Where To Buy Cameras & Take Photos in Calgary

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Over the next few minutes you will hopefully learn at least a little something about where to buy cameras and take photos in Calgary. You will also read about everything we could think to include on the topic at hand.

We will start this off by listing some of the best local photographers for when you need wedding pictures, graduation pictures, or want to capture memories at any special events. After that where to go for photo printing whether you want to print something off your phone, get a passport photo, need digital marketing materials, or whatever will be discussed, and they will be followed up by photography studios.

You can always try to “develop your skills” by taking lessons at the best photography classes in your area, sorry, we really tried to hold that corny joke back but couldn’t. Even if there aren’t many left these days the best places to buy cameras and repair shops near you will also be discussed. You can expect them to also sell new lenses, cleaning supplies, covers, stands, and more equipment and accessories.

After all of that is out of the way it will finally be time to get you out of here with a list of places to take beautiful pictures, plus where you can buy some loosely related items like camera phones or security cameras. Some of the places we mention could definitely be in multiple lists but we will do our best to put the right shops in the right lists and let you know when a place can handle multiple needs.

You can also expect to find a local map at the end of the post to help you figure out where all the Calgary camera and photo places we list are located. Canada is the region that we have written many other guides for in the past for those that are interested.

Local Photographers

There is no better way to commemorate a wedding, graduation, or other special event then to have a great photographer near you capture the scene:

For over a decade Nicole Sarah Photography has been a fine art wedding photographer and provides a wedding handbook with ideas, methods, and advice to help couples prepare for their big day. Simple and destination wedding, engagement, family, and commercial photography are provided by Cole Hofstra Photography.

Lucid Photography has more than 17 years of experience offering wedding, engagement, boudoir, newborn, and portrait photography. Justine Milton is a good option for wedding and portrait photography services.

Wedding photography and videography, newborn photos, and cake smash are provided by Tkshotz. Since 2005 Jophoto has been professionally photographing headshots, events, boudoir, family portraits, and weddings.

Joanna Jensen specializes in events, headshots, fairytale portraiture, kids and cake smash, commercial, sitters, vintage boudoir, wedding, engagement, family, maternity and newborn photography. Sean LeBlanc is an internationally renowned photographer, speaker, and educator who specializes in fine art portraits, luxury wedding experiences, and custom Italian artwork.

Photo Printing

To get a passport photo printed near you or to just print the selfies off your camera or phone head to:

Photohop produces photographs of the best quality with their bespoke photographic printing, art framing studio, and online gallery which adhere to the Fine Art Trade Guild’s highest standards. Calgary Custom Photo Services is a group of photographers dedicated to making the process of obtaining a passport, permanent residence, or any other sort of photo identification as simple as possible.

Resolve Photo is a full-service studio that assists clients with everything from digital file and color management to presentation. Galleries, museums, studios, the government, universities, and companies are among their clients.

Custom framing, stretched canvas, metal and acrylic prints, jersey boxes, and high quality digital printing near you are offered by Pixx. They also scan and photograph two-dimensional artwork for reproduction. Whether it’s full archival fittings for an original piece of artwork, family portraits, or a child’s macaroni creations, Charming TM provides exceptional framing solutions.

iDesign Printing offers high-quality printing and photo services to both individuals and businesses at competitive pricing and with quick turnaround times. They print booklets, bookmarks, certificates, envelopes, flyers, brochures, fridge magnets, invoices, label stickers, letterheads, memo pads, menus, newsletters, postcards, vouchers, tent, business and greeting cards, and much more.

Digital Post is a modern-day trading post for commercial services with a focus on design and printing needs for businesses, organizations, individuals, and charities. Dhillon Printing & Digital Marketing provides mailbox rentals, FedEx delivery, commissioner for oaths, graphic design, and nearly any type of printing.

Design, printing, finishing, mailing, and variable data are some of Anvy’s services. TPH offers large format, trade, shows, décor, printing, offset and digital custom printing.

Banners, brochures, business cards, calendars, and coroplast signage are among the items available at Focus Printing.

Studios For Rent

Renting photography studio space might be possible at:

Corporate, promotions, real estate, worksite, headshots, weddings, fun, and artistry photography are provided at D’Angelo Studio. Photo Studio offers passport photos, visa photos, citizenship cards, pr residency, security licenses, work permits, firearms licenses, photo restoration, and professional photo printing.

Studio White is a good option for pet portraiture, family, and wedding photography. Handcrafted fairies’ or knights’ costumes and props are also available from Studio White. The Art of Headshots Calgary Studio is known for corporate headshots, video consultations, LinkedIn and profile images.

The Mou Studio is a photography studio that specializes in wedding and portrait photography. Kallos Studio provides photo finishing and printing services on environmentally friendly and high-quality photo products such as their famous 100 percent cotton base Canvas Photo Paper.

Photography Classes

Here is a list of photography schools and people who give private lessons on taking pictures in your area:

Learn Photography Canada is known for hands-on photography instruction outside of the classroom. Their classes are convenient and hands-on and they have some of the greatest instructors in Calgary. Kids Photography Academy offers photography classes specifically for children and also provides virtual and presential interactive courses.

Camera Stores & Repair Shops In Calgary

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The Camera Store at 802 11 Avenue SW has a big selection of mirrorless cameras, DSLRs, digital compacts, rangefinders, medium format, pinhole, instant cameras, and all lenses. They also provide educational seminars and workshops on a wide range of topics and skill levels.

Best Places For Selfies

Some of the best places to take selfies in Calgary would be:

  • Scotsman’s Hill
  • Prince’s Island Park
  • Wonderland Sculpture
  • McHugh Bluff
  • Peace Bridge
  • Olympic Plaza
  • Devonian Gardens
  • Nose Hill Park
  • Reader Rock Garden

You should find plenty of spots to take great pictures in your area when you visit any of the above.

Where To Buy Camera Phones

These days the cameras on the newest phones can be great and if you want to buy a new one head to:

Security Cameras

You can either buy security cameras or have your home or business looked over after contacting:

Some of you might also want to check out our posts on the:

Enjoy Taking Photos With Your New Camera

We hope you learned a little something about cameras and photos in your area today. You read about all kinds of topics like where to buy cameras, get them repaired, photographers for hire, printing, developing, studios, classes, places to take selfies, camera phones or security.

Anyone that is still here probably has a solid grasp on the local photography scene themself. If so don’t be shy, tell us what we got wrong or share your own tips in the comments.

We hope you have fun buying cameras and taking photos in Calgary.

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