ALYSHA SLADEK PHOTOGRAPHY

Calgary Family and Wedding Photographer

Happy New Year!!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am so excited for this new year. It’s hard to believe 2013 is come and gone, but I’m looking forward to what 2014 has in store. And I wish everyone the best in this new year!

This year for Christmas my siblings and I gave the grandparents updated photos of all the grandkids. For my mom’s birthday a few years back we made a gallery wall of the then 7 grandkids. It was time to update “the wall” so this time we thought we’d try and keep them looking a little more coordinated (I’m sure my mom was tired of looking at the hot pink and bright turquoise my kids wore for family photos 3 years ago). I’m so pleased with how they turned out. I love how my family is growing – 11 grandkids ranging from 12 years – 3 months and another little one due in April.

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

Here were a couple that didn’t make “the wall”, but I just love these kids and wanted to show them off. I think we need to make an “out take wall” now too!

 

Jefferies Family

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I have had the privilege of photographing Natasha since before she was even pregnant with the twins. Her beautiful face helped me win the Studio 414 photo contest many years ago. It has been wonderful being able to watch her family grow and photograph them along the way.

I met this darling family in Red Deer. They were my last family session for the year and they were such good sports. I left Calgary and it was warm and sunny, but the closer I got to Red Deer the colder, darker and more grey it became. By the time I got there it was freezing and blowing snow. But the kids did amazing and we were able to get some really cute photos. Thank you for braving the cold, Jefferies family! You guys are wonderful!

Sweet Baby James; a personal post

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It’s not often I can convince my kids to let me take their picture, and James is getting to that age where he refuses to sit still. But I was dying to try out my new softbox! I have the most wonderful friends and family, and was absolutely spoiled for my birthday – a new 5 foot softbox! Beautiful newborn nest and blanket! More photography gear, beautiful jewelry, gift cards for the mall, and so much more. I cannot express my gratitude enough for their kindness and generosity. Thank you all so much!

Anyways, this softbox has been calling my name and I finally put it together and attempted photos of baby James. No, he’s definitely not a baby anymore, but he’s MY baby. And although these images are not perfect (I’m still learning studio lighting! and James did not cooperate), I LOVE them.

I love his little body, his chubby fingers and toes. I love the dirty looks he can give that make me crack up. For 19 months old he’s very polite, saying please and thank you more than his older siblings do. I love that he runs at a sprint to give a hug and kiss. I love my time snuggling him at night when the older kids are in bed. I love his silliness and his tender heart. I love this little boy. He’s stolen my heart.

Strong – Calgary Family Photography

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I love my job! These are the most adorable girls. And their lashes!!! Are you kidding me? I’d love to have lashes like theirs. I met Sarah back in my Edmonton days and we became great friends. You can imagine my excitement when I found out they were moving to Calgary!!

I had so much fun with Sarah and her family. We ran around Fish Creek Park to try and stay warm. I’m missing the warm summer nights already and winter has barely started!

Thanks for the fun evening. And Sarah, you are beautiful. Period.

Karen, James and crew – Calgary Family Photography

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I am so lucky to be able to photograph the most beautiful families, and this family was no exception. I photographed Karen and her family back in the bitter cold of winter last year, and was happy to have much better weather this time around. They were so much fun and Karen the outfits were perfect (Madi, I love your boots!). We had lots of laughs and even beat up on tickled dad a little bit (I think the kids had fun with that one). It was a pleasure once again.  I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!