Railene Hooper Photography

10/07/2026

M + C 🤍

Being asked to photograph a friend’s wedding is such an incredible honour. It means the world to me when friends put their trust in me to capture one of the biggest days of their lives. M + C, thank you for choosing me and letting me be such a special part of your day. It’s something I’ll always be grateful for.

My heart was so full getting to witness it all and create photographs you can return to for years to come. 🤍

Coordination: Chevelle | Alberta’s Wedding Photographer & Planner & Edmonton Proposal Planner
Hair: 𝐘𝐄𝐆•𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐔𝐏•𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐄•𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
Makeup: Sam Minchau
Rentals: Something Borrowed ❤

10/02/2026

B + A 🤍

From a ceremony on a beautiful acreage that meant so much to them, to portraits with a little appearance from Moose, and finally wandering Whyte Ave at golden hour. 🐶🍂

The soft fall light was beautiful, but it was the moments between these two, the laughter, the quiet closeness, and the way they looked at each other… that made these portraits so special. ✨

Would you sneak away for golden hour wedding portraits?

09/21/2026

Honoured to be a finalist ❤️

2026 ALBERTA SALON FINALISTS | WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF
THE YEAR

We are proud to announce the finalists for the prestigious Wedding Photographer of the Year award at the 2026 PPOC Alberta Regional Salon:

Amy Moedt
Railene Hooper

This award recognizes exceptional artistry, technical excellence and the ability to capture the emotion, beauty and significance of a wedding celebration.

Congratulations to these outstanding finalists. We look forward to celebrating their achievements and
announcing the award recipient!

09/08/2026

My Image was featured

The warmth of gold, the sparkle of diamonds and the soft texture of pearls come together in this elegant composition - highlighting the rings that represent love, commitment and the joining of two lives. "Symbols Of Us" by Maker Railene Hooper MPA scored Merit in the Wedding - Open Class at the 2026 Image Salon.
FB Railene Hooper Photography

09/02/2026

Hi, I’m Railene! Wedding photographer, professional dress fluffer and apparently someone who has no problem lying in the floor or mountain rocks for a photo.

I’ve been photographing weddings for over 10 years, and when I say I’m fully in it, I mean it. I’ll climb things, move rocks knee deep in glacier lakes, crawl on the ground, chase the light, carry flowers, fix dresses and do pretty much whatever it takes to get the shot.

I’m there for the big moments, the little moments and all the weird, funny and unexpected stuff happening in between.

I’m also a new ish mom, currently surviving wedding season on Red Bull and Maya’s laughs, which is a pretty solid combination, honestly.

I’m also horrible at posting, so if things seem quiet around here, I promise I haven’t disappeared. I’m just in the thick of wedding season, and this is pretty much where you’ll find me until November!





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08/18/2026

J + P 🤍

The best weddings aren’t always the ones that follow every tradition, they’re the ones that feel completely like the two people getting married.

J + P’s day was filled with thoughtful little details and personal choices that made the whole celebration feel unmistakably theirs.

A good reminder that your wedding doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Keep the traditions that matter, skip the ones that don’t, and fill the rest with the things and people you love most. 🤍

The team:
Photographer: Railene Hooper Portrait and Wedding Photographer
Planning & Design: Edmonton Wedding & Event Planner
Florals: O Pretty Florals | Edmonton Wedding Florals
Cake: Edmonton Bakery, Cafe & Custom Cakes
Gown: Hello Beautiful Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaids: Azazie Official
HMUA: Studio XO | Brit Jorgenson
Dancefloor wrap: Talent Productions
DJ: Harman B

08/11/2026

A few days of mountain air with people I love. Exactly what I needed. 🏔️

There’s something about carrying everything you need on your back, disappearing into the mountains, and having nowhere else you’re supposed to be that makes life feel a little simpler.

Especially right now.

I’m officially back to work, and if I’m being truthful, it comes with a whole bag of mixed emotions. I love what I do. I love the people I get to photograph and the stories I get to be a small part of. But stepping fully back into work after this past year also means leaving behind a chapter of life that went by far too quickly.

And somehow, I’m walking straight into what is shaping up to be the busiest fall of my life.

I wouldn’t have it any other way. ✨

Before the craziness really begins, I needed this. Mountain air. Tired legs. Good conversations. Laughing with people I love. Waking up surrounded by peaks and remembering just how lucky I am to have a life filled with so many things I care deeply about.

And because apparently I can never really stop being a photographer, I even got to capture a little bit of my cousin’s love while we were up there (my other session on the mountain top will be posted soon). ❤️

Turns out, even when I’m trying to take a break from photography, photographing the people I love in the places I love doesn’t really feel like work.

Here’s to a full heart, a full calendar, and one very busy fall ahead. 🤍

07/23/2026

🤍 S + C 🤍

A wedding day tucked into the mountains, surrounded by rushing water, endless views and the people who mattered most.

This day was intimate, intentional and completely true to them. From quiet moments beside the river to windswept veils and sunset light across the peaks, every part of it held so much connection.

The mountains were breathtaking, but the way these two looked at each other was still the best view.

Can you spot the moose that joined us for golden hour? 🫎

Photographer: Railenehooperphotography
Venue: Mt Engadine Lodge - Canmore AB
Suits: Atelier Handmade Suiting
Florals: Calgary flowers
Cake: Pretty Sweet Bakeshop
Hair: Amanda Marie a.k.a Mrs. Snips
Makeup: Sarah Jane Bokitch-Lane

07/09/2026

What makes a photograph priceless?

Is it the camera?
The location?
The perfect light?

After photographing for over a decade, I’ve learned that none of those are the answer.

A photograph becomes priceless because time passes.
The hugs become memories.
The laughter becomes stories.
The people we love grow older.
And one day, the photographs become part of our family’s history.

This weekend, I’m honoured to be speaking at the Calgary Stampede Art Show alongside the incredible exhibitions from Professional Photographers of Canada and the World Photographic Cup.

My presentation, Beyond the Lens: The Art of Remembering, is about why photography matters, the value of experience, and how great photographers don’t just capture what a moment looked like, they preserve what it felt like.

If you’re wandering through Stampede, I’d love for you to stop by, experience the artwork, and say hello.

Because beautiful photographs are wonderful...But meaningful photographs last forever. ❤️

📍 Calgary Stampede - Art Show
🎤 Beyond the Lens: The Art of Remembering
🕘 July 12 - 11:30am

I hope to see you there. ✨

06/14/2026

B + S ✨

One of my favourite parts of any wedding day is sneaking away for a few minutes during golden hour.

Not just because the light is beautiful (although it absolutely is), but because it gives my couples a chance to slow down and reconnect. The ceremony is over, the reception is in full swing, and for a few quiet moments, it’s just the two of them again.

No timelines. No distractions. No guests needing their attention.

Just a chance to take a breath, soak it all in, and remember what the day is really about.

And somehow, that’s when the magic happens.

The soft glow of the setting sun, the excitement of being newly married, and those genuine moments together create some of the most meaningful photographs of the entire day. ✨

Golden hour isn’t just about beautiful light—it’s about giving couples a moment to be present with each other in the middle of one of the busiest days of their lives. And the photos? They’re simply the beautiful reminder of how it felt. 💛

Hair: Atmosphere Beauty Lounge Inc.
Makeup: Chelsea Ganter
Krista Lacombe-Gladue
DJ: Edmonton and Alberta Corporate & Wedding DJ
Venue and catering: The Garden Venue | Weddings + Events | By Good Land Farms