CALGARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS

editorial-inspired documentary wedding photography

Available in Calgary, Banff + Worldwide

MODERN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Your special day will pass by so fast that the last thing you want to worry about is stiff poses in front of a camera.

Dancing between documentary and editorial, my photos are for modern couples who want beautiful and captivating photographs that make them feel.

My approach focuses on expertly telling your story with artful excellence and purpose by preserving the genuine emotions, spontaneous interactions, and intricate details that make your wedding day magically yours.

Let’s transform those fleeting moments into timeless works of art.

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What is documentary-style photography?

Documentary photography is a genre of photography that aims to capture candid and spontaneous moments in a narrative form. This doesn’t mean avoiding the camera at all cost. Documentary photography means intentionally creating time in your day to truly soak it all in, to get lost in the moment, and to have a professional there to capture it all.

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Meet your photographer

I’m Joanna, a documentary wedding photographer based in Calgary, Canada.

I’ve had a camera in my hands for as long as I can remember and I’m so fortunate to share my gift with couples in love! Over the years, I’ve developed a style that turns the seemingly small moments into pieces of art.

With an unobtrusive approach to wedding photography, I find the balance between gentle guidance and creative direction to give you photographs that you’ll treasure forever.

When I’m not photographing couples, you’ll find me exploring Banff, scouting the newest Calgary cafes, or learning how to bake. I’m a naturally curious person, always learning and exploring, and I’d love to hear about your vision on your big day.

  • "Joanna is very professional in all her correspondence and in person, she has wonderful communication and direction and is such a big help when you’re like me and my husband and don’t really know what you’re supposed to do on your wedding day. She assisted us with timeline, details, extra ideas, props and everything in between to give us the best outcome and we have always been so blown away and in love with the results.

    I cannot say enough good things about Joanna, she really is a true gem of a person with exceptional talent and vision and I would recommend her to anyone for any photography needs without a doubt!"

    - S+D

  • "Joanna is an exceptional, talented photographer and I cannot praise her enough! She was very thorough and professional during the entire process from planning to photo shoot day. Joanna went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and on the same page. She gave us magazine-worthy photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. Please don't hesitate to book Joanna for your next photoshoot!!"

    -C+U

  • “The opportunity to work with Joanna was by far an amazing experience. I've personally modeled with other photographers before, but none can compare to my experience of getting to shoot with Joanna. She takes incredible pride in what she does and has the most amazing attitude and personality. She is sweet and enthusiastic and truly knows the meaning of working alongside her clients. She shows you your pictures throughout the photoshoots and even helps you work out your best angles which not many photographers typically do. She works hard in bettering herself at her practice, making her incredibly humble. When working with Joanna you not only get to experience a photoshoot, you also get to enjoy all the laughs and enjoyment of working alongside someone who is also going to treat you as a friend, making you feel more comfortable in front of the camera. She is also incredibly open and receptive to any ideas you may have and works alongside you to create amazing art. Joanna is a photographer I would recommend to everyone and cannot wait to work alongside again sometime in the future.”

    — K

  • “I’ve worked with Joanna a couple times now and I have to mention the amount of talent this girl has! She definitely has full knowledge with lighting, angles, location and literally everything in between. On top of that, she’s wonderful to work with. It’s always just a fun time for both parties, very casual but still very professional at the same time. There’s never an odd or awkward vibe between the model & her. I would definitely recommend working with Joanna if given the chance! The outcome of her photos is something you wouldn’t want to miss out on.”

    — S

Photography Services

WEDDINGS

ELOPEMENTS

ENGAGEMENTS

PROPOSALS

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BASED IN CALGARY

but I will travel to wherever your love story takes us.

Whether you are across the world or seeking a destination wedding, I am wedding photographer waiving travel fees for any of these destinations. Reach out for more information.

BUCKET LIST LOCATIONS

Lake Como

Santorini

Scotland

Hawaii

New York

let’s make some magic

intimate. captivating. effortless.