Mary Colleen Photography begins with a passion for creating genuine memories. Based in Northern Alberta, I've spent nearly 20 years photographing families, schools, businesses, sporting events, and community celebrations.
From school portraits, family photography, graduations, sports photography, and professional headshots to interactive photo booth experiences for weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and community celebrations, I'm passionate about creating memories you'll treasure for years to come.
My goal is to make every experience relaxed, fun, and memorable while delivering beautiful images and keepsakes that tell your story. I'm proud to serve communities across Northern Alberta and look forward to helping you capture life's biggest moments.
Experience & Qualifications
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Nearly 20 Years of Professional Photography Experience
Since 2010, I've been helping families, schools, businesses, and organizations across Northern Alberta capture life's most important moments. From school portraits and sports photography to family sessions, graduations, corporate headshots, and community events, my focus has always been on creating authentic images and providing an exceptional client experience.
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Formally Educated in Fine Art and Photography
Photography has been at the heart of my career for over two decades. My creative journey began with a Diploma in Fine Art from Fanshawe College, followed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Lethbridge, and a Master of Arts in Fine Art from Norwich University College of the Arts in England. These years of formal education gave me a deep understanding of composition, lighting, colour theory, visual storytelling, and artistic design—skills that continue to shape every photograph I create.
Beyond the classroom, I spent several years working in professional art galleries in both Canada and the United Kingdom as a curator, exhibition photographer, art installer, and graphic designer. Working with internationally recognized artists and documenting exhibitions taught me to see light, detail, and composition in a way that goes far beyond simply taking a picture.
Today, I bring that same artistic eye and attention to detail to every school portrait, family session, graduation, corporate headshot, sporting event, and photobooth experience I create throughout Northern Alberta.
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Always Learning. Always Improving.
I believe learning never stops. Throughout my career, I've continued to invest in professional development. Staying current with new techniques, technology, and industry trends allows me to continually offer the best experience and highest quality images to my clients. Great photographers never stop learning. I regularly invest in professional education to stay current with the latest techniques, technology, and trends.
My ongoing training includes:
- Two-time student at the Texas School of Professional Photography
- Apprentice at the Texas School of Professional Photography
- SPAC (School & Sports Photography Conference)
- PBX Photobooth Expo Conferences
- Alberta Film School courses
- Canon Camp educational workshops
- Industry conferences and hands-on training throughout North America
Every class helps me bring new ideas, better technology, and an even better experience to every client.
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Photography and Photo booth Experiences
Photography is about more than taking pictures—it's about creating experiences.
Along with portrait and commercial photography, I offer professional photobooth experiences for weddings, graduations, corporate events, fundraisers, schools, sports tournaments, and community celebrations. Whether it's instant prints, digital sharing, branded experiences, or interactive keepsakes, I love helping people create memories they'll actually keep.
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Trusted by Schools, Businesses and Communities
Over the years I've been proud to work with schools, municipalities, sports organizations, local businesses, non-profits, and families throughout Northern Alberta. From photographing thousands of students each year to creating professional headshots, event photography, and community celebrations, I understand how to deliver a smooth, organized, and professional experience from start to finish.
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Creating Memories That Last
My goal has always been simple—to make photography enjoyable while creating images that families and businesses will treasure for years to come. Every gallery is personally reviewed and professionally edited by me because I believe every photograph deserves the attention it takes to become a lasting memory.
Find me at:
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Physical Address
Studio Location: 5413-46 st, Valleyview, Alberta
Northern Alberta, Canada
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Office Hours
My camera keeps me on the go! Whether I'm photographing a school, a family, or an event, I'm often working outside regular business hours. Office visits are welcome during the times below, or contact me to book an appointment.
Office Hours
- Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Evenings & Weekends: By Appointment
Learn More About My Family Photography, School Photography, Headshot Photography and Photobooth Expereiences
