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Hello there!! I’m Dana Pugh and I have been a photographer in the Calgary area since 2005. In 2011, I was named the first ever International Child Photographer of the Year by the National Association of Professional Children’s Photographers for my work in 2010. Since then, I have been telling the stories of adventurous families and brands while mentoring hundreds of photographers on how to build sustainable businesses designed to nurture their creative hearts while supporting their families. Have a look around at my portfolios and my blog. If you have any questions or would like to work together, please reach out via my contact form.

A woman with short gray hair and glasses sitting on a sofa in a living room, smiling at the camera.
Family, newborn & grads
Weddings & Engagements
Commercial & branding
  • A family of four lying on the grass, smiling and relaxing together.

    Family, Maternity, & Grads

    These are my specialty. Let me show you why a session with me is different than with any other photographer.

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  • A woman crouches on the sidewalk, petting a sitting yellow Labrador retriever dog, outside in front of a brick building with a colorful mural, during sunset.

    Commercial, Corporate & Branding

    Photography for Adventurous Brands

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  • A young girl with long brown hair, wearing a navy blue shirt with red stripes and the word "HELLO" on it, lying on grass with fallen leaves, holding a red and gray toy camera on her forehead, smiling with her eyes closed.

    Personal work

    This is the heart of the images—Dana’s work documenting her own family and travels.

    coming soon
  • A bride and groom standing on a rural road with green fields on either side under a blue sky with white clouds.

    Wedding Adventures

    Photography for Adventurous Brides

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