Wild Orchid Photography

06/03/2026

05/28/2026

05/21/2026

Hey everyone! This year is already shaping up to be a busy one, and honestly… I’m so grateful for it. 💛 My weekends are filling up FAST and I’m already booking into July, especially for family sessions, grads, couples, and individual portraits. If you’ve been thinking about updating family photos, planning a summer shoot, or finally getting in front of the camera yourself, now’s the time to reach out before the calendar gets too wild. 📸✨

I still have some weekday evening spots available, and those golden summer sunsets are hard to beat. Whether you want something cozy and candid, playful with the kids, or beautifully “you,” I’d love to help create something wildly real together. Send me a message to chat dates and ideas!

05/20/2026

One of my favorite recurring mini events is coming up in just a few weeks—End of Year / Grad Minis 🤍

These sessions are always such a highlight for me. Not just because they’re fun (they are), but because I get to see so many familiar faces come back year after year. Watching your kids grow, seeing how much they’ve changed, what they’re into now, who they’re becoming… it’s honestly one of the best parts of what I do.

These sessions are all about capturing your child exactly as they are right now.
Got a favorite book or toy? Bring it.
Obsessed with a sport or hobby? Bring a piece of it along.
This is their moment.

We’re running them a little earlier this year to avoid the Stampede and long weekend rush:

📅 June 20
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Scout Hall, Ponoka

⏱ 10 available 20-minute sessions
📷 4 digital images included

If you’re looking for something a little more in-depth, I’m also booking weekday evening sessions—those will be priced individually.

I can’t wait to see some of you again and meet a few new faces too 🤍

05/19/2026

We’ve celebrated our mothers—now it’s time to celebrate our fathers!

Dads might be in the photos with the kiddos… but how many of those actually have everyone’s faces in them? 😅 In most of the photos I have of my husband and son, they’re playing—wild, full of energy, and very real. And I love that. But sometimes… you can have too much of a good thing.

Let’s rein in those wild boys for just a few moments and capture some of the sweetest Dad & Me photos—ones you can look back on when the kids are grown and actually see who’s in them (instead of trying to identify a blur or the back of a head).

And hey—no need to worry about being “photo ready.” Dad bods are more than welcome… they’ve earned their spot in the frame 😉

📅 June 6
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Ponoka (exact location TBD)
💲 60 (per twenty minute time slot)

Bring the dads, grandpas, and all the father figures in your lives—this one’s for them 🤍

05/16/2026

FRIDAY FUNDAMENTALS
Exposure Triangle

Today’s post is more of a recap than a brand-new lesson. Let’s talk about the Exposure Triangle.

The Exposure Triangle refers to the three main settings that control how light hits your camera’s sensor: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. These settings are all connected—when you change one, you’ll usually need to adjust the others to maintain proper exposure.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

1. Aperture
Definition: The size of the lens opening that lets light into the camera.
Effect on exposure: A wider aperture (smaller f-number like f/2.8) lets in more light, making your image brighter. A narrower aperture (larger f-number like f/16) lets in less light, making it darker.
Aperture also affects depth of field—wider apertures blur the background, while narrower apertures keep more of the scene in focus.

2. Shutter Speed
Definition: The amount of time the shutter stays open, allowing light to hit the sensor.
Effect on exposure: A slower shutter speed (like 1/30) lets in more light, brightening the image. A faster shutter speed (like 1/1000) lets in less light, darkening it.
Shutter speed also controls motion—slower speeds create motion blur, while faster speeds freeze action.

3. ISO
Definition: The sensitivity of your camera’s sensor to light.
Effect on exposure: A higher ISO (like 1600) increases brightness, while a lower ISO (like 100) results in a darker image.
Higher ISO can also introduce noise (grain) into your photos.

The real key is how these three work together. Think of it as a balancing act—if you change one setting, you’ll need to adjust the others to maintain the same exposure.

For example:
• Opening your aperture to blur the background may require a faster shutter speed to avoid overexposure.
• Slowing your shutter speed to capture motion blur might mean lowering your ISO or narrowing your aperture.

This concept is especially useful when shooting with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, where you have full control over your settings. Smartphones can be more limited, but understanding this still helps you make better creative choices. Have fun playing around with the Exposure Triangle and, as always, keep it Wildly Real. 📸❤️

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05/14/2026

Dads don’t ask for photos… but these end up meaning the most.

Father’s Day Minis event is coming! Keep an eye out for details!

Quiet moments, big laughs, and everything in between.
Wildly real.

05/12/2026

Caps, gowns, and “how did we get here?” moments 🎓

Grad & year-end sessions are booking now. Everyone from Kindergarten to Gr. 12!
Short, simple, and actually fun.

Let’s capture who they are right now.

Bookings open for mini sessions or full portrait sessions. DM to grab a spot before June fills up.

05/08/2026

Flowers fade. Photos don’t.

This Mother’s Day, tell her you’re booking her a session 🤍
Mom & Me or just her—because she deserves to feel seen, too.

Wildly real, always.

DM to grab a gift session.