Photographer | Nurse | Mama | Animal Lover | Adventurer
Starting this business is truly a dream of mine. However, it's not my only passion. I'm a nurse and most importantly, a mother to my daughter who is my absolute world.
Motherhood changed me in more ways than one. I cherish the little moments that much more and value time more than anything.
My husband and I fell in love through adventure and traveling together. We never say no to exploring the backcountry. I thrive in the outdoors, whether it's hiking a mountain or riding my bike down one, the answer is always yes. I'm an advocate for all animal rights and one day, I would love to own a rescue sanctuary of my own. Until then, I'll settle with our two dogs, Rosie and Charlie.
My thirst for photography started when I brought my camera prior to traveling to Iceland. Truth be told, I knew nothing about photography as this was while I was in nursing school and I took zero time to learn my camera functions. However, a lot has changed and I’m dedicated to forever learning this beautiful art. I’m all about investing in myself and business - from the start, I hired a mentor and enrolled in multiple courses.
We truly live once and have to wake up everyday and do the things that bring us happiness. As a nurse, I witness people living their last moments and this has allowed me to live each day to the fullest. I leave work with a greater purpose to do all the things. Time is precious, get out there and spread your magic everywhere you go.
After a few sips of wine and some music, my Newfoundland side really begins to show. I will never say no to a dance floor and sing along. Every summer, I travel back home to my parent’s beautiful ocean-front property near Trinity Bay.
Our daughter was conceived through IVF. It was a journey that I would not change as I truly found myself along the way and we ended up with the most perfect daughter.
Whether it’s a quick walk with my dogs or an overnight trek - the answer is always YES. “The mountains are calling” is tattooed on my arm and are my favorite place to be.
I love to help anyone and everyone including all animals. There’s always room for everyone and I will always shout community over competition.
Doing the work is hard but always worth it.
My passion for this business runs so deep, I’ve dedicated many hours into watching it flourish. I hired mentors, went to workshops, worked 80 hour work weeks between both jobs.
Red Deer Lifestyle Photographer, Leah Tyler-Szucki
Vancouver Wedding Photographer, Esther Moerman
Mentors included world renowned wedding photographers: Taylor Jackson, Nicole, Ashley, Lindsay Coulter, Caroline Tran, Sam Hurd and Scott Robert. This was a life changing conference.
Esther is a Vancouver based wedding photographer and I joined her one on one 6 month accelerated program. I believe the greatest investment we can ever make are the ones we invest in ourselves. Seeking this mentorship was important for me as it fast tracked my growth and confidence as a photographer.
Esther and I met in Edmonton for a weekend and got to shoot at the famous castle - Ryan’s Castle and Airbnb. It felt like we had known one another for years and I’m forever grateful our paths crossed.
Whether you’re eloping or having a larger wedding, no detail will be missed. Capturing your every smile, tear and laugh is what fills up my cup.
