Calgary International Awarded Calgary Photographer Teaches the Magic of Lighting Posing and Composition | Shelley Vandervelde | SVP Photography

February was a crazy month...teaching at Canon's Image Square in Downtown Calgary where I also had a two week exhibit of my Portraiture was only part of the fun.  It was pure coincidence that I had just been awarded Portrait Photographer of the Year for Alberta. Because judging is anonymous and these images were going on to the National Competition, I did not post the winners, but those who attended my exhibit were able to see some of them on display. Below are the four entries that led to that award.  Thank YOU to all my clients who allow me to create their portraits and continue to hone my craft!  

Calgary Child Photgrapher | Birthday Portraits | SVP Photography | Shelley Vandervelde

Tyler turned 4 this week and Corina his little sister turned 2.  They came for portraits to celebrate these years when they are growing and changing so much every week.  One day they will show their grandchildren portraits from these sessions and say...That's me, when I was about your age. Click the links below to see their latest photography sessions.

Tyler is Four

Corina is Two

Calgary Photographer family portraits

The family has the same collection for big brother.....so special to have ones for each child.

Calgary Photographer, Shelley Vandervelde takes 2012 Portrait Photgrapher of the Year!

April was a busy month with a last minute trip to Halifax to accept the award.  Being in the finalist three times Provincially, this was the first time I made finalist at the National Level.  13

Calgary's Top Portrait Photographer | Shelley Vandervelde

Is someone you love home for the Holidays?  

Keep them with you all year long!

Commemorate the time together with a family or friends portrait by Shelley Vandervelde, this Year's Top Canadian Portrait Photographer.  SVP Photography will be open for business through the holiday season and is offering a 45 minute Super Special Holiday Session fee of $99 from December 15th through January 5th 2013!

Spaces are extremely limited so call now before they are gone!

Call before December 1st - Book a session - Have your name entered in a draw - Win your session absolutely FREE.  

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403.281.8429

4 Month Old Baby Talks! - This is Amazing!!

4 Month Old Baby Talks! - This is Amazing!!
We were all blown away, this cute little baby had lots to say.

Family Portrait Photographer | Shelley Vandervelde captures Corina asking Tyler "What are you doing?" He says "Telling people It's time for their family portrait session if you want to send photos out for Christmas!"

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We still have spaces available for your family portrait, or ones of just the kids!
Shelley Vandervelde, MPA
Master of Photographic Arts
Canadian 2012 Portrait Photographer of the Year
403.281.8429
http://www.svpphotography.com

Calgary Family Photographer | Shelley Vandervelde

Black & White or Colour?

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Which do you prefer?  

Calgary Family Photographer | Shelley Vandervelde

I had a wonderfuf session for this family a few months back.  The boys were keen as we did some biker photos which I still need to work on.  The little one was a super sweet heart.  I love that I have a studio.  And if outdoor portraits are planned we can always come inside if the weather doesn't cooperate!

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Calgary Photographer Donates to Little Angel Big Dreams Event

I would like to share an amazing family with you!  Please visit their story below.  They are holding their 3rd annual fundrasier "Little Angel Big Dreams" on September 28th.  For inquiries about how to give, or buy silent auction tickets, call Greg at 403-620-1635.

Read more: Family's Story

To make a donation click here

Calgary Christmas Family Portrait Special $99 - a $525 Value

Have your family photographed this Fall and Ready for Christmas!

Includes 45 minute Family Portrait Session with your favourite image personally retouched and printed in an 8x10 print, two 5x7 prints and 8 wallets. $525 value for $99

Calgary Portrait Photographer | Shelley Vandervelde | Published

Recognition by the Professional Photographers of Canada in the latest Gallerie Magazine.
http://issuu.com/ppoc/docs/gallerie_july2012/7

Model Search by Two of the Top Portrait Photographers in North America.

Here is a fantastic opportunity to be photographed and have a gallery wrap portrait by either Shelley Vandervelde, Canada's 2012 Portrait Photographer of the Year or Darton Drake, United States Mid West Regional Portrait Photographer of the Year Twelve times!

We are holding a three day workshop for Professional Photographers at the SVP Photography Studio on August 26, 27 and 28th and want you to model for us.  We need a couple and a small family with school aged children for indoor studio portraits.  A lady for glamour and pin up portraits, and another family of three or four with school aged children for outdoor portraits.  You will need to be available between 10 am and 4 pm.  You will receive one fully retouched small gallery wrap signed by either Darton or me.
The indoor studio, glamour and pin up will be on the 27 and the outdoor will be on the 28th.  Please email shelley@svpphotography.com with your phone number if you are interested in modeling OR if you would like to sign up for the workshop.  There will be single day, two day or three day packages available.

Calgary Family Photographer

The children from the family portraits I've been working on for the past week.  Relationship photos to follow.

Calgary Grad Photographer

Graduate Portraits
A chance to dress up again and feel like a princess!

 Shelley Vandervelde, MPA
2012 Portrait Photographer of Canada
http://www.svpphotography.com
403.281.8429

Calgary Photographer | Christmas in July with Shelley Vandervelde

Start Early this year.  Get one more thing off the Christmas to-do list. Longer sessions and larger packages are available.

Canadian Portrait Photographer of the Year! | Shelley Vandervelde Takes 2012

The 65th Awards Banquet for the National Image Competition for the Professional Photographers of Canada was held in Halifax April 24, 2012.  This year a record 1232 images were received with 382 images being selected for the salon, 102 received awards of Merit and 18 received an award of Excellence.
Each photographer can enter four images. These images are judged by a panel of Master Photographers from across the country.  In order to be eligible for the Portrait Photographer of the Year all four must be selected for inclusion in the Salon.  This is the fourth time Shelley Vandervelde was eligible for the award Nationally.  Her fine art submission "Honour" also received an award of Excellence and was one of the 40 images selected for the National Loan Collection.
When asked what earned her this award Shelley replied "It is my mission to create compelling images that reflect personalities and relationships; images that refect the spirit of the individual and not just what they look like.  This occurs when trust is developed and those in front of the camera lower their invisible shields and offer who they are to the lens.  It is like a beaufiful dance and when it comes together, I know before I see the images that they will be amazing."  But Shelley states that the award is not an end goal, but the beginning of an amazing journey.

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June Family Portrait Special

Book before June 30th and receive 50% off your full family portrait session. Your session can occur anytime before September 30th and can be studio or outdoor. Call 403.281.8429

Calgary Photographer - Shelley Vandervelde | Canada's 2012 Portrait Photographer of the Year | Family Portrait Sessions Spring Special

Get a head start on your family portraits.  Book in June and receive 50% off your full family session.  Includes your design session in which Shelley guides you through selecting the mood and style of your portraits, clothing choices and ways in which you can display your portraits.  Your photography session includes up to two hours in the studio or the SVP photography outdoor location.  Also included is your order session in which you will view your images projected in large format.  You will be amazed how easy it will be to select your favourite images and best expressions!

Canada's Portrait Photographer of the Year

I've been featured on the Professional Photographers of Canada Blog! http://www.ppoc.ca/blog/

Calgary Photographer | Shelley Vandervelde

"Life began with waking up and loving my Mother's face" George Eliot
If you have never loved someone more than yourself you have never been a Mother.
Thank you Marie and Elmone for coming in last year to our Mother's Day Limited Edition Portrait Day!