Lethbridge Weddings & Portrait Photography by Tanya Plonka

Andrew and Kristen planned a very classic, stylish event for their Galt Museum summer wedding photos. Most ceremonies at the Galt take place inside the museum but the couple wanted to take advantage of the gorgeous view of the coulees on the bluff outside. They had the absolute best luck that day, finishing their ceremony in the sun and all photos just before the big storm moved in.

They planned their outdoor ceremony and Galt reception close together so their guests could go straight to cocktail hour. To make the best use of our time, we met up with each part of the wedding party just before the ceremony. No one needed warming up for photos; they all had us laughing immediately!

We loved working with Kristen and Andrew for their photos. They are SUCH a gorgeous couple and looked stunning in Kristen’s high back lace dress and Andrew’s navy suit.

Congratulations, Andrew and Kristen!

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I had a great time with Nicole for her portrait photography session at the Galt Museum. She is so friendly and sweet, and we had absolutely no trouble chatting through her whole session! Nicole wanted to give her family some updated photos of herself as a gift, and hopefully get them to forget about her big 90s hair she had the last time she did professional photos ;)

Nicole was a natural in front of the camera and had such a great giggly smile. It was a pleasure to work with you, Nicole!

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It’s been quite a few years since I met them for his sister’s wedding, but I finally got to see Trevor’s family again when it was his turn to tie the knot! He and Andrea got married near Park Lake and had the whole family meet at the farm for photos. It was quite windy that day so we’re lucky no one blew away ;)

The farm has such beautiful, rustic spots for photos and I was thrilled to be able to shoot there again. The old barn is far enough away from everyone that Trevor and Andrea were able to have some romantic alone time (well, as romantic as it can be with two photographers spying on them!).

When we were finished at the farm, they headed to Lethbridge in the awesome old truck they borrowed. It very conveniently matched their wedding colors! Trevor and Andrea picked beautiful colors for late autumn Lethbridge wedding photos, choosing gray with bright orange accents.

We had fun with the bridal party at the Galt Museum, then they had a moment of not-so-fun when the truck wouldn’t start… but luckily it came through for them and we made it down to Pavan Park to take advantage of the autumn colors :)

Congratulations, Trevor & Andrea!

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I’m really looking forward to Jamie and Willem’s wedding this autumn after working with his sister so many times, including for her own wedding. Jamie and Willem are a super cute couple and are actually taller than me! :) We did their spring engagement session outside of the Galt Museum right after the rain cleared up for the day and had some beautiful, dramatic clouds in the background.

Willem did pretty good with the photos considering we kept having to hide his crutches from an injury a few days before, but with Jamie to lean on he did just fine! It’s almost symbolic, right? :)

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Kelsey and Jess were expecting their first baby this autumn and came into Lethbridge for the evening (with their fur baby Tin, of course!) to celebrate with some maternity photos. They are going to be such a cute family and I couldn’t wait to meet the little baby! We had such a beautiful night and for once it didn’t rain, so the setting sun was gorgeous. Tin was one of the most laid back, well behaved dogs I’ve ever worked with too… man, did they all make my job easy! :) (more…)

With Kristyn and Matthew having an Alice in Wonderland themed wedding, the gears in my head started to turn and I thought a “down the rabbit hole” photo would be a wonderful complement to their day!

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