this shoot…so this is literally the only time she wore that gorgeous hair tie. Fingers crossed we make it out to the sunflower fields again this summer.

Teen portraits are definitely one of my favourite things to photograph. Just saying.

Published

One of my goals for 2019 was to submit for publication more. In January, I submitted to the NAPCP’s request for black and white images for their next Inspired Magazine. And, lookie here! This image of Jack from our travels last summer was selected to be included. Making goals is one thing—doing the work to achieve them is always another. People often ask how these things happen…it is always about searching for the opportunities. Being aware when you see the call and taking action.

To see more about this issue, go here: http://www.napcp.com/blog.php/2019/01/31/new-inspired-magazine-tracy-sweeney/

Thank you to the NAPCP for including this image. It was super fun to create!

Okotoks Maternity Photographer

This beautiful mama just had her baby a little bit early, so I'm going to get to meet her really soon. She was supposed to be a New Year's baby, but she arrived yesterday. Can't wait to meet her. I thought I would share her maternity session because I loved it oh so much :) 

My studio has just been hopping making this November and December two of my busiest months ever. So many extended families, baby bellies and newborn beauties. Did you know that a maternity session and the complete set of digital files is only $500(+gst) when purchased with a newborn session? Did you know that I have an ever expanding wardrobe to help my clients create the maternity images of their dreams? If you are pregnant, the best time to have your photographs done is around the 34 week mark. I'm looking forward to seeing all the new year babies--those that come early and those that come a little bit late ;)

Welcome baby Penny! See you next week!

Winter Family Sessions For the Win | Calgary Family Photographer

Sometimes it is hard to convince parents(let's be honest...mostly moms) that they should just 'come as themselves'. There is this tendency to think that we all need to match and the session needs to look perfect--no matter how hard I try to convince them otherwise. This mom decided to let all of that stuff go and have a session where they were truly just themselves. It helps that winter sessions make it extra difficult to try and dress all matchy matchy because buying new ski jackets and snow pants just for a photo session is a costly endeavour-ha. When she saw the photographs, she was convinced though. I asked her to write about it in her own words:

“When my husband suggested that we do winter photos this year, I thought “why not?” He typically only agrees to be in family photos to make me happy, but I could tell he genuinely liked the idea. We try to spend as much time as we can outside in the winter, and the mountains provided the perfect backdrop.

Preparing for the session was as easy as checking the weather and opening our closet to pull out our winter clothes and snowshoes. It was the first time that we didn’t buy a single new clothing item for family photos, and it felt great. So much less stress, and no pressure to find the perfect look. Just us. Exactly how we are.

We live in snow pants in the winter, and it’s how we feel most comfortable. We love to snowshoe and play together in the snow. To be outside. I really think it shines through in the photos Dana captured, as they are our favourite family photos to date. Everyone I have shown them too, comments how “us” they are! Fall photos are beautiful, but it feels nice to break with “tradition” and add a little seasonal variety to our walls. My husband and I are both thrilled with how they turned out, and we will definitely be doing winter photos again in years to come!
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And, so here are a few of the photos...all of my sessions have been rather epically long lately. But, we are always having so much fun that I find it hard to stop!