Capturing the present, to remember the past.

Based in the stunning Badlands of Central Alberta

We believe every story is beautifully unique and deservers to be captured and shared with the ones you love. Bringing our individual personalities and diverse styles as a team we will work with you to help capture that perfect moment.

If this is what you are looking for than you have come to the right place!

Hi, We’re Joel & Tracy!

Joel Fabrick
Tracy Abildgaard

We are a partner team of photographers based out of Drumheller AB. Always looking to push our creative boundaries and bring our unique style and approach to every project we are involved with. When not out shooting a session with our wonderful clients we can be found exploring the exciting Canadian Badlands with our son Charlie or enjoying a craft beer at our favorite local brewery.

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Here’s what people are saying about Badlands Photography

“We had a great time with Joel and Tracy at our photography session. They gave direction when needed but we felt relaxed throughout the session. We did lots of laughing and enjoyed ourselves throughout the shoot. They picked the perfect location and had so many great ideas. They genuinely love what they do and it shows in their incredible photos. We absolutely love our photos. We received such a variety of photos from looking out into a canyon, intimate photos of us gazing into each other's eyes as well as incredible macros of my ring! If you are thinking about booking with Badlands Photography, do it!”

— Lisa Cockshutt & Ken Vereschagin

“Had an absolutely amazing time doing our second anniversary pics with Joel and Tracey!
We met up with them in Banff, were they already had scouted out killer locations for our shoot, I could honestly say they were more excited then my wife for the photoshoot!
Tracy with her orchestrated talent getting us in proper form and making subtle changes as needed as Joel smiles and uses his superpowers with the shutter of a camera, all this to make the most incredible pictures we have had as a couple!! Badlands photography has the drive, ambition, and a set of u real skills!! The effort they put into making sure the pictures are perfect is something i have never seen, was just such a great feeling to have someone give 110% to make sure you get what you want and more from a picture... If your looking pictures to look like a piece of art and want to feel the energy of a driven, organized team that has so much passion for there profession your at the right spot.”

— Bryce & Amy Jensen

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“We just had photos done during our first trip to Drumheller and they exceeded all of our expectations. Even though I messaged them 2 days in advance they still were able to work with us and did the most beautiful job. They are super friendly and easy to get along with, and very talented. I’d highly recommend if you are a tourist to get photos done while you are there to capture the true beauty of the landscape. It is worth every penny. After getting our photos done we were able
To view them within 24 hours (when does that ever happen!) and after we picked the photos we wanted we had the final edits in 8 hours. Thank you badlands photography for doing such an amazing job, and working so quickly! We can’t wait to use you again!”