Coulee Family Portrait
2026 Graduation Minis
Graduation marks the moment your family is about to change shape. Someone's leaving — for school, for work, for whatever comes next — and the version of your family that exists right now won't exist the same way again.
These sessions happen in the Lethbridge coulees during evening golden hour, when the valley fills with warm, directional light that makes everything look the way you want to remember it. For 15 minutes, we photograph your whole family across natural backdrops — no studio, no stiff posing. Everyone wears what feels like them, not what signals a graduation. The result is a timeless family portrait that belongs on every family member's wall, not just the graduate's.
What's included
15 minutes of shooting in the Lethbridge coulees
Private online gallery to review and choose from
One edited digital image of your choice
Additional images and archival wall prints available from your gallery
Session dates
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 — 7:00 PM to 9:40 PM
Sunday, May 31, 2026 — 7:00 PM to 9:40 PM
Sessions run back-to-back every 20 minutes.
Weather policy
If conditions require us to cancel, I'll contact you by 5:00 PM the day before. Your session will move to the same time on the following evening:
Wednesday bookings → Thursday, May 28
Sunday bookings → Monday, June 1
If that also falls through, we'll find another date that works.
Good to know
Location: Shared the day before your session. Coulee trails are uneven and may involve a short walk on a dirt path — please let me know in advance if anyone needs accommodations.
What to wear: Dress like you're spending an evening together outside in late May. Layers help — the coulees cool down fast once the sun drops. Avoid anything that reads specifically as grad day (regalia, sashes, school colours worn loud).
Group size: Best for immediate family groups up to 6. Larger groups are possible — reach out before booking.
Arrival: Plan to arrive five minutes early so we can start your 15 minutes on time.

