Calgary Documentary Family Photographer – Alison Lapczuk
Welcome to Alison Lapczuk Photography
Calgary Documentary Family Photographer
“I help Calgary moms preserve the honest, everyday beauty of family life—through emotional photography and heirloom artwork their children will grow up seeing every day”
REAL LIFE. BEAUTIFULLY PHOTOGRAPHED.
Not posed. Not perfect. Just honest, everyday magic that you can enjoy forever.
Hi, I’m Alison—a Calgary family photographer specializing in documentary and Day In The Life sessions. I help families like yours capture the unscripted, meaningful moments that often go unnoticed. No posing. No pressure. Just your family, being yourselves.
While many of my sessions feature life with little ones, I also work with dog families—because four-legged companions are family too. If your story includes paws, toys, and tail wags, I’d love to document that. View the Dog gallery here.
Your legacy, handcrafted.
I photograph families not just to make beautiful images—but to create something lasting. Something your children will hold one day and say, “This was us. This was real.”
Why Documentary Family Photography?
Because life with kids is messy, beautiful, hilarious, and fleeting. This isn’t about perfect poses or matching outfits. It’s about telling the real story of your family—beautiful, messy, emotional, and entirely yours. My sessions are designed to honour the chaos and the quiet—the hugs, the meltdowns, the everyday routines that make your family yours.
What Does a Session Look Like?
We’ll spend a relaxed morning or evening together, either at home or out and about doing something your family loves. I’ll blend into the background and document your real life as it unfolds. It’s like having a friend with a camera—only one who knows how to turn everyday moments into powerful, lasting photographs.
See A Day in the Life Session
A Storytelling Experience
$600 Session Fee
Includes a personalized planning call and your documentary family session.
This also includes your professional design consultation where I’ll guide you through creating custom wall galleries, heirloom albums, and printed artwork tailored to your space and story. These museum-quality pieces are crafted to last for generations—made with the best materials in the world, and curated to honour what matters most to you.
Availability is Limited
Your family story deserves my full attention, so I book a limited number of sessions each month.
You Deserve to Exist in Your Family’s Story
These photographs aren’t just for you—they’re for your kids, and one day, your grandkids. Let’s preserve the way life feels right now so you’ll always have something real to hold on to.
What Clients Say
Client Reviews
Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together
Curious what a session looks like? Head to the Slideshows to see real families in action.
If you still have questions, visit my FAQ page for answers here.
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Awesome! I can’t wait to hear all about you and your family!
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