Photography Classes for Beginners in Winnipeg

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be teaching in-person photography classes at Allure Studios in Winnipeg this spring! If you’re looking to finally learn how your camera works in manual mode, we have upcoming workshops designed just for you.

Whether you just take photos for fun or you’re looking to start a professional photography career, these hands-on classes will give you the knowledge and practice you need to take your photography to the next level.

Together with Neffi Bergen and Rachel Okot, we will be offering the following courses.

Pick and choose the ones you want or take all 6 courses:

Photography 101 – learn the basics of photography with Rachel Okot
Tuesday March 11th & 18th from 6:30pm-8:30pm
This course is for beginners looking to unlock the power of manual mode and confidently capture stunning images with a DSLR or mirrorless camera. You’ll learn the basics of exposure, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO along with practical tips and hands on practice in a professional photo studio.
Pre-requisites: must own a DSLR or mirrorless camera, no photography experience required.
Goal of the course: To equip beginners to dive deeper in Photography 102.

Photography 102 – beyond the basics with Gabrielle Touchette
Tuesday March 25th to April 29th from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Take your skills further by refining your technical and creative abilities. Explore lighting, composition, lenses, and creative storytelling through hands-on exercises and a photo field trip. Develop your style and gain confidence to create dynamic images, with feedback to elevate your work.
Pre-requisites: Must own a DSLR or mirrorless camera and have taken Photography 101 (or equivalent education/experience)
Goal of the course: To build confidence and foundational skills, preparing beginners for professional photography.

Lighting for Lifestyle Photography with Gabrielle Touchette
Saturday May 3rd & 10th from 9:00am to 11:00am
Learn how to confidently light any situation with this hands-on course designed for lifestyle photographers. Discover the power of off-camera flash, blending natural and artificial light, and techniques to create beautifully lit images in various environments. Whether shooting indoors or outdoors, you’ll gain the skills to control light and enhance your photography.
Pre-requisites: Must have completed Photography 101 and 102 (or equivalent knowledge and experience).
Goal of the course: To equip photographers with the skills to tackle lighting challenges and elevate their work.

Business Photography with Nefertiti Bergen and Gabrielle Touchette
Thursday April 10th to May 1st from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Learn how to set up and grow a profitable photography business. This course covers business registration in Manitoba, obtaining a PST number, managing taxes, budgeting, contracts, client consultations, and pricing strategies. Gain insights on protecting your business and setting clear expectations. The first three sessions will be taught by Nefertiti Bergen and the final session on May 1st will be a Q&A with Gabrielle Touchette and Nefertiti Bergen.

Lightroom Editing and Workflow with Nefertiti Bergen
Thursday March 13th to April 3rd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
This course covers Adobe Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC, teaching you how to merge both platforms for a seamless editing experience. Learn to edit like a pro, refine your workflow, and develop a consistent editing style to ensure your photos always look polished and professional.

Fashion & Beauty Photography and Advanced Lighting with Rachel Okot
Tuesday May 6th to 27th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Learn to master studio lighting for fashion and beauty photography. This course covers essential equipment, lighting modifiers and techniques for shaping light. Explore one-light, two-light, and three-light setups, plus mixing strobes with continuous lighting for creative effects.

One Week Old Johnny: At-Home Newborn Photography

The first weeks of having a newborn can feel like an overwhelming blur – from an abundance of fatigue, but also from an overflowing sense of love. When I come to your home, my sole focus is to capture the beauty of that new relationship, and making sure to create images that honour the best of this dizzying, exciting and exhausting time.

When I walked into their home I instantly felt the warmth and sheer joy of two parents completely over the moon with love for their new baby. I swaddled Johnny for a few posed photos in a basket, but the majority of the time was him in his mom and dad’s arms. He even gave us a few sleep smiles!

Here are some highlights from our two hours together.

If you’re thinking of booking an at-home session for your newborn photos, contact me a few months early to allow space in my schedule and then once baby is born, send me a message and we’ll set a date and time for the photo session.

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Brand Spotlight Videography: A Hero Video for Peach Lasers’ Home Page

Peach Lasers approached me to create their website’s hero section video, a short and fun 30-second video to welcome visitors on their home page. The goal of the top banner video is to make a strong first impression and communicate the quality service they offer.

After storyboarding some ideas and setting a shoot plan, we set a shoot date and I got to work with a model to capture this video. We wanted the video to communicate professionalism while still showcasing the welcoming and personable service that theirs customers experience. By using a custom, branded video they are able to stand out and inspire more trust in their audience (unlike stock videos).

This was a really fun project to work on. I love helping businesses showcase their unique brand and creating 30-second hero videos is an effective way of doing it.

Got a video project on your mind?

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Professional Headshot Branding Photos in Winnipeg

A quality headshot photo will build trust, communicate authenticity and grow a bond with your audience online. When Sabrina explained the importance of updating her portraits, I started the session by making sure we used flattering natural light and poses that showed her approachability and professionalism. I also used backgrounds that communicated warmth and openness, knowing that these photos will give a look and feel that will set the tone for how she is perceived by her followers online.

All these elements are crucial parts that communicate not only Sabrina’s personality and kindness, but also her professionalism and trustworthiness. This is the power of a good headshot: it shows more than just your smiling face, it tells a story and builds trust.

We took the photos at the Forks Market on a weekday when the crowds weren’t so busy and the natural window light was gorgeous. Here are some highlights from our session:

Custom Photography For Freynet-Gagné Translation and Consulting

Freynet-Gagné Translation and Consulting wanted their website photos to feel more personal and approachable so they contacted me to plan a photo shoot for this project. To move away from the stock images they had on their website, we focused on creating real, custom photos of their actual team.

We started by taking professional headshots for their team then we staged team collaboration shots in a co-working space to capture the energy of their work.

Creating custom photos like this showcases the real people behind the business and this gives their website a more authentic, human touch.

Shooting in a dark office after sunset presented some challenges, but by setting up my off-camera lighting, I was able to brighten up the space without losing the natural, inviting atmosphere they wanted.

Our location, without proper lighting.

The results after setting up my lights.

The result: sharp, high-quality images that felt both professional and genuine—perfect for reflecting their true brand.

Big shout out to Launch Co-Working space for letting us rent their offices for the photo shoot!

Freynet-Gagné’s website now has a fresh, polished look, and my goal is to help visitors connect with them and feel more confident in their services.

Need custom images for your website?

Get in touch!

Headshot and Clinic Photos for DBT Winnipeg

The team at DBT Winnipeg, a mental health collective, needed updated photos for their website so I came in for an afternoon to do their headshots and interior office photography.

DBT Winnipeg’s Home Page

I was instantly greeted by some of the kindest and warmest people and walked into a beautiful space in the heart of Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District. Beautifully designed and decorated, their spaces were as warm and inviting as their clinicians.

It was a joy to take their photos and provide high-quality photos for them to update their website.

In late fall, natural window light can be tricky to work with so I came in with three off-camera lights to help light the photos. Here are a few highlights from the session including some behind the scenes photos.

DBT Winnipeg’s Website

Need new photos that showcase your team and space with professionalism?

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Turn Digital Memories Into Keepsakes: Simple Photo Printing Tips

Are your favourite memories stuck on your phone? Here’s how you can turn your digital photos into 4 different beautiful, tangible keepsakes you and your family can enjoy every day.

#1 GREETING CARDS

Christmas photo cards displayed on a fridge with magnets
5×7 holiday cards fill my fridge, and I love it! And if you’re looking for strong, simple magnets – I love my rare-earth magnets from Lee Valley Tools.

– Giving out annual Christmas and Holiday cards is a great way of keeping in touch with friends and family and showing them you care. I love receiving these cards as much as I love gifting them! These double sided cards are printed on thick card stock paper and can be custom designed with a greeting or caption. To get access to your own online card editor and order gallery, please contact me.

Double sided high quality holiday cards with envelopes – these ones are printed with quality and care. And they far surpass Shutterfly and Vistaprint! They can be ordered through my photography account. Just e-mail me for more info.

#2 LAY FLAT PHOTO BOOKS

Lay flat family photo books printed at PosterJack.
Lay Flat Photo Books from PosterJack – I love choosing the photo cover and adding the year for easy reference.

– Make a family photo album! I print my family photos once a year in a photo book I design and print at PosterJack. I include my family photos that were professionally taken but also my iPhone photos that I take throughout the year. You can upload your photos to https://posterjack.ca/products/layflat-photo-books?snowball=GABRIELLE68191 and start your album design right away.

Please note: I don’t often share affiliate links, but when I do it’s for products that I love and use often.

11×8.5 inches Lay Flat Photo Book from PosterJack – I love printing one once a year.

Need help with the process? Click here to request my step-by-step guide.

11×8.5 inches Lay Flat Photo Book from PosterJack

#3 TRADITIONAL PHOTO ALBUMS

Traditional photo albums with 4×6 clear sleeves.

– If you love printing photos a bit at a time throughout the year, traditional photo albums with 4×6 clear sleeves on each page are a good fit for you. This flexible way of displaying your photos allows you to slowly fill an album over the course of a year. Print a handful of photos at a time, and fill the album as you go. I recommend Photo Central in Winnipeg or London Drugs for low-cost/high-quality 4×6 prints. Just upload your high-res jpgs to their website and pick up your prints in store.

#4 FRAMED PHOTOS FOR YOUR WALLS

gallery box print from PosterJack
This is a 16×24 Gallery Box from PosterJack. The photo is printed on a solid surface and perfectly floated inside the white frame.

– Print and frame your photos. There’s always that one stunning photo from a photo shoot that you know is “the one”. Decide which size you’d like and have it printed and framed to hang on your wall at home. Again, PosterJack is a great place for ready-to-hang prints. Framed products from PosterJack are found in their Shop > Wall Art section: Framed Prints and Gallery Boxes are my favourites!

If you’re looking for something a bit more fun, Peel & Stick prints in their Photo Prints section are awesome. What’s a Peel & Stick? The name says it all.

peel and stick photo print that you can stick and unstick to your walls anywhere in your house
This is a 12×18 Peel & Stick print from PosterJack. You can stick it on a wall, remove it and stick it somewhere else. Repositionable up to fifty times!

Check it out with my affiliate link which gives you 20% off your first order of $100+.

Why I love Posterjack so much:

√ high quality products

√ Canadian company

√ Fast turn around time

√ $10 flat shipping fee, no matter how big your order is

√ convenient ready-to-display products. No more buying frames from IKEA and fiddling with the DIY framing process (which I hate with a passion!)

Another Peel & Stick print from PosterJack. I seriously have these all over my house. I can’t get enough of them!

Why I’m an affiliate partner with them:

I was printing so much from them and recommending them to all my friends, family and clients… when it dawned on me: I should get an affiliate link! 

So in case you’re wondering – they didn’t approach me to give me free products in exchange for being their promoter. Years ago, I found them myself first, fell in love with their products, and naturally started promoting them to everyone I knew!

At first they had quality issues (10 years ago). A few times I had to ask them to re-print their errors, which they did for free. For a while I was not recommending them to clients. But after some time, I noticed their products were being consistently delivered beautifully and with zero flaws. That’s when I started recommending them to my clients.

They have been a trusted printer for me ever since.

HAVE A PRINTING PLAN

So if you’re like me, and you don’t like that your digital photos just sit on the computer for years and years, make sure to have a printing plan. Hopefully the print recommendations above will give you the motivation to start printing your photos more regularly.

If the task feels huge and overwhelming or if you’re behind in years of unprinted photos, don’t worry about it.

Start small.

Start by printing one photo album or even just one framed print. Go through your photos from the last 12 months.

Print just one thing to start.

The excitement of receiving that first physical print will feel like a small win. I promise!

And small wins will motivate you to keep going, and print even more.

I wrote an article detailing my iPhone photography organizing and printing process.

You’ll learn how I stay on top of my photos, how I make sure to print a family photo book once a year, and how to store your digital photos so you never lose them.

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I hope this has inspired you to bring your memories to life—because there’s nothing quite like holding a beautiful photo in your hands. It’s a feeling no screen can ever replace!

Highlights from 2024

As I finish off my busiest photography year of my career, I thought I’d post a small snippet of the photos I took in 2024. It was very hard to cull down to these photos only – so many more photos were worth highlighting! But to keep it brief-ish, here they are:

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Holiday Mini Photo Sessions in Winnipeg

Thank you to all the families that came by the studio on Saturday for my annual Holiday Mini Photo Sessions! I had such a blast! Emily Janzen of Feast and Festivities was there as usual, to custom decorate the studio, making sure my photos were styled perfectly to get all these beautiful photos. And thank you to Macy at The White Room Studio in St. Boniface, her space was cozy, all white, and a perfect location for these photos.

Although we haven’t gotten our first snow of the season in Winnipeg, we had plenty of (fake) snow in studio to make these photos feel extra wintery. Here is a small preview of some of the families that came by.

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K Family Photos at Henteleff Park, Winnipeg

I always look forward to my annual photos with Jill and her family! They share such a genuine love, connection and closeness and I’m always so inspired to capture every moment of it. And their three daughters are so adorable – they always make me feel like I’m their best buddy by the end of the session! Taking photos for another photographer can be a bit intimidating, but Jill is so down to earth that taking her family photos is a breeze. I’ve grown to really appreciate the connection that we’ve made through are mutual love of photography. You should check out her work too – she does newborn photography in her studio and her photos are outstanding. One of the best in Winnipeg!

Here is a preview of our time at Henteleff Park, in South St. Vital. A beautiful park that has been quite a popular location this fall season for family photography!

S Family Photos At St. Vital Park, Winnipeg

Family photography isn’t just for little kids! Teenagers grow up so fast, and making sure to get some good family photos before you’re an empty nester is important. I met up with Loreleen’s family at St. Vital Park this fall. We were lucky enough to get some of the nicest colours and temperatures of the season on the exact evening that we scheduled! October 11th can be hit or miss, but that day was especially nice this year. I’m thrilled we got to capture so many great portraits, fun moments, and of course photos with their adorable dog too. Here is a preview from our time at the park!

Phone Photography Workshop at Sweet Petals Farm

Mobile phone cameras can take stunning photos of flowers, but most people don’t know how to do it.

Or that it’s even possible.

Taken with the regular lens on an iPhone 14. Edited in Lightroom Mobile using my custom preset.

That’s why in September I hosted a phone photography workshop at Sweet Petals Farm, to help amateur photographers discover how to use their phone cameras to create stunning images. It just requires some basic photography techniques and understanding how to tap into your creativity. No fancy camera or expensive lenses needed!

Co-hosted by ‘Segun (who has a keen eye for design), we presented a slideshow with some techniques and design instructions for photography, and then we headed out to Terry’s beautiful flower gardens where we went to practice with our phones.

The results were stunning! The flowers were in full bloom and we even found some that had dew drops on the petals. It’s always so rewarding seeing students discover how to take their photography to the next level, with the phone camera they already own!

In the workshop, I also taught how to edit the photos in Lightroom Mobile and how to prepare the photos to make high quality prints. After the workshop, I printed a few of my photos into greeting cards so I can gift them to friends and family.

Here are photos from the workshop, including behind the scenes shots, as well as the flower photos I took with my iPhone 14, and the printed greeting cards.

I printed my iPhone photos on my Canon Pro-300 printer to make high quality greeting cards.
‘Segun Olude, teaching design concepts at the photography workshop.

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Family Photography in Steinbach

It’s Thanksgiving weekend, and what better way to spend the afternoon with family than with a fun photo shoot before dinner time! Elaine rounded up 25 of her family members at A.D. Penner park in Steinbach and with the rain clouds looming above, we managed to capture all these photos before the rain came down. I had so much fun with everyone! They all posed so well (and so efficiently!) and they got into all the fun, creative photos too (including jumping in sync on top of the hill!). Here is a preview from our time together. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Backyard Family Photos in Manitoba

When the whole family is gathering for a dinner at the grandparents’ house, scheduling a photo shoot one hour before at the same location is a great idea! That’s what Sharon did for her family. I arrived at their house just before dinner so we could take photos of everyone before their sit-down meal. Organizing different schedules, coordinating outfits, and making sure we have the location and perfect lighting can take a lot of effort… but it’s always worth it! Here are some highlights from my time together with them. What a fun family with a beautiful connection. Lots of love here!

Fall Mini Sessions: Winnipeg 2024

Every September I host mini family sessions in Winnipeg and the spots sell out so quickly! Families with little kids or older teenagers love these types of sessions because it’s not too long, and it keeps everyone engaged (and not bored!) for just the right amount of time.

This year I did the mini sessions at Kings Park on a Saturday afternoon and into the early evening, and it was absolutely beautiful! Fifteen minutes may seem like a short amount of time, but it’s enough to capture posed pictures and candid shots. I also love taking close up portraits of each kid (and headshots for the adults, if they want one).

Here’s a preview of some of the photos that we took this year. I still have a few more mini session and half-session spots left for October 2024. Just contact me to see my available dates!

The L Family at Henteleff Park, Winnipeg

Thinking of getting family photos done after missing out on the peak of the fall season? Last year we had a warm fall which meant we still had gorgeous, warm evenings well into mid-October. This family booked their photo shoot on October 18th – quite late in the season – but we lucked out on nice weather (it was close to 20 degrees celsius!) and some of the leaves were still hanging on in the trees! We chose Henteleff Park in South St. Vital as our location and it was an absolute gorgeous backdrop for their family portraits.

If you’re wondering if you missed out on nice September family photos – don’t discount October! Even though I don’t recommend putting off booking your photo session late in the season, mid-October could still surprise you with some warm, sunny days with colours still in the trees.

If you’d like more information on booking your family session, contact me here.

GABRIELLE TOUCHETTE

Tips for Fall Family Photography in Winnipeg

It’s the most wonderful time of year for family portraits, and if there’s one thing I can recommend, it’s booking your photo shoot date in advance to make sure you get the best day and the best light! September is very busy with bookings, so contacting me in early Summer will ensure you get your preferred date in the fall.

In my 20+ years of taking portraits, I have found that September 30th is the best day of the year for colours in the trees and that golden sunlight at dawn and dusk. Winnipeg’s fall season is so short, so I would recommend booking your photo shoot near that date to maximize on the beauty of the season.

This family had their photos done on September 30th between 9am and 10am, and the results were gorgeous. They chose Assiniboine Forest as their location and knowing how busy this place gets with other photographers on fall evenings, going in the morning was a smart choice! The forest was quieter, and we almost had the entire place to ourselves.

If you’re looking to update your family photos, remember that late September and early October are ideal, and scheduling the photos in the second hour after sunrise or before sunset will get you that gorgeous light on a sunny day.

If you have any questions, just contact me and I can send you location ideas, date & time recommendations as well as tips for what to wear for your session!

Leanne Taylor: Athlete Profile for Coloplast Canada

Last year I had the delight of meeting Leanne Taylor and taking photos of her for Coloplast Canada. It was such an honour to get to know Leanne, and to see what courage, determination and the pursuit of happiness looks like. She is the real deal! I got a glimpse into her life as a paratriathlete, quite possibly the sport that requires the highest level of mental and physical fitness. She had been training for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris and today she made all of Canada proud by bringing in a bronze medal! Huge congratulations to Leanne, you are truly an inspiration to all of us! I hope you can hear us cheer from Canada today!

To learn more about Leanne and her powerful story, visit her website.

Here are some of the highlight photos from my photo shoot with Leanne last Fall for Coloplast:

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Studio and Environmental Headshots in Winnipeg

Whenever taking corporate headshots, getting a mix of studio portraits and environmental headshots is a great way to add a dynamic and captivating look to your final collection of images. When this group approached me about doing their headshots this summer, we planned the session to include a few in-office headshots with studio lights and a solid white backdrop, but also going outside in the Exchange District to capture more of an urban and textured look to their group shots. Here are the results:

Branding Photography: Too Busy Livin’

Shawna was looking to get some branding photos and headshots for her blog and social media presence, so we scheduled a photo session to make it happen. She’s passionate about cooking and organization and she runs her own business here in Winnipeg (and online). She teaches others how to be more efficient with their time as busy parents in the kitchen and offers resources and courses online. You can find her here: https://toobusylivin.com/

Contact me to receive a quote for your brand photography projects:

Commercial Headshot Photography in Winnipeg

Taking headshots in your office can have two different looks: one with a clean white or black backdrop, and the other option is using the natural environment as the background. This can be done using a clear, open space inside a boardroom or lobby in an office space. Or, as we did with this group, we took some of their photos with the windows overlooking the cityscape as the background. Reflections can be tricky, but with the right light placement and camera angle, it can be done!

Here’s a sample of some of their in-office corporate headshots: some with the boardroom as the background, and others with the window overlooking Winnipeg. All that is needed is space in an office and two portable studio lights:

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Cherrel & Joshua’s Wedding

My 2024 wedding photography season was kicked off with the most beautiful and genuine story of love, with two of the most inspirational people around! Joshua and Cherrell had a quaint and intimate wedding ceremony, filled with family and friends, which also included a large group of super cute children! I loved how warm and inviting the entire celebration was, planned with such care and intention. To be there to witness these two lovebirds tie the knot was nothing short of profound and heartwarming.

And these two are such pros! In just under 2 hours, we captured a full collection of images. Here is a preview of their wedding afternoon!

Keiki Krate: Branding and Product Photography

Keiki Krate is an online toy store and their philosophy is all about presence over pace, no milestones, no markers. When they approached me to take photos of their products, we wanted to make sure to design a photo shoot that would encompass their values: meaningful moments between parents and their children, and unhurried play. We chose a location that reflected their design aesthetic and we captured their brand with these timeless photos for their website, social media and marketing materials.

Meet the owners of Keiki Krate, Teko and Gabrielle.

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Family Photos in Winnipeg’s Exchange District

Winnipeg’s Exchange District is one of the city’s most densely creative and architecturally interesting locations for a photo shoot. I love coming downtown for family photo sessions because there is just so much visual diversity! In just over an hour we covered a lot of ground and captured lots of fun shots. Here are some of my favourites from my time with the Reid family last Fall:

Late Fall Family Portraits at Charlie May Farm

Every year I take Aynsley’s annual family photos but for 2023, they chose something a bit different: a late fall date (assuming we would have snow) and a beautiful location: Charlie May Farm! Unfortunately, Winnipeg had an unusual fall, where we had snow in October that stayed for several weeks, then it all melted. By the time their late November shoot date came around, no snow! We still made the best of it, and captured some beautiful moments with that late afternoon glowing sun. Manitoba can still be gorgeous this time of year (despite the awful, bone-chilling wind we endured during the photo session!) and thanks to Charlie May Farm’s beautiful property, we captured a collection of images full of variety. And of course those smiles from those three sisters. I always enjoy taking their photos and capturing that sisterly bond that is so sweet between these three!

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Family Portraits at Assiniboine Park’s English Garden

Looking for a beautiful location in Winnipeg with blooms from July to October? The English Garden is that go-to spot. It’s a gem inside the city and a very popular location for family photos. Although it can get crowded on warm summer evenings, it’s still a great location if you’re looking for colour with rich foliage & flowers. I had a blast taking photos of Mayo and Bea’s blended family: so many personalities and tons of fun! I enjoyed this shoot so much!

Looking to update your family photos? Contact me for availability and fun location ideas:

Barb and Malcolm’s Intimate At-Home Wedding in Winnipeg

Barb and Malcolm’s plans to have a simple yet meaningful spring wedding came together perfectly. After their first look in their backyard, they exchanged vows at home with their closest family, keeping the day personal and relaxed. We then took family photos and couple portraits at FortWhyte, one of my favourite locations inside the city to get a gorgeous, natural background. It’s especially pretty there in the spring, specifically when the flowers and leaves are freshly out in late May!

The celebrations continued with an intimate dinner at Preservation Hall, filled with laughter, good food, and heartfelt moments. Capturing their wedding was a joy and a reminder that the best weddings focus on love, connection, and the people who matter most.

Thank you to Neffi from Allure Studios for being an awesome second photographer for the day, she helped to capture secondary angles and candid moments while I was focusing on the main photos. Here’s a little preview from their wedding photo collection:

Lifestyle Headshot Photography: Lindsay Reid

Lindsay was looking for some casual, environmental portraits to update her headshot photos and immediately my head was filling with ideas when she mentioned the Exchange District in downtown Winnipeg as her preferred location. We met up on a warm, summer evening and had fun with lights, angles and lines. Here is a small preview from the photo shoot:

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Tourisme Riel Photo Shoot

St. Boniface is the francophone heartbeat of central Canada and whenever I have a chance to take photos that make my community shine, I’m always on board! I had the pleasure of capturing these night photos of the Esplanade Riel’s light show for Tourisme Riel‘s promotional photos. It’s an incredibly beautiful sight, especially reflected onto the Red River, and if you get a chance to catch it, you’ll love it! Here is a handful of the photos from their final collection of images:

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Styled Product Photography: Lemon Sugar Bar

Lemon Sugar Bar requested some new images to capture their new products in a fun and fresh vibe. The scents were absolutely delightful but capturing that on screen is impossible. So, we decided to include colourful food props as visuals that would help viewers imagine how good these products smell.

Lemon Sugar Bar dropped off the products at the studio and Emily Janzen, my professional photo stylist, did all the prop sourcing, styling and product set ups. I love the vision, professionalism and creativity she brings to all my product photo shoots! Here’s a preview of the final collection of images:

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