There’s something special about seniors who choose to mark a milestone with a destination session—and Talia’s was exactly that. She and her family traveled from Denver to Calgary for Stampede, and while they were here, she asked for senior portraits in the Alberta Rockies. The answer was an easy yes.

When I heard a new roller rink—House of Skate—was opening in Calgary, I knew I wanted to photograph it. As someone who grew up in Calgary, I spent countless birthdays and events at Lloyd’s Roller Rink, so it’s exciting to see a new spot bringing back that classic roller-skating vibe.