Extra Blog - Laurie Brown

Finalist: Alberta Commercial Photographer of the Year

SEPTEMBER 28 - 2025

When the Professional Photographers of Canada – Alberta announced the results of the 2025 Image Competition, I was stunned: all four of my ...

APRIL 5 - 2025

Busting the Myths: What You Should ...

If you've been eyeing the Fabulous Over 40 portrait experience but find yourself hesitating, you're not alone. Many of my clients had questions, ...

MARCH 3 - 2025

An Unforgettable Milestone: Four ...

As a Calgary portrait photographer, I pour my heart into every image I create—whether it’s a powerful boudoir session, an ...

JUNE 20 - 2024

Rediscovering Confidence and Beauty: ...

At Laurie MacBrown Photography, I'm privileged to work with incredible women from all walks of life, each with their unique stories and ...

MARCH 28 - 2024

Unveiling Beauty and Resilience: ...

In a world that often celebrates youth as the pinnacle of beauty, the 40 Over 40 photography campaign by a renowned luxury portrait photographer ...

FEBRUARY 25 - 2024

Elevate Your Brand with the Power of ...

Imagine scrolling through LinkedIn and stopping dead in your tracks.Among countless profiles, one stands out with a headshot so striking, it demands ...

FEBRUARY 15 - 2024

Redefining Beauty Standards: The 40 ...

What is 40 Over 40? What image do you conjure in your mind when I say “picture a woman over 40”?How about over 50, 60, or even 70 ...

MAY 28 - 2023

Guest Blog: Why Do A Boudoir ...

I've been asked this a time or two since I participated in Laurie's 40 Over 40 campaign, and what I've said is that it was a pivotal time ...

JUNE 28 - 2022

Personal Branding Spotlight Featuring ...

If you are a business owner and you're not harnessing the power of your personal brand, then you are missing out on a huge opportunity to connect ...

MAY 17 - 2022

Personal Branding Spotlight Featuring ...

Recently I photographed LeNora for the purpose of leveraging her personal brand to create awareness for her business. She had a great ...

JANUARY 19 - 2022

How To Make the Camera Love You ...

Local makeup artist, Adrienne Furrie and I have been working together on portrait sessions for nearly a year now. Not only does she work with me ...

JANUARY 6 - 2022

What Comes First: The Confidence or The ...

Working as a portrait photographer, mainly with women, I have yet to encounter someone who doesn’t struggle with self-confidence at some ...

NOVEMBER 7 - 2021

Finding a Professional Photographer ...

What distinguishes a professional photographer from an amateur?To me, it's all about consistency and industry standards. It’s about ...

OCTOBER 5 - 2021

Fifty & Fabulous at Scotsman's Hill

We were in the midst of the pandemic, and I had moved my studio outdoors.I was nervous about delivering the experience of professional hair and ...

JUNE 26 - 2021

A Glamourous Grad Portrait Experience ...

On a super hot +30 June day, I was grateful for having A/C in my NW Calgary studio.Paige and her mom arrived with all of her gorgeous looks so that ...