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Kathleens Diamond Photography

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Last reviewed: August 1, 2026 | Calgary | Wedding Photography |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 1, 2026. Business status: Active.

Couples searching for a Carstairs wedding photographer can match Kathleen's Diamond Photography to a current first-party website operated by photographer Kathleen Schneider. The official site lists weddings and engagements among its specializations, presents a substantial wedding portfolio and provides current contact information for booking enquiries.

This profile was last reviewed on August 1, 2026. The website, address and phone previously attached to the CanadaWeddingGuide record belonged to CNIB rather than the photography business and have therefore been replaced or removed. The photographer’s official site confirms Carstairs, Alberta as her location but does not publish a complete street or mailing address.

Business identity and location

The official website consistently uses the name Kathleen's Diamond Photography and identifies Kathleen Schneider as the photographer and creator of KD Photography. Its footer attributes the photographs to Kathleen Schneider and carries a 2011–2026 copyright notice. The photographer profile also states that Kathleen holds a photography certificate from SAIT.

The company’s FAQ says Kathleen is located in Carstairs, Alberta. Because the site provides no street address or postal code, this profile does not publish a postal address. Couples should request meeting or session-location instructions directly rather than relying on the obsolete Calgary address in the former listing.

Services and specialization

The official home page identifies family, maternity, newborn, children, couples, engagement and wedding photography as specializations. For wedding planning specifically, the services page lists engagements, weddings and a “Love After Wedding” session. A dedicated Weddings page displays galleries from numerous couples, allowing prospective clients to review the photographer’s wedding work before making an enquiry.

The site does not confirm several services claimed in the old directory copy, including liability insurance or specifically described high-resolution delivery. Those details should not be assumed. Couples who require insurance documentation, a second photographer, albums, prints, multiple-location coverage or a particular image resolution should ask whether these can be included in a written proposal.

Service area and who it may suit

Kathleen states that she is based in Carstairs and does travel. The services page cautions that a travel cost may apply, but it does not publish a mileage allowance, list of included communities or travel-fee schedule. Couples planning outside Carstairs should provide exact preparation, ceremony, portrait and reception locations when requesting a quote.

Based on the documented service menu, the business may suit couples who want to ask one photographer about engagement, wedding-day and post-wedding sessions. It may also be relevant when wedding photographs will include children or family groups, since the broader portfolio covers families and children. Suitability still depends on availability, preferred visual approach and the terms of the proposed package.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A practical documented feature is the breadth of first-party sample material: the official site has a dedicated wedding portfolio as well as separate engagement and wedding-review pages. The FAQ also explains part of the delivery workflow. Kathleen photographs in RAW format, supplies edited photographs as JPEG files and does not release the RAW files.

The same FAQ says package photographs are backed up on a hard drive and kept for many years, with resending available for a fee if files are lost. However, no minimum retention period or storage guarantee is stated. Other important limitations in the published evidence are the absence of wedding coverage hours, image counts, delivery timelines, backup-camera information, package inclusions and contract terms.

Pricing

Prices are not published on the official website. The service page names the available session types but provides no current wedding package totals, deposits, hourly rates, taxes or add-on fees. Testimonials mentioning affordability are subjective and are not a substitute for a current quotation.

The only published cost-related detail is that a travel cost may apply. Couples should request an itemized written quote covering photography time, editing, JPEG delivery, travel, extra hours, engagement coverage, applicable taxes and any optional products. They should also confirm the payment schedule and cancellation or postponement terms before booking.

Contact and booking

The official contact page identifies Kathleen Schneider and lists 403-519-3288 and kls87@shaw.ca. It also provides an enquiry form. Couples can use the form, email or telephone number to ask about date availability, obtain current pricing and arrange next steps.

An enquiry should include the wedding date, venue or community, approximate coverage period, number of locations and whether an engagement or post-wedding session is wanted. The official website does not publish regular business hours or promise a particular response time, so urgent availability should be confirmed directly.

What couples should confirm

Before signing an agreement, couples should compare the written proposal with the services they actually need. Several common wedding-photography details are not specified on the public site and should be settled directly with Kathleen.

Confirmation is especially important for travel because the website says a cost may apply without defining the included area. Couples should retain the signed contract, payment records and their delivered JPEG files rather than treating the photographer’s long-term backup as their only archive.

Exact coverage start and finish times, breaks and overtime rates
Number of edited JPEG files and expected delivery timeline
Whether an engagement session, second photographer, prints or albums are available
Travel fees for every wedding-day and engagement-session location
Image resolution and personal printing or sharing rights
Deposit, tax, cancellation, postponement and refund terms
Liability insurance documentation if required by the venue
Contingency plans for illness, equipment problems and file backup

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kathleen's Diamond Photography based in Calgary?

The current official FAQ identifies Carstairs, Alberta as Kathleen’s location and says she travels. It does not publish a complete street address or define Calgary as its base.

Does Kathleen's Diamond Photography photograph weddings and engagements?

Yes. Weddings and engagements are listed on the official home and services pages, and the website includes a dedicated wedding portfolio.

Are Kathleen's Diamond Photography wedding prices available online?

No. Prices are not published on the official website. Couples must request a current quote, and the site notes that a travel cost may apply.

How are the photographs delivered?

The official FAQ says Kathleen photographs in RAW and delivers edited photographs as JPEG files. RAW files are not provided. The site does not publish wedding-specific image counts, resolution details or delivery times.