THE PHILOSOPHY
The most meaningful photographs deserve a life beyond the screen.
Digital photographs are easy to save and just as easy to forget. They remain in folders, disappear among thousands of other files, and are often seen only when someone scrolls far enough to find them.
The Heirloom Collection is built around a different idea: creating photographs with a place in your home and in your family’s story.
Ninety relaxed minutes gives us time to create a complete visual narrative - family portraits, individual photographs, different groupings, natural interaction, quiet details, and wider compositions shaped by the surrounding landscape.
Afterward, I carefully select and individually retouch each final photograph - colour, light, atmosphere, and detail, by hand. Together, we’ll choose one image to become a professionally produced 16 × 24 mounted fine-art print, created to be seen and enjoyed for years to come.
THE GALLERY
From portrait session to finished artwork
A selection from one winter portrait experience in the Canadian Rockies - moving from quiet connection and individual portraits to wider compositions created with the scale of the landscape in mind.
Each photograph contributes something different to the collection, while the strongest images are designed to become artwork for the home.
What's included
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Up to 90 minutes of outdoor photography
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One scenic location in Kananaskis or Banff National Park
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Pre-session consultation
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Personalized location, timing, outfit, and planning guidance
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Curated preview gallery for image selection
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20 professionally retouched, full-resolution digital images
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One professionally produced 16 × 24 mounted fine-art wall print
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Design consultation for print selection and placement
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Private online gallery for downloading and sharing
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Access to additional professional prints, wall art, and keepsakes
Optional add-ons
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Additional image $45
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Set of 5 additional images $175
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Complete curated-gallery upgrade - When available
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Additional photography time $100 per 30 minutes
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Additional nearby location within the same park - By request
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Additional prints and wall art
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Canvas and premium framed-print upgrades
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Fine-art keepsake cards and postcards
YOUR HEIRLOOM WALL PRINT
One photograph, chosen to become part of your home
Your collection includes a professionally produced 16 × 24 mounted fine-art print.
After you have viewed your preview gallery, I’ll help you select an image that works beautifully at this size and complements the space where it will be displayed.
Additional sizes, materials, and framing options are available if you would like to upgrade the included piece or create a larger collection for your home.
BANFF NATIONAL PARK & KANANASKIS
Created among the landscapes that make Alberta unforgettable.
Heirloom Sessions take place at one carefully selected location in Banff National Park or Kananaskis. The location will be chosen according to the season, available light, accessibility, mobility, and the type of photographs you want to create.
Locations may include Vermilion Lakes, the Bow River, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake and other approved areas.
Commercial photography licenses are required in both Banff National Park and Kananaskis. I hold both licenses - your session is fully compliant, with no permit risk and no workarounds.
Heirloom Sessions are arranged by request. Please get in touch before booking so we can select an appropriate location and confirm availability.
MORAINE LAKE
Available by special request
Private vehicles are not permitted on Moraine Lake Road. Reserved shuttle or approved third-party transportation is required for all Moraine Lake sessions.
Transportation and shuttle fees are not included. Moraine Lake sessions are planned and priced individually according to access, timing, transportation, and the amount of coverage required.
Please contact me before booking.
Signature Session Policies
Deposit & Balance
A non-refundable $250 deposit secures your session date. The remaining balance is due on or before your session day.
Arrival & Timing
Your session is booked for a dedicated block of time and planned around the available outdoor light. Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can make full use of your session from the start. Late arrival may reduce the amount of photography time available.
Rescheduling
Reschedules are accepted with at least 72 hours’ notice. Your deposit may be transferred once to a new date within 60 days of the original session, subject to availability.
Cancellations
& Weather
Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows forfeit the deposit. In case of extreme weather or unforeseen conditions, I may postpone or reschedule your session without penalty.
By booking, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.
Moments by Giselle
Award-winning, PPOC-accredited outdoor photographer based in Cochrane, Alberta. Commercially licensed for photography in Banff National Park & Kananaskis
