Calgary Wedding and Family Photographer - Nadine Foster Photo

Chris & Rukhsana… the e-session

Nadine Foster — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:08:24 +0000

This session ended up being exactly the opposite of what I expected! I’d met the couple on 2 occasions prior to the engagement session and felt I had a handle on their personalities but man was I wrong!!!!! Rukhsana told my numerous times how she hated having her photo taken and that though she’s excited for the pictures, she was also nervous. So, me being me… I did my best to reassure her that we would work through it together and have fun! Now, Chris on the other hand is super outgoing and I imagined he’d be completely at ease during the session and I planned to use his playful and easy-going nature to help Rukhsana relax! Well……. as it turns out, Rukhsana rocked it like a model right from the beginning and Chris, well, by the end he was loosening up!!! lol!!! Thanks to you both for lots of laughs and a great session, and especially to Rukhsana for helping make it easier on Chris Looking forward to this wedding… and Chris… may I recommend some yoga? You guys are awesome!!!! Both of you! And you look great!

Turning one!!!

Nadine Foster — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 05:49:30 +0000

This little beauty had just turned one when I met her - recently enough to keep telling me how old she is by holding up one little finger!!! So incredibly adorable!!! I could have stayed and photographed her all day (and hung out with her super cool parents too) but after a while in the snow she grew cold and we had to call it quits. However in that half hour I had in the park with her I think I snapped more keepers than ever before in such a small span of time!!! She’s just such a perfect little model!!! I sure hope I get to watch her grow!!!

All my love… all my life…

Nadine Foster — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:22:58 +0000

Cam and Fiona’s wedding was absolutely perfect! From the fun and relaxed atmosphere during the bride prep to the colors and people in the wedding party to the amazing wedding cake designed and made by the bride’s brother to the most breathtaking location! The day began with champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries as the beautiful girls were getting ready and the boys outside playing on a ropes course while they waited to get dressed… the ceremony was so uplifting! Casual, it began with some of the most beautiful music as the entire congregation including the bride and groom sang for several minutes… It was a very personal ceremony in a room filled with so much happiness, love and support from family and friends. Entertaining stereotypes were shared about Aussies and Canadians (as the bride and lots of her family and friends in attendance are from Australia) and had everyone laughing… a bride and groom so incredibly in love… it would be impossible not to feel uplifted and so warm at this event! I honestly wanted to blog every last photo taken at the wedding but that would take forever… so here are a few! Congratulations Cam and Fiona and my best wishes for a long and happy life together!

Family session in the snow and a great new connection to a wedding dress designer :-)

Nadine Foster — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:22:23 +0000

This family was photographed on a lovely warm day with lots of snow. Now as Calgarians, this is a very typical scene for a photo session for the better part of half the year, but this family is originally from South Africa making the snow a much more unique feature. The majority of the family members have relocated here (though I can’t really imagine leaving all that sun and warmth for the cold!) but a couple members remain and were visiting at the time of this session. This particular element of the story really touched me: the Grandmother, who was rather ill a few years back, was here on her first ever visit to Canada - a journey no one expected she would ever be able to make. It was absolutely magical to watch her enjoy the snow with the energy and excitement of a child! The smile on her face as she played in the snow just warmed me!

The second wonderful thing that happened to me that day was meeting Lani (she’s the face in the photo with her husband and the frog!). Lani is a wedding dress designer based in St. Albert Alberta. Her exquisite vision for style, access to some of the world’s finest fabrics, established skill and experience, and commitment to her love of wedding dress design make Lani an amazing choice for any bride looking to have a dress designed uniquely for them. She not only designs and creates these masterpieces, but also lends her expertise in the form of consulting ranging from wardrobe consultation for a bride and her attendants all the way to assisting in the choosing of colors, flowers and decor to help give your wedding that perfect polished look. And, of course, she’s just such a nice, down to earth, fun person. I absolultely loved working with her on her family’s photos and I’m sure she would be equally wonderful to work with for a wedding Please take a moment to check out Lani’s fabulous work at the R O O Y Couture and Consulting website: http://www.rooycouture.com/

And now the photos

Hot engagement session… Mike and Amy!

Nadine Foster — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:59:48 +0000

Mike and Amy are absolutely a gorgeous couple!!! Very easy to capture beautiful shots of these faces… but what makes them both even more beautiful is their personalities! Genuinely lovely and unassuming couple… so totally into each other and fun fun fun!!!!! The second of 2 recent engagements sessions at the Falls and another wonderful couple willing to do anything brave and bold to get a great shot! Thanks guys for a wonderful afternoon. I’m sure the wedding will be amazing!!!!!

Jeff & Cara… in love!

Nadine Foster — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:11:42 +0000

Jeff and Cara so badly wanted a winter session for their engagement, but with the mild winter we’ve had it just didn’t seem likely… so we chose a location that was sure to have a least a little snow and lots of beauty! Jeff brought a very creative eye to this session and Cara had some wonderful ideas in mind about shots she loves! Together, we had a fantastic time and these two pulled off some amazing and brave stuff to get these images! Looking so forward to your wedding! Thanks for being so willing to try some crazy stuff and have fun doing it! Cheers!

Rob & Suzanne!

Nadine Foster — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:38:48 +0000

Rob and Suzanne contacted me to have some portraits done of themselves as a couple. Now, Rob was not super keen on the whole idea of being photographed but Suzanne felt it was time they get this done! Well – good job Suzaane!!! You guys look so good! I asked them both to just be themselves as the first reaction was to ask how to pose… being themselves was perfect!!! They are so cute! Suzanne could barely stop giggling, and Rob fell into the groove of the session very quickly!!! Thanks to you both!!! This was seriously one of the most fun sessions I’ve ever had!

Fiona & Cam Engaged!

Nadine Foster — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:14:15 +0000

Next, I introduce you to a lovely couple – Fiona and Cam. This was their e-session and their wedding will be coming up in March! Gorgeous couple… amazing and obvious connection… so in love! I can’t wait to see what the wedding brings, but for now… the soon-to-be-married Fiona and Cam!!!

Christmas photos!

Nadine Foster — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:07:57 +0000

Following my lovely week away, I came home and worked straight through a very busy family photo season. This kicked off with 2 gorgeous little girls, who, again, I’ve had the pleasure of photographing several times! This session was for Christmas letter purposes – to show the world how much they’ve grown! And have they ever!!! Too fast in fact, but more beautiful with each passing day!

My “summer” vacation!!!!!

Nadine Foster — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:04:11 +0000

After a busy 2 days home, I was back to the airport on a plane bound for the Carribbean! A week of true rest in the Turks & Caicos. For those of you who have never been – I would strongly recommend a visit! The scenery is stunning, the snorkelling world class, and whole collection of islands lend themselves to tranquility and relaxation. A few photographs here from that wonderful week in paradise!