Calgary Wedding Photography ~ T & S's Tunnel Mountain Wedding

Calgary Wedding Photographer

Tim & Samantha’s Tunnel Mountain Reservoir

& Buffalo Mountain Lodge Wedding

Red Bloom Photography

It isn’t very often that I meet a couple the day of their wedding, but it was the

case with Tim & Samantha. They were planning a destination wedding in Banff from

several hours away so we chatted on the phone and then met in person the day of the

wedding. It is kinda funny when this happens cause I walk in the room and I am like

where is the bride?!? Sometimes it is is obvious cause they already have their veil in but

it was not the case for this wedding. But at first meeting Samantha welcomed me like

we had been best friends for the past year since she hired me! Tim & Samantha got

married at the beautiful Tunnel Mountain Reservoir in Banff and had their reception at the

Buffalo Mountain Lodge. I have shot at both of these locations before and they never disappoint.

As Sam was getting ready, people were watching the storm clouds roll in and we were

hoping it wouldn’t rain on them during the ceremony. Luckily it did not. The rain held off

for their outdoor ceremony. After the ceremony we headed out for photos and it did rain

a little bit during photos so we used the umbrellas at the first location to keep hair and

makeup looking great. Just as we were leaving the first location it poured! Like full

on drenched us…well the parts of us that weren’t under the umbrellas. We took this

time to drive to the next location and by the time we got there it was hot and sunny. But

it actually worked in our favor, cause the rain drove alot of the tourists away from the

popular photo spot. So yay for more room to shoot ha ha. People in Banff are always so

great with Weddings. They will happily step aside and enjoy the view from a little

further back to allow couples to have their photos done. And when we took the photos on the

dock, we asked about 15 people to step aside and they happily did. So thanks to

everyone that was so accommodating to us that day!

Here are some words from Tim & Samantha

How did you guys meet ?
I took a part time job working at a liquor store where Tim was the assistant manager.

We decided to start dating once I moved away for fall semester of school.

Please share the proposal story with us?
Tim surprised me with a trip to Sam Diego. He proposed on “sunset cliffs” at sunset.

I knew he was acting strange but I though It was because he was uncomfortable with

sitting high up on the cliff edge. I turned around from taking a picture and he was there with the ring!

Most memorable moment from your wedding day?

Bride

Hearing Tim’s vows for the first time, they were so thoughtful and funny.

Groom
Seeing Sam walk down the aisle for the first time in her dress.

Tell me about the special aspects of your day that made it unique to you two?

Having all our friends and family in banff to share our special day was very important to us.

Writing our own vows was a way for us to personalize and make our day unique.

Advice to couples planning their wedding day?

Have fun and focus on making it an enjoyable time for everyone. Try to realize that at least

one thing won’t go according to plan but that’s fine and it will all come together in the end.

Here is Tim & Samantha’s Wedding Story

Glam squad in action! For hair & makeup artist info check the vendor love section below.

Although they are beautiful, some of the rooms at the lodge are quite dark so I asked my second shooter to take the boys outside for some prep shots. Don’t be scared to

ask your photographer for tips on what makes the best space for prep shots. You spend so much time planning ceremony and reception and formals. Prep

location is so important as well =)

Boys being goofs as always ^^^^^^

Sam’s makeup was AMAZING!!

Best bridesman ever flask…LOVE IT!!

Tim’s mom kissed him and left lipstick behind he he.

Tim smiled huge as his daughter and nephew walked down the isle.

Can’t beat that view for a ceremony site!

How cute is she….love her giggle!

You have no idea how many times I said “watch the hole” at this location! See the photo below with the huge hole…i didn’t want anyone to fall.

Umbrellas….LOVE…just so much love for rainy day shots. I used to be scared of rain on wedding days but this year my couples have just went with it.

Like dark indoor photos?!? or romantic umbrella photos?!? Emmmmmm….Umbrellas for the win everytime

And when there is time to stop for ice cream…you stop for ice cream ha ha!

A million dollar view right there! So thankful for amazing tourists who stepped aside for us.

Buffalo Mountain Lodge I love you!!

YES!!!! We totally grabbed a bag on our way out ha ha

I did a ring shot on a cupcake cause then I had an excuse to eat it after he he!

And cause Tim & Sam didn’t have me for the reception and dance lets end with this epic shot! They requested a big mountain photo for their wall. I think I nailed it