Calgary’s Photographer

Bring your smiles and leave the rest to Pinar…

Welcome to Alpina Photography, a Calgary photography studio.

Alpina Photography is a trusted name in Calgary. We have a keen eye for detail and a genuine passion for capturing the perfect moment. Whether you need a family portrait, a business headshot, or a romantic engagement shoot, we deliver top-notch quality every time.

We take pride in our customer service. From your first message to the final delivery of your images, we aim for a seamless, enjoyable experience. In fact, we always listen closely to your needs and preferences, so we can capture your vision exactly as you imagined it.

We’re based in Calgary and serve clients throughout the city and surrounding areas. Contact us today to book your next photo shoot and create lasting memories — or stunning visuals for your business.

Just bring your smiles and leave the rest to Pinar.

Why Choose Alpina Photography

Choosing a Calgary photographer is a personal decision. You’re trusting someone to capture moments you’ll keep for a lifetime.

Pinar brings both technical skill and genuine warmth to every session. She takes the time to understand what matters most to you, whether that’s a candid laugh, a quiet family moment, or a polished professional headshot. Every gallery is edited with care, so the final images feel authentic — not overly posed or over-processed.

With hundreds of Calgary families and businesses served, Alpina Photography has built a reputation for reliability, creativity, and genuine connection behind the camera.

Studio & On-Location Sessions

Every session is different, so we offer flexible location options to match your vision.

Our cozy home studio is ideal for newborn, cake smash, and intimate portrait sessions, with a range of props and backdrops on hand. Prefer the outdoors? We love shooting on location throughout Calgary — from river pathways and downtown streetscapes to your own backyard. For business clients, we also offer mobile headshot setups, so your team can get professional photos without leaving the office.

Choose Your Session

As a Calgary photographer, Alpina Photography offers a wide range of session types. These include family, maternity, newborn, baby milestone, and professional headshot photography. We also handle branding, social media, and event photography projects.

You can choose on-location, studio, or outdoor photography. Either way, we’ll customize the session to fit your needs — for the best results and an experience you’ll enjoy.

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Maternity

Celebrate this chapter with soft, timeless portraits that highlight the anticipation of new life.

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Newborn

Gentle, relaxed sessions that capture your baby’s tiniest details in their first days and weeks.

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Family

Genuine portraits that reflect how your family actually connects, indoors or out.

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Heashots / Branding

Polished, professional images for your team, your website, or your next big pitch.

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Graduation

Mark the milestone with portraits as memorable as the achievement itself.

Baby Milestone

Track your little one’s growth with portraits at each new stage.

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Weddings

Documenting your day with warmth, spontaneity, and an eye for the details that matter.

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Preschool Portraits

Designed for preschools, these sessions mark your child’s first school experience with fun portraits that bring out real smiles.

Kids

Playful sessions that capture personality, not just posed smiles.

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Cake Smash

A joyful, messy celebration of your child’s first birthday, captured in full color.

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Parties / Events

Candid, high-energy coverage of birthdays and celebrations, big or small.

Current Events

Fall family sessions 2023 Calgary

Fall Portrait Sessions in Calgary

Fall is almost here — and it’s a favourite time of year for family photos. Calgary is full of beautiful parks, giving us plenty of backdrops for fall family portraits.

We offer sessions for both single families and extended families. Choose your own location, or leave it to us — one less thing to think about.

You can secure your date on the family sessions page, where you’ll also find answers to common questions in our FAQ section. Have a different question? Reach out anytime at info@alpinaphotography.com, or send us a DM on Facebook or Instagram.

Once you’ve booked, we’ll set up a quick pre-session phone call to talk through your expectations, style, location, and any other details.

Book your fall session

Photography Gift Certificates – An Elegant Way of Gifting

Order a photography gift certificate in minutes. It is a thoughtful gift that will surprise your loved ones.

A photography session makes a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day. It’s also a great choice for graduations, baby showers, and engagements. Simply choose the session type you’d like to gift — your recipient can redeem it on any date that works for them.

To order, contact us at info@alpinaphotography.com.

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What Clients Have to Say

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Pinar is by far the best photographer we have ever had the pleasure of working with. She is prompt and kind in her communication and fair with her prices. Pinar took time before, during and after the shoot to make sure we got what we wanted and were happy with the end result.
We will be using Alpina Photography for all of our photography needs moving forward. Thank you Pinar!

Barb Lopez

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I recently did my business head shots with Pinar. I have never done something like that before but Pinar was very accommodating and help you relax to take the best shots. She definitely loves what she does and do her best to get the best poses. She delivered the final shots quite fast and her edits on the photos were just right! Thank you Pinar for the fun photo session and also great quality photos.

Barkim Demirdal

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Pinar was a joy to work with, I inundated her the night before our session with ideas and inspiration, when we met up for the shoot she was so fun, patient, and dedicated as we marched all over a large, off-path area with props, dog, cat, and husband in tow! We ended up with beautiful shots featuring us and our fur babies 😊

Elly Uz

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It was amazing that she could catch a very natural smile from my little son. He really enjoyed the time to take photos just like play and had fun. Very kids friendly and very kind to answer all of my questions. I really recommend this photo studio especially if you have kids.

Youngsun Lee

Pinar was an absolute pleasure to work with! We did both a session at her home studio and a session at our home. She had her studio set up perfectly for a newborn session – so warm and cozy! She has so many props for getting really great shots. Her patience with our 3 year old was greatly appreciated! Definitely will be booking future sessions with Pinar.

Jen Massina

We hired Pinar to do wedding photos last summer and they are stunning!! She is fun to work with, has great ideas for photos and is super flexible. I would hire her back in a heart beat!!

Jessie Brown

Pinar provided our office with professional headshots, and we were very pleased with the experience! She set up her mobile studio at our office, which made things easy for us. She was very personable, and delivered our images very quickly! We highly recommend her services.
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What’s on the Blog

Idea Book

Not sure what kind of session to book? That’s exactly what this idea book is for. Think of it as a little inspiration board — outdoor sessions in Calgary’s parks, cozy studio setups, seasonal themes, and more. But don’t feel boxed in by what you see here! Got your own idea or a project you’re excited about? Bring it to us. We’d love to help make it happen. Consider these just a starting point, not the whole menu.

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DANCE PORTRAITS

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SIBLINGS

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HALLOWEEN

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CHRISTMAS