[ Don't Say Cheese Photography ] | Telling Stories of the Heart.

[ Cara + Cam ] | working with .pink sugar photography. at Red Tail Landing

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:21:26 +0000

I always love working with Andrea from pink sugar. It gives me a chance to learn more from an amazing person and I get to just relax and not worry about being the principal photographer. I got to work with her twice last year, so this is the first that I get to share with you.

Cara + Cam had such a fun wedding at Red Tail Landing Golf & Country Club. It’s not the first time I’ve been there, but I love going back to the same place to see how each couple makes it their own.

They are a cute couple with a really great group of family and friends supporting them

This is the cutest little old man ever.

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Rhiannon Risidore | 780-708-4497 | rhiannon@dontsaycheese.ca

[ Amy + Kris ] | The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald Wedding

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:39:42 +0000

I’m super excited for my first wedding of 2012 coming up this weekend in Canmore, but I have so much to blog, I really need to catch up.

Amy + Kris were married last August (see, I told you I’m behind) at the Hotel MacDonald. That hotel has a special place in my heart, as I was married there myself in 2005. I loved the way they had their brunch ceremony. Everyone was sitting at their tables like a reception and they just created an aisle down the middle. The food was amazing as well, one of the best buffet spreads I’ve ever seen.

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[ Lauren + Josh ] | The Red Deer Golf and Country Club Wedding.

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:30:43 +0000

Lauren + Josh are all kinds of awesome. After we got together for their engagement session, I had a feeling that their wedding at the Red Deer Golf & Country Club was going to be amazing. And, I was right.

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[ Danica + Kenny ] | The Hellenic Hall Wedding.

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:22:14 +0000

I had a great time at Danica + Kenny’s wedding back in July. My favourite part was when Danica (a hairstylist herself) took over cutting her little nephew’s hair, even though she was busy getting ready.

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[ Stephanie + Kevin ] | The Family.

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:52:33 +0000

Back in April, I held a birthday contest to celebrate my company turning 2. I invited readers to tell me what they were most excited about for the upcoming summer and dropped everyone who entered into a hat and Stephanie was the lucky winner of a session with me and a product credit.

I got to meet her super cute little family back in July and we had lots of fun hanging out together, despite the mosquitoes.

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Rhiannon Risidore | 780-708-4497 | rhiannon@dontsaycheese.ca

[ The Fall Sale ]

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:21:10 +0000

There is no fighting it, Fall is coming upon us. Last week it was so hot, we were soaking up the last bit of sprinkler weather and today I woke up to take my boy to school and it was cold. The perk to Fall is the leaves changing colours, and I still have some spots left to get your family pictures done in time for the holidays.

In celebration of this pretty season, I’m having a Fall Sale.

Book your family session, and receive:

1 hour session, on location
online viewing gallery
all digital files in high resolution on disc with printing rights (35 pictures total)

$1100 + GST (Save 25% off the regular price!!)

I will also be hosting a weekend of mini sessions. On Oct 1 + 2, you can book a condensed, half size version of the above session.

30 minute session, on pre-chosen location
online viewing gallery
18 digital files in high resolution on disc with printing rights.

$550 + GST (25% savings off regular rate)

This is also the perfect opportunity to book a session with me before my pricing changes in the new year.

The Fine Print – The sale will run for 2 weeks (until Sept 26) and price will be valid for sessions anytime between September 13, 2011 until Sept 26, 2012. Valid towards new children and family bookings only (although if you have a session booked with me and haven’t done the session yet, you can upgrade to this). Package must be booked as advertised, no substitutions.

To get in touch with me to book your session, go ahead and hit me up through my contact link below

I look forward to telling your story!

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Rhiannon Risidore | 780-708-4497 | rhiannon@dontsaycheese.ca

[ Jenny + Sheldon ] | The Family.

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:31:24 +0000

Jenny + Sheldon + Pavel have graced the front of my camera before, a year ago. This time, Pavel was more mobile, and definitely not afraid to exercise his right to move in an open field.

And, he brought his grandma + grandpa along. Not sure what could make for a happier little boy

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Rhiannon Risidore | 780-708-4497 | rhiannon@dontsaycheese.ca

[ Natasha + Keith ] | The Valleyview Wedding.

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:27:49 +0000

Time off isn’t always a good thing for productivity.

Last year, I had a system.

Last year, I was on top of things.

Like my blog.

This year, I got to enjoy the limited summer we had. I took my family camping every chance I got. I didn’t have a wedding every single weekend (sometimes two), and yet, my poor little corner of the blogiverse is being sadly neglected. I have so much to share, so I am taking some time to get it out there

Natasha + Keith were my only destination wedding of the year, back in May, and I had never actually been to Valleyview before. Both of their families were so nice and welcoming and I had a great time with both of them

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Rhiannon Risidore | 780-708-4497 | rhiannon@dontsaycheese.ca

[ Lauren + Josh ] | The Engagement.

admin — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:55:10 +0000

I’m totally breaking from my regular blogging queue to post these pics, because this super cute couple is getting married tomorrow!! We couldn’t get out to do their engagement session until last Friday, and I wanted to have the pictures up while they are still engaged I promise to get back in order after this, I have a lot still to post

Despite getting swarmed with mosquitoes, Lauren + Josh had no problems snuggling. They wanted a picnic theme, and when I pulled up to our spot, they were inflating balloons. They make me happy

I bet Lauren + Josh would love some blog love before they tie the knot, and lets all hope that Mother Nature helps out all of tomorrows weddings with some beautiful weather and no bugs

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Rhiannon Risidore | 780-708-4497 | rhiannon@dontsaycheese.ca

[ Melanie + Bart ] | The Engagement.

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:26:55 +0000

This summer has been crazy for weather. Our choices have been rainy, cloudy or chilly. We don’t seem to catch too many breaks. We had had to reschedule this engagement session once before, and almost had to again, but Melanie decided we should take our chances, and I am so glad we did. They are super cute together, and I am in love with the pictures we got.

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Rhiannon Risidore | 780-708-4497 | rhiannon@dontsaycheese.ca