Canmore’s newest citizen
February 21, 2012
This little fella has already lead a very adventurous life. With barely any warning (about 15-20 minutes I believe) he was born into his loving home, right in the middle of his mom’s birthday party. And, at less than 2-weeks of age, he’s already on his first trip to Disneyland to celebrate the 5th birthday of his older siblings.
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Best of the Best Wedding Photography 2011
January 18, 2012
Please allow a few seconds for this slideshow to load. We had a really tough time narrowing down our favourite wedding images from 2011 to a reasonable number for this blog post. So many photogenic couples, authentic smiles, emotional moments and epic parties made 2011 one hell of a year for Two-Mann Tent Photography. As we head into our third year of business, we have three goals in mind; we want to blow your minds, melt your hearts and leave you speechless. Stay tuned for our favourite 2011 engagement shots.
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Cassandra & Cale’s winter lake engagement session
January 10, 2012
We met Cassandra and Cale on a very chilly afternoon at the beginning of December. It was that magical time of year when the mountain lakes are frozen, but there isn’t any snow. If it happens at all, it’s usually a very small window of opportunity. Do not be fooled by the images below. The sun was out, but the sub-zero temperature, combined with a howling west wind, made for some very frigid conditions. Lanny and I had to be very efficient with our picture taking abilities. Cassandra and Cale were troopers, strapping on their hockey skates and heading out on the ice for a uniquely Canadian experience. At times the ice was so clear you could see right through to the bottom of the lake. Kinda creepy but so cool:) A HUGE thank you to Cassandra and Cale for toughing it out, all in the name of good photography.
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Jason & Lisa – Fairmont Banff Springs Wedding photography
December 1, 2011
Few couples can say they got married in a castle. And fewer yet can can claim that they were married in a castle nestled within the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Jason and Lisa did just that. Everything about their day was elegant, romantic and aesthetically spectacular, including the couple themselves. Jason and Lisa are truly beautiful people, inside and out. Their Jewish wedding ceremony took place at sundown under a beautifully adorned Chuppa. The traditional ceremony was full of love, support and intimate moments. The party was truly epic, with the best wedding band we have ever seen and heard! There is very little else we can say about this couple and their wedding day that will do it justice. Hopefully the images below will do a better job conveying the romantic elegance of this beautiful celebration, than my words…. enjoy!
Wedding Venue: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Stunning Florals by: Enchanted Florist
Wedding Planner: Debbie Krygier
Band (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE): Livin’ in Swing
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Such amazing indoor couple shots. I love the mood and the lighting, and a great venue! And well-captured fun moments from the reception. Congrats to the newlyweds.
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Thanks so much Mark.
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Erika/Lanny,
A job well done, those two are going to be awfully proud to show people these photos !-
Thanks Jeff!
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Such beautiful photographs. I especially love the photos you took of my boys.
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Thanks Sharon. Your boys are pretty darn cute:)
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Rob & Rebecca’s Snowy Fall Canmore Wedding
November 22, 2011
Rob and Rebecca are one of the most authentically casual, relaxed, and laid back couples we have ever had the pleasure of working with on a wedding day. The couple opted to do most of their photos before the ceremony and were so laid back in fact, that they planned to do their “first meeting” in the parking lot of the hair salon. We carefully suggested that perhaps a more scenic location might be in order. Thankfully, they appeased us. When we awoke on the morning of their wedding, we were treated to a glistening layer of sparkling snow. Lanny and Rob headed to the meeting location at a prearranged time and ended up waiting… and waiting… and waiting some more. Lanny got some great shots of Rob checking his watch as they both tried to stay warm and began to worry… But, just as they were beginning to think the worst, the beautiful Rebecca literally emerged from the mist. It was a truly gorgeous moment and we’re ever so thankful that it didn’t take place in a parking lot
Before long, the snow had melted and we enjoyed a truly magnificent autumn day. The Ceremony and cocktail hour reception was held at the Canmore Golf and Curling Club. Below are just a few of our favourite images from the day!
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Wow! Gorgeous! thanks for sharing with us…
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what fantastic photos! I got all farklempt just looking at the emotions on your faces;happiness and beyond. Thanx for sharing!
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I thoroughly enjoyed looking at the lovely photographs. Thanks so much for sending them to me. They are treasures to be shared. You must be so proud. Thanks Esther. I wish you and your family many years of joyous occasions. Joan Uram
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Amazing photos! I loved seeing them. Totally great!
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One last fall family shoot
November 21, 2011
These photographs will make you smile! C & A and their giggly little munchkins met us on a cool morning in Canmore, right before the fall weather turned to winter weather. Sometime Lanny and I have to work really hard to get our subjects to smile and be themselves. These two little ones were the perfect subjects, smiling and laughing throughout the whole shoot. Capturing their sweet little personalities was an absolute pleasure!
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A very special family!
November 15, 2011
Will, Shawna and their daughter Alexis, were an huge inspiration to photograph. The smiles and laughter captured in the images below portray a happy carefree family. However, their story is much more complex. I am so glad they have given me permission to share it with you. Shawna is battling breast cancer that has metastasized to many other parts of her body including her pelvis, spine, ribs, skull, lung and liver. You would never know it, but in the photos below she is nursing a hip broken in three places. About a year ago, for her 36th birthday, a bunch of friends got together and purchased a family photo shoot for her from Two-Mann Tent Photography. That photo shoot was meant to have taken place this summer. However, this is where their story becomes even more unbelievable. On July 14th, just 4 days before our scheduled shoot, Will suffered a major stroke while running by Elk Lake in Victoria, BC. Thankfully, a fellow runner called 911, and essentially saved his life. Will’s recovery has been truly remarkable and an inspiration to all of us. Within 2 weeks of his stoke, he was already learning to walk again. At the point of this photo shoot on October 22nd, Will was back running outside 3-times a week. Despite all of these incredible life stresses, Shawna, Will and their daughter Alexis drove out to Canmore and spent an hour with us laughing, smiling and having fun. These are beautiful people, inside and out.
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Great pictures and a truly inspiring family! Much thanks to them for sharing their story.
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Once again absolutely beautiful, thanks Lanny and Erika for capturing some very special moments of a truly inspiring family.
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Great pictures, amazing family. Thank you for sharing this story.
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Such beautiful photos. These images will mean so much to this family for several years to come.
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Absolutely gorgeous. Your smiles capture the true essence of a beautiful family inside and out!
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These photos bring joy and hope. Thank you for sharing. We love you Shawna, Will and Alexis.
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Beautiful photos! Amazing and inspiring family!
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Thank you so much for capturing the beauty of this family. They are an inspiration to all of us and I’m so glad to see their smiles and laughs in the midst of such a hard time. Can’t wait to get copies from Shawna!! Aren’t they gorgeous?!?
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Amazing! Thank you for capturing the strength and grace of this remarkable family.
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We love and miss you guys! And we’ll continue to pray for you.
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The photos of this beautiful family are gorgeous. What a truly inspiring family and I wish them the very best! Thank you for sharing.
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Krista and her Furry kid Finnegan
November 14, 2011
Lanny and I don’t claim to be specialty pet photographers, but if all dogs are as easy to photograph as Finnegan, then bring it on. I must admit, I was kind of dreading the thought of a whole photo shoot with an unruly dog. But Finnegan was anything but unruly, and an absolutely amazing subject. All we had to do was say “bubbles” and Finnegan would stare directly at the camera with an inquisitive look and cock his head slightly to the left. Krista, you were pretty easy too! Here are a few of our favourite shots.
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Serena & Fraser
November 11, 2011
Serena and Fraser’s wedding was one seriously fun event. Shooting from 8:00am to 12:30am, Lanny and I captured over 9000 frames of candid laughter, loving glances, passionate kisses, and epic partying. There are many perks to our jobs, as photographers (editing down 9000 images isn’t one of them:). One of my favourite perks, is experiencing the different types of ceremonies and traditions associated with each unique couple. The pastor that conducted Serena & Fraser’s wedding was an absolute hoot! Often quoting song lyrics, from bands such as U2, he captivated the guests with metaphors and analogies that created a truly memorable ceremony. After the ceremony, we headed to an area of Calgary, where the last colours of fall remained. Serena and Fraser worked their magic as Lanny and I ran around trying to get the best perspective through our respective lenses. At one point, Lanny accidentally weaved his way into a dense growth of aphid infested willow bushes. He emerged unaware that he was covered in 100s of purple aphids, but excited that he got “the shot” he was looking for. I’m sure there are still a few of those purple creatures stuck in that hair of his. The reception was held at the Pinebrook Golf Course on the outskirts of Calgary. This was a huge treat for Lanny and I. As we are usually shooting in the mountains, sunsets are an anomaly. However, in the foothills we were treated to a gorgeous lingering sunset, during which we kindly asked Serena and Fraser to part from their delicious dinner for a few shots. I think it was well worth it. See for yourself below. A slideshow featuring images from their day can be viewed here.
A full slide show of Serena & Fraser’s image can be viewed here; slideshow.
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Wow! Great work. The sunset is gorgeous and your coverage of the dance is a lot of fun.
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Cate & Ian – Teatro’s wedding photography
November 3, 2011
The wedding of our good friends Cate and Ian was planned in less than 3-weeks. Ian’s father has an uncurrable form of leukaemia. As the doctors only gave him 3-6 months to live, planning a wedding in 16 days was a necessity. Lanny and I were so happy that we were able to help them out in the best way we could; photographing the event. It was a small, intimate and classy affair with a select group of friends and family. The connection between these two amazing people is undeniable. We’ve worked our butts off to get these images up in a timely manner so that they can be shared with Ian’s father. A slideshow of their images can be viewed here. Enjoy!
UPDATE: It is with sorrow that I write Ian’s father Don passed away this evening (November 3rd) at 9:08 pm, 10 hours after posting these images.
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It is really nice to see you so happy Cate! The years since college have been good to you! Congrats to you and Ian, it looks like you had a really great day.
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Wow! These are beautiful shots. Cate and Ian look so happy. You captured some photos that will be treasured for years to come.
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These photos are incredible!
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This is an amazing story and amazing photos!!!!!! I am speechless and sooo happy his father saw them
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Thanks Nikki! I am so incredibly happy he saw them too. Well worth the all nighter to get them up in the nick of time:)
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Awesome goals, judging by 2011 you’re well on your way.