Calgary Family Photographer for Real, Unposed Family Stories

I photograph families doing what they actually love: baking at home, running through sprinklers, a short mountain hike, sledding and a campfire. Studio sessions in Okotoks, serving Calgary and the foothills.

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Choose your family session

Adventure Sessions

$1,295 · about 1.5 hours

A story built around something your family loves: baking at home, a short mountain hike, sledding and a campfire. Short on time? A 30-minute backyard Adventure is $595.

Mother hugging her young son during a maternity session in Dana Pugh's Okotoks studio

Studio Sessions

Okotoks studio · from $[PRICE]

Family, maternity and newborn portraits in a warm, relaxed studio. 30- or 60-minute sessions, perfect for winter.

Outdoor Portraits

45 minutes · from $[PRICE]

A classic posed family portrait outdoors around Calgary and Okotoks, made for the wall or the holiday card.

Hi, I'm Dana

I'm a family photographer based in Okotoks, just south of Calgary. I was named the first-ever International Child Photographer of the Year by the NAPCP, and I've since judged image competitions, spoken at industry events and mentored hundreds of other photographers. But my favourite thing is still the simplest: giving kids space to be themselves and catching the wonder, curiosity and joy that follows. After more than 20 years, I've learned the imperfect, in-between moments are the ones families treasure most.