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Calgary Photographer Leaves Town then Comes Back

Lots of travel and different locations over the last three months for this Calgary photographer. Neglected blog posts were a result of that : )

There are some videos that are almost ready to post and lots of fun things happening. Until then I thought I would update a little about things iv been doing.Read More


Luxury Handbag Photoshoot Behind The Scenes

This is a luxury handbag photoshoot we did a few months ago with a model named Taylor Mccaroll who is an international model and works all around the world right now.
The shoot was styled by Vanessa @pricelessvices with her contact details listed below. I have worked with Vanessa lots of times and she does wonderful work.

The location was all shot in studio using a white cove as the backdrop and using Broncolor lighting and modifiers.

The main modifier on the shoot was the Broncolor Para 133 then I did use a small octabox to add some fill when it was needed. I wanted to create quite a lot of shadow on floor of the cove and also on the model at times so I used the Para in a harder light setting to help make that happen. Taylor has a lot of dance experience so she moves and flows really well making it a lot easier to create the shapes I was envisioning in my mind.
Dena was in charge of hair and makeup with her instagram linked below. She works a lot of varied work including movies and fashion so I recommend her if you need and artist.

Then myself on the lighting, photography and retouching which was all taken care of in Capture One and Photoshop.

I wanted to say a big thank you to @luxedujour for supplying the luxury handbag s which included some beautiful pieces from Dior and Chane for the shoot and to Maison Simons in Calgary for supplying the clothing.
Video was captured and edited by Simon @alignedfilm

PHOTOGRAPHER – instagram @katherinecalnanphotography
website www.katherinecalnan.com

MODEL – instagram @taylormccaroll

VIDEO – instagram @alignedfilm

STYLING – instagram @pricelessvices

HAIR AND MAKEUP – instagram @allthingsdena2

CLOTHING – Dior, Chanel, Maison Simons, @LuxeDujour

EQUIPMENT – Broncolor, Canon, Tether Tools, Apple, Capture One,

Copyright Katherine Calnan Photography


Fashion and Headshot Photography BTS Video

Fashion and Headshot Photography BTS Video

This is an high energy promotional video edit of a few different Headshot Photography, Fashion Shoots and Model Portfolio Shoots from the last year or so.
There aren’t any images in the video and its all motion pictures. Sometimes its a lot of fun just to play around with video and get creative with shots, music and editing.Read More


Calgary Photographer Katherine Calnan

Calgary Photographer Katherine Calnan

I am a Calgary Photographer and recently a model / talent agency I work with a lot asked if I could send them a short video that they could use for promotion on their Instagram page. There is a Western Canada model and talent convention later in the year where agencies around the world come to see talent and I will be the official photographer for the event.Read More


CBC Actress Yvonne Chapman Photoshoot with Katherine Calnan Photography

CBC Actress Yvonne Chapman Photoshoot with Katherine Calnan Photography

Earlier in the year I did a photoshoot with Actress / Model / Celebrity Yvonne Chapman for a magazine article in “I’m Here With Mag”. At the time of the shoot the CBC show Street Legal was just being aired on Canadian television which she is one of the actresses in and Yvonne was doing a lot of interviews and promotion hence this shoot.Read More


katherine calnan photography
Katherine Calnan is an award winning published fashion photographer and an Accredited Professional Photographer with the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC). Specializing in Fashion photography, Portrait photography and Commercial photography. She regularly works with some of largest model agencies in Canada and also agencies in America. Katherine has both a Business and Economics degrees from the University of Calgary. She then furthered her education in photography taking courses in Canada, USA and the UK. She spent a large part of her life in advanced competitive figure skating, ballet and dance. Katherine is also a black belt in Shotokan with further training in Ninjutsu and close quarter combat. After many years in the oil and gas industry she transitioned into the world of professional photography. She is based in Calgary Alberta and she travels extensively across Canada and the USA following her passion for photography and also covers assignments in Europe.

Best-in-class-fashion-photographer-winner

Mr. Ireri
Mr. Ireri
15:59 18 Feb 20
I felt that we got amazing images. Very professional attitude and inspiring direction towards the poses. Great Job!
K Li
K Li
03:36 16 Feb 20
Katherine is very nice and tries out all kinds of poses until you're happy with the photos and she makes you feel very at ease. Honestly, they were all pretty good and I had a lot of fun!
Liza Skaria
Liza Skaria
00:04 17 Dec 19
Katherine is really awesome at her work! She is very personable and makes one feel comfortable in front of the camera. As well she has great skills at bringing out the best features in us! I loved my photos!
Corinne Yon
Corinne Yon
05:07 08 Dec 19
My daughter Ashley scheduled a photo shoot with Katherine for her portfolio pictures. She didn’t have a lot of photo shoot experience and Katherine’s expertise was so helpful. She is kind, easy going and super easy to work with. She showed us the photos as the shoot went along, which was great. We would highly recommend Katherine for any photo shoot needs. Ashley is looking forward to working with her again soon!
Michelle Moss
Michelle Moss
23:29 15 Oct 19
Absolutely amazing! So many great shots to pic from.Ryan was so excited to finally get to do a photoshoot with Katherine, said she is awesome to work with, she is super personable and the whole shoot felt very natural. He was excited to meet her, and can’t wait to do it again!!
Brenda Nguyen
Brenda Nguyen
02:13 08 Oct 19
I had a great time with Katherine. I was worried about the timing but she was so easy going and I did not feel rushed. I really liked how I got to see the photos as we went along. I normally don't like professional photos of myself as I tend to think I look awkward or off somehow. But I just recieved all the proofs and I'm having a hard time choosing among them! I definitely wanted to look myself and not like those filtered versions and Katherine definitely nailed it!
Angela Chios
Angela Chios
00:57 01 Oct 19
Katherine is an incredibly talented photographer and is amazing to work with! I initially worked with Katherine to coordinate corporate portraits for staff. She is so professional, attentive, friendly and radiates positive energy. Aside from everything mentioned above, she does an amazing job helping you feel comfortable in front of the camera. After seeing her awesome work, I reached out to see if she would do my engagement photos. She was so accommodating for our engagement photo shoot, making time in her busy schedule and offering her insight on location, attire, etc. The day of our photo shoot was a lot of fun. Throughout the session she would show us the photos to ensure we were happy with the outcome and also help us pose and feel comfortable in front of the camera. After the session, we received the photos right away. We were absolutely blown away by her amazing work! Her photos captured the moments perfectly and we are so happy with the overall experience. :)If you are looking for a photographer, I would highly recommend Katherine! She has an eye for photography and adds her own unique flare. Thanks again Katherine for making our engagement shoot so special! :)
Lennette Randall
Lennette Randall
11:16 11 Sep 19
Katherine is highly skilled, brings out the inner beauty and captures the soul. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her. Her skill and creativity is lined with such generousity. Thank you Katherine.
OsaIa King
OsaIa King
22:04 04 Aug 19
Katherine was very helpful before, during, and after the photo shoot. She took her time during the photo shoot and suggested many ideas. Seems like she truly enjoys her job which makes her a great photographer to work with. The final photos met/exceeded my expectations.
Breann Benoit
Breann Benoit
06:44 10 Jul 19
Working with Katherine was amazing , she truly know what she’s doing and can help you get the photos you need to elevate your portfolio/look. I had a blast working with her and her team , they made the experience very comfortable ! The photos are truly some of my favourites , and I love how she was okay with me trying some different poses. This was one of my best shoots to date , overall wonderful experience! Thanks again Katherine ?
Amber Erin
Amber Erin
15:01 18 Jun 19
Katherine did such a great job with our corporate photos! She was knowledgeable, professional, quick and you can tell she cares about the quality of each and every persons experience with her. Most people don’t like their photos being taken, but Katherine definitely puts you at ease!
Natasha Hobbs
Natasha Hobbs
15:18 14 Jun 19
Katherine is a superior photographer with the ability to take a normal everyday working mom's photo and make her look like a movie star!! Thanks Katherine, I am looking forward to having you do family portraits for me this summer:)
Eileen Mak
Eileen Mak
04:06 04 Jun 19
Katherine was such a joy to work with! She makes the experience very comfortable for those of us who are awkward in front of the camera. If you're looking for reasonable corporate head shots but high quality images, you have to book with Katherine!
Rayna Wallace
Rayna Wallace
23:33 15 May 19
Katherine is a true artist! From the moment we first met she made me feel comfortable and at ease. The photos turned out to be amazing while still true to my character.
Carrie Fanai
Carrie Fanai
17:41 03 May 19
Katherine is a gem to work with, she totally understands how to coach and then capture a great image, especially for someone like me who is not comfortable in front of the camera. Thank you for the fun and positive photo shoot session and for making my headshot look absolutely stunning! I love it!
Tiffiny Yaxley
Tiffiny Yaxley
17:56 23 Feb 19
Katherine is fantastic to work with, not only does she help you pose, she tells you why you have to stand in such a weird way to make the shots look great. It was very helpful for me to understand why posing feels so weird. Her hair and makeup artist is very friendly and highly skilled. Overall great experience!
A MacIsaac
A MacIsaac
18:24 15 Feb 19
Katherine and her team did an amazing job of making me feel comfortable for my photo shoot. She was personable, professional and gave great direction. The photos turned out beautifully. I highly recommend hiring her, and look forward to working with her again.
Michelle Thoms
Michelle Thoms
04:34 16 Nov 18
Katherine is very talented. I am very happy with my professional head shots! The whole process with Katherine was a great experience.
S Gouthro
S Gouthro
19:53 06 Nov 18
Katherine made be feel very comfortable during our head shot session! The pictures came out beautifully. Highly recommended photographer!!
Amberly D
Amberly D
15:06 06 Nov 18
Katherine did an amazing job in a quick, 10 minute shoot, to capture a professional, yet me, headshot! She is very professional, and also warm and enthusiastic, something it is hard to do in only a few minutes. She gives great direction to ensure you get an image that you are completely happy with and that makes you look your best. Highly recommend!
Ardash Crowfoot
Ardash Crowfoot
07:15 31 Jan 17
Wonderful. Katherine is genuine and warm kind and lovely. I attended a class on the basicis of photography and could not be more satistfied. There was a good balance of pratical hands on opportunities and theoretical learning. Professional models were brought in as a part of the experience providing an amazing opportunity to practice. I am very impressed and will be attending more classes in the future.
Brit Bee
Brit Bee
01:04 20 Jan 17
I love shooting with Katherine. I have had the wonderful opportunity to model for Katherine now and have only been elated with the final product. I love her photography style and always feel comfortable in shoots. She has a wonderful eye and beautiful finished products. Would highly recommend.
Telisha Schlaht
Telisha Schlaht
03:29 07 Nov 16
I met Katherine at the Women's Show last year, and had this great opportunity to connect with her on a fun fashion shoot. Katherine is an amazingly, gifted photographer with a creative edge. She manages to capture great shots and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Thank you Katherine for the beautiful photos!!
Catherine Lee
Catherine Lee
20:26 01 Nov 16
Katherine was awesome to work with! We had our daughter's 1 week and 1 year family photo session and got some amazing shots. She really took her time customizing props and scenes to our interests. I would absolutely, recommend and use her in the future.
Tammy Cho
Tammy Cho
19:56 31 Jul 16
Katherine is absolutely incredible! She came to photograph our newborn son within the first week and a half of his birth, and made the experience very memorable and enjoyable. It's definitely not easy to capture all the special moments with an unpredictable baby, but her patience, professionalism, and love for her work showed through in every image. She knows how to get the best angles and the results are absolutely gorgeous. Even the final packaging of the folio was impressive! You will not regret hiring Katherine to capture your special occasion, and I can't wait to work with her again! Thank you Katherine!!
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