Creatively Capturing Smiles
for Tomorrow's Memories
Darlene Hooge is Country Roots Photography
Camera Shy?
I get it.
If you don't like being photographed, I can relate. But I can also help.
Everyone looks better outside in nature, not in some confined studio. You and your loved ones will be glad you
chose environmental portraiture to capture your special occasions and landmarks. So, relax and enjoy!
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Why Choose Country Roots?
The importance of a moment may never be fully realized until long after it has passed. Saving these memories as something worth preserving means you will not have to rely on your memory alone. Whether you choose digital copies, prints, or both, photos will bring you back to that moment--always.
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My studio is the natural, wide-open Alberta landscape, blue skies overhead, parks, rivers, country roads and back yards. The possibilities are endless. There are so many beautiful locations waiting to become part of your day, uniquely customized to suit your personal requirements. I love to create unique photos, let me create yours!
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Individuals | couples | families | generational groups
farmyards | special occasions | sporting events
countryroots@duck.com ~ 403-934-8545​
To See More of My Work
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some of the thousands of shots I've taken.
All Scenery shots are available to Purchase.
Contact me here:
countryroots@duck.com - 403-934-8545
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About Darlene
As a young girl, I carried around a point & shoot film camera. Even then I preferred to be behind the lens, not in front of it.
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About five years ago, I took a leap of faith and purchased a DSLR camera with the hope that I’d be able to master the learning curve. It’s been a very exciting journey thus far.
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My camera is my paint brush; just like in all forms of art, every photographer has a particular style. I love capturing photos in natural, outdoor settings, and in unique ways. Simple things can make huge impacts and that’s what I experiment with. Every shoot is exciting, and I love anticipating what I can create, whether on my own for landscape photos or in partnership with my clients.
The value of keepsake photos is immeasurable—they stop time and are there for you whenever you want to travel back to that moment.
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Are you ready to record important people, events, or locations?
Got questions? I’d be honoured to discuss it with you.
Contact me today to set a time to chat:
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countryroots@duck.com ~ 403-934-8545
If you don't think photos are important, wait until they're all you
have left.
~Missy Mwac
We have used Darlene for our last couple of photo sessions. Every time, she impresses us with the amazing photos we receive. She is so adaptable to what you are looking for and will bring your vision to life. She thinks about the things that you don't. I will be working with her again and would highly recommend her to anyone.
~Twylla R.
August 2024
We asked Darlene to take some promotional shots of our farm. She is a good technical photographer and also has an artistic eye which adds an extra dimension to her work. We were very pleased with the results. She is also good value for the money! We will definitely use her services again!
- Sue P.
August 2024
After enjoying Darlene's football pictures online, I was thrilled to get her to do our son's grad pictures. She was flexible in accommodating us. She made the kids all feel comfortable and even got a smile out of Ethan who fancies stoic-looking pictures. We look forward to using her again this year for our daughter's grad. For understanding, compassionate, and personality-capturing photos, book Country Roots Photography.
~Em G.
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403-934-8545