Business Details
32 Years
experience
Professional Commercial Photography Services Calgary
HarderLee Photography was founded in 1994 by veteran Calgary photographers Brian Harder and Trudie Lee, who combined their decades of independent success to create a powerhouse studio with over 50 years of collective experience. Our team specializes in commercial, industrial, performing arts, and high-end portrait photography, serving clients in Calgary and across Canada. We have photographed notable figures including CEOs, members of parliament, Olympic athletes, and Queen Elizabeth II, with work featured in magazines, billboards, and advertisements nationwide. Our expertise extends to extreme environments, from oil rigs to helicopters, where we transform challenging settings into breathtaking images.The studio also houses one of Western Canada's premier photography spaces, available for rental to commercial productions. Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in visual storytelling for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on understanding both technical precision and artistic expression, ensuring every project meets the highest standards. Our clients benefit from our deep industry knowledge, creative problem-solving, and dedication to capturing impactful imagery that stands out in today's visually saturated world. This combination of experience, versatility, and professionalism establishes us as leaders in commercial photography.
Services
Commercial Photography
Industrial Photography
Portrait Photography
Architectural Photography
Performing Arts Photography
Product Photography
Editorial Photography
Studio Rentals
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in commercial and industrial photography.
- Our team photographs notable figures including CEOs, Olympic athletes, and royalty.
- We operate one of Western Canada's premier photography studio spaces.
- Our expertise extends to extreme environments like oil rigs and helicopters.
- We've created award-winning imagery for national and international clients.
Services
Commercial Photography
We create compelling visual content for print, web, and advertising campaigns. Our commercial photography captures products, people, and environments with artistic precision. Clients rely on our ability to translate brand messages into impactful imagery that resonates with target audiences.
Industrial Photography
Our industrial photography documents complex environments like oil rigs and manufacturing facilities. We specialize in transforming challenging workspaces into professional images that highlight operational excellence. Clients value our safety-conscious approach and technical expertise in hazardous environments.
Portrait Photography
We produce high-end portraits for executives, artists, and professionals. Our sessions focus on capturing authentic expressions and personal stories. Clients appreciate our ability to make subjects feel comfortable while delivering polished, magazine-quality results.
Architectural Photography
Our architectural photography showcases buildings and interiors with dimensional accuracy. We use specialized techniques to highlight design elements and spatial relationships. Clients benefit from our ability to create visually compelling representations of physical spaces.
Studio Rentals
We offer our Calgary studio for commercial photo and video productions. The 2,400 sq ft space includes cove walls, high ceilings, and industrial power. Renters appreciate our convenient location and professional amenities for demanding production needs.
People
Brian Harder
Co-Founder
With over 30 years in photography, Brian specializes in industrial and editorial work. He has photographed global assignments for TIME Magazine and mastered shooting in extreme environments from uranium mines to oil rigs.
Trudie Lee
Co-Founder
Trudie brings 20+ years of experience in portrait and performing arts photography. A former Banff Centre photographer, she excels at capturing authentic expressions from corporate executives to performing artists with her insightful approach.
Questions
What types of photography services do you offer?
We specialize in commercial, industrial, portrait, architectural, performing arts, and product photography, along with studio rentals for productions.
How experienced are your photographers?
Our founders have over 50 combined years of experience, photographing notable figures and working in extreme environments across Canada and internationally.
Can I rent your studio space for a production?
Yes, our Calgary studio offers 2,400 sq ft with professional amenities for commercial photo and video productions.
Have you worked with high-profile clients?
Yes, our portfolio includes Queen Elizabeth II, CEOs, Olympic athletes, and members of parliament.
Do you work outside Calgary?
We serve clients across Canada and have completed projects in diverse locations nationwide.
Reviews (5)
Sanita Dhillon
Mar 13, 2021
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Trudie and Brian are the best in the industry, hands down. I worked with them at two of my previous employers and everyone was very impressed by their talent. One of our senior leaders even said to me that she had never been so happy with a photo of herself. They are fun, fast, creative, very experienced, and most important of all, kind. They recently helped me with a very small project for a non-profit and offered a great rate. They go above and beyond for their clients and I highly recommend giving them a call for any project - they will make it a huge success.
Rocio Barahona
Dec 16, 2020
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Great studio and Staff. Trudie was my photographer and she was amazing. Friendly, fun, and made you feel at ease. Lots of street parking and some parking in the back. Highly recommended Harder Lee Photography.
Octavia Maurette
Nov 09, 2018
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I was fortunate enough to work with both Trudie and Brian at a shoot yesterday. I have little to no photoshoot experience and both of them did an amazing job at making me feel at ease in front of the camera. They both care deeply about getting the perfect shot and you can see that they take great pride in their work. I would definitely use their services again! Thank you so much!
Jacob Copiak
Sep 13, 2017
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Super Friendly, and Super easy to talk to, had a great experience with this couple and their photography skills are phenomenal! Very highly recommended!
Ken Staves
Dec 10, 2015
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I have worked with Brian and Trudie several times over the last 13 years or so. I can say that they have been professional and courteous in every case. Brian captures a crispness and vigour when shooting our architectural design work. He helps us and our work look better.
