Burnett Photography

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About

Shirleen and Troy Burnett are the creatives behind Burnett Photography. They are a husband and wife photography team that specialize in wedding portraiture in the majestic mountain scenery of their home in Banff, Alberta, Canada, and gorgeous destinations around the world.

They are internationally recognized as some of the best in the portrait and wedding photography industry (see awards below).

If you are looking for one-of-a-kind wedding pictures with a polished, magazine look, then you're going to love Troy and Shirleen.

Experience

Burnett Photography has won 43 international awards with the prestigious industry organizations, Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) and Master Photographers International(MPI).

In 2016, Shirleen was recognized by WPPI as "an emerging photographer to watch' and in 2017 was one of three wedding photographers nominated for "Photographer of the Year" by Master Photographers International.

Burnett Photography was awarded "Best Wedding Photographers in Banff" by LUX Weddings in 2016, 2017 and "Best Weddig Photography Team: Canadian Rockies" for 2018.

Services offered

This wedding photography team offers:

Two shooters per event
Glamour editing
Same Day Showings
Live streaming of your wedding
Bridal boudoir
Engagement/ Trash the dress/ Day After sessions
Photobooth service
Additional hours
High-res files
Destination wedding collections
Multiple locations
Multi-day coverage
Animated HD Slideshows

Highlights

Availability

Photography Services

One event per day, 2nd shooter, add'l hours, boudoir shoot, custom graphics, engagement shoot, high-res, liability insurance, multi. locations, slideshow, toning, trash the dress

Starting Package

$10,500

Most Popular Package

$15,000

More information

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary

Photojournalism

Portraiture

What photography items do you offer?

Albums

Canvas

Digital files

Flush mount

Matted prints

Prints

Proofs

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

One event per day

2nd shooter

Add'l hours

Albums

Digital files

Toning

High-res

Multi. locations

Slideshow

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

One event per day

2nd shooter

Add'l hours

Albums

Digital files

Engagement shoot

High-res

Multi. locations

Slideshow / montage

Toning

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Natalie V. Married on 10/09/2021

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10/10 experience with Shirleen and Troy

Although our wedding photos can speak for themselves, I want to share a my experience with Shirleen and Troy. Being a bride is always stressful, however, the pandemic intensified the stress levels beyond imaginable. With unprecedented times, no vendor could be certain about anything and it was tough to handle. Every single communication with Shirleen was warm, comforting and reassuring. I felt that she was on this ride with us. She was willing to make anything work and adapt to any accommodations we needed to make. They traveled with us to Spain in September 2021 (still in the midst of the pandemic) and helped capture the most incredible day of our lives. They even spent days with us, traveling to different parts of Mallorca (and even spent 24 hours in Barcelona) so we could have variety. The angles, lighting techniques, style and effort could not be replicated, you can really see their passion and education level in their craft. I've attached a few below, but I have hundreds that I love. If I hadn't hired Shirleen and Troy, that would have been my biggest regret.
Sent on 31/05/2022
Burnett Photography's reply:

Dear Natalie and Ross, We weathered the pandemic, years of rescheduling, uncertainty and re-envisioning your wedding, and in the end, I have to say that I enjoyed your wedding day—days!— perhaps more than even my own! That's saying a lot because my wedding day was fantastic, but yours was a true romantic dream and we are so thankful to have played a part. You guys were troopers and I will never forget all the fun we had in Spain. I'm thrilled the pictures captured the feeling. Big hugs, Shirleen
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Twyla J. Married on 22/03/2023

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Marriage commissioner response to the work of Burnett photography

Hello Shirleen,
I just wanted to drop a note and give a little kudos to your photography. I have performed 100's of weddings and seen the work of almost as many photographers...Your photos take the cake. You are outstanding in your field...LOL Enough of the clichés. You made it easy for me to perform the ceremony totally connected to the couple without being distracted. Your photography of Tasha and Adam has captured their all of their emotions on their wedding day - the joy, the love, their feelings in the moment. Your use of light, composition and colour blows me away! I feel the magic of that day, all over again! Thank you!! Twyla Jacobson, Alberta Authorized Marriage Commissioner
Sent on 22/03/2023
Burnett Photography's reply:

Hi Twyla, Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot coming from another profession in the industry. It was awesome working with you and I hope we have the chance to work together again soon. You rock!
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Jonathan F. Married on 12/01/2023

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It was an amazing to have a photoshoot with Burnett Photography!

What a great services from Burnett Photography. We were really having fun doing the photoshoot with them. They are really friendly, kind and helpful during the session.

My fiancé, friends and family really loved the pictures. The pictures were beautiful and very well done with editing the photos.

They are really helpful during the photoshoot and before the photoshoot. You will get some advice to do some poses, so you really get the right pose and posture. Shirleen is very responsive with the email to do the communication, also I can reach them through their phone number.

They are really impressed me with all the pictures and I think they meet my expectations. Overall, it was worth it to get a photoshoot with Burnett Photography. I would recommend them if you would like to have a wedding photography, proposals, and other events. Lastly, they really taking care of us during the photoshoot in the winter, they keep us warm and help us a lot throughout the whole process of my proposals.

Absolutely worth it and recommended!
Sent on 30/01/2023
Burnett Photography's reply:

Dear Jonathan and Laura, Thank you! It was a pleasure. Laura was so surprised by your proposal. The look on her face was priceless! You guys are adorable and we wish you all the happiness there is to have!
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Ashley T. Married on 22/09/2022

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You need these photos

We had so much fun working with Shirleen and Troy. They really inspired some amazing shots, and it was fun enjoying 2 whole days together. The shots wre unlike any one else we knew had ever seen, and EVERYONE seemed to want to buy more pictures after. They were like family whihc made the time great, and the quality really shows in their work. Well worth the cost, you will not regret it!
Sent on 19/02/2023
Burnett Photography's reply:

Dear Ashley, Thank you for this review! Troy and I had a great time capturing your wedding and meeting your family. Everyone was so nice to us. We felt like family! You and Brad looked like models on your wedding day and during our post-wedding session too. I love the pictures of you by the rocks above the waterfall. Epic!!! I'm thrilled you are happy with everything.
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Jessica F. Married on 25/08/2021

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Epic, Professional, Magazine Quality!

Shirleen and her husband Troy are an incredible joy to work with. And I say that after working with them during the height(s) of covid wedding planning - a task for anyone, which they met without a moment of hesitation. They are ever professional, flexible with both their schedules and their vision, passionate, and open to wonderful and wild suggestions. They will create something so beautiful for you that it is beyond comprehension. They are happiness personified and hold a significant depth of knowledge about their craft as well as the areas in which they work. They are worth every single penny. I cannot recommend them enough!
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Sent on 15/11/2021
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Jessica and Mike, Thank you for these kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of your wedding day and to capture your engagement and post-wedding portraits. You rocked every single outfit you put on, Queen!!! Rarrahhhh......You and Mike are an awesome couple and we wish you a lifetime of happiness!
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Amanda W. Married on 17/07/2021

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Professional

I spoke with Shirleen and we went over details of the wedding. We have not booked yet but I’m positive we will be.
Sent on 27/08/2019

Burnett Photography's reply:

Hi Amanda, I certainly hope you do book us. Your comic book themed wedding is going to be a blast and a great creative photgorahy challenge!
Olivia C. Married on 14/08/2020

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Absolutely the best experience!

We had wedding photos done in Alberta in August (travelling from Ottawa). Shirleen and her husband were absolutely fantastic! Their photos were beautiful, they picked the best locations and were totally prepared with props, and snacks. Communicating with Shirleen and getting everything set up was super easy, and they were super accommodating if we had to make any changes due to weather (thankfully we didn't). I will definitely have more photos done when I come back in the future. 10/10 would recommend!
Sent on 25/01/2021
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Olivia and Steve, I am thrilled that you were so happy with your time with us. It was a fabulous day through all manner of weather! Thanks for being such troopers. You guys rock.
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Kim B. Married on 20/09/2018

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Great team, epic photos

We could not have asked for a better team to work with! Shirleen even gave us a rain date to work with because we wanted to make sure we could capture the mountains. She recommended resources to help me prepare for poses, hair and makeup, locations and came to pick us up from the hotel. They were very patient, set us up with lots of direction and wouldn't rest until the scene was what we wanted.
Not only are Shirleen and Kaylee so much fun but they made the best of some really bad weather. Our photos turned out epic, better than we could have anticipated. Thanks again guys!
Sent on 26/11/2018
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Kim and Patrick, Thank you for this review. Kaitlyn and I had a great time meeting you both. It was pure magic when those big flakes of snow began to fall up on Mt. Norquay. So lovely! I'm glad we could capture such a special moment. Stay in touch and let know news of the wee one!
Shonna S. Married on 18/08/2018

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Simply Amazing

Shirleen, Troy and Kaitlin were amazing at our Canmore wedding! They were all so supportive and willing to do whatever it took to capture the prefect shots. Our guests loved their energy and fun nature! Communicating with them was a breeze and Shirleen was so helpful in making suggestions for additional vendors.
Sent on 24/08/2018
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Shonna and Jesse, Your wedding was a blast. I've never seen so many great dancers on the dance floor! Thanks for being so easy going and fun to work with. The smoke was crazy that day but it added a lot of mystery and drama to your wedding pictures. Best of everything to you both.
Princess C. Married on 08/07/2018

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Worth every penny!

My husband and I hired Burnett photography for our wedding day last weekend, July 8, and let me tell you hiring them is probably one of those wedding expenses that is definitely worth every penny. They made our day EXTRA special just for being who they are. They are so much fun to work with and the product you get is just BREATHTAKING! We posted one of the pictures she sent us the day after our first shoot and until this day we are still getting compliments from it! We can't wait to see the rest! Special shout out to Shirleen. My husband and I have never been to Banff before and Shirleen guided me throughout the whole planning process and gave me so many recommendations. I can't thank her enough for going above and beyond. We definitely gained new friends!
Sent on 16/07/2018

Burnett Photography's reply:

Cess & Nick,
I am just thrilled that we had such an impact on your wedding day. Thank you dearly for writing such a glowing review. Paul, Troy , Kaitlyn and I all loved meeting your friends and family. By the end of the day, we all wanted to be adopted into your family! During the Day After session, when we reached the top of the Rock pile at Moraine and your family let out that great big cheer is one of my favorite wedding memories ever!

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Awards

Burnett Photography Real Weddings

Chaylea & Logan

42 Photos · 10/Dec/2022

Ashley & Brad

126 Photos · 22/Sep/2022

Jessica & Mike

83 Photos · 25/Aug/2022

Faye & Charlie

104 Photos · 08/Jul/2022

Shelby & Garrett

61 Photos · 05/Jul/2019

Nick & Sara

56 Photos · 29/Dec/2018

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Meet the team

Shirleen Burnett

Owner/ Photographer

Appreciating the beauty of life, being happy, relaxed, a bit irreverent and endlessly optimistic, is a big part of who I am and expressing that in my work fuels me as a photographer.

Being a photographer is not a "job" to me. It's my passion.

Photography fascinates me in every way. I have a totally nerdy side that loves all the technical details: the cameras, lighting equipment, software and computer programs. I eat it up! It's the tools of my poetry.

I specialize in creating dramatic portraits in beautiful natural environments. I adore the thrill of lighting, posing and coaching just about anyone to feel glamorous and sexy on their wedding day.

If I were the wealthiest woman in the world, I would still be a wedding photographer. I love it that much.

I'm really proud of the team Burnett Photography has become. We have so much fun with our couples, I think you would be crazy not to hire us!

Troy Burnett

Photographer

I came into photography through my wife, Shirleen, who initially wanted someone to schlep around her heavy equipment!

That was 10 years ago. Today, being a photographer is second nature to me and I enjoy it as much as Shirleen.

I specialize in capturing candid portraits of people. I love telephoto lenses because they allow me to catch spontaneous moments, often without my muses knowing. I love these unscripted "gems".

My "full time" job is as a professor of geography at Mount Royal University but I find I spend more time working with Shirleen than otherwise.

It's all good because I love both challenges, and allows me to digress into geological information about the formation of the Canadian Rockies with our couples during our portrait sessions. But don't worry. I won't test you at the end.

Isis Burnett

Lighting Assistant

Isis is named after an Egyptian Goddess. Need I say more?

She is fluent in French, English and currently working on Spanish. A lover of chickens, Japanese anime, scuba diving and food.

Isis is a hard-core critic of my photography and pushes me to improve my craft in ways only a smart-assed teenage daughter can. You can be sure that Isis is working for your best interests as she looks over my shoulder while I edit and makes biting comments like "I've seen better" or "Really, mom?" Impressing her is harder than winning an award with some of the best international competitions in the world. I know I've arrived when she smiles and give me an enthusiastic thumbs up.

With such high standards, I know we can expect amazing things from this gal in the future. Until then, she carries my gear and holds lights!