Welcome
My name is Kelly Whidden
I am located in Sherwood park, Alberta, but consider myself a destination photographer.
No place is to big or to small for travel. I love being able to do the job I love most & see so many new amazing places.
What I love most about being a photographer is meeting new people, networking & creating memories.
I am also a big fan of "Creative Concepts" I love anything with costume, hair, make up & set design! I look forward to any client who would like to plan a special creative concept of their very own.
With each session not only do you walk away with memories, but I also get some with the images I take. Capturing emotion is one of the best parts of my job.
Photography allows me to see the world at many different angles, a unique perspective & to create what I call my magic.
Capturing your memories is something I take seriously & cherish from the moment we start planning
Look forward to working with you.
Kelly
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“Kelly has been our family photographer for 8 years. She is watching my children grow up and when my kids hear we are going to get their pictures taken, all I ever here from my 8 year old is " Only if its Kelly. She is beyond amazing with children and adults alike, I have never been disappointed with my photos, Only ever blown away. I am lucky that I found her. When I look back at some of my favourite pictures, its always Kelly who was behind the camera.”
—Jenn Gauthier
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“The first time I worked with Kelly I was in a serious dark place. I almost cancelled our shoot, but I am so thankful I didn't. Working with her was the best thing that could of happened to me. She is bubbly & fun. We joked and laughed and she captured one of my favourite images of myself ever taken. She is a wonderful photographer and an amazingly fun person to work with. I recommend working with her anytime you can.”
—Jay
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“Kelly Whidden photography has an amazing heart behind it. Kelly's passion for gifting families memories that last a lifetime and means so much is incredibly unique. Our family appreciates Kelly's ability to capture our son with autism in his light and her connection with him makes it easier for her to get him to look at her for those slight seconds. Since our kiddo doesn't stay still, there is much effort with each session. Our entire family is grateful that Kelly enjoys these sessions as much as Tanner”
—Jennifer Bohay
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“I met Kelly when she had a concept to bring the story of Snow White & The 7 dwarfs to life, waving my hand at her saying pick me pick me. I am the perfect evil queen. What fun we all had Consistently professional, an amazing person! Thank you Kelly, forever your evil queen”
—Linda Cloutier
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“Kelly is my by far favourite human being and is so compassionate about her work. She dreams it and the magic follows into the most amazing masterpiece. She is not only my best friend but is also my photographer for the last 15 years! highly recommend Kelly to capture your life's adventures.”
—Robin Gieger
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“Kelly took Hockey photos of my son and they are my most favourite photos ever. they capture the true essence of hockey and are a lot better than the association photos. These will truly be a forever keepsake. Kelly has a passion for bringing out the best in her subjects with her creativity and carefully chosen locations”
—Vanessa Antoniuk
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“Kelly's very professional with some down home humour gets everyone looking and captures the best of the event whether its wedding, grad or a family gathering. She has done lots to capture the special moments of our lives! Wont go with any other photographer!”
—Tammy Gibert
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“We have been using Kelly for our family photos since 2010. She is fantastic to work with and always captures us perfectly. She is kind, funny, and very flexible with shoot times and days. Kelly also has a quick turn around to see your snake peeks and get your photos back.”
—Michelle Chambers
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“Kelly is very accommodating and friendly, we love the photos she took of our family even in the chaos with trying to get our puppies to listen and sit facing the camera. Cant wait to book her for new family photos this Spring.”
—JamieDawn Petryshen
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“I have known Kelly her whole life. She was our wedding photographer in 2014 and she does all our family photos. She is patent, funny and gets absolutely perfect photos that look they belong displayed on walls. She is kind and has a good heart. She is careful and loves kids. Thank you for all you do.”
—Rondell Cinnamon
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“Kelly is just fucking awesome!!! Just book a session and find out for yourself!”
—Jennifer Ann Maciej
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“Kelly Whidden is an amazing photographer who puts tons of love & passion into every shoot she does! I have been fortunate & blessed to have her shoot my family photos, my engagement session & For the love of Hockey minis of my 2 boys. I am looking forward to our next shoot! Kelly does what it takes to capture the perfect images! Always goes over and beyond”
—Jennifer Powers
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“Amazing, Amazing, Amazing Photographer!! Kelly found the most perfect spot and had a prevision of an amazing shoot with my 4 year old Princess, and turned it into reality! She kept my daughter engaged and I cant even express how gorgeous these photos turned out!! We are definitely be calling Kelly for our family photos!! Love this girl!!”
—Lisa Selinger-Di Silva
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“Very talented photographer. She is always full of laughs and we always have a blast while shooting. She has a great imagination always full of ideas. I wish I knew Kelly when I got married. She does a wonderful job, and is more than an acquaintance. Love her! Highly recommended!”
—Lorraine Pelletier - Dwyer
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“Kelly captured some magical moments for my family but the session that meant the most to us was the mothers day session in 2018. My brother and his family travelled to be here to celebrate with our mom after a cancer diagnosis. The love & happiness she captured that day for us remains some of our most treasured photos. Sadly mom passed in 2019 but Kellys photos remind us daily of the silliness and love she gave us our entire lives. Thank you Kelly for that endless gift”
—Seana Almer
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“I have been following Kellys work for quite a few years and her work has always been so breathtaking & inspiring. I've always wanted to work with her and finally got the chance when she saved the day twice this year and during a pandemic. 1st she came to the rescue to capture the most beautiful memories for my best friends wedding. we were on a tight budget , schedule due to cover & a family health matter. I reached out to Kelly to see if she could be our photographer and she graciously accepted(continued)”
—Mercedes
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“(Continued) Kelly made our dreams come true with the most beautiful wedding photos we could of ever hoped for. 2nd she saved the day with my own personal little Christmas tradition of family pet photos. We normally see Santa at ohs but due to covid it was cancelled. Kelly offered to have my little pet family over to her mini Christmas shoot. It turned out better than I ever could of imagined. Both times I worked with Kelly she was very professional and maintained covid precautions and rules. (continued)”
—Mercedes
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“Kelly was also very friendly and easy to work with and get along with. we definitely had lots of laughs. I am happy to have met Kelly and now call her a friend. my sister also mentioned how warm & inviting Kelly made her feel. normally meeting new people and being in a strange place is uncomfortable but she felt totally at home. It was a wonderful experience.”
—Mercedes
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“kelly was my photographer for my covid 19 wedding. She went over and beyond for me on my special day. I had to put a huge rush on my wedding pushing the date up by 2 years because my grandfather had fallen ill. When I realized with only 2 months to plan & pay for a whole wedding. I wasn't going to be able to have a photographer since I was paying for everything. Kelly was the one and only photographer willing to help work with me knowing I couldn't pay the full price on the day. (continued)”
—Jocelyn
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“Now I have a very challenging family where half of them hate the other half, some were covid crazy, and other members of the wedding party were going to be difficult. She talked with me several times before the date to make sure we had a good understanding of the plan and what to expect. not once did she leave me with unanswered questions. Come the day she met us at a hotel to take getting ready capturing ever moment. Kelly not only acted like my photographer but also my wedding planner (continued)”
—Jocelyn
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“Kelly kept us on time for everything. She got us to the wedding ceremony on time. While capturing stunning photos. She got me down the isle while I was in a full on panic attack feeling like I couldn't breathe, She even cued my dj and everything. After the ceremony we did some wedding photos with some very drunk and unruly groomsmen. She was hit on, had part of my wedding party strip, others go missing but still managed to keep going with professionalism ( continued)”
—Jocelyn
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“Kelly made me feel comfortable and always clear instruction. Now I am not one wanting attention, I definitely don't feel comfortable with people staring at me or taking my pictures but not once did she make me feel uncomfortable. If anything she made me feel more powerful and defiantly more comfortable. I will forever use Kelly as my family photographer and have made a truly amazing one of a kind friend for life.”
—Jocelyn
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“We have known Kelly for at least 10 years now. She has always gone over and beyond for us, she is the most sweetest kindest person you will ever meet. When Kelly takes our family pictures she truly takes every shot with love and happiness. Throughout the years Kelly has become family. Kelly will go over and beyond to help others along side doing her job that makes her so happy, capturing moments. Kelly thank you for being you.”
—Rachelle