CALGARY MODERN
CHILDREN PHOTOGRAPHY
Children portraits rooted in personality, individuality and connection.
LESS CHEESE. MORE SOUL
Less Pose. More Personality
We are here for it all. The mischief. The belly laughs. The intensity. The defiance. The gap tooth smile. The tenderness. The honest expression that appears when they forget that anyone is watching. The sibling dynamics that are uniquely theirs. The things that belong only to them. The age and stage that is fleeting and will never be exactly this again.
We are not here for the perfectly dressed. Nor the fabricated and forced. Our work is rooted in character, expression and connection - guided with intention, curiosity and understanding. From quick and focused personality series to commissioned custom sessions - the approach changes. Commitment and passion for seeing children as individuals and creating meaningful portraiture does not.
The art of paying attention. The art of curiosity.
The art of seeing your children as they are - and as art.
the art of doing it differently
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RELATIONSHIP, TRUST, GUIDANCE
Knowing & seeing your child changes the photograph.
The best work comes from more than showing up with a camera. Time is taken to understand your family, build trust with your child(ren) and create a relationship that can grow over the years.
Preparation, direction and clear guidance remove the guesswork before it ever becomes overwhelm, while an attentive approach makes space for each child's individual energy and personality.
From planning the portrait to reading the child in front of the camera and designing the finished work afterward, every part of the process is considered. It’s not a transaction, our clients become our friends.
The relationship matters. So does the photograph it makes possible.
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SEEING WHAT OTHERS MAY MISS
Connection over control.No forced smiles. No rehearsed expressions. No performance for the camera.
The work comes from knowing when to direct, when to wait and when to let the moment unfold. The goal isn't perfection. It's character, personality, energy and presence.
What emerges is honest, grounded, and deeply personal.
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SEE YOUR CHILDREN AS ART
Digital files are often where the story ends.Here, they are simply one option.
The full story is curated and thoughtfully finished artwork. For those who want to bring beautifully curated printed art into their homes, we design wall art, collections and albums - with guidance on selection, scale, placement and how the pieces work together within a space.
The result is not simply a photograph you purchased. It is finished and tangible art, made to belong in your home.
Because portraits worth keeping should be seen, lived with & talked about.
PERSONALITY SERIES
Dynamic, modern studio portraits focused on personality and expression
The Personality Series is for families who want considered portraits without the planning and scope of a custom commission. Designed for up to three children, these focused 20-50 minute studio sessions make room for movement, expression, connection and personality.
No rigid posing. No overstimulation. No manufactured smiles. Connection and heart instead.
The pace is intentional and responsive, capturing the energy, character, quirks and sibling dynamics that make them unmistakably themselves.
*These sessions are available only on specified and pre-set dates as announced by the studio. Suitable for up to 3 children per session; more individuals require a custom studio session booking.
Award-winning portraiture. Come see them differently.
Booking your session
1 Child Session - $325+gst
1 child per booking
15-20 minute studio session
3 edited digital images of your choice
online gallery with up to 20 portraits for selection
Colour and black and white portraits
Diverse crops
additional digital portraits and fine art products (wall art and custom albums) available for purchase
2 Children Session - $630+gst
up to 2 children + 1 pet per booking
30-40 minute studio session
5 edited digital portraits of your choice
online gallery with up to 40 portraits for selection
Colour and black and white portraits
additional digital portraits and fine art products (wall art and custom albums) available for purchase
3 Children Session - $930+gst
up to 3 children + 1 pet per booking
1 hour studio session
7 edited digital portraits of your choice
online gallery with up to 50 portraits for selection
Colour and black and white portraits
additional digital portraits and fine art products (wall art and custom albums) available for purchase
KIND WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
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Founk Family
Cedna is truly exceptional. She completely exceeded my expectations in every way. Not only are the photos beautiful, but she has this incredible ability to bring out the very best in kids, their personalities, their expressions, their essence in this moment in time.
The whole experience felt easy and natural, and the final images are something I will treasure forever. You can tell she is incredibly talented and deeply understands what she’s doing behind the lens.
I’m so grateful for her work and would recommend her to anyone looking to capture something really special. -
SYDNEY H.
Cedna is absolutely incredible. Before the session with my kids, she asked me what I'd most like to capture about their personalities at this moment in time, and she could not have done a better job bringing those characteristics to life in the photos. She truly did such a phenomenal job. Cedna was also so patient with my very energized kiddos, and knew what to ask to elicit specific emotions from them. Just overall such a lovely experience.
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JULIE D.
We had such a great experience with Cedna photographing our kids. She made them feel completely at ease right away and really captured their individual personalities in such a natural way.
She is incredibly professional, her studio is beautiful and welcoming, and the final photos turned out absolutely stunning. We’re so happy with the whole experience and would highly recommend her. -
STANKOVIC FAMILY
Absolutely blown away by my kids photos
Cedna doesn’t just take pictures — she captured our kids personalities, their energy, and all those little moments I never want to forget. The patience, creativity, and eye for detail she brought made the whole experience amazing from start to finish.
My kids felt so comfortable, had so much fun, and it shows in every single shot. These are the kind of memories we’ll treasure forever.
If anyone is looking for a photographer who truly goes above and beyond — this is the one. Thank you again for such incredible work
A collaborative studio commission for concepts, milestones and more exploratory work.
CUSTOM PORTRAIT SESSIONS
More time. More room to explore.
Some ideas need more time and more room to explore.
A particular age. A milestone. A fascination. A costume. A creative concept.
A relationship with their best furry friend(s)
Something your child is deeply captivated by at this moment in time.
Custom studio sessions give us the time and space to develop those ideas together. We can build a specific visual concept, experiment with movement and expression, introduce props or styling where they serve the story, and follow an idea further than a shorter portrait session allows.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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connect
Every family is different. Process starts by getting to know yours. Tell us about your children, what matters, what you are hoping to create and where the portraits will live. Questions and ideas are welcome. If we are a fit you can book your session at this time.
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PLAN
Personality Series sessions can be booked directly.
Custom and on-location commissions begin with a consultation to determine scope, set direction and take care of all details from wardrobe to art design.Custom session fees begin at $450+gst. Portraits and finished artwork are purchased separately.
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CREATE
Studio sessions are fully guided and directed, with enough room to follow your child's energy.
Movement. Conversation. Curiosity. The unexpected. Wardrobe and preparation guides available to remove any guesswork.
Arrive present and open. Leave the rest to us.
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VIEW & ORDER
The way you experience your photographs depends on the commission.
Personality Series - portraits are presented through a private online viewing appointment to facilitate easy and confident selections.
Custom sessions are reviewed in person; full body of work is reviewed together and the right artwork and products thoughtfully selected.
From individual prints and albums to custom wall art, guidance is provided throughout the selection and design process.
SEE YOUR CHILDREN AS WORKS OF ART
What Remains
Children change quickly.
That is not an argument for photographing everything.
It is an argument for photographing the things worth keeping.
The expression you recognize immediately.
The particular way they stand.
The sibling who always reaches for the other one's hand.
The intensity of a seven-year-old's current obsession.
The face they make when they are concentrating.
The person emerging underneath the child.
Photographs made to be lived with.
Printed. Held. Looked at years from now.
