Dana Pugh Photography

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We met in the rain.

The kind of rain that makes you wonder if the whole evening is about to fall apart. But then we stepped out of the car, the clouds opened up, the sun came through, and suddenly there was a rainbow stretched across the sky like the universe was putting on a show just for us. 🌈

And honestly? It matched the energy perfectly.

Between the dramatic skies, the glowing light, and that incredible black dress with the red hair catching the sun…this session felt cinematic from beginning to end. Alberta weather may be chaotic, but sometimes it gives us magic. ✨

🎓My first grad sneak peek of 2026!!! 🎓

This has become one of my favourite times of the year! I love connecting with kids who are graduating and hearing all about their plans.

I drove out to Red Deer for this session. I love photographing in new places, but more than that, I loved that this graduate had some ideas. Specifically, he wanted his dog and his truck to be a part of his session. I was happy to oblige. I mean ‘Winston’ is one of the cutest pups around!!

If anyone asked what my biggest tip is for grad portraits, I always say ‘don’t do them on your graduation day’. This family took that advice and we ended up being able to take advantage of some amazing early summer light which you only get in the evening this time of year. I’d say that it was worth it 😉

I have lots of grad sessions coming up, but if you haven’t booked yours, there is still time. Really, we have until they leave for college. ✌️ Give them that extra opportunity to wear their fancy clothes and get some portraits before they fly the nest!

the belly. the boy. the bump that changed everything. 🤍

this is the season right before your whole world shifts and it deserves to be remembered exactly as it feels.

raw, tender, full of joy.

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