Oct 8, 2024 | Family, Mini Sessions
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...
Sep 18, 2024 | Family
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...
Sep 4, 2024 | Family
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...
Sep 2, 2024 | Commercial Photography
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...
Aug 2, 2024 | Headshot Photography
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...
Aug 1, 2024 | Commercial Photography
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)....
Jul 21, 2024 | Commercial Photography, Headshot Photography
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....
Apr 25, 2024 | Commercial 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...
Apr 16, 2024 | Family
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...
Nov 26, 2023 | Family
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...
Nov 22, 2023 | Family
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...
Oct 20, 2023 | Headshot Photography
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...
Oct 3, 2023 | Commercial Photography
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...
Sep 15, 2023 | Commercial Photography
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...
Aug 2, 2023 | Wedding
Renae and Jesse got married on a late Spring day, and every detail that went into their celebration was heartfelt, sweet and absolutely beautiful. They are so very well surrounded by family and friends, and it was evident to see that they value those relationships...
Jul 19, 2023 | Family, Tips for Families
We’re coming up quick to the busiest time of the year for family photos: September! Fall is by far the most popular season for family photography sessions. People love the cooler air, nicer sunlight earlier in the evening, fewer mosquitoes and pretty colours in...
May 24, 2023 | Family, Tips for Families
Some of my favourite locations in Winnipeg for family photos are those where there is a mix of nature and architecture all in one. I’ve rounded up four of my favourites below to give you some inspiration when planning your next family photo shoot. If you want to...
May 1, 2023 | Commercial Photography, Headshot Photography
When looking for corporate headshots that feel a bit more personal, I always suggest doing an environmental portrait – or something closer to a lifestyle portrait photo session. These types of headshot photography sessions can be done on location, in your office or...
Apr 6, 2023 | Family
I’ve been a big fan of Terry’s flower farm just south of Winnipeg for years now, and when I had the opportunity to go back there to take photos of her own family, I immediately said yes! Not only is their property stunning in late Summer, but her family is...
Mar 18, 2023 | Family, Maternity
I had a lovely session at Ashley and Jeremy’s house for their maternity portraits, as they await the arrival of their second child. I’ve had the joy of taking their photos since the very beginning of their love story, and it was especially heart-warming...
Mar 16, 2023 | Wedding
Sav and Rob put SO much thought and care into their wedding day which included lots of friends and family and some super amazing locations in Winnipeg! The backdrops we had and the colours that were included were helping me create such a stunning collection of wedding...
Mar 11, 2023 | Headshot Photography
Back in the fall I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Red Moon Creatives to capture professional branding headshots of their client Dr. Jason Brooks for his new website. We met up at the Manhattan Studio at Allure Studios and I used a mix of natural and studio...
Mar 1, 2023 | Wedding
Andrea and Evan were married in a small, intimate backyard wedding surrounded by only their immediate family and lots of love. I had the honour to witness all of it, to capture the best moments and to preserve these memories for them. As a photographer, this is what I...
Nov 14, 2022 | Baby, Family, Lifestyle Photography
Late September in Manitoba – there’s nothing quite like this very short time of year to give you some of the most beautiful backdrops! This year I met up with a record amount of families to take their photos, and one spot I keep returning to is Birds Hill...
Oct 5, 2022 | Family, Kids, Mini Sessions
It’s that time of year again when Emily and I start planning for our styled winter mini photo sessions at Allure Studios! The exciting thing about 2022 is that it’s our first time returning to in-studio mini sessions for kids and families since 2019! The...
Sep 22, 2022 | Headshot Photography
This past Spring I had the great joy of meeting up with Kate Bowler at Allure Studios to update her headshots. A portrait session with her is anything but boring or regular. Kate has this way of bursting onto the scene with instant love, constant quips (that crack me...
Jul 18, 2022 | Commercial Photography
To stock up on new styled images for their Instagram grid, Almond Nail Bar had Emily and I back in studio this past Spring to create new commercial photos for their brand. Emily, my super talented photographer stylist, prepped for weeks by sourcing props, coming up...
Jul 4, 2022 | Wedding
Together with their friends and family, Nalini and Brad celebrated 19 years of love in an incredibly gorgeous and heart-felt ceremony that I had the absolute honour to not only witness but also document. They gathered on the beautiful grounds at Fort Gibraltar and...
Jul 2, 2022 | Maternity
It’s always a wonderful feeling when that bright, golden evening sun lights up a maternity session. It was especially fun meeting up with a past wedding client of mine to capture this next chapter in their life journey. We met up at St. Vital Park and got to...
Jun 24, 2022 | Commercial Photography, Social Media Content Photography
Susan of A Little Nutrition was looking to have a photographer create some fresh, personalized new content for her website and social media last year, so we talked about setting her up on an annual photography plan where she’d be able to get several photo shoots...
