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The Shoja-Nia’s Wedding at Edmonton’s Nisku Inn & Conference Centre

Shoja-Nia #Wedding. Image by Edmonton #weddingphotographer Box Cube Photography © 2017 https://boxcubephoto.com #edmontonweddings #edmontonbride #edmontonweddingphotographer #edmontonphotographer — at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.

A Cool Modern Persian Reception!

Their Story

Ashkan & Jena first met in school. Both of them went to Harry Ainlay School in Edmonton. Their story started with Askhan’s wardrobe! Askhan would only wear formal clothes to school and Jena would often make fun of him for that. To say the least, this was not the beginning of the lifelong romance but it does offer an interesting start to the story 😛

Their romance actually started with friendship. They reconnected in University due to a similar group of friends. Eventually, they ended up on a trip to Sylvan lake together. Ashkan made the first move and started the conversation that kinda led to this wedding! They were friends for a year before Askhan said to Jena: “I think I could date you”. One week later Jena responded with “I’ll give you one month”. So this trial of 30 days turned into 5 years and now they are married! Clearly, the trial was a massive success!

They got engaged in October of 2015. The proposal was a surprise on top of a mountain near Lake Louise!

Group 1 Getting Ready

The day started off with me and Amanda joining Askhan while he was getting ready. He was getting ready at the couple’s apartment (which btw is super cool and stylish!). We took some photos of his Louis Vuitton Tie and black velvet shoes that looked so classy together. We also took photos of other details including his Bulova watch (very classy!).

After photographing the details, we photographed Askhan as he got ready and dressed up in his tailored suit. He was joined by the rest of his groomsmen who shared a drink with him and helped him get ready for his big day ahead!

Group 2 Getting Ready

After photographing the guys, I went over to Jena’s parent’s house where she was getting ready for her bridesmaids and her family members. We started this part of the day by photographing some of the details including the bride’s jewelry, her beautiful dress (which she designed herself!) and her Manolo Blahnik shoes.

We then photographed some candid moments with Jena as she had fun with her bridesmaids. All the bridesmaids wore Sari’s that complemented Jena’s dress so well! We also photographed some of the family members as they got ready for the ceremonies ahead!

The Creative Formals at University of Alberta, Edmonton

The creative formals for Ashkan & Jena were done at the place where their love story started: The UofA! The Universtiy of Alberta has some of the best locations within the City of Edmonton for taking photos. It is a vast campus that offers so many opportunities for amazing photographs.

We took some classy photos of the couple in the footsteps of the Old Arts Building followed by hilarious photos of the groomsmen hanging the groom by his feet. One of the groomsmen actually fell in the pond at some point during the photos…

Jena switched outfits and she wore this Beauitufl Sari! It was designed by Tinni Kanji and looked absolutely beautiful!

Their Ceremony at Nisku Inn & Conference Center, Nisku

Askhan & Jena had their wedding in France in July! They wanted to do some of the cultural ceremonies during the reception. Here are some of the ceremonies that took place during the wedding:

1. Mandhvo
The Ismaili pineapple ceremony! During this ceremony, four men from the couple’s family accompanied by the bride’s mother place four decorated pineapples on the four corners of the ceremony room. This symbolizes protection from evil entering the couple’s future life together!

2. Sofreyé Aghd
This is considered one of the most important parts of the Persian wedding ceremony. Sofreyé refers to tablecloth in Persian. During the wedding, sofreyé refers to a variety of things put together by the bride’s mom. This includes Mirrors & Candlesticks. The mirror symbolizes eternity while the candles reference Zoroastrianism, in which light and fire play a major role. The fire and light symbolize brightness of future and eternal love. There are quite a few different items set on the tablecloth as well including bowls made of crystallized sugar, a bowl of coins, a basket of fruit, flatbread and finally the canopy!

Ashkan and Jena sat beneath a canopy while happily married members of their families took turns to grind two sugar cones together so that sugar granules fell into the canopy. This symbolized sweetness in the couple’s life ahead together.

The Shoja-Nia’s Reception at Nisku Inn & Conference Centre

The Dinner provided by the Nisku Inn & Conference Centre

Decoration by Priya Mahindru of InVogue Weddings & Events

The Shoja-Nias really know how to pull off an event with class. Their reception was one of the most well designed and thought out reception I have ever had the pleasure to photograph. It combined elements of Jena & Ashkan’s personality with an Arabian nights theme.

Following the wedding ceremonies, the couple was greeted with a dance performance by the Bride’s parents. The performance was a surprise that blew away everyone watching! They danced like seasoned veterans to two Bollywood songs!

Cutting the beautiful cake

Their cake was one of the most unique cakes I have ever seen. It was a triple tier hanging cake that had their logo on the cake itself!

First Dance!

This was followed by some toasts and then the first dance as the newlyweds showed off their choreographed moves! This was followed by an all-out party as the couple’s friends and family joined them on the dance floor.

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The Shoja-Nia’s Wedding Day Slideshow

Above is the beautiful Wedding Slideshow that came with Jena & Ashkan’s wedding package. It was created from a selection of their best photos.

It was amazing to work with BRIDE & GROOM on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work on our blog!

Want to share the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Some of my Favourite Photos from Jena & Ashkan Wedding

The Shoja-Nia’s Wedding Credits:

Date: 09.02.17
Ceremony Location: Nisku Inn and Conference Centre
Reception Venue: Nisku Inn and Conference Centre
Hair and Makeup: Sheba Levoir
Dress: Tinni Kanji
Decor: InVogue Weddings by Priya Mahindru
DJ: Pure Entertainment
Photography by Sharyar Memon & Amanda

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The Ayton’s Engagement Session at Edmonton’s Victoria Park

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Fall Engagement Session at Victoria Park Edmonton

The Engagement Ring and How They Met

This cute couple reminds me of all the medical shows that I have ever watched!! You will soon understand why (PS Medical shows I have watched: Scrubs, Grey’s, House and more!). Courtney and Karl met while Courtney was in nursing school and Karl was in med school. They had mutual friends who definitely helped with the cause! They attended a show together in 2015 and as they say ‘the rest is history!’.

The proposal happened this year on July 8th when Karl, Courtney and Karl’s family went for a hike in Jasper! Karl had already spoken to Courtney’s parents but Courtney had no idea! Karl’s brother did not know either so he wanted to accompany the couple on their hike. Karl’s parents held him back since they were in on the plan! Courtney and Karl eventually found a secluded spot overlooking the mountains. Here, Karl turned on the Bluetooth speaker and played some of Courtney’s favorite music. He went down on one knee and said: “You are my best friend, will you be my forever best friend?”

Courtney said “No no no,”. She then cried and was in shock. Then she said yes!! So now they are getting married next year and Courtney is Karl’s forever best friend (that is so adorable!!!).

The engagement hair and makeup was done by Puneet Ramirez who did a fantastic job and made sure our photos look absolutely amazing!

The Engagement Session at Victoria Park, Edmonton

Courtney and Karl wanted fall engagement photos with a flair for nature and hues of autumn. I suggested several locations to them and they finally choose Victoria Park in Edmonton.

Victoria Park is a beautiful little area located right beside the river valley along the river valley road in Edmonton. It has an outdoor ice rink which we have in the past used for engagement photos as well! During the fall, it has gorgeous colors and beautiful tree canopies. It also has a wooden fence along one edge of the park that makes for an amazing location for photos. We started the engagement session at the Victoria Park right before sunset. We took some photos within the canopies as well as along the fences. At one point, we asked to borrow a fire pit from a couple for some of the photos :P. I do my best to keep the engagement sessions light-hearted and fun. This meant doing goofy and silly things like stethoscope pictures (reminiscent of Scrubs).

Eventually, we moved to the river valley road where we took some photos overlooking the gorgeous sunset and the river valley. We created some beautiful portraits of the couple there! We finally went down to the Three Boars Eatery which is where Karl & Courtney had had one of their first dates. I spoke to the management to see if we could do some photos there and they were so helpful and kind!

View the Online Gallery

There is an online gallery of all their images that will be available for the next 30 days. From the online gallery, you are able to favorite images, order prints and share the gallery with your family and friends. The gallery can be accessed via the link below and you can contact Courtney & Karl directly for their secure password.

http://clients.boxcubephoto.com/gallery/aytoneng/

I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph Courtney & Karl’s engagement photos and we are really looking forward to joining them on their wedding day.

Want to share in the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

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Some of my Favourite Photos from Karl & Courtney’s Session

The Ayton’s Engagement Session Credits

Date: 11th September 2017
Location: Victoria Park, Edmonton
Photography by Sharyar Memon
Hair & Makeup: Krystle Ash with Beauty With Soul

Learn more about our studio

Box Cube Photography offers Edmonton brides the very best in wedding photography! Our unique style and best in class experience are one of a kind. Each wedding is treated with the greatest of care and creativity, resulting in breathtaking imagery. We also offer Edmonton newborn photography, capture maternity sessions as well as family portraits.

We are one of the top studios in Western Canada, servicing the Edmonton area, including but not limited to Leduc, St. Albert, Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. We also offer coverage in Calgary, Vancouver and to destinations worldwide.

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The Stacey’s Slideshow of their photos at The Baron, Calgary

A Fall Wedding in Calgary

Today was Sonja & Aaron’s wedding and above you will see their beautiful same day slideshow that we create from the photos we captured of them and presented to them at their reception.

Sign up for Sonja & Aaron’s Online Gallery

Sonja & Aaron’s photos will take approximately 12 to 16 weeks to edit and once they have booked their viewing session and seen their photos they will be released to the following gallery for a limited time. Sign up today and we will notify you the moment the photos have been released. From the online gallery, you will be able to view and star your favorite images, as well as order prints from the wedding.

Online Gallery Link:
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The Stacey’s Same Day Slideshow

The Reception slideshow above is included in everyone one of our wedding collections and is very well loved by both family and friends. It is composed of a selection of photos from the time the bride and groom are getting ready to the ceremony, family formals, and creative formals. It is presented in a classic black and white video format that we show during the reception on a projector and a screen we bring along with us. We also upload the same slideshow the very next day to our blog for everyone to enjoy while we edit and prepare the wedding day images.

Their Story

We had the fortunate opportunity to photograph this amazing couple’s engagement session. Be sure to check out their entire engagement session post where we share their personal love story here: Sonja & Aaron’s Engagement Session.

The Stacey’s Engagement Session at Calgary’s Prince’s Island Park

Some of our favorite Same Day Edits from their Wedding

Most of our same day edits are always done in black and white as we save the color ones for the completion of their wedding photos.

It was amazing to work with Sonja & Aaron on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work at our blog!

Want to share in the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

The Stacey’s Wedding Credits:

Date: 10.14.17
Officiant: Nathaniel Sarabura, Tamara Jones
Ceremony Location: The Baron, Calgary, AB
Reception Venue: The Baron, Calgary, AB
DJ: JD’s DJing
Photography by Sharyar Memon & Jeremy Martel

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Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton & Calgary brides with a unique experience for Wedding Photography. This experience starts at the time you have your first consultation with us where we help you decide what photography features fit your wedding requirements. We also help you figure out the schedule of the wedding day ensuring that your day goes as smoothly as possible. Our clients’ wedding are treated with extreme care and love and thus some beautiful images result. These images become heirlooms for generations to come.

Book your consultation today!

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The Mitchell’s Engagement Session at Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory

The Cutest Couples & The Best Sunset at Muttart Conservatory

The Engagement Ring and How They Met

Brianna & Kris are one of the cutest couples I have ever photographed. They are both nerdy and love start wars! They met at the Alliance Church in Spruce Grove in 2014. They would often hang out after choir and discuss things ranging from Harry Potter to Start Wars. Kris would often take Brianna’s son to rock climbing as well!

This cute couple had its first date at the Muttart Conservatory. Given their affinity for rock climbing, they climbed the Dove of Peace! Kris proposed to Brianna on January 28th, 2017. The bought the ring together and then went to the Van Oyster Bar for dinner. They had oysters the first time and followed that with a walk down Whyte Avenue! They eventually went down to their first date spot, the Muttart Conservatory, where Kris went down on one knee to propose. Somehow, the ring fell down in the snow and both Kris & Brianna had to go searching for it.

The only words Kris had said on his knees were: “I have an important question”
The immediate answer that followed was “Yes!”

Kris, being the amazing gentleman that he is, went to see Brianna’s parents first and got their permission. With their blessing, this couple got engaged and will be getting married really really soon!

The hair and makeup were done by the amazing Hamana of Hamana’s Artistry. She used a palette of beautiful colors that suited Brianna’s outfit and skin tones but also made her look very beautiful! Krist looked equally handsome in his jeans and plaid shirt!

The Engagement Session at Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton

Muttart conservatory is one of the most beautiful spots within the city. With its unique combinations of pyramids and scenic view of the city, it is the perfect spot for engagement photos. I love including places that are sentimental and important to my couples in the photos. In this case, this was the spot where the two love birds had their first date!

I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph Brianna & Kris’s engagement photos and we are really looking forward to joining them on their wedding day.

Want to share in the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

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Some of my Favourite Photos from Mitchell’s Engagement Session

The Mitchell’s Engagement Session Credits

Date: 07.12.17
Location: Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton
Photography by Sharyar Memon
Hair and Makeup by Hamana’s Artistry

Learn more about our studio

Box Cube Photography offers Edmonton brides the very best in wedding photography! Our unique style and best in class experience is one of a kind. Each wedding is treated with the greatest of care and creativity, resulting in breathtaking imagery. We also offer Edmonton newborn photography, capture maternity sessions as well as family portraits.

We are one of the top studios in Western Canada, servicing the Edmonton area, including but not limited to Leduce, St. Albert, Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. We also offer coverage in Calgary, Vancouver and to destinations worldwide.

The Zanardo’s Wedding at Leduc’s Stone Barn Garden

A Beautiful Sunny Wedding in the Stone Barn Garden

Their Story // Zanardo’s Engagement Session

Their Ceremony at Stone Barn Garden, Leduc

Shawn and Elissa tied the knot under a beautiful sunny Alberta day! Their wedding was held at the Leduc’s stone barn garden. They became a family and exchanged rings to promise to share their love for the rest of eternity. Their vows were emotional and beautiful!

The ceremony was conducted by the wonderful Pastor Ed! The flower girls were Kira and Mila, Elissa & Shawn’s beautiful daughter and their absolutely adorable niece.

Mickey’s flowers did a splendid job with the bouquets and decor! It looked absolutely stunning in combination with the very cool architecture of the stone barn garden.

The Family Photos at Stone Barn Garden

We took some family photos for the couple following their ceremony! The couple and their family looked wonderful with the stone barn garden as the background! Elissa family was so cute and multi-cultural, it was awesome!

The Creative Formals in Stone Barn Garden

In order to create the perfect wedding album for the couple, we create some beautiful portraits during their creative formals. The creative formats for Shawn & Elissa were done around the lake near the stone barn garden! We gathered the wedding party and walked around the lake. We created some portraits with the wedding party, the couple and of course the flower girls!

The Zanardo Reception at Telford House

The Dinner provided by the talented culinary staff at Telford House

The reception was held at the Telford House in Leduc. This beautiful venue has rustic wooden vibes and looks wonderful with the decor and colors the couple chose for their wedding! During the cocktail hour, we photographed some of the details of the decoration of the venue. We also started preparing the same day reception slideshow for the couple!

The dinner (that was excellent!!) was followed by a wonderful set of toasts by the friend and family of the couple! This couple has touched so many lives that all the toasts were emotional and full of happy tears!

Dancing the night away to the sounds of Tanner Hansen

The first dance between Elissa & Shawn was so well orchestrated yet innocent! The first dance was followed by the couple’s respective parents dancing with them which were equally emotional! At one point, Kira and Shawn were dancing together and it was so cute and emotional! I started crying while photographing it…

Online Gallery

An online gallery of all their images is available for the next 30 days. From the online gallery, you are able to favorite images, order prints and share the gallery with your family and friends. The gallery can be accessed via the link below and you can contact Elissa & Shawn directly for their secure password.

The Zanardo’s Wedding Day Slideshow

Above is the beautiful Wedding Slideshow that came with Elissa & Shawn’s wedding package. It was created from a selection of their best photos captured on their special day.

It was amazing to work with Shawn & Elissa on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work at our blog!

Want to share in the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Some of my Favourite Photos from Elissa & Shawn’s Wedding

The Zanardo’s Wedding Credits:

Date: 6.24.2017
Officiant: Pastor Ed
Ceremony Location: Stone Barn Garden, Leduc
Reception Venue: Telford House, Leduc
Hair and Makeup: Bliss Hair by Design
Florist: Jessie Cochrane of Mickey’s Flowers
DJ: Tanner Hansen
Photography by Sharyar Memon & Amanda

Would you like to find out more about our Box Cube Wedding experience? Contact us ?

Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with a unique experience for Wedding Photography. This experience starts at the time you have your first consultation with us where we help you decide what photography features fit your wedding requirements. We also help you figure out the schedule of the wedding day ensuring that your day goes as smoothly as possible. Our clients’ wedding is treated with extreme care and love and thus some beautiful images result. These images become heirlooms for generations to come.

Book your consultation today!

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The Warawa’s Slideshow of their photos at Camrose’s St Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Summer Wedding In Camrose, Alberta

Today was Samantha & Wyatt’s wedding and above you will see their beautiful same day slideshow that we create from the photos we captured of them and presented to them at their reception.

Sign up for Samantha & Wyatt’s Online Gallery

Samantha & Wyatt’s photos will take approximately 12 to 16 weeks to edit and once they have booked their viewing session and seen their photos they will be released to the following gallery for a limited time. Sign up today and we will notify you the moment the photos have been released. From the online gallery, you will be able to view and star your favorite images, as well as order prints from the wedding.

Online Gallery Link:
http://clients.boxcubephoto.com/gallery/warawawed

The Warawa’s Same Day Slideshow

The Reception slideshow above is included in everyone one of our wedding collections and is very well loved by both family and friends. It is composed of a selection of photos from the time the bride and groom are getting ready to the ceremony, family formals and creative formals. It is presented in a classic black and white video format that we show during the reception on a projector and a screen we bring along with us. We also upload the same slideshow the very next day to our blog for everyone to enjoy while we edit and prepare the wedding day images.

Their Story

We had the fortunate opportunity to photograph this amazing couple’s engagement session. Be sure to check out their entire engagement session post where we share their personal love story here:

Warawa Engagement Session at Peace Hills Park // Wetaskiwin Photographer

Some of our favorite Same Day Edits from their Wedding

Most of our same day edits are always done in black and white as we save the color ones for the completion of their wedding photos.

It was amazing to work with Samantha & Wyatt on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work at our blog!

Want to share in the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

The Wyatt’s Wedding Credits:

Date: 07.15.2017
Officiant: Dacon Doug
Ceremony Location: St Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Reception Venue: Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre
Hair and Makeup: Regan Opinko
Dress: Bailando Bridal, Edmonton
Planner: Louise Gillespie
Photography by Sharyar Memon & __SECOND__

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Poon’s Reception at Magarth Mansion // Edmonton Wedding Photographer

A wedding on the 150th Birthday of Canada!

Today was Alex & Jessica’s wedding and above you will see their beautiful same day slideshow that we created from the photos we captured of them.

Sign up for Alex & Jessica’s Online Gallery

Jessica & Alex’s photos will take approximately 12 to 16 weeks to edit and once they have booked their viewing session and seen their photos they will be released to the following gallery for a limited time. Sign up today and we will notify you the moment the photos have been released. From the online gallery you will be able to view and star your favorite images, as well as order prints from the wedding.

The Poon’s Same Day Slideshow

The Reception slideshow above is included in everyone one of our wedding collections and is very well loved by both family and friends. It is composed of a selection of photos from the time the bride and groom are getting ready to the ceremony, family formals and creative formals. It is presented in a classic black and white video format that we show during the reception on a projector and a screen we bring along with us. We also upload the same slideshow the very next day to our blog for everyone to enjoy while we edit and prepare the wedding day images.

Their Story

We had the fortunate opportunity to photograph this amazing couple’s engagement session. Be sure to check out their entire engagement session post where we share their personal love story.

Some of our favorite Same Day Edits from their Wedding

Most of our same day edits are always done in black and white as we save the color ones for the completion of their wedding photos

It was amazing to work with Alex & Jessica on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work at our blog!

Want to share in the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

The Poon’s Wedding at Magarth Mansion Credits:

Date: 07.01.2017
Officiant: John Tse
Ceremony Location: Magrath Mansion, Edmonton
Makeup: Krystle Ash with Beauty With Soul
Dress: David’s Bridal
Photography by Sharyar Memon & Amanda

Would you like to find out more about our Box Cube Wedding experience? Contact us ?

Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with unique experience for Wedding Photography. This experience starts at the time you have your first consultation with us where we help you decide what photography features fit your wedding requirements. We also help you figure out the schedule of the wedding day ensuring that your day goes as smoothly as possible. Our clients’ wedding are treated with extreme care and love and thus some beautiful images result. These images become heirlooms for generations to come.

Book your consultation today!

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The Stacey’s Engagement Session at Calgary’s Prince’s Island Park

Beautiful Day in Prince’s Island Park

The Engagement Ring and How They Met

You know when people say that social media is taking people further apart, I tend to agree most of the times. Now and then, I come across people like Sonja & Aaron who force me to throw that perspective out the window by telling me they met via POF. Now if you don’t know what that is, and you are single, I suggest you find out fast! Hint… lots of fish…

Anyway, Sonja & Aaron both lived in BC before moving to Calgary. They started speaking online via POF. Sonja had already moved from Vancouver down to Calgary for work. At this time, Aaron was still in Victoria. Right around the time of stampede, he decided to do what everyone originally from the East Coast does, move to Alberta for work. It turned out to be one of the best and most impactful decisions he had made for his life. This was almost three years ago. As they say, the rest is history. The first meeting soon turned into a second and a third meeting, with Sonja’s friends telling her she would be an idiot not to give him a chance. They eventually moved in together, bought a house and have a beautiful and huge dog together “Freja” who is so cute! They are like the perfect cute family! Don’t believe me? Check out these cute pictures and the video below!

See the thing about cute couples is, they don’t stop being cute at any stage in life. The proposal is so cute in this case! It was their 2nd Anniversary and 2nd stampede together when Aaron went down on one knee and presented Sonja with two ring pops (Ok there was more than two, but Aaron loves candy). One for himself, one for her. That was the proposal and of course who can say no to a proposal like that? This was July 2016. Come January 2017 they made it more official and had the ‘real’ ring custom made. With the centre stone they bought together, they combined gold from both families and had Sonja’s grandmothers ring remade to form a unique and sentimental piece. Isn’t that just special?

Emilia with Emilia Art makeup did such a fantastic job of the hair and makeup for Sonja. The light and fresh look went so perfectly with her outfit and the location. Thank you so much for your amazing work!

The Engagement Session at Prince’s Island Park, Calgary

Calgary is full of cool locations to take engagement photos in. We choose the Prince’s Island park due to its proximity to the couple’s house and the huge variety of mini locations that exist within the park. We also went out to this cool nearby spot where we could overlook the whole city!

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Sonja & Aaron’s Engagement Session

I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph Sonja & Aaron engagement photos and we are really looking forward to joining them on their wedding day.

Want to share in the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Some of my Favourite Photos from Sonja & Aaron’s Engagement Session

The Stacey’s Engagement Session Credits

Date: 04.23.17
Location: Prince’s Island Park
Photography by Sharyar Memon
Hair and Makeup by Emilia Art Makeup, Calgary

Learn more about our studio

Box Cube Photography offers Calgary brides the very best in wedding photography! Our unique style and best in class experience is one of a kind. Each wedding is treated with the greatest of care and creativity, resulting in breathtaking imagery. We also offer Calgary newborn photography, capture maternity sessions as well as family portraits.

We are one of the top studios in Western Canada, servicing the Calgary area, including but not limited to Leduc, St. Albert, Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. We also offer coverage in Calgary, Vancouver and to destinations worldwide.

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Outdoor Portraits with Tessa // Edmonton Portrait Artist

Winter Portraits with Tessa

Edmonton is Beautiful in Winter // Unpleast yet Beautiful!

One of my friends Tessa, who happens to be an excellent photographer agreed to be my impromptu model. We went out to this cool location on 82nd Ave where there is a bridge overlooking the river valley. We decided it might be a cool location to take photos in! During this time we created some cool portraits and landscapes!

She showed me some neat techniques related to landscape photography which allowed me to capture this cool photo of the road. Once we took some photos on the bridge, our cameras started getting cold and unpleasant to hold (wow that rhymed lol). We moved to a nearby location and tried to warm our hands, unsuccessfully. We took some portraits against some trees as the background. Following this, we went to Alexander circle which is this cool roundabout with a park in the middle.

I am so glad that I had the opportunity to photograph Tessa who is a fellow photographer in Edmonton, Alberta.

Want to share in the experience? Contact us today to book your session or to set up your free consultation with Sharyar!

Tessa's #Portraits.Image by Edmonton #portraitphotographer Box Cube Photography © 2017 https://boxcubephoto.com #edmontonportraits #edmontonmodel #edmontonheadshot #edmontonphotographer — in Edmonton, Alberta

Tessa’s Winter Portrait Session Details:

Date: 5.30.15
Location: 82nd Ave Bride, Edmonton
Photos by Edmonton Portrait Artist – Sharyar Memon of Box Cube Photography

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Box Cube Photography offers Edmonton families a unique portrait photography experience! Our relaxed approach combined with our best in class photography skills allow us to create amazing photographs for our clients. Box Cube Photography’s mission extends to the whole experience beginning at the time you contact us until the time we deliver your premium printed products. We also offer Edmonton newborn photography, capture maternity sessions, portraits and Edmonton Wedding Photography.

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Zac & Mary’s Wedding at Edmonton’s Hotel Fairmont Macdonald // Edmonton Wedding Photographers

Winter Wedding at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

A castle, winter, and the perfect dress; this is what makes a fairytale wedding. Of course, an amazingly beautiful couple that glows with love is a cherry on top! I had the chance to photograph Zac & Mary’s winter wedding last winter at the Hotel Fairmont Macdonald.

Zac & Mary Getting Ready

The Guys Getting Ready at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

Early during the day, we joined the couple at the Fairmont Hotel where they were staying for the duration of the wedding. Zac was in a hotel room with his best man Daryl who was helping him get ready. We took some photos of the guys goofing around and having fun to calm the nerves. We took some individual portraits, some details shots of the cufflinks and photos of Zac & his best man posing.

The Girls Getting Ready at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

After photographing the guys, we went to the bride’s room. Mary was getting ready with her mother, her bridesmaids, and her friends. Given the gorgeous location of the hotel room, we were able to get some amazing afternoon light. The bride also opened a gift from the groom which a gorgeous Swarovski bracelet. In a light-hearted moment, the mother of the bride gave her a kiss on the cheek and it led to giggles and laughter all around.

Their Ceremony at Wedgewood Room, Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

The ceremony took place in the Wedgewood room. This room is named after the Wedgewood design of china and is intricately detailed and look absolutely stunning. It has a beautiful chandelier in the middle and large windows letting in natural light all around the room.

The ceremony was commissioned by Julia Thatchk and she did such a splendid job of that! Some of the bride and groom’s friends and family members also said some beautiful words to mark the beginning of their lives together!

The Family Photos at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

Following the ceremony, we gave the couple some time to mingle with their friends and family while we photographed some candid moments. We photographed the bride and groom with their family members in the hotel’s western hallway.

The Creative Formals in Muttart Conservatory

Once we completed the family photos we went out to the Muttart Conservatory. It is one of our favorite spots to photograph couples at in Edmonton. It is the perfect combination of urban and nature. We went inside the conservatory where we photographed the couple in several of the feature pyramids. Following that, we went outside into the cold and took some photos of the scenic view of downtown and snow near the conservatory.

Zac & Mary’s Reception in the Wedge Wood Room, Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

The Dinner provided by the talented culinary staff of Hotel Fairmont

The reception was held in the Wedgewood room again. The excellent staff at the Fairmont were able to flip the room into a completely different look for the reception. It was decorated with colors of gold and white which looked beautiful. We prepared the reception slideshow for the couple.

The entrance of the bride and groom was surrounded with Eritrean Tradition where the elder men of the family held swords while the elder ladies held flowers as they entered the hall with the bride and groom. It was something very different from what we have photographed so far and we are so honored that we could witness it. Following the entrance, the food was served which was a delicious buffet prepared by the excellent chefs at the Hotel Fairmont.

Everyone Gets a Cake!

Zac and Mary did something a little different for their wedding where instead of having one giant cake, they placed one small cake on each table! The cake itself was a gorgeous combination of white chocolate, cream, and soft mushy core. The bride and groom eventually cut the cake and we photographed it. These photographs will become part of their wedding memories and will remind them of the beautiful day they spent with their family and friends.

Dancing the night away!

Finally, the couple did their first dance together. They looked amazing together and showed some serious dance skills! Following the first dance, everyone joined the couple on the dance floor where they ended up dancing the night away!

Near the end of the reception, Zac and Mary changed into traditional Eritrean clothing and joined the rest of their family on the dance floor.

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Zac & Mary’s Wedding Day Slideshow

Above is the beautiful Wedding Slideshow that came with Zac & Mary’s wedding package. It was created from a selection of their best photos captured on their special day, mixed with a lovely song!

It was amazing to work with Zac & Mary on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work at our blog!

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Some of my Favourite Photos from Zac & Mary’s Wedding

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Groom Getting Ready at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

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Bride Getting Ready for her wedding at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

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Bride holding flowers during her wedding at the Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

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Eritrean wedding ceremony at hotel fairmont macdonald

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Cake detail shot at the hotel fairmont macdonald

Eritrean reception dance at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald, Edmonton Wedding Photographers

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Zac & Mary’s Wedding Credits:

Date: 6.21.16
Ceremony Location: Wedgewood Room, Hotel Fairmont Macdonald
Formals Location: Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton
Wedding Coordinator: Oksana Fedko of Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Edmonton
Officiant: Julia Thatchk
Hair & Makeup: Krystle Ash with Beauty With Soul
Videographer: Devon Nagy
Chair & Napkin Rentals: All West Rentals
Flowers: Laurel’s on Whyte
Bride’s Dress: Novelle Bridal
Cake: The Art of Cake
Photography: Sharyar Memon & Amanda Lee Schulz of Box Cube Photography

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