Starr Mercer

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engagement photo of couple kissing on skidoo snowmobiles

James and Christie choose Kenosee Lake as the location for their woodsy winter engagement session.  I’m so excited to photograph their wedding in June at The Red Barn, the perfect setting just north of the Moose Mountain Provincial Park. We eased into the shoot with a walk through some of the beautiful birch tree paths at […]

natural light engagement photo in rustic prairie barn

I travelled to Brandon Manitoba to meet and photograph Clinton and Ashley’s winter engagement session.  The couple choose the most beautiful location with a beautiful rustic barn out in the country. We started the session using the outside of the barn and got some fun shots of the couple with their dog.  When the wind […]

photo of engagement ring on plaid blanket

When I heard Ken and Whitley were engaged this winter, I think I literally shouted out loud with joy.  After knowing these two for a few years, it was wonderful to hear they were planning to be married.  I found out during their engagement session they plan to have a destination wedding in May and […]

I {heart} Valentines Day.  As soon as new years hits, I’m already having visions of all things RED & PINK.  This was the first photo session of the year for Obviously Chic…hard to believe I’ve been doing fashion photography for them since fall 2010! We always love fun shoots like this with cutesy props and […]

I met Calgary couple, Cory and Kelsey, during their fall engagement session.  They are getting married in July 2015 at the chalet in Kenosee Lake, and I am so thrilled to have them as a SMP Couple. These two warmed up quickly during their session and were all cuddly for the camera.  It was so […]

The Nichols family was interested in updating their family photos, so we went to some of my favourite spots in Carnduff for their fall session.  It’s been two years since I photographed this family of four.  Ryan & Tenille are a great couple of parents to Anesa & Rowyn.  These girls are so trendy and […]

Terrill, Lisa and Preslee were a JOY to photograph.  Mom Lisa booked this session to capture their little sweetheart Preslee around the time of her first birthday.  I love working with creative women like Lisa who baked/iced the cake for the smash, sourced Preslee’s outfits & accessories for the shoot and made the adorable custom tutu.  I […]

This is the family of Wade & Lisa Grimes.  A few years ago, I photographed them as they were expecting their youngest.  Now this family of 5 is taking on adventure after adventure in day-to-day life (I know first hand what an adventure raising three little people can be). Kadence, Ryder and Rowan are three little […]

The concept and inspiration for this Rustic Nautical Beach Wedding Styled Shoot came together from an idea when I was pondering about different locations to get married at in our local rural area.  For months, I’ve had a vision in my head of creating a styled beach wedding with hints of all things nautical and […]

When Matt & Joey contacted me to book their wedding photography, they weren’t engaged yet but knew they’d like to make sure I didn’t book their date in August of 2015 with anyone but them.  Joey knew Matt was going to propose, but didn’t know when.  Well a few months later, I was up one […]

Ten years ago we became parents of this red-headed terrific boy. Ace William is one of my most favourite people on earth, not only because he made me a Mom, but because he is so unique!  This creative, crazy, playful, energetic, curious, caring boy has been such a joy to raise.  I often call him my […]

Keri & Mya’s Estevan Mother Daughter session was a treat to photograph, I knew it would be!  I’ve known Keri since we were teenagers and anyone who knows her will get it when I say…she’s an amazing woman.  Keri has been through a lot these past few years and is doing a wonderful  job of raising […]