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Flatlay Challenge Roundup and Recap

I have been looking for a creative challenge for myself; something to get me shooting and stretching my abilities. In December I was driving to Lethbridge one day and had the random idea to do a flatlay challenge! It would get me shooting every day and help push me creatively. I was planning an iPhone […]

Natural oils shot by Kinsey Holt Photography, Lethbridge brand photographer

Business, Education, Personal

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Photography Workshop for Small Businesses

I am so excited to be offering my first in-person photography workshop for small businesses! I have taught some beginner photography classes, but not specifically for businesses. This workshop is geared specifically towards businesses selling a physical product that they can bring along and get hands-on help and practice shooting. Why a Workshop Why would […]

30-Day Flatlay Challenge

Business, Commercial, Education

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Mini Branding Sessions

I have launched a separate sub-section of my website for commercial photography – it’s http://commercial.kinseyholt.com    If you have an Instagram account and/or a Facebook page then you face the task of coming up with content for it! Have you ever sat staring at your phone wishing you had a good picture to post? Or […]

Commercial, Education

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What to Wear For Your Engagement Session

An engagement session is included in every wedding collection, because I think it is such an important part of your wedding photography experience! During the session you’ll both have a chance to get to know me, experience how I shoot, how I pose you, how I work with lighting. This will help your wedding day […]

Education, Engagement, For Brides

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Why You Should Hire a Makeup Artist for Your Photos

For your wedding day, or any portrait session, I recommend hiring a makeup artist. But why? Maybe you feel pretty confident in your makeup skills! Here are my top reasons for having a makeup artist take care of your face for you for photos:   Your Makeup Will Last – Makeup artists are used to doing […]

Blush pink rustic elegant Tilley wedding by Southern Alberta wedding photographer Kinsey Holt Photography

Education, For Brides

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