CALGARY PORTRAIT STUDIO | MODERN PERSONAL & BUSINESS BRANDING
We Don’t Do Ordinary. Neither should you.
ELEVATE YOUR VISUAL PRESENCE
Images That Match Your Ambition
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The hesitation
The Good Enough Trap
For many, professional photography has been a history of settling for "average” or “good enough." You are used to the assembly line approach, images that are technically sharp but emotionally flat.
The Disconnect: A portfolio of images that feel stiff, generic, or foreign to who you actually are.
The Friction: The memory of awkward smiles, rigid posing, inauthentic or trying too hard expressions and the anxiety of being left to figure it out alone.
The Doubt: A quiet belief that you aren't photogenic, simply because you’ve never been truly seen or photographed in a way that matters.
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The Experience
Showing Up With Intention.
Crafting soulful professional portraits is our language. We strip away the assembly-line approach to offer an experience rooted in connection, not just camera settings. Whether you are an executive leader or a creative entrepreneur, we guide you through every micro-movement. No guessing. No floundering. Just expert direction.The Guidance: Full styling and posing support to eliminate decision fatigue and that camera shyness.
The Connection: We forge a trust-based space where you can actually exhale and exist just as you are.
The Craft: Calgary portrait photography done differently, bold, modern, and rooted in truth.
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The reset
More Than You Expected.
What starts as a simple update often becomes a visual reset. You walk away not just with a digital file, but with a renewed relationship with the camera. The result is a diverse collection of refined, human, and expressive images that convey your actual leadership presence, not just your physical appearance.
The Outcome: A gallery of business portraits you are actually proud to use and share.
The Feeling: Seen. Grounded. Reassured.
The Legacy: Owning who you are, with the visual assets to prove it.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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The Experience was Outstanding
We recently worked with Cedna for our team and individual headshots, and the experience was outstanding! From start to finish, she was professional, organized, and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. The attention to detail, lighting, and composition truly set her work apart.
The final images were high-quality, polished, and perfectly captured the personality of each team member. If you’re looking for a skilled photographer who can bring out the best in both individuals and teams, I would highly recommend working with Cedna.
Devin St. Louis, St. Louis Private Wealth
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I feel so empowered by how you portrayed me
Your passion, energy and creativity was such a joy to be around. I can’t wait for others to experience your work. I feel so empowered by how you portrayed me and it feels like a fresh new beginning for me.
Karen Uehara, Executive Vice-President & Chief Legal Officer, AltaGas Ltd.
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Working with Cedna is giving a gift to yourself
Working with Cedna is giving a gift to yourself. I went to her for a headshot session and felt like an absolute rockstar during the shoot! She gives you cues to make your session effortless, she makes you feel so good in your body and you can tell she's seeing moments in her mind before they've come to life... and then she captures them.
I had hundreds of photos to choose from and struggled to narrow it down because she is THAT good. She has vision and expertise and I will only being using Cedna moving forward.
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The most amazing client experience
Cedna, thank you for the most amazing client experience. You have gone way beyond my expectations, the product created is beyond getting professional photos done.
I highly recommend Cedna, she is truly talented and captures the story her clients didn’t even know they wanted their photos to tell.Tanya Roach, SCMP - Director, Procurement, Federated Co-operatives Limited.
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The photos of our team far exceeded our expectations
Recently we had the pleasure of working with Cedna, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the experience and stunning results. From the moment we first connected Cedna demonstrated exception professionalism, creativity, and a genuine passion for her craft. The photos of the team far exceeded our expectations in every way – the images were impactful and told a compelling story for each of us. I truly couldn’t recommend Cedna enough to anyone seeking a talented and dedicated photographer and personal branding professional.
Helena Solin-Kirigin, Marketing Manager, Shell Fleet Solutions - Shell Canada
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Working with you was a dream
Cedna, working with you was a dream! Thank you for making me feel relaxed, comfortable, taken care of, and for bringing my authenticity through this unique form. You’re the best!
Kaleigh MacDonald, P.Eng, MBA - Performance and Transformation Lead, Shell -
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We achieved the most beautiful headshots for our daughter
I was referred to Chedna by a friend who had worked with her before. When I met with Cedna for my daughter's acting headshots I was pleasantly surprised by her beautiful and intimate studio.
She treated me and my daughter with so much care and attentiveness and we achieved the most beautiful headshots. Her response time to emails and any questions was immediate and always very professional.I highly recommend Cedna for any photography needs, from headshots to family or personal portraits and photos.
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I love the experience Cedna led me through
Working with Cedna was a delight. She makes you feel comfortable and gorgeous. She helps, suggesting the poses, and keeps encouraging with kind words so you never feel awkward or stiff or stuck. Instead, you feel like you're a star, a model, a beauty. I loved the experience Cedna led me through so gracefully.
I highly recommend her as a talented, kind, generous, and professional photographer for any kind of pictures one might want. She is amazing!
Nuriya Khamzina, AI Data Trainer, Outlier
CHOOSE YOUR IMPACT
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Express Sessions
Where the Expected Headshot Ends.
$770 + GST
Efficiency Meets Artistry. Low Fuss. Maximum Impact
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The Concept: Available exclusively on select dates, this session is the premier choice for leaders seeking elevated, high-impact imagery with preferred pricing. We bridge the gap between "fast" and "flawless," giving you a portrait that feels human and authentic, without the full-day commitment.
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Designed for
Discerning executives and professionals who value efficiency.
LinkedIn profiles, speaker and company bios, dating profiles, actor headshots.
Those pivoting careers who need an immediate visual upgrade.
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The Experience
Streamlined Session: 30 minutes of focused, expert direction.
Variety: 2 wardrobe/ backgrounds & lighting sets.
The Assets: 3 high-resolution, professionally retouched portraits (Option to purchase more).
Support: Comprehensive prep guide + access to our preferred HMUA
Note: These limited sessions are held on pre-scheduled dates only. Select below to view availability and to schedule your session
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BEYOND THE HEADSHOT
Calgary Leadership & Personal Branding Portraits
$1950+GST
The Signature Experience
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The Concept: Designed for discerning professionals, this signature experience is a comprehensive study in intention and leadership presence. A definitive choice for professionals seeking depth, clarity, and intention in their personal brand. The extended session provides for luxury of time to build connection, explore nuanced expressions, and curate a diverse collection of refined portraits that are professionally compelling and feel authentically human._______
Designed for
C-suite executives, board members, leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives and visionaries.
Those building a robust personal brand with a visual narrative that values impact and authentic disposition
Professionals seeking an experience and outcome beyond a ‘functional’ headshot. You value excellence, personalized service, creative planning, direction from start to finish.
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The Experience
Personalized Design: A dedicated planning appointment before your session
Extended Studio Time: 90 minutes with unlimited creative freedom/3 wardrobe and set changes.
Expert Direction: Granular guidance on body language and expression to ensure you feel at ease and look your best.
Diverse Portfolio: A rich variety of poses, crops, and framing to serve your website, press kits, and social channels.
The Assets: 10 masterfully retouched high-resolution digital portraits selected with guidance after your session.Elevate your experience with our trusted hair and makeup artists (available as an add-on upon request).
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Corporate and Team Solutions
By Custom Quote
The Collective Narrative________
The Concept: For boutique firms, creative teams and forward-thinking companies, a standard corporate headshot is not enough. We specialize in moving beyond the "assembly line" approach to create custom-tailored experiences that highlight professionalism and personality - reflecting the uniqueness of your people, not just their roles. Whether you are a creative agency or a leadership consultancy, we craft cohesive imagery that feels authentic, polished, and aligned with your culture.
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Designed for
Aesthetic & Wellness Brands: Medi-spas, private medical clinics where trust and polished presentation are paramount.
Creative & Design Firms: Interior designers, marketing agencies, and architectural firms that need imagery as curated as their portfolios.
Culture-Led Companies: Mid-size businesses and entrepreneurial teams seeking "team imagery with presence" and a human touch.
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Experience
Custom Proposal: Tailored to your team size, location, usage needs.
On location studio: We bring the lighting and experience to your office or venue, creating a seamless studio experience
Consistency: Art direction that ensures a unified look across all team members yet enough diversity to convey each member’s individuality.
Option to add on-site hair and makeup touch-up services.
Inquire for a custom quote info@cednaportraitstories.com
COMMON QUESTIONS
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Headshot Express vs. Beyond the Headshot, which do I need?
Think of a Headshot as your digital handshake, a single, powerful introduction. Beyond the Headshot is more like a personal fuller conversation. While a headshot focuses on a clean, professional look with Beyond the Headshot we have more time to dig deeper.There is more time allocated to pre-session planning, wardrobe selection, set and lighting changes, diverse crops and guided image selection. The focus is really your presence, individuality and how you want others to experience you.
If you simply need a polished profile photo for LinkedIn or a company bio, an express session is perfect. If you are an executive, entrepreneur, speaker, or creative needing a diverse collection of images for your website, spreading engagements, social media, and press kits, Beyond the Headshot provides the variety and depth you need. -
These are limited sessions held on select dates throughout the year. They are designed for the busy professional who is seeking something beyond the traditional headshot, values personalized service but may not need the diversity of crops, wardrobe changes and multiple sets. Because we are able to see multiple clients in one day vs. our custom sessions, we are able to extend preferred pricing and lower upfront investment. It is the perfect bridge between convenience and artistry.
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Absolutely. We specialize in bringing the full studio experience to you. For teams of 5 or more, we transport our professional lighting and backdrops to your preferred Calgary location, minimizing downtime for your staff while maintaining a cohesive, high-end visual standard.
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We believe in "polished, not plastic." Our editing process is high-end and detailed removing temporary distractions (blemishes, stray hairs), colour/tone/contrast while preserving the texture and character that makes you human.