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On WeddingWire since 2015
Last update: February 2026
Shirleen Burnett Photography
Refined wedding photography, crafted with intention.
Shirleen Burnett is an internationally recognized wedding and portrait photographer based in the Canadian Rockies, known for a refined, editorial approach and a deep commitment to craft.
Her work has been recognized by leading photography organizations and publications worldwide, including Master Photographer designation through Master Photographers International, International Wedding Photographer of the Year finalist, and multiple international awards for photographic excellence.
Shirleen photographs a limited number of weddings each year, working with couples who value intention, artistry, and a considered experience. Her approach is calm, directed, and highly intentional — shaping light, composition, and pacing to create images that feel polished, timeless, and emotionally grounded.
She specializes in luxury weddings in Banff, Lake Louise, and the surrounding Canadian Rockies, with experience at iconic venues including Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Château Lake Louise, Silvertip Resort, and Emerald Lake Lodge. Select destination weddings are also accepted.
Rather than documenting moments as they happen, Shirleen crafts photographs with clarity and purpose — images designed to endure.
Frequently asked questions
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary
Portraiture
What photography services do you offer?
One event per day
2nd shooter
Add'l hours
Engagement shoot
High-res
Liability insurance
Multi. locations
What photography items do you offer?
Albums
Digital files
Flush mount
Prints
What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?
$3,600
Which of the following are included in the starting price?
One event per day
Digital files
High-res
What is the price of your most popular wedding package?
$10,850
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
High-res
Multi. locations
Any other questions?
Reviews for Burnett Photography
Natalie Sent on 31/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating
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.
Serena Sent on 05/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Where Do We Even Begin?
This review is so long overdue. We chose Shirleen because she was the absolute best in the business, and we thoroughly vetted any and every wedding photographer's portfolio we could get our hands on. Nonetheless, she still managed to blow our expectations out of the water. There is simply nobody better at: posing, staging, telling a story, mood or landscapes. We had a complex, overseas wedding and Shirleen helped us through so many hiccups above and beyond her role as a photographer. I have zero regrets about hiring Shirleen; a wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event and I'm glad to have photographs I can look proudly on.
Glen Sent on 19/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The Best in Banff
Shirleen Burnett's photography captured our family's essence in Banff with an artistic flair that truly sets her work apart. Her photos, with their high dynamic range printed on metallic paper, are absolutely stunning and pop with vibrancy. Beyond her exceptional photography, Shirleen went above and beyond by assisting us with skiing outfits, introducing us to her lovely dogs and children, and making us feel like part of the Banff community. We left not just with incredible photos, but with a new friend in Banff. Shirleen's work is impactful, her hospitality unmatched. Highly recommend for unforgettable memories.
Twyla Sent on 22/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating
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
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
Ashley Sent on 19/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating
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!
Jonathan Sent on 30/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating
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!
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!
Adam Sent on 20/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating
A fun and comfortable experience, with awesome photos!
Working with Shirleen and Troy (and Caitlyn) was a riot. The quality of the photos, prints, our book, all outstanding. They we so fun, and made us feel totally comfortable posting for pictures, something neither of us is a huge fan of. They even made me look okay in some of them! Mostly by standing very far away or shooting the back of my head. Natasha and I have already decided we will both be using Burnett Photography for our next weddings.
Jessica Sent on 15/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating
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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Meet the team
Shirleen Burnett
Wedding & Portrait Photographer
I approach wedding photography with clarity, intention, and an editorial sensibility.
The work is directed, composed, and built deliberately — shaping light, expression, and pacing to create photographs that feel refined and enduring.
I photograph a limited number of weddings each year, working with couples who value artistry, craft, and a considered experience.
Based in the Canadian Rockies, with select destination work worldwide.
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