As we step into 2025, it’s time to recognize the incredible talent that shaped wedding photography in Alberta over the past year. With over 250,000 votes cast in the 2024 Canadian Wedding Photography Awards, this list celebrates Alberta’s top 11 photographers—artists who have reimagined how love stories are captured and shared.
These photographers have made a lasting impact on couples, communities, and the industry with their distinctive styles and creative vision. Each portfolio tells a story uniquely their own, setting them apart as leaders in their craft. Here’s a look at the best wedding photographers Alberta has to offer.
1. Buffy Goodman
Website: Buffy Goodman Photography
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Style: Joyful, Inclusive, and Moment-Based
Buffy Goodman’s work radiates the same energy as her personality—vibrant and full of life. Specializing in capturing genuine connections and authentic celebrations of love, her Edmonton-based photography focuses on inclusivity and unfiltered moments.
2. Todd Kwiczak
Website: Tkshotz Productions
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Style: Artistic, Light-Focused, and Timeless
Leading Tkshotz Productions, Todd Kwiczak is one of Calgary’s most sought-after photographers, known for blending stunning light with heartfelt storytelling. His team captures timeless memories for couples in Calgary, Banff, Canmore, and beyond.
3. Lauren Hannah Garcia
Website: Lauren Hannah Photography
Location: Edmonton, AB
Style: Documentary Wedding Photography with Creative Expression
With over 15 years of experience, Lauren Hannah Garcia combines the beauty of candid storytelling with an artistic edge. Her Edmonton-based photography reveals the true emotions behind each couple’s journey, creating timeless collections filled with meaning.
4. Ashley & Jeffrey
Website: Ashley Daphne Photography
Location: Calgary, AB
Style: Colourful & Timeless Wedding Photography
This Calgary-based husband-and-wife duo specializes in colorful and elegant wedding photography. Ashley & Jeffrey create relaxed, enjoyable experiences, capturing spontaneous moments that feel both effortless and personal.
5. Hayley & Andrew
Website: Film and Forest
Location: Canmore, Alberta
Style: Adventurous, Intimate, Storytelling
Hayley & Andrew of Film and Forest are passionate about documenting intimate elopements and weddings in the stunning Canadian Rockies. Their storytelling approach highlights the unique love stories of adventurous couples against breathtaking natural backdrops.
6. Jessie Bigler
Website: Jessie Rae Films
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Style: Emotional, Candid, Fun
Jessie Bigler of Jessie Rae Films specializes in creating heartfelt wedding films with a lighthearted, candid approach. Her work focuses on the authentic connections between couples, capturing moments that feel as real as they are emotional.
7. Kelsey Kingsnorth
Website: Kelsey Kingsnorth
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Style: Candid, Creative, Fun-loving
Edmonton-based Kelsey Kingsnorth excels at capturing candid, natural moments with a fun, creative edge. Her style brings out the confidence and personality of each couple, leaving them with photos that feel uniquely theirs.
8. Bradley Wari
Website: Three Tree Photography
Location: Edson, Alberta
Style: Personalized, Spontaneous, and Timeless
Bradley Wari of Three Tree Photography is passionate about transforming life’s precious moments into timeless keepsakes. Based in Edson, Bradley thrives on the variety and energy that weddings bring, seamlessly blending into your celebration to document everything from lively dance floors to intimate family moments. His thoughtful approach ensures that each gallery reflects the individuality of the couple, making your wedding photos as unique as your love story.
Website: Leah Tyler-Szucki Photography
Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Style: Adaptable, Heartfelt, and Personal
Leah Tyler-Szucki has a gift for turning life’s twists into opportunities for growth and creativity. Based in Red Deer, Leah offers a wedding photography experience that’s deeply personal and tailored to each couple. Her warm demeanor and natural ability to put clients at ease shine through in every image, ensuring her work feels authentic and meaningful.
10. Schae Philpott
Website: Schae Photography
Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta
Style: Award-Winning, Candid, and Tailored
Schae Philpott brings a world-class touch to her wedding photography, capturing candid and heartfelt moments with a polished edge. A four-time National and Provincial award winner, Schae’s expertise is reflected in every detail, from capturing raw emotions to crafting stunning environmental portraits. Her dedication to personalizing the process ensures every couple feels seen and celebrated.
Website: SV Photograph
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta
Style: Timeless, Destination-Inspired, and Elegant
Samuel and Virginie, the team behind SV Photograph, combine decades of experience and a passion for travel to create wedding galleries that are both timeless and unique. With roots in France and a history of working across the globe, they bring a refined perspective to weddings in Alberta and beyond. Their intimate knowledge of local and destination settings allows them to craft images that highlight the beauty of each couple’s story and surroundings.
Celebrating Alberta’s Wedding Photography Excellence
These 11 photographers represent the pinnacle of wedding photography in Alberta for 2024, each bringing their own unique vision, creativity, and dedication to the craft. From the rugged landscapes of the Rockies to the intimate venues scattered across the province, they’ve redefined how love stories are captured and preserved.
Whether you’re seeking timeless elegance, adventurous storytelling, or candid emotion, this list offers a photographer for every style and couple. As Alberta continues to foster some of the country’s top talent, these artists remind us of the power of photography to freeze fleeting moments and transform them into lifelong memories.
If you’re planning your big day, choosing any of these exceptional photographers ensures your story will be told beautifully and authentically.
Click here to view the full list of the Top 30 Wedding Photographers in Canada for 2024 and our other curated lists of the best talent in the country.