Award-Winning Real Life Photo – Captured by a Calgary Family Photographer
Why Choose a Family Photographer in Calgary for Real-Life Moments
As a family photographer in Calgary, I’ve learned that real moments matter more than ever in a world full of curated images. Family life is beautiful, chaotic, and fleeting — and that's exactly what I aim to capture through my documentary family photography.
Perfect smiles and matching outfits have their place, but the quiet (and not-so-quiet) moments in between are what truly tell your family’s story. It's these everyday memories that grow more meaningful with time — and I'm honoured to create lasting photographs that reflect them honestly.
As a family photographer in Calgary, I specialize in capturing real, unscripted moments that reflect your family’s true story.
Learn more about booking your session with a family photographer in Calgary here.
What Are the Documentary Family Photography Inspiration Awards?
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of being recognized by the Documentary Family Photography Worldwide Community through their Inspiration Awards.
Unlike traditional photography competitions, the Inspiration Awards focus solely on real, unscripted moments. Judges are looking for emotional impact, storytelling, and authenticity — not staged scenes or technically perfect setups.
It's an international competition, judged by respected photographers who understand the power of true documentary work. To have my work recognized on this stage was deeply meaningful, not just professionally, but personally.
About the Winning Photograph: "Make it stop"
One of the photographs that received an award features my own children — two brothers locked in a classic, everyday moment of childhood: fighting.
It’s not the kind of image most people would think to frame. But for me, it captures something honest about growing up, about sibling dynamics, and about the fierce love that often shows itself in less-than-peaceful ways.
When I look at that photo now, I’m reminded not just of that squabble, but of a whole season of life — full of loud voices, endless negotiations, and a bond that was being built, even in the arguments.
These are the kinds of memories that fade fastest if we don’t take the time to preserve them. I'm grateful I did.
Want to see all 74 photographs from the 52nd Inspiration Awards Collection? Click here: https://inspirationphotographers.com/awards/family-awards-52-2025/
Why Documentary Photography Matters for Families
The beauty of working with a family photographer in Calgary who specializes in documentary-style sessions is that it captures your life exactly as it is — no scripts, no poses, no pressure to be anything other than yourself.
Kids change fast. Today's ordinary moments are tomorrow’s nostalgia.
Authentic memories matter. When your children grow up, they'll want to see themselves as they really were — not just in staged portraits, but in real, living memories.
Real life tells the deeper story. It's the messy, hilarious, tender chaos that makes your family yours.
As a photographer who is also a Mom, I believe that real life is beautiful. There’s absolutely a place for posed portraits, but I chose to specialize in documentary-style photography because I truly find the unpolished to be the most meaningful.
Why Hire a Family Photographer in Calgary for Documentary Photography
If this image made you feel something—if it reminded you of your own beautiful, messy, everyday life—then maybe it’s time to preserve that story for your own family.
If you're searching for a family photographer in Calgary who can preserve your family’s unique story, I offer relaxed, in-home sessions that capture the connection, chaos, and love that make your family yours. No posing, no pressure—just real life, beautifully photographed. You can view slideshows of previous sessions HERE.
📍 Based in Calgary and documenting families across the city.
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MORE INSPIRATION
If you're looking for inspiration beyond family sessions, check out my friend, Rosa’s, work here: Senior Photographer for College and High School Grads who beautifully captures this exciting life stage.
