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Children's Storybook Portrait Sessions

Calgary, Alberta's premier child & family portrait photographer

Do You Have questions? Give Shelley a call today at 403.281.8429

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The Night Before Christmas Session

Annika had a magical time with Santa! An hour-long session where she ate milk and cookies with Santa, painted toys, read the bible, found Santa’s home on the globe, had magic sprinkled into her hands and so much more. I was worried she would be afraid but Santa was so gentle and kind that she laughed, smiled, and engaged with him the entire session! It was a special memory that I will cherish always ❤️. Thank you Shelly from The Art of Portraiture in Calgary. Click the link to see her picture.

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The Art of Portraiture offers different Storybook Themes throughout the year in my studio located in Calgary, Alberta. These are limited edition sessions available to just ten families per year. Your child(ren)'s faces will light up as they select their outfit and enter the three-dimensional set filled with engaging props. They will be guided through a unique experience filled with fun while we create stunning, heirloom portraits for your home and storybooks your children will ask you to read to them again and again.

Children don't stay little long, but they stay in our hearts forever.

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Winter Wonderland

Have timeless portraits created in the snow, without the cold. Your Winter Wonderland Session is in the studio where children of all ages enjoy a good old fashioned snowball fight, making snow angels, taking the perfect Christmas tree home, pulling a sleigh full of presents or snowmen, sending their letters off to Santa or dressing like a snow princess all while Shelley creates timeless portraits that your family will treasure for years to come.

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Ancient Castle

When your children come for a session in the magical castle, they choose their favourite princess dress, complete with head piece. For the boys there are knights and kings with swords. We capture gorgeous portraits as they look out the castle window or walk down the staircase. These heirloom portraits will be treasured for years and your children will tell their children or grandchildren "That is what I looked like when I was your age"

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Angels & Cherubs

Remember those times when they are angelic and sweet. Allow them to dance in the clouds and enjoy being pampered in pretty dresses, halos and wings. Have beautiful portraits you will treasure forever...

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Biker Boys

Boys will be boys and I have leather jackets & gloves! This set is looking for inspiration for more props and fun. Contact me if you have ideas.

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Down by the Pond

Have fine art wall portraits and a storybook created featuring your children! Imagine them reading the story to their children and grandchildren in the years to come. Each session and storybook is filled with portraits of the children walking through the "forest" to find the perfect pond. Every child "catches" a fish and the book ends with the children heading home. And the children believe every moment is real!

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Enchanted Forest

You children's faces will light up when they enter the enchanted forest. They can dip their toe in the water, look into the crystal ball, and visit the forest animals.

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English Tea Party

Every little girl loves a tea party. Real cookies and "tea". Set in the English garden full of flowers and garden bunnies. Precious portraits are created that will last a lifetime.

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The Gingerbread House

The Gingerbread House is a magical winter set. Your children will bring the set to life and you will have heirloom portraits to remember their joy and innocence. Don't wait another minute, don't say "I wish I would have!" Reserve your design session today to learn more.

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Lil Aviators

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Ole Barnyard

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Pillaging Pirates

Your children will search for lost treasure and be prepared to defend it once found. With bow and arrows & swords. If you've had difficulty getting portraits of the boys, this Limited Edition Session will be the answer!

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Spring Orchard

The Spring Orchard is a perfect set for timeless portraits as well as fun with the chicks, bunnies and birds or a game of Ring Around the Rosie. Costumes available for both girls and boys.

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Victorian Court

Imagine your little one in all their sweetness taken back in time in vintage costumes and gorgeous backdrop and set.

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Vintage Lads

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Night Before Christmas

All The Art of Portraiture to create an heirloom storybook starring your child(ren) visiting Santa for milk and cookies on The Night Before Christmas. We also provide fine art portraits and gorgeous Christmas cards that will be treasured for generations.

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Enchanted Forest

"We had an amazing experience at the Enchanted Forest. From the beginning when Shelley opened the door dressed as a fairy. She was so good at explaining to the kids what they should do in a playful way and the assistant helped to keep the kids happy! We were so happy when we left. 

We just saw the presentation of all the pictures, and I was in tears because they are all so beautiful and magical. Shelley is doing a great job. It is so obvious that it really is a passion from the heart, not just a job."

~Isabell~

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Winter Wonderland

"Who would have thought, another amazing session & another tough decision to make. The winter wonderland was so much fun & the photos turned out amazing! I came in for one image & will likely be leaving with a collection. I just love bringing Jax in for the Storybook Sessions and being awed by how the images turn out. I can't wait to see them after touch-ups and editing to send to our family in the Christmas Cards. I enjoy these sessions & everyone who gets photos with Shelley loves their end results. I am so happy we did this session while Jax is still young and small."

~Trisha Kennedy~

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Thank You for opting in to our Prestige Members Club. You will receive a $100 print credit for each session you book and are eligible for referral credits as well! I look forward to working with you if I haven't already.

Shelley Vandervelde, MPA
Master of Photographic Arts
Best in Class Child Portraiture 2006, 2007 & 2014
2012 Canadian Portrait Photographer of the Year

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Thank you for contacting us!

Thank You for opting in to our Prestige Members Club. You will receive a $100 print credit for each session you book and are eligible for referral credits as well! I look forward to working with you if I haven't already.

Shelley Vandervelde, MPA
Master of Photographic Arts
Best in Class Child Portraiture 2006, 2007 & 2014
2012 Canadian Portrait Photographer of the Year

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