Business Details
32 Years
experience
Professional Photography Services Calgary
Founded by veteran Calgary photographers Brian Harder and Trudie Lee, our studio combines over 50 years of collective experience in commercial, industrial, and artistic photography. Specializing in high-impact visual storytelling, we serve Calgary and national clients with expertise in corporate portraits, architectural shoots, product photography, and performing arts documentation. Our work has been featured in major publications and institutions, including the Calgary Glenbow Museum and assignments for TIME Magazine.With a studio operational since 1994, we maintain one of Western Canada's premier photography facilities, accommodating complex projects from oil rig documentation to royal portraiture. Our approach merges technical precision with creative vision, ensuring clients receive imagery that transcends industry standards while maintaining strict adherence to project requirements.
Services
Commercial Photography
Industrial Photography
Portrait Photography
Product Photography
Architectural Photography
Performing Arts Photography
Editorial Photography
Studio Rentals
Corporate Portraits
Event Photography
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We combine 50+ years of photography experience with technical innovation
- Our portfolio includes assignments for TIME Magazine and royal portraiture
- We operate Western Canada's premier photography studio facility
- Specialized expertise in extreme environment photography since 1994
- Proven track record with Fortune 500 companies and cultural institutions
Services
Commercial Photography
Our commercial photography captures brand essence through strategic visual storytelling. With decades of experience working with Calgary's business leaders and national corporations, we create imagery that enhances marketing materials, annual reports, and digital platforms. Our approach combines technical precision with creative composition to produce images that communicate professionalism and brand identity effectively.
Industrial Photography
Our commercial photography captures brand essence through strategic visual storytelling. With decades of experience working with Calgary's business leaders and national corporations, we create imagery that enhances marketing materials, annual reports, and digital platforms. Our approach combines technical precision with creative composition to produce images that communicate professionalism and brand identity effectively.
Portrait Photography
Specializing in executive and artistic portraiture, our studio creates compelling images that reveal subject personality and professional stature. From CEO headshots to performing artist portraits, we employ lighting techniques and compositional expertise developed through thousands of sessions. The result: images that balance technical excellence with authentic representation of our subjects' professional identities.
Architectural Photography
We specialize in translating three-dimensional spaces into two-dimensional representations that maintain spatial integrity and design intent. Our architectural photography serves real estate professionals, construction firms, and design studios through precise perspective control and lighting management. The resulting images effectively showcase properties for marketing materials, portfolios, and industry publications while maintaining architectural accuracy.
Studio Rentals
Our Calgary studio facility provides a professional environment for external photography and video productions. Featuring 2,400 square feet of flexible shooting space with cove walls, 18-foot ceilings, and industrial electrical capacity, the studio accommodates complex commercial projects. The space includes production support areas and loading facilities designed for efficient workflow during multi-day shoots requiring specialized equipment and large crews.
People
Brian Harder
Co-Founder & Industrial Photographer
30+ years professional photography experience specializing in industrial environments. Alberta College of Art graduate with global assignment experience including Siberia and US rust belt regions. Pioneer of digital photography adoption in Western Canada. Holds technical expertise in extreme condition photography.
Trudie Lee
Co-Founder & Portrait Photographer
20+ years experience creating portraits for corporate executives and performing artists. Background in concert promotion provides unique understanding of artistic subjects. Recognized for ability to capture authentic representations through technical skill and interpersonal expertise developed during career spanning from Banff Centre residencies to royal portraiture.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in commercial, industrial, portrait, architectural, and performing arts photography, along with product imaging and studio rentals for production crews.
How experienced are your photographers?
Our photographers have over 50 combined years of professional experience, including assignments for TIME Magazine, royal portraits, and Fortune 500 corporate projects.
Can you handle challenging photography environments?
Yes, we regularly work in extreme conditions including oil rigs, uranium mines, and aerial platforms, with safety protocols for hazardous locations.
Do you offer studio rental facilities?
Yes, our Calgary studio features 2,400 sq ft with cove walls, 18-foot ceilings, and industrial electrical capacity available for commercial productions.
What Calgary businesses use your services?
Local corporations, real estate developers, cultural institutions, and professional service firms rely on our photography for branding and marketing materials.
