Growing up.

You know that age when it’s no longer cool to hug your sister? Or even sit close to her?

I guess it’s different for everyone…and every relationship.

But this pair totally made me flash back to when I was young!

I remember my older brother being too cool to put his arm around me. Or even talk to me.

In fact, I’m pretty sure he pretended he didn’t have a sister at all!

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Anyway, isn’t that one photo hilarious (scroll down)?

The one where his arm is outstretched and it’s just kind of dangling over her shoulder?

So awesome. This is the kind of stuff that keeps me entertained when I am editing.

I can tell they truly love each other; there’s a special bond growing beneath the awkwardness.

But at this moment in time it’s not quite cool to hug your sister.

So how about they stand back to back, instead.

My goal, always, it to make people feel comfortable – and that goes for kids, too! So if touchy feeling isn’t your thing…we’ll find what is!

Kate Daniel is a Calgary, Alberta based natural light, lifestyle photographer focusing on family, children and school photos.

Simple, real, natural – your life, my lens.

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These brothers were so adorable together. At first I was kinda upset that I didn’t manage to get every limb in the frame (see what I’m talking about below!).

But then I thought – no, this is perfect! It actually helps tell the story about how how one minute young brothers are hugging and cuddling…and the next they are tugging and pulling and running away from each other!

We managed to sneak their young sister in there for a pic, too.

I’ve been thinking about offering sibling mini sessions outdoors this spring/summer. Is that something that you’d be interested in?

These sibling shots were actually a little bonus with my school photos – cause how could I resist?

I always like to offer sessions that you’re actually interested in! After all, I’m here to serve you.

So if you have other creative idea or suggestions for photos, please let me know.

Feel free to contact me via Facebook, Instagram or here on my site.

Kate Daniel is a Calgary, Alberta based natural light, lifestyle photographer focusing on family, children and school photos.

Simple, real, natural – your life, my lens.

Contact me to book a session or sign up for the newsletter for special offers! 

Fun. Yes, school photos can be fun. Seriously.

Ok, well maybe it’s more like forced fun. But at least I try!

I’ve got my standard, corny jokes ready.

And I always love it when parents jump behind me and start making funny faces at their kids to try to make them laugh.

Actually, I’ve been thinking that it would be fun to do a behind-the-scenes video of parents doing their little dances…hilarious. 🙂

But hey, it keeps the fun alive – and smiles wide!

If you’re in Calgary and your kids didn’t have their school photos taken last fall, there’s still an opportunity to have them done.

Maybe you’ve been home schooling, or maybe you’ve been doing Hub and you didn’t get a chance to do in-school photos.

I’ll be doing some more school photo opportunities in the spring.

Dates & availability can change, so probably the best thing to do would be to check out the links from my Instagram page.

Click on the link on the main, profile page and it will take you to my availabilities/bookings.

If you have any issues, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Kate Daniel is a Calgary, Alberta based natural light, lifestyle photographer focusing on family, children and school photos.

Simple, real, natural – your life, my lens.

Contact me to book a session or sign up for the newsletter for special offers! 

Sibling photos are always a nice little bonus with my school photos – when I do private bookings, anyway.

It’s a little hard for me to get sibling photos when I’m actually on-location, in a school.

This brother and sister combo stopped by for some school pics last fall and I managed to get them to show a little sibling love for the camera, too!

I hope these two hug like this even when they’re adults. (Their mom hopes the same.)

It’s so fun to see the changes kids go through from year to year. ⁠⁠That’s one of my fav. parts of this job.

This poor guy was one of my first newborn session victims, lol! (so nice that he still smiles for me now) ⁠⁠
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I remember I was so nervous! After looking at a few newborn pics and online tutorials, I thought I knew what I was doing.⁠⁠
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But I didn’t have a clue!⁠⁠
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Anyhoooo….you gotta start somewhere ,right? ⁠⁠
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Here’s to pushing through the fear & moving forward despite your desire to curl up into a ball in a very deep cave.

Kate Daniel is a Calgary, Alberta based natural light, lifestyle photographer focusing on family, children and school photos.

Simple, real, natural – your life, my lens.

Contact me to book a session or sign up for the newsletter for special offers!