There’s always another story waiting somewhere down the road. The Roaming Sessions bring together workshops and limited seasonal photography experiences offered throughout the year, giving you new ways to learn or step in front of my camera.
Each one looks a little different, so check back to see where I’m headed next and what’s coming up along the way.
WORKSHOPS · SEASONAL SESSIONS · SPECIAL EVENTS
This is where you’ll find what’s coming up with Roaming Vaquera Photography. Each offering is available for a limited time with new dates and experiences added throughout the year.
upcoming sessions
Dreamy golden fields, warm light and that unmistakable western fall feeling.
Killam, Alberta
Your session includes a full mini gallery of professionally edited images, delivered to you to enjoy and remember this season of life.
Bring whoever belongs in this chapter of your life, animals included and let’s document it together.
A limited run of fall sessions made for slowing down and documenting this season exactly as it is.
Limited Spots Available
$220 / 20 mins
A hands-on photography workshop created for photographers who want to learn alongside Melanie and experience the western world that continues to shape her work.
Southern Alberta
December 5-6th, 2026
only 2 spots remaining
A seasonal opportunity to update your photographs and hold onto a little piece of this year before it passes.
To be announced - Expect an early november date
a note from mel
Before you join me I’ve got a few things worth keeping in mind. Nothing you need to overthink, just a little advice to help you get the most out of the experience.
This is where you’ll find what’s coming up with Roaming Vaquera Photography. Each offering is available for a limited time with new dates and experiences added throughout the year.
Think about where we’ll be and what you’ll feel comfortable spending time in. I’ll share more specific guidance before your session, especially if weather or location plays a part.
We’ll have a plan going in, but we don’t need to follow it down to the minute. Some of the best parts of these experiences happen when we give the day a little room to take its own shape.
You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. Whether you’re coming to learn or stepping in front of my camera, I want this to feel like something you get to enjoy, not something you need to get right.
September 2025
Melanie
a little about this day...
Last year’s fall minis were spent on a beautiful, warm fall evening in the pasture, with a little creek tucked into the landscape and wide-open skies stretching behind us. We were lucky enough to finish the evening beneath the most beautiful cotton-candy skies.
So many families came out to capture a few updated photos and simply pause this chapter of their lives for a little while. Kids ran and played in their adorable outfits, families laughed, cuddled and soaked up the evening together - the kind of everyday moments that pass by far too quickly. These sessions were a reminder that it doesn’t have to be a big occasion to be worth documenting. Sometimes, it’s just about remembering your family exactly as they are right now. Taking a few minutes in a fall mini to capture exactly that.
November 2023
Melanie
a little about this day...
One of my favourite years of Christmas minis yet was my first ever set in 2023 and this setup is making a comeback for 2026! A horse trailer, cowhide backdrop, Christmas trees, mini ponies, fresh winter snow, coffee and treats… what more could you ask for? Families joined me for a cozy winter afternoon, visiting with one another between sessions and soaking up all the Christmas magic. There were so many laughs, little snuggles with the ponies, and sweet moments with their families while taking in the beauty of a snowy winter day. These minis were about more than just updated Christmas photos - they were about slowing down, enjoying the season and creating memories that bring you right back to this little chapter of life. Taking a moment to document your family and slow down to visit with others even if just for a little while.
November 2024
Melanie
a little about this day...
Christmas minis in 2025 were truly a winter adventure. We woke up to more than three feet of snow the morning of, so trails had to be dug through the deep snow just to reach our little photo location. Somehow, it made the whole day even more magical - a blanket of fresh, untouched white snow became the backdrop for this year’s Christmas memories. Families had the choice of visiting with the mini ponies or meeting my friend’s sweet, halter-trained bottle calf, dressed up in a festive red Christmas halter. We set out straw bales for families to sit on and kept a campfire burning nearby to help everyone stay warm while we captured their photos. There were plenty of laughs, snuggles, and little moments in between, all while enjoying a true snowy Alberta Christmas day. These minis were a little bit of an adventure, a lot of fun and the perfect reminder that sometimes the most memorable photos come from simply embracing whatever the day brings.
ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP
As a self-taught photographer, I know how valuable it can be to learn from someone who has already worked through the questions you’re facing. I’ve invested in workshops and one-on-one education throughout my own career and I still believe there’s always something new to learn.
My mentorship sessions give us the chance to focus on what would be most helpful to you right now. Maybe you’re still getting comfortable with your camera or want another set of eyes on your editing. You might be trying to figure out how to show up online or you want to feel more confident photographing livestock. We’ll start with where you’re at and shape our time around what you want help with.
I’ll guide you through the process and share what I’ve learned from building Roaming Vaquera, while giving you plenty of room to ask questions along the way.
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