Railene Hooper Photography

11/05/2026

Every wedding is beautiful in its own way, but Caitlyn & Cole’s is one I’ll never forget. 🤍

There are so many moments from this day that I still think about. The tears Cole wiped away during your vows. The way your mom held your face in her hands. Your sweet little girl walking between you, holding one of each of your hands. And all the laughter, the kind that comes from being surrounded by your favourite people and feeling completely happy.

Your wedding was filled with so much love, laughter and genuine emotion. From the beautiful moments on the beach to celebrating with your family and friends, it was one of those days where you could truly feel the love everywhere you looked.

Caitlyn & Cole, thank you for trusting me to capture such a special chapter in your lives. I feel so lucky to have been part of your day and to have witnessed so many beautiful moments. This is a wedding I’ll always look back on with the biggest smile!

Here’s to many more years of love, laughter and beautiful memories together. 🥂🤍

10/30/2026

Two Best in Class awards, the opportunity to share what I love, and a little camera tattoo to finish it off. What a weekend! 🤍

I am SO grateful to have received Best in Class for both my Wedding Portrait and Wedding Group images at PPOC Alberta!

Behind these photographs are couples who trusted me, welcomed my ideas and let me be part of such an important day in their lives. Getting to create something meaningful for them is already incredibly special. Having those images recognized makes it even sweeter!

I also had the honour of presenting and sharing my approach to wedding photography. There is something really special about being in a room full of people who understand how much heart goes into what we do. Thank you to everyone who came to my presentation, asked questions and encouraged me!

I left feeling inspired and so thankful for the couples, friends and photography community!

And what better way to finish the weekend than getting a little camera tattoo? 😜

10/20/2026

S + G 🤍

Some weddings (and couples) just stick with you, and this is absolutely one of them!

It’s weddings like these that remind me why I love what I do so much. The genuine connections, the beautiful moments, the laughter, and the people who start as clients but end up feeling like friends. These two have become two of my favourite people, and I am beyond grateful they chose me to capture such a meaningful day in their lives.

S + G, thank you for making me feel like so much more than just your photographer. What an incredible day to be a part of! 🤍

And of course, a day this incredible doesn’t happen without an amazing team of vendors working behind the scenes. So much talent, hard work, and heart went into bringing this day together, and I’m so grateful to have been a part of it alongside such wonderful people!

Ps. When I am done the full gallery, I’ll show more of this magical day!

Photographer: Railene Hooper Portrait and Wedding Photographer
Second shooter: Edmonton Wedding Photographer ~ Flux Weddings
Planning: Joelle Tripp | Wedding + Event Planning & Design Production
Rentals: SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
Florals: FaBLOOMosity Floral Atelier • EDMONTON, AB, ROCKIES & BEYOND
DJ: Talent Productions
Stationery: by Nerissa Hartree
Venue:
Bhangra Dancers: Divine Bhangra
Dohl Drum: ᴾᴿᴬᴮᴴᴶᴼᵀ ˢᴵᴺᴳᴴ ᴮᴵᴶᴶᴬᴺ
Hair + Makeup: Vanity Box bridal
Henna: YEG HENNA By 𝐀𝐬𝐫𝐚 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧, 𝑬𝒅𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒏🇨🇦

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!





CanadianWeddingPhotographer

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. 🤍