T.Sedore Photography
Commercial & Portrait photography
Over the years, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, but the moments that stay with me are when someone who doesn’t feel beautiful… starts to see that they are.
That might be a teen or preteen finding confidence, or a woman who has spent years being hard on herself. It’s not just about the photo — it’s about that shift.
And almost every time, I hear the same thing:
“That wasn’t nearly as painful as I thought it would be.”
That matters to me.
Photography has always been part of my life — long before it became my career.
I got my first camera at 12 years old after asking for one for Christmas, and not long after that I wrote in my junior high yearbook that I wanted to be a photographer. Turns out… I meant it.
Today, I’m a mother, a partner, and the owner of a business I’ve built over decades — but more than anything, I’m someone who cares deeply about how people see themselves.
Because the truth is, most people don’t walk into a photoshoot feeling confident.
And that’s where I come in.
Hi, I'm Tanya.
My path here wasn’t simple.
At 20, I enrolled in NAIT with a one-year-old son at home and not much money to spare. I didn’t even tell my dad I had registered — I knew he’d think I was crazy.
I worked retail, got promoted, did what I was “supposed” to do… but it never felt right. Photography was always there, quietly pulling me back.
I applied last minute, landed on a waitlist, and called the school almost every day until I got in. I probably annoyed them enough that they let me in just to stop hearing from me.
That’s how this started — not perfectly, but persistently.
Since then, everything has changed.
I’ve worked through film (where you got one shot and hoped for the best), to today’s fast-moving digital world where we’re constantly learning and adapting.
And I’ve grown right along with it — technically, professionally, and personally.
I used to think I needed to learn everything from someone else.
Now I know I can figure things out as I go.
When I’m behind the camera, something shifts.
I become incredibly focused — on light, detail, movement, expression. Sometimes so much so that I don’t fully feel the moment until I see the final image.
And what I see then is always the same:
Love. Growth. Connection. Real life.
That’s the part that never changes.
Whether I’m working with individuals or businesses, my approach is the same:
Keep it relaxed. Keep it real. Guide you through it so you don’t have to overthink anything.
You don’t need to know how to pose.
You don’t need to feel confident walking in.
That’s my job.
At the end of the day, this isn’t just about photos.
It’s about creating an experience where you feel comfortable, supported, and maybe even a little surprised by how good it felt.
Thank you for trusting me with your moments.
Credentials &Accomplishments
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Master of Photographic Arts (MPA) – Professional Photographers of Canada (2020)
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Multiple Best in Class Awards – PPOC Alberta Regional & National Competitions
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National PPOC Award Winner – Editorial & Architecture Classes
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Accredited Photographer (PPOC) – Commercial, Maternity, Fine Art/Photo Décor, Child Portrait & Wedding Environmental
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Founder – Young at Art Initiative
Raised over $100,000+ supporting youth art programs in the community -
Featured Commercial Artwork Installations
Including Marriott Saskatoon, Holiday Inn Express Cold Lake, Pomeroy Hotel Fort St. John -
Official Photographer – Homes & Land Grande Prairie & Area
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30+ Years Professional Experience
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NAIT Graduate – Photographic Technology Diploma (1996)
