Best Wedding Venues in Calgary: Top Locations for Your Special Day

Calgary offers some of the most stunning and diverse wedding venues in Alberta. From elegant banquet halls to rustic barns, picturesque gardens to luxury hotels, the city has something for every couple’s dream wedding. As experienced wedding photographers at Box Cube Photo and videographers at Epic Frame Studio, we’ve had the privilege of capturing beautiful moments at many of Calgary’s premier wedding venues.

In this guide, we’ll showcase some of the most breathtaking wedding venues in Calgary to help you find the perfect backdrop for your special day.

Hotel Wedding Venues in Calgary

The Fairmont Palliser

This historic landmark in downtown Calgary offers timeless elegance and sophistication. The Fairmont Palliser features stunning architecture, crystal chandeliers, and impeccable service that will make your wedding feel like a fairytale. Their Crystal Ballroom can accommodate up to 350 guests, while smaller rooms are perfect for more intimate celebrations.

Hotel Arts

For couples seeking a modern, artistic venue, Hotel Arts delivers a contemporary space with striking design elements. Their poolside area provides a unique urban oasis for ceremonies, while their ballrooms offer stylish settings for receptions. The culinary team at Hotel Arts is also renowned for creating exceptional wedding menus.

Outdoor Wedding Venues in Calgary

Calgary Zoo

The Calgary Zoo wedding venues offer a truly unique experience. Exchange vows surrounded by lush gardens at Garden Island or celebrate in the ENMAX Conservatory with its tropical plants and butterflies. The Calgary Zoo provides not only beautiful natural settings but also unforgettable photo opportunities with botanical backdrops.

Reader Rock Garden

This hidden gem is perfect for small wedding venues in Calgary. Reader Rock Garden Calgary wedding ceremonies take place in a historic garden with cascading flowers, stone pathways, and intimate corners. The renovated Arts and Crafts-style house can accommodate smaller receptions, making it ideal for couples planning a more intimate celebration.

Spruce Meadows

For couples who dream of saying “I do” with mountain views in the background, Spruce Meadows offers breathtaking landscapes just minutes from the city. This equestrian facility features manicured gardens, charming indoor spaces, and picturesque surroundings that provide a romantic countryside feel.

Unique Wedding Venues in Calgary

The Commons Calgary

Housed in a restored warehouse, The Commons offers industrial chic with a touch of elegance. Exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and large windows create a stylish backdrop for modern couples. The versatile space can be transformed to match any wedding theme or style.

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

Located in Fish Creek Provincial Park, this historic ranch house combines rustic charm with elegant Victorian architecture. The surrounding gardens and park provide gorgeous settings for ceremonies, while the restaurant offers exceptional dining in a heritage building filled with character.

Calgary Brewery and Malting Co.

This revitalized historic brewery site offers industrial-chic spaces perfect for couples seeking a venue with character. Exposed brick, high ceilings, and unique architectural details make this an impressive setting for a wedding celebration with an urban edge.

Budget-Friendly Wedding Venues in Calgary

Burnside Community Hall

Seeking affordable wedding venues in Calgary? Burnside Community Hall offers a clean, customizable space that won’t break your budget. The large hall can be decorated to suit your vision, while the surrounding green spaces provide nice settings for outdoor ceremonies.

North Glenmore Park

For couples interested in outdoor wedding locations Calgary on a budget, North Glenmore Park’s picnic shelters can be booked for ceremonies. With views of the Glenmore Reservoir and mountains in the distance, this public park offers natural beauty at a fraction of the cost of private venues.

Scandinavian Centre

This versatile venue offers reasonable rates with ample space for both ceremonies and receptions. The Viking Room can accommodate larger guest lists, while the Heritage Room works well for more intimate gatherings, making it a flexible option for couples with different needs.

All-Inclusive Wedding Packages in Calgary

The Lake House

Overlooking Lake Bonavista, The Lake House offers all-inclusive wedding packages Calgary couples love. Their event coordinators handle everything from decor to dining, allowing you to enjoy your day without stress. The rustic-elegant interior with panoramic lake views creates a magical setting.

Azuridge Estate Hotel

Located just outside Calgary, Azuridge offers luxury all-inclusive wedding packages with stunning mountain views. Their wedding team coordinates every detail, from custom menus to decor arrangements. The estate’s unique architecture and beautiful surroundings make for unforgettable wedding photography.

Calgary Zoo

Beyond being an outdoor venue, the Calgary Zoo also offers comprehensive wedding packages that include venue rental, catering, bar service, and event coordination. Their experienced team helps create seamless celebrations in their unique spaces.

Tips for Choosing Your Calgary Wedding Venue

  1. Consider the season – Calgary’s weather can be unpredictable. Have a backup plan for outdoor venues or choose an indoor location during winter months.
  2. Visit multiple venues – Photos online don’t always capture the true feeling of a space. Schedule tours at your top choices.
  3. Check availability early – The best wedding venues in Calgary book up quickly, especially for summer weekends.
  4. Ask about vendor restrictions – Some venues require you to use their preferred vendors or charge fees for bringing in outside services.
  5. Consider transportation – Think about how easy it will be for guests to reach your venue, especially those from out of town.
  6. Review your contract carefully – Understand what’s included in your package and any additional costs you might incur.

Capturing Your Day

Whichever venue you choose, professional photography and videography will ensure those special moments are preserved forever. At Box Cube Photo and Epic Frame Studio, we specialize in Calgary wedding photography and Calgary wedding video services, capturing the unique character of each venue while focusing on the genuine moments that make your day special.

Conclusion

Calgary offers an impressive array of wedding venues to suit every style, budget, and vision. From luxurious hotels to rustic outdoor spaces, the city provides beautiful backdrops for your special day. We hope this guide helps you find the perfect venue for your Calgary wedding celebration!

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Nicole & Jon’s Wedding at Windermere Golf & Country Club

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Dubue Wedding at Windermere Golf & Country Club

A Fall Wedding Like No Other!

“Then love knew it was called love.
And when I lifted my eyes to your name,
suddenly your heart showed me my way”  ― Pablo Neruda

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The Wedding Slideshow

Above is the beautiful wedding slideshow I created for Jon & Nicole. It was created from a selection of photos that tell the story of the couple’s wedding day.

Their Story!

Here is a link to the couple’s engagement session:

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    Dubue’s Engagement Session at The University of Alberta

    First Impressions "You are my today, and all of my tomorrows." -Leo Christopher THE ENGAGEMENT RING AND HOW THEY MET The idea of love, at first sight, is delightful. And sometimes it is just familiarity, where one soul recognizes another and calls it home. For Jonathan and Nicole, the familiarity turned into something lasting. Their [...]

First Look at the Windermere Golf & Country Club

These two adorable humans asked me to photograph their wedding almost 1.5 years ago! Since then, I have thought about how I will make sure I tell their story and do it justice! I want to share some of the photos from their wedding day in this blog and I am so excited for the Jon & Nicole!

We started the day off with photographing Jon and some of his groomsmen at the Windermere Golf & Country Club, Edmonton. While we were waiting for Nicole to arrive, me and Alaa (my second photographer) scouted some of the locations around the golf club for the first look!

First Look: https://www.brides.com/story/brides-reveal-pros-cons-of-first-look-wedding-photos

Once Nicole arrived, the couple did their first look and let me tell, it was a tear jerker! I must have teared up a few times. It was a beautiful and emotional moment. Jon, being the softie, was tearing up right as Nicole was walking up to him.

Ceremony at the Windermere Golf & Country Club, Edmonton

The couple was joined by their family and loved ones for a beautiful ceremony. One of the most memorable moments for me from the ceremony was the vows where Jon told Nicole about how he started writing his vows the day he met Nicole. THIS WAS WHERE THE FLOOD GATES OPENED! The ceremony was led by Naomi Tichkowsky.

Family Photos at the Windermere Golf & Country Club

After the ceremony, we did family photos at the Golf Club and the beautiful grounds. We got some awesome photos of the Nicole & Jon with their parents, sibblings and friends.

Reception at the Golf Club

After the family photos, the couple had arranged a luncheon reception. During the reception, the had a few games, speeches and a personalized newspaper that announced their wedding. The reception was catered and organized by the excellent staff at the Windermere Golf & Country Club.

Creative Formals at the Alfred H. Savage Centre

One of my favorite parts of the wedding is the creative formals. Here, the wedding party and me go to a cool location and take some posed and life-style photos. For Nicole & Jon, we went to the Alfred H. Savage Centre. It has some awesome scenery around the area that made for fantastic fall backdrops. At one point during the photos, two random strangers showed up with electric scooters. Well, me being me, I asked to borrow the scooter for the couple and we go some adorable photos 😀

It was amazing to work with BRIDE & GROOM on their wedding day and we are honored to have been a part of their story! You can check out the rest of our work on our blog.

Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2019

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Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2019

The Couple’s Wedding Vendors & Info

Date: 09.21.19
Location: Edmonton
Officiant: Naomi Tichaowsky
Ceremony Location: Windermere Golf & Country Club
Reception Venue: Windermere Golf & Country Club
Hair and Makeup: Kassidy Dingle at KD Artistry
Wedding Cake: Roslyn Bergen at SweetSide
Florist: Leslie Ayers
Photography by Sharyar Memon & Alaa Bitar

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How To Clean Your Engagement Ring! (And Why!)

How To Clean Your Engagement Ring! (And Why!)

You remember the feeling you had when you first saw him go down on one knee and open that little box in front of you? (no not the box of pizza! the ring box!!) Well, your ring looked beautiful and gorgeous when you first put it on!

It also helps your wedding photographer take amazing photos of your wedding and engagement rings if you clean them beforehand.

As is the habit of things worn, they get dirty and grimy over time! I wanted to create a little guide for you to clean your engagement (or wedding) ring! Now before we jump into what to do, I want to mention what not to do:

  1. DON’T use household cleaners like bleach, cleaning, and acetone. These chemicals are active chemicals that can damage the metals or react with them!
  2. DON’T use abrasives such as toothpaste, baking soda or any powdered cleaners. These abrasives can easily scratch soft metals like gold.
  3. There are exceptions to these rules that I will outline below!

The easiest way to clean your ring is to use a solution of warm water (almost hot) and dishwashing soap. You can then soak your ring in the solution for 20 to 40 minutes depending on how dirty the ring is. You can also use a very soft toothbrush to clean out any grime sitting in hidden and tight spots! Rinse your ring thoroughly after you have cleaned your ring. It is important to ensure that you remove all signs of soap water from the metal surfaces.

Special Solutions:

  1. Silver & Gold + Diamond Ring:
    Make 50% Windex & 50% Hydrogen Peroxide solution and soak your ring in the solution for 10-15 minutes. The Windex will help remove any day to day grime while the hydrogen peroxide will kill any remaining bacteria! After soaking, remove any residue by using a soft toothbrush and ring with lukewarm water.
  2. Silver + Diamond Ring:
    Make a solution of 1/2c Cup of Vinegar and 2 Tablespoons of Baking soda. Soak your diamond and silver engagement or wedding ring in the solution for 2-3 hours. Then finally rinse your ring with cold water and dry with a lint-free cloth.
  3. Silver + Diamond Ring – Bring the Shine Back:
    Soak your wedding ring in a bowl of ketchup and let it sit for a few minutes. Then use a very soft toothbrush to move the ketchup into the crevices of the ring. Leave the ring for a few minutes and then ring with warm water to get a shiny new ring!

I hope this guide helps you bring back the shine to your ring! Let me know if you have any other tips that you think we should add to this guide! Here are some more cool ring shots from the wedding and engagements we have photographed for you to enjoy!

Mayotte #Wedding. Image by Edmonton #weddingphotographer Box Cube Photography © 2017 https://boxcubephoto.com #edmontonweddings #edmontonbride #edmontonweddingphotographer #edmontonphotographer — at The Country Lodge in Edmonton, Alberta.

Want more help planning your wedding or would like to book a cool nerdy photographer for your engagement session? or your beautiful wedding day? Well here is how you do it:

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Dhrupad + Unnati // Edmonton Engagement Session

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Dhrupad + Unnati // Edmonton Engagement Session

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THEIR STORY!

Have you seen high school sweethearts? Well here is an adorable couple for your afternoon craving for romance <3.  This couple (Unnati & Dhrupad) met in high school via a mutual friend and have been dating each for the last 8 years.

After Dhrupad and Unnati ended up on a cruise together to Mexico last year, they decided it was time to tie the knot. Given that they both love food and life in general, the didn’t need much else in common. Also, one of them is an engineer and the other a nurse, Ill let you guess who is who.

I met this couple after they came across a photo I took for Tooba & Shahmeran’s Wedding. After our first meeting at a coffee shop, I knew I wanted to tell this couple’s story and I am glad I got the chance!

As Dhrupad hadn’t technically proposed to Unnati, I helped him setup the proposal by distracting Unnati during the photo shoot and letting Dhrupad sneak in behind her and get on his knee. It was adorable to see this happening!

We start the session at Muttart Conservatory and then as it got progressively colder, we move to El Cortez. El Cortez (Mexican Restaurant) happens to one of my favorite places for both food and photography so we were able to create some amazing artwork there!

Bitten by the travel bug, my dream now is to photograph love on every corner of the earth! If you are an adventurous soul who yearns to create some amazing photographs, contact me and we will have some cool adventures together! PS We will also have amazing coffee and food to plan out the adventure first!

Event details:

Type: Engagement Session in Edmonton, Canada
Date: 22nd October, 2016
Location: Muttart Conservatory + El Cortez Mexican Restaurant.
Photographer: Sharyar Memon of Box Cube Photography
Big thank you to Dustin from El Cortez who is always so accommodating!

Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with an amazing wedding photography experience accompanied with heirloom quality photographs that they cherish and love for their entire lives. This is part of our mission as Edmonton’s Premium Wedding Photographers

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Edmonton Videographers – Featured Vendor – YEG Wedding Video

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We often work with other vendors and we recommend them based on the quality of their services. This help us provide an entire stress-free experience to our clients. This includes recommending vendors that the clients may be in need of. We often do short interviews with those vendors to ensure our clients know who they might be dealing with.

Sam & Justin with YEG Wedding Video are an amazing duo who have the magic of videography down to the last bit. They are edmonton wedding videographers. Here is a sample of some of their work and a short interview of these two awesome dudes.

You can check out the rest of their wedding work out here: http://www.yegweddingvideo.com/#intro

 

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How did you get started?

We are a team of two videographers. We first shot a wedding video for a friend of ours who asked us to. Once we released the video, people started inquiring and as they say the rest is history.

Tell me about your favorite wedding last season.

Our very first wedding was our favorite of last year – baseball themed wedding, beautiful bride and groom and just a lot of fun. We didn’t know what to expect coming in as it was our first time shooting a wedding but we left and we knew this is what we wanted to do. It was amazing!

How far out should a bride pay a deposit to secure your services for her wedding day?

We are booking a year ahead of time as of right now.

What is included when a couple books your services for their wedding?

We offer two main packages: Package A and Package B. However, we offer the option to customize both our packages.
These packages come with a variety of features including two-cameras, GoPro, Drone aerial shots and lapel microphones.

How do you help couples customize their wedding?

We can offer extra coverage, more videographers, Go Pro footage, extra days and even special aerial drone coverage.

What is one interesting fact about your services?

Besides the fact we are only one of the very few certified companies that offer aerial drone footage for weddings, we love attending rehearsals. We make sure we can attend the rehearsals so that we get the best angles to capture your special day. We like to get to know our clients so that we can make their video personalized to who they are.

What do you have planned for the future?

We want to continue to grow as a business and wedding videographers. We would like to grow our team and offer the best wedding videography service in Alberta.

How many people can you accommodate? (i.e bridal party makeup)

We have captured venues up to 500 people and also weddings of 50-100. We are able to accommodate our services to any size of wedding.

What makes your services unique?

A lot of wedding videos are sappy and sad; not us. We are unique in that we customize our videos based on your personality. It’s your wedding day, it’s fun and exciting and our aim is to capture that in as many ways possible.

How long has this business been a part of the community?

2 years doing weddings, 3 years as a video production company.

Who would be the best person to contact if a couple wants to book your services?

Sam Reid | Justin Kueber

yegweddingvideo@gmail.com

 

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Event details:

Event Type: Vendor Interview for Videographers in Edmonton
Event Date: 08/11/2016
Event Location: YEG Wedding Video Studio
Collaboration: http://www.yegweddingvideo.com/#intro
Photographer: Sharyar Memon of Box Cube Photography

Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with an amazing wedding photography experience accompanied with heirloom quality photographs that they cherish and love for their entire lives.

Joe & Benjamin’s Wedding at Hastings Lake Gardens, Edmonton | Reception Slideshow

Joe & Benjamin’s Wedding at Hastings Lake Gardens, Edmonton | Edmonton Wedding Photographer

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Pinup Wedding Reception at Windsor Estates

You know when you walk into the diner and see the cutest family where the siblings help each other, the mother and father love their family and each other and it all looks like the happiest bunch! That was Joe & Benjamin. This family that consists of 6 family members and lots of love was absolutely amazing to photograph. I documented their wedding day on July 23rd, 2016. Starting early in the morning with Joe & Benjamin as they got ready, we photographed them throughout their wedding day.

The Balsa’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.

Benjamin & Joe’s Online Gallery – Sign Up

Benjamin & Joe’s photos will take approximately 6-8 weeks to edit and once they have booked their viewing session and viewed their photos, the photos will be released to the following gallery for a limited time. Sign up today and we will notify you the moment the photos are released. You will be able to view and start your favorite photographs as well as order prints for your home!

Gallery Link: http://clients.boxcubephoto.com/gallery/baslawedding/

Balsa Engagement Session

We photographed Joe & Benjamin for their engagement session a little before their wedding day. You can see those beautiful captures.

Groom Getting Ready

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The groom (Benjamin) got ready at his parent’s house and he looked stunning! He was accompanied by his best man Jayson who helped him get ready!

Bride Getting Ready

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You know there is a certain charm to photographing the details of the bride’s jewelry and dress as seen here! Her dress was a pinup style simple but elegant piece of craftsmanship.
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You know there are tears on their way when you see the bride giving a gift to her mother in law and her maid of honor. This is exactly what happened here! edmonton-wedding-photographer-hastings-lake-gardens-box-cube-photography 6

It would be an understatement if I were to say that the members of this family just love each other; look at this cute photo of the mother of the groom and the bride!

Kill will be kids

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Because, kids getting ready for a wedding is a thing of its own. They play game on their Nintendo DS followed by fighting with their shoes to put them on. The photo above of Joe & Tera where Joe is holding her hair was a very funny and cute moment where Tera refused to let Joe do her hair and kept making Pokemon like sounds. She was one of the flower girls of the ceremony and the bride’s eldest daughter!

Family photos at Windsor Estates

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The family photos were captured at the Groom’s parent beautiful house in the Windsor Estates and this house has been in the process of building for the last 20 years as the couple wanted to build it themselves! It looks absolutely stunning!

Wedding Ceremony at the Hastings Lake Gardens, Edmonton

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Joe & Benjamin had one of the fastest and shortest ceremony I have ever seen! It was extremely cute and all the guests were happy to be there for this adorable couple! Their exit was decorated with flower petals as you can see in the photo above! The wedding at Hastings lake gardens was absolutely beautiful. Following the ceremony, we were able to use the nearby locations for some great creative formals!

Creative formals at Hastings Lake Gardens & an old church!

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These are some of the images that were were able to create for this adorable couple! Their wedding at the Hastings Lake Gardens was absolutely gorgeous. We had sunny weather following the ceremony which was just perfect!

Reception at Windsor Estates

 

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Here  are some of the details from their reception. The reception was held at Benjamin’s parent’s house and was setup by special event rentals!

We were so fortunate to be a part Benjamin & Joe’s wedding. It was an absolute honor to be a part of their day!

Event Details:
Event Name: Balsa Wedding at the Hastings Lake Gardens
Date: 23rd July, 2016
Location: Hastings Lake Gardens
Wedding Planner: Janella with Special Event Rentals
Bride and Groom: Benjamin & Joe
Photography: Sharyar Memon & Amanda Schulz

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

Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with one of a kind unique experience for Wedding Photography. Our clients are treated like celebrities. Our clients’ wedding is treated with extreme care and love and thus some beautiful images result.

Book your consultation today!

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Allison’s Portraits at Terwillegar Park, Edmonton Alberta | Edmonton Portrait Photographer

Allison’s Portraits at Terwillegar Park, Edmonton Alberta | Edmonton Portrait Photographer

Every now and then I get a chance to collaborate with some amazing individuals in my profession. These rare chances allow me to experiment with new gear, techniques and idea that I would otherwise never try on a client’s shoot. Given these opportunities are rare and far few to my liking, I savor them when they do arrive. Taking portraits at Terwillegar Park was such a opportunity and I ensured we produced some excellent results while having a fun afternoon!

One of these opportunities showed up on in the month of May when I collaborated with Riti Jain from Makeup & Hair by Riti and Allison Martin. Allison was the model while Riti provided us with her expertise of makeup and hair. We choose a wardrobe based around the idea of complimentary colors.

The location was the beautiful Terwillegar Park in Edmonton, Alberta. Its located near the Saskatchewan River but unfortunately we were unable to access the river due to rainy weather conditions.

Here are some of the fantastic images we were able to produce in our collaboration:

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This particular image was one of the more signature shots that I am able to produce my clients. It utilizes a off camera flash in combination with a very shallow depth of field to produce the beautiful bokeh. The ‘bokeh’ refers to the creamy dissolved background behind the model that ensures that the model stands out from the background.

None of the images would be possible without the assistance of Sharon Martin, Allison’s (awesome) mother! She was not only a trooper in the poor weather conditions but actually managed to crack quite a few jokes (some at my expense!) to keep our spirits up!

Box Cube Photography Strives to provide Edmonton Brides with the best in wedding photography services. Our commitment to your big day goes beyond just the wedding itself, it extends into the wedding planning stage as well. Therefore, these collaborations provide us with significant background info regarding the vendors we recommend to you.

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Black and white portraits carry amazing potential due to the fact that they strip away the color that acts as almost a distraction thus leaving us with an uninhibited view of the raw image. The only thing that matters int he image is the subject, the emotion and the action visible within the photo. It is almost a synthesis of pure storytelling without the “fluff” of color. Thus, black and white portraits occupy a special place in my heart!

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Here is a slideshow with a view of the rest of the images:

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Want to have an awesome session like this one? Contact Me today to book your free consultation.

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Allison Martin’s Portraits at Terwillegar Park – Session Details:

Date: 23rd May, 2016
Location: Terwilliger Dog Park, Edmonton, AB
Photography by Sharyar Memon of Box Cube Photography
Hair and Makeup by Riti Jain

Would you like to find out more about our Box Cube Wedding experience? Contact us ? Also, friends and family you can order prints by emailing us at sharyar@boxcubephoto.com or calling at (780) 293 2379

Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with one of a kind unique experiences for Wedding Photography. Our clients are treated like celebrities. Our clients’ wedding is treated with extreme care and love and thus some beautiful images result

Book your consultation today!

Behind the lens while capturing a Wedding

Behind The Scenes of Wedding Photography

Call me narcissistic but sometimes I do like talking just a little about myself. Today happens to be one of those days.

Most photographers never get a lot of face time in front of the camera. They are usually confined to the space behind the lens. Creating art pieces and capturing memories for their beloved clients. It appears this is not the case for me.

I was cruising through some of the mountainous catalogs of wedding photos from 2015 (above 30,000 photos holy moly!). I found some veryyy intersting photos of myself. They were mostly photos of my face in concentration as I took the shot or of me posing in weird ways to get the correct angle. I thought why not share these treasure troves with the rest of the world?

Have you ever wondered what you look like taking a photo with a DSLR? Well probably something like this:

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This photo was taken by Jeremy Martel at the Fairmont MacDonal Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta during Zubair & Amara’s Wedding.

At other times when you are bending in weird poses to get the shot:

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This shot was also taken by my second photographer Jeremy Martel as I leaned on the step of the Legislature Building in Edmonton, Alberta to get “the shot”.

Here are a couple of other cool ones! BTS-Sharyar-Box-Cube-Photography-4538 BTS-Sharyar-Box-Cube-Photography-6833 BTS-Sharyar-Box-Cube-Photography-5164

This is one of my absolute favorites:

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This was an emotional moment when I shared Mark & Shamalla’s wedding reception slideshow with them. Following the slideshow, Shamalla started crying (happy tears!!) and hugged me (love it when I get hugs from my clients!). Thanks for the shot Jeremy!

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So this is what I am up to on most of my Saturdays..

What about you? How do you look when photographing something? If you want we can totally go for coffee and a photo walk where I take photos of you while you take photos! I bet they would look awesome!

Give me a shout if you want to do that!!

Kharadi Reception Slideshow – Pakistani Wedding

Kharadi Reception Slideshow – Pakistani Wedding

I had a chance to meet Amara and Zubair earlier during the year to talk about their Pakistani wedding. Following the first meeting, I knew this would be an awesome wedding to photograph and these photos are proof! PS below is the link to their engagement session if you are wondering!

A gallery of all the images will be available later and you can check here to see if you are looking for particular images.

Wedding Reception Slideshow

None of our weddings would be complete if we did not do a same day wedding slideshow for our clients. This slideshow is made from the images taken during the ceremony and formals and presented on the day of the Wedding to the couple during the reception. It allows the beautiful couple, family and friends to enjoy some of the best photographs in a slideshow form which they can share with their loved ones.

 

Here are some images from the day:

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Event Details:
Event Name: Zubair & Amara’s Pakistani Wedding
Date: 27th December 2015
Location: Hotel Fairmont McDonald, Mirage Banquet Hall, Victoria Park
Bride and Groom: Amara + Zubair | Mr and Mrs. Kharadi.

It was an amazing day and I feel honored to have been part of Zubair and Amara’s Big Day! I got some amazing photos and had a great time overall!

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

Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with one of a kind unique experience for Wedding Photography. Our clients are treated like celebrities. Our clients’ wedding is treated with extreme care and love and thus some beautiful images result.

Thank you, Jeremy Martel, for assisting with the photos! Would not have been possible without your assistance!

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52 Skillz Behind the Scenes | Photography Skillz

52 Skillz BTS – Photography

Stephen Robinson is an awesome awesome individual who decided he wanted to learn 52 skills over 52 weeks. He started this project never really expecting the response he saw from it. He has so far been featured on CTV (Canadian National Television Chanel) as well as on other media channels. You just need to see the videos he makes to believe what he is capable of.

Having met him at eHub at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada I got inspired to learn new skills myself. He recently told me that he will be doing the final 52nd Skill soon which will draw an end to the first session of 52 skillz. In order to commemorate the awesome ideas he has had and the final 52nd Skill we decided to collaborate to setup a cool photoshoot. I got a chance to have a look at the last skill (its a secret so don’t ask me to divulge) and very honestly it is one of the best things I have seen so far!

Its ridiculous in its complexity and execution. Its beyond something I had envisioned for sure!

Check out the fun video we had a chance to make from our shoot on his friend’s Vegreville farm:

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(PS why is Vegreville so cold!!)

We got to play with Smoke Grenade (colored) and let me tell you they are beyond awesome to play with!

I am so looking forward to other shoots with these babies!

Contact me to setup your cool shoot!