High-End Newborn, Maternity & Family Photographer

Professional Photography Services for Calgary, Airdrie & Cochrane, AB

Self Portrait of Amanda Yskes

《 Hello, I'm Amanda. 》

I am the professional photographer here at Hocus Focus Photography. I specialize in all types of family-oriented photography, including (but not limited to) newborns, babies, children, pregnant moms, and families. I am located in Calgary, Alberta (born and raised) and love meeting and working with families within the city, as well as from the surrounding areas like Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, etc.

I, like you, am a parent. I am a proud mom to three beautiful little girls. And because I am a mother, I know all too well how both accurate and underestimated the phrase "time flies" really is. 

I'm a very sentimental type of person. I love the idea of plucking a moment right before your eyes and turning it into a stunning work of art. To me, photographs are the most precious thing a person can possess. There is nothing else on this earth that increases in its precious nature as time goes on. These are not short term investments, but heirlooms to be carried on long after we've passed. There is no other way to preserve a moment in time as perfectly as a printed photograph can. I love creating images that get you right in the feels. 

I am dedicated and committed to my clients, their experience and their keepsakes. I am fully invested in what I produce and deliver, and I would be so delighted to have the opportunity to show you how we can capture your life's best moments perfectly.

I can't wait to get started in creating YOUR perfect keepsakes. 

Warmest Greetings,

Sincerely Amanda

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Hailey

My happy-go-lucky girl with a heart of gold and the most contagious laugh. She wears her heart on her sleeve and loves to shower people with love.

Sydney

All she wants for her birthday is a pair of red ballet slippers so that one day she can grow up to be a Ballerina with a pink unicorn.

Kimber

Headstrong and bold, but also my best snuggler. She is a force to be reckoned with. We call her "Bim"; it's easier to repeat one syllable.

Because Of My Children...

... I have come to value the beauty of all the moments that life has to offer and savour those moments in breathtaking, long-lasting ways. The moment long since has happened, and yet it still exists. It is because of them that I understand.

Canon 50mm 1.2 Newborn Portrait

《 Experienced, Focused & Qualified》

+ I invest in high-quality gear, props and software in order to produce beautiful, professional imagery.

+ My studio is licensed & insured; I am a fully legal operation running out of my home studio in Calgary NW. This is my full-time profession, not a side-gig or hobby. I am truly a professional and have worked hard at perfecting my craft. 

+ I am qualified and trained as a newborn photographer in safe newborn posing and handling. Your baby is perfectly safe while in my gentle hands in my studio. With my mother's touch and years of experience, you can be sure of that.

+ I take great care in ensuring my clients are comfortable during their sessions; from having a play area for siblings to stay entertained to providing snacks and beverages, I take great joy in making sure that you will have everything you need throughout your experience.

+ Practicing print had forced me to become a better photographer; by knowing how it's going to print on whatever kind of medium, I am able to give you expert advice and offer you perfect solutions on what will work best for you and your home. 

+ I make sure that you are heard and understood, and in turn, are delivered a service that puts your best interest first. There is value in finding a photographer who takes your memories and portraits as seriously as you do. I am very passionate and dedicated to my clients, their memories and the photographs that depict them. 

I'm excited to share this journey with you; choosing a photographer can be an overwhelming and daunting task, and I am here to make the entire process easy to understand and enjoyable to experience. 

You are in good hands here.

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Above: Fine Art Portrait of my oldest daughter, Hailey.