Fort McKay Pow Wow 2022 I have sat down a dozen times to write about the Fort McKay Pow Wow this year, and how being around the Pow Wow family made us all feel like our hearts were going to explode with love and gratitude. The words just don’t do it justice though, so let’s…
What could be better than a weekend event causing connecting and celebrating? This year the appreciation for connection was certainly apparent in more magical moments than I can share but here are some that had me choking back the tears: Chief Mel Grandjamb taking it all in at the opening ceremonies, photographed through the Eagle…
Books that make me better I love a great inspirational book. This obsession for me began while I was working for FMPSD and one of my mentors passed me a copy of Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset. Instantly upon reading it I realized I had a lot of work to do on how I viewed success…
Headshots are strategically designed images. Headshots go beyond the superficial click of a camera, to a highly intentional process, and it starts before you ever get to the studio. Here are some of the most frequent questions about how to prepare for a headshot session, and some bonus tips! What should I wear? This is…
With the start of a new year personal resolutions are all the rage, but are you being intentional about resolutions for your professional brand or small business? I asked some of Fort McMurray’s local business leaders for their BEST resolution advice as we enter 2021 and here’s what they shared: Judy Dredge ~ Owner of…
Living in the heart of Canada’s economy means we brush shoulders with the people behind the economic powerhouses, and sometimes don’t even realize it. Earlier this year I was wrapping up my third maternity leave when the Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) contacted me to inquire about a headshot session for their board members….