Chinook Photography
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About
Chinook Photography is a wedding business based in Canmore, Alberta. This company specializes in creating stunning images by incorporating the natural environment into each couple’s photos. Owner and main photographer Chris Beck is an award-winning professional photographer who uses photojournalism as his primary style to document each celebration. When he’s not photographing weddings, Chris teaches photography classes and has taught for Canon USA and Alaskan Photography Tours. His images have been featured in publications like Bell’s Travel Guide, Alaska Home Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and more.
Services Offered
Chinook Photography serves couples marrying throughout the Banff area, as well as Calgary, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, and more. Couples can avail of all-inclusive wedding collections or hourly services. Services include the option to add a second photographer, printed items, engagement sessions, and more. Each package is available for customization to ensure soon-to-be newlyweds receive the service they require.
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Photography Services
One event per day, 2nd shooter, add'l hours, engagement shoot, high-res, liability insurance, multi. locations, trash the dress
Starting Package
$1,900
Most Popular Package
$4,500
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Kristen H. Married on 24/09/2022Amazing day!
Chris and Paul were our guys for the day, and they were amazing. I was nervous that things would be awkward because we didnt opt for the engagement photos beforehand, which I have been told is a good ice breaker/trial if you arent used to getting your photos taken (which, I mean, who is?) But come the day of the wedding, it was like we were with close friends when doing group photos and couple photos, and then they were ninja's for the candids. They were my first choice based off their Instagram, which I later learned isnt overflowing with photos because the quality of photo they take is beyond 'insta-worthy', they are that good. The mountains are their back yard, so we left the locations for couple photos up to them, and they did not disappoint. Everywhere was secluded and mindblowingly beautiful, and the few photos we saw off their camera screens were stunning - before editing!! We are so stoked to get our photos back, every sneak peak we saw we said "thats going on the wall!" and even came away with some great inside jokes (biker Where's Waldo!). You can't do better than Chris and Paul; their skills, knowledge and comfortable demeanor is well worth everything. And their games to get candid group shots are wild haha
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Jennifer B. Married on 17/07/2022A Pleasure To Work With!
I can’t say enough good things about our day spent with Chris as our photographer. He was professional, patient, so easy going and fun!! I appreciated his communication during the planning process especially when our wedding was postponed due to Covid. He quickly accommodated our new date without issue or complaint. Chris is a true gem and we are so grateful to have had him as our photographer for our wedding day. Cannot wait to see what he captured! -
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Crystal P. Married on 19/04/2022We had a blast taking pictures!
Taking pictures was a great time even though it was cold and windy. We got some fabulous shots! -
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Sam L. Married on 29/01/2022Very Personal
Chris and his team were fantastic. Chris was everywhere and anywhere ready to get the best photos. Kananaskis in January couldn't have been easy but Chris was there to make it happen! He was funny, kind, polite, and warm. All our friends and family really enjoyed working with him. We cannot wait to see the finished product! -
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Cassandra S. Married on 19/11/2021Amazing isn't a strong enough word
Chris has become a family member at this point. He has supported us through all of the trials of covid and bent over backwards for us. My partner and I are awkward at the best of times but Chris made us relax and enjoy the experience. He made us laugh and made us comfortable from the moment we meet him.
Throughout the time we have worked with him we have been amazed. He has blown us away with his creativity and eye for beauty wherever he took us. His photos are phenomenal. We are so glad to have had Chris be a part of our wedding day. -
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Robert Married on 01/10/2021Highly Recommend
Highly recommend Chris for wedding photography. We ended up doing photo shoots with Chris 3 times and all of them turned out amazing. Chris was fast to answer any questions or emails and knew exactly the best locations to take photos for engagement shoots and our wedding. Photos were provided to us in a reasonable time as well. -
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Tausha D. Married on 20/07/2021Outstanding
Chris was beyond amazing . We had a few glitches on our wedding day and if it wasn’t for Chris , it wouldn’t have been the dream day we wanted . He saved our day and his professionalism was on point . Not to mention the final product was amazing !-
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Kate P. Married on 09/10/2020Nice photos, but hardly any retouching
The good: (First 2 pictures)
Chris and Mike were great, very personable, funny and efficient. They worked well with my videographer and were a lot of fun. They’re prompts for candid photos were great, and got a lot of genuine smiles without looking awkward. We got all our photos back quickly (within two weeks) and the online album is very nice. The scenery was beautiful and he captured the lake beautifully. Chris is very responsive and understanding and extremely helpful with planning and offered great advice on timing. Day-of they were totally understanding and had no problem staying a little late to catch the last big moments, which was so appreciated.
The cons:
Let me preface this with saying that i understand everyone is their own worst critic, and things that i notice, other people might not. Planning a a wedding, COVID stress and wearing a mask constantly caused my face to breakout like crazy. Although Chris did a great job with the scenery, he didn’t do anything as far as retouching my husband and I. In every photo, all I see is my acne. I will be very honest, I cried when I started looking at my photos, because I don’t feel like this photos bring out my best side at all. Your wedding photos should be the best pictures of you; you spend thousands of dollars to make sure, and I don’t feel pretty at all in my photos. Something as small as editing out pimples would have made a WORLD of difference, but even something as simple as that was overlooked. Something that I was forced to do myself because i was embarrassed to show anyone (except I included one that i didn't "fix" so you can see - the 3rd picture)
He also doesn’t remove objects from photos during his editing. Ex. His second photographer is in a couple of our ceremony pictures, there a big takeout box on the table right behind us during my dance with my Dad, a wine glass was forgotten on our cake table for the cake cutting...things that ruin photos in my opinion. (last picture)
Chris was lovely, and after I fixed blemishes and cropped out/did my best to erase objects, I like my pictures. But it was a lot of work that I (assumed) thought would have been done for me. -
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Kelsey Married on 08/08/2020Amazing Photos and Service
We absolutely loved our wedding photos. We ended up with so many great photos. Chris made the process easy and fun. Would highly recommend! -
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Lorah J. Married on 27/12/2019Highly recommend Chris and Chinook Photography
We booked Chris for a winter elopement in the Canadian Rockies. Working with Chris was a big highlight of our day. He was fun, professional, and put us at ease. The quality of our photos are outstanding - he captured the joy and serenity we wanted to express that day. You will not be disappointed working with Chris!
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Meet the team
Originally from Alaska Chris is one of the most sought after wedding photographers in the Pacific Northwest and Canadian Rockies. In 2014 Chris' photos made Cosmopolitans list of top 14 Wedding Photographers in the World. Chris runs 2 photography studios, one in Seattle, Washington and the other from Bragg Creek, Alberta.
Chris' style has been described as "landscape infused". Blending the best of the natural surroundings and thriving in any conditions, Chris' goal is to deliver jaw dropping images to clients to cherish for a lifetime.
Chris is a proud member of Professional Photographers of America, and Professional Wedding Photographers of Canada. When not taking photos for clients you can find Chris traveling teaching photography. Chris has taught photography classes to other photographers as a guide through Alaskan Photography Tours and Canon USA.
When not traveling shooting weddings or teaching other photographers you can find him in the backcountry photographing wildlife in the Canadian Rockies and Alaska. Chris lives in Bragg Creek, Alberta with his wife and 2 dogs.
Chris' work has been published in numerous publications to include Backpacker Magazine, Alaska Airlines Magazine, Seattle Bride and Groom, Alaska Bride and Groom, The Knot, UK Daily, Huffington Post, and Cosmopolitan.
In 2014 Chris' photos made Cosmopolitans list of top 14 Wedding Photographers in the World.
Born and raised in Calgary, Jared’s photography career began when he moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to attend the Los Angeles Film School. After a couple of amazing years in LA attending school, he moved back to Calgary to establish himself in the market. Jared worked on TV shows like Hell on Wheels and Fargo. He has also worked on some photography assignments with the Calgary Flames.
Jared has shot weddings from LA to Kauai, Hawaii. But he feels most at home photographing weddings in the Canadian Rockies. When not photographing weddings, portraits or fashion photography, you can find Jared in the backcountry of the Rockies exploring and taking photos.
Paul’s photography background is in lifestyle, travel, and adventure stock photography Since 2012 Paul has captured content for Getty Images, iStock Images, Corbis Images, and Aurora Photos. Paul’s images have been purchased by luxury travel publications & agencies, media conglomerates, Fortune 500 companies, luxury hotel chains, Ivy League universities, and private individuals for personal collections.
Paul has been lucky enough to travel to dozens of countries around the globe experiencing other cultures and all lifestyles.
Paul feels the most beautiful, enduring photos happen in a heartbeat. Capturing those special moments takes practice and when all the elements line up just right a unique moment is documented that transports you back to that special place and time for years to come.
Paul always has a camera in his hand. When he is not shooting weddings you can find him in the backcountry of the Canadian Rockies capturing incredible images sure to grace the cover of a local magazine. Paul is most known for his extensive travel photos and has taken all the experience to transition into wedding photography.
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