Carla Lehman Photography

10/25/2026

This is the story of that time a Teletubby met a hockey player, and they fell deeply in love.

Or.

This is the story of Megan, and her Alexander (and a Moose). They met as teenagers and they've been inseperable since that long ago Halloween hockey tournament in Banff. They share their home with their four legged baby, who is as beloved to them as they are to each other.

It's also the story of a girl and her parents, a boy and his. It's also the people who surround and love them, a brother, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends. Friends who are family.

As the second shooter for this wedding to Callen Lehman Media, it gave me time to sit back and watch. To see the moments, feel them, and document them. A mother's emotion. A father's tears. A dog's devotion and utter love. Bridesmaids who surround their bride with love. Groomsmen who have their groom's back.

Megan, Alex, you are so loved, by each other, by all who gathered to celebrate you. Wishing you a lifetime of that love.

xo

Carla

10/19/2026

He asked me not to write him a big post for his birthday.

So. I didn't.

Instead we spent the day at home together, like almost empty nesters do. Coffee date, walk in the countryside, chilling at home, prepping for the week to come. Birthday supper and pie. Then, finally, when Regan got home, an hour spent together watching ridiculous shows and laughing our butts off.

I also felt that, with what happened in Wainwright was in all of our hearts, and it felt disrespectful to post when we all needed to focus on the soldiers, their families and their community.

But this morning - I just have to.
I couldn't not.

Because, Ray, you deserve me to shout from the rooftops to celebrate your birthday.

Happy birthday boxing day. To this boy that gave me butterflies when he smiled.

To the man, who still makes me knees week.

To almost 40 years of celebrating your birthday, to so many many more.

10/17/2026

If you want to see what something looks like, use a colour image.

If you want to see what it feels like - black and white.

When I'm editing a wedding, I'll often choose black and white. The story is about the people in the image, about the emotion they are feeling, especially the "EEEEE, I'm just about to be married beautiful nerved up chaos".

Busy backgrounds, documenting a moment as opposed to a portrait, and choosing emotion will often lead to black and white.

It's the difference between "this is what the hall looked like" and "this is what it felt like to stand in that circle of girls who've had your back forever."

10/13/2026

Jasmine and Cliff wanted to celebrate their engagement with fall photos at Ross Creek Park in Fort Saskatchewan.

It never disappoints. Gorgeous trails, bright fall leaves, and of course, the joy of love.

We wandered, meandered, and talked all things rodeo, cats, and small town life. Sometimes we didn't talk at all, and I simply observed.

These two are so into each other, they made it easy.

They naturally turned toward each other, touched each other's faces and hands, and pulled each other in for hugs.

The way they feel for each other is easy to see, to feel.

Congratulations my friends, I can't wait to see where this road takes you.

10/11/2026

10/11/2026

There is something special about ranch rodeo.

It speaks to family, community, ranching skills, fun, and honouring a very special way of life.

This event was one of remembrance, poignant, and beautiful.

Creating marketing videos for Beaver Meadows Ranch Rodeo allows us to really see inside a community, and to show what the western and rural way of life is all about.

Oh, and the brisket competition? So glad we got to sample the results at the community dinner and dance

Thanks to Brian for bringing us in to video the days events. Thank you Callen for a great day of shooting together.

10/09/2026

As we move into the Thanksgiving weekend, I've been thinking a lot about what I'm grateful for.

The list is long.

Now, I'm not going to lie, the last week has not been a cake walk, losing my wolf, and seeing people very close to me dealing with very difficult journies. It's been hard on my heart.

So. I've been taking time in nature. Calling to me the things that bring me peace.

The sound of the wind in the leaves. The kitties wrapping around my legs as I wander. The smell of my horse's neck.

My man, my kids, my home, my yard, full of abundant nature.

My Mom. My sister. My aunties. My bonus family in the Lehmans.

My friends. My wonderful, loving friends.

My group chat with The Breakfast Club - a group of my highschool girlfriends.

It's sending silly off colour good mornings back and forth with my sister.

I am so grateful for photography, and for what it's brought me.

And, no, I'm not talking about $.

Throughout this journey, I have met the most incredible people.

Clients who have become friends. Yesterday, I was having lunch with Callen and one of "my familes" walked into the restaurant. It was Claire Lavigne with her girls. I photographed Claire and Ryan's engagement and wedding and have photographed their daughters. Most recently we told the story of Addy and her London - the most perfect golden Palomino.

When those girls shouted my name, wrapped me in hugs, it was all I could do not to cry. Claire - that conversation did so much for me on a day that was hard. Thank you - it brightened everything around me. I truly love you guys, and I'm so grateful that we met.

This is why I do what I do. IT'S YOU.

It's the people who I meet that affect me deeply. It's knowing that we would never have crossed paths without photography.

It's the other photographers who have become my dear friends. It's the adventures we've taken - following roads less travelled, making memories together.

Thank you Tracey Halladay for my most recent adventure, which led me to meeting two more incredible, brilliant and strong women, not to mention all the fellow hikers we connected with.

It's the conferences attended, zoom and phone calls helping each other out and learning together, it's shooting together, photographing each other, and focusing on community over competition.

It's you, the one reading this. The ones who see my heart in my words, reach out to me and share their stories, or ask me to help them show their heart, in images.

It's remembering that when life throws a few kicks your way - there is so much to be grateful for.

If you've made it this far, I'd love for you to drop what you're thankful for.

Oh, and one more thing, I'm always thankful that Mom (or Tammy) makes me stuffing without onions for Thanksgiving dinner.

Big love friends,

Carla💜

10/07/2026

That time my client grabbed my camera.