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:
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/
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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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When you look at a local business’s website and it’s full of stock images, what immediately comes to mind when you think about their brand?
Some thoughts might be:
They lack personality and uniqueness
They’re hiding behind someone else’s perfect photos to hide their flaws
No initiative to create real, meaningful content
They don’t care about quality and authenticity
Those 4 negative perceptions may not be the truth about that business. But a visitor to their website is likely to have those perceptions.
Stock photography is convenient, but it can miscommunicate a brand’s value.
The reason why stock photography conjures up those perceptions is because it presents a generic, glossy and unrealistic view of a brand.
And online consumers are smart.
They can quickly detect inauthentic content when photos look too polished and generic.
AUTHENTIC CONTENT MATTERS
You’ve seen the power of authentic content before. Take Jardin St-Léon for example:
They do an excellent job at building their brand through real, authentic photos of their staff, their store and their products. In fact, their entire branding is all about having “real produce” – so it’s only natural that they’re also applying this mindset to their online content creation and marketing efforts.
And they are crushing it!
This little family-owned business has grown tremendously in the last few years, and I would bet it has a lot to do with showcasing their authentic personality in all their marketing content.
They don’t just use professional photography for their branding, they also put out a lot of phone photography.
And their brand is not suffering for it at all!
Knowing that using real photos of your real business is so much better than using stock imagery, why would a business still choose stock photography over custom photography?
CONVENIENT AND LOW COST, BUT AT WHAT COST?
Stock photography is cheaper than hiring a professional photographer.
For a small fee (or sometimes even free), stock photography is plentiful, quick and easy to access.
Low effort, low cost. A business owner’s dream, right?
But we have to think again: just because something is cheaper on the out-set, doesn’t mean it won’t cost you money in the long term.
Small businesses that invest in custom photography invest a lot right at the beginning, but the return on investment can be significant.
CASE STUDY: FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS
Take Fairmont Banff Springs for example – they hire the best photographers to create their imagery, and the results: a brand that communicates strongly of their quality and their professionalism. That means that when a customer sees the price tag for accessing a day at their hotel or spa, they will have no issue paying the high fees because they know and trust their brand to be quality, valuable and worth every penny.
If Fairmont Banff Springs hired inexperienced photographers, or worse: used stock photography, customers may start thinking twice about dropping hundreds of dollars on a day at their spa.
If a customer sees the hotel using cheap, generic photos that don’t convey the exact truth, the brand’s reputation will decline.
Before long, a business that lowers their standards will start attracting customers that have a low spending threshold.
Although a business saves thousands of dollars with stock photography – it comes at a cost.
Customers will think twice before spending money on a business that communicates their value through generic, stale images.
But when Fairmont Banff Springs invests in custom, quality photography, their branding gets a major boost. That is worth more than the price tag on custom photography.
WHAT IF A SMALL BUSINESS DOESN’T HAVE A BUDGET FOR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY?
Some small or startup businesses simply can’t afford hiring a professional photographer to create all their images.
While going with stock photography could be tempting, I would recommend going a different route:
The 20/80 Rule: Create Most of Your Content With Your Phone…
…and for the few, key photos that are important, hire a professional photographer.
20% pro photos, 80% DIY photos.
iPhone cameras have come a long way, and oftentimes you’ll find that your existing staff is quite capable in photography. People are taking more photos now than they did 20 years ago, and with that comes an increase in photography skills in the general population.
Small businesses should capture that talent and use it to supplement their photography needs.
I would still recommend hiring a professional photographer at least once a year to capture your most important images – because as high quality as the iPhone camera is, custom, pro photos will always be the better option.
Budget about $2000-$3000 per year for professional photography. If that only gets you one or two photo shoots, then with the rest of the year, train your staff to take photos with their iPhones to fill in the content gaps.
Keiki Krate is a good example of this. They hired me to take professional photos of kids playing with their products, and for their product photos, they used their iPhone:
Mix of Pro Photos and iPhone Photos
It’s important to note: Just because someone has an iPhone, it doesn’t mean they’ll take awesome photos right away.
Good phone photography has a lot to do with the person’s skills, creativity and training.
Start using phone photos to create content for your social media platforms, newsletters and your blog. Mobile phone photos can do extremely well for that specific usage.
But when it comes to your product packaging, online ads, print marketing and your website, hiring a professional photographer is a must.
WHEN TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL AND WHEN TO TAKE YOUR OWN PHOTOS?
With this simple planning strategy:
Make a list of all the visual content you need to create for your business.
It could look something like this:
Website
Online Shop
Blog
Newsletter
Store signage, brochures, pamphlets
Product packaging, gift cards, coupons
Social Media
Staff Headshots
Anything else you might think of…
Once you have a list of the photos you need for your business, categorize them under iPhone Photography or Professional Photography.
For example, this is what I would suggest:
IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Social Media
Website (everything except blog)
Newsletter
Online Shop and Product Photos
Blog
Store signage, brochures, pamphlets
Internal Staff Communication
Product packaging, gift cards, coupons
Staff Headshots
Now that you know what content you have to create, and who can create that content, start by making a photography plan.
PLAN FOR PRO PHOTOS, PLAN FOR DIY PHOTOS
Schedule your professional photography shoot with a trusted, experienced photographer. Communicate what photos you need taken, what they will be used for, and what you are hoping to convey through those photos. A good photographer will then build a custom project to accommodate the creation of these photos with quality, on time and within your budget.
Once your must-have pro photos are accounted for, you can focus on creating the rest of your content with your phone camera.
First, make a list of the photos you’d like to have your staff (or yourself) take with their phone cameras.
Before sending them off to create the content with their phones, make sure to follow this checklist:
Make sure your employees’ phones are newer. Anything older than an iPhone 13 could have quality issues.
Make sure they are editing their phone photos using Lightroom Mobile. It’s one of the best photo editing apps out there, trusted by millions of photographers for over a decade. There is a free version that is extremely powerful, but the paid version is pretty awesome (and affordable).
Make sure they have some basic photography training and knowledge about how to take good photos with their phone. Photography is 90% knowledge, skills and creativity. Ten percent is gear. Consider hiring a photographer to teach a group workshop on the basics of phone photography for your staff.
Find online content or a phone photography education newsletter for your staff to subscribe to. This will keep them in the loop and constantly learning as photographers. Most of this content is free – it’s just a matter of finding good ones. I offer one for free here:
Foster a creative environment for your staff. Being creative and valuing that skill in your company culture is crucial. The more creative your staff is, the better results you will get from them across the board. Especially if they are your in-house content creators, encouraging growth as creatives is essential. This can be done by doing creativity-building workshops, finding online content that teaches this, or again, finding a newsletter that provides creativity growth skills and practices.
Now that you have allocated a reasonable annual budget for professional photography and that you have trained your staff to create decent phone photos for the rest of your content creation, you can rest assured that you are doing the most with your small budget.
As you stay consistent with showcasing your photography, promoting your business through visual content and posting regularly on your social media and your blog, you should start seeing a growth in business.
And growth in earnings means you can reinvest it into your business. This should include investing in more professional photography shoots, but also in social media marketing (which will always include phone photography, which your staff can continue to do).
Does your staff need phone photography and creative skills training?
I send out regular e-mails to help you overcome common mistakes and create stunning photos with just your phone.
Looking for a free iPhone photo editing app? Download Lightroom Mobile and start transforming your phone photos into pro-looking images. Learn more here ->
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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 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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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:
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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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!
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I had the pleasure of setting up a headshot photography studio at Nadi Group’s office in downtown Winnipeg to take headshots of their team. I set up studio lights but also mixed in natural light to create more natural, welcoming photos of each person.
Nadi Group is a team of design and research studios specializing in architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture. Seeing as their work is creative, dynamic and connective, I wanted to create headshots of their staff that reflected those values.
Here are some highlights from the photo shoot:
My mobile light studio, set up in my client’s office for their headshot session.
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:
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:
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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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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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 deeply. It was so beautiful to see the support and care that everyone covered them with and as a photographer, it’s a such a delight to be able to capture all the intimate moments that come together on a wedding day. And yes, one of the songs at the dance party was Jessie’s Girl. Had to be played, and everyone LOVED it!
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 the trees.
But for a lot of moms (and dads too) the task of planning a photo shoot can be super daunting.
Over the last 15 years of taking family photos for my clients, I’ve found the following planning tips to be really helpful:
1) Determine what type of vibe you want to capture.
Do you want casual, candid portraits?
Do you want formal, posed photos?
Do you want a nature or architectural background?
Do you want photojournalistic, storytelling photos or a more formal and directed shoot?
Do you just need four or five photos to print a Christmas card?
Do you need a well-rounded collection of images to fill frames, print holiday cards and add to your annual family photo album?
Do you need 100+ photos so that you can keep and cherish every little moment from the photo shoot?
Once you know how many photos you need, you can pick a mini session or a full session. If you’re not sure, a mini session or half-session is a good option because you can always order extra photos if you change your mind after you review the gallery of proofs.
This might be THE most stressful part! My best advice is to start early and not leave this to the last minute. Start by picking out an outfit for the hardest person in the group. If there are prints or patterns in this first outfit, make sure the next outfits you add have mostly solid colours in the same colour scheme or tone. At all costs, avoid logos, distracting graphics or really bright colours.
You also want to make sure your outfits fit the location. If you’re wearing really formal wear in a casual park setting where there’s lots of adventuring through the woods or sitting on the ground in tall grass, that dress shirt and tie or cocktail dress might look out of place. In the same way, if you’re wearing really casual athletic wear in a location that has funky architecture or an artistic flare, this might not make sense.
And finally – don’t wear a new article of clothing for the first time at a photo shoot. You may be surprised at how uncomfortable or ill-fitting an outfit feels. If you feel uncomfortable, it’s hard to hide that in your face! I recommend wearing your outfit at least once before so that you are sure that you like how you look and how it makes you feel.
4) Prioritize golden hour, but not at the expense of your kids’ moods.
Yes, you want good light for your outdoor photos (and that’s usually the 2nd hour after sunrise or the 2nd hour before sunset), but if that’s close to bed time for your kids, it’s not worth it! Although brighter parts of the day may not be ideal for photos, I can help find locations that have shade from the sun if you want to make sure the session ends before bedtime. It’s better to have smiles and happy toddlers than gorgeous lighting with cranky kids. Also, parents look and feel their best in photos when their kids are happy. 😉 (I can attest to that personally from my own photo shoots!)
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 make one of these spots your next photo shoot destination, let me know!
Crescent Drive Park
With the bathroom building being an architectural gem in the middle of this park, I love using this location for family sessions to get a good mix of nature and modern lines.
HarbourView Park
This location requires a bit of walking, but it’s well worth the wooden siding, water views and tall hill sitting under the big open sky.
St. Boniface Cathedral and Archdiocese House
One of Winnipeg’s most iconic locations, the impressive ruins of the St. Boniface Cathedral is a beautiful backdrop with the stone wall and the more natural foliage across the street.
University of Manitoba
There is no shortage of interesting architecture (both classic and modern) plus there are tons of green spaces to use.
When looking for professional headshots that feel a bit more personal, I always suggest doing an environmental or lifestyle portrait photo session. These types of headshot photography sessions can be done on location, in your office or place of business and I bring portable studio lights to help boost the natural light.
Joan-Dianne is a psychotherapist in Winnipeg and I met up with her in her office space to create a portrait session that is relaxed and casual. Her portrait session was designed for communicating warmth, approachability and connection, which is a true reflection of the qualities she brings to every session she provides for her clients.
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 just as beautiful and full of colour. I had so much fun capturing all these photos, running around with the kiddos and taking photos as they explored the gardens full of vegetables and flowers. What a delight this was!
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 seeing all their photos printed and framed on their walls from the previous years.
I love at-home sessions, they are so relaxed and they allow real life to be portrayed in such an effortless way. It was also extra fun to include their cute pup Roxie in some of the shots!
Here are some highlights from my hour with them this morning.
Looking to update your family photos? Contact me to get a quote or to start planning your next photo session!
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 photos and I had SO much fun capturing it all! They had two fun stops downtown: the first was at Little Brown Jug where we used their delightful patio and cool interiors for some photos with a pop of colour. The second stop was at Nonsuch Brewery where everyone got to relax and have a drink while I had the utmost joy taking photos of it all. The day came full circle at FortWhyte Alive where they got married overlooking the sun soaked water surrounded by beautiful trees and the sense of truly being in nature. The vibe was 100% reflecting their true selves and being their photographer was pure joy. Here are some highlights from their day!
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 lighting to capture a collection of portraits for Jason. It was a really fun session with multiple outfit changes, using a variety of walls and backdrops inside the studio. The final photos fit in perfectly to his newly redesigned website, which you can check out here: www.coachjb.ca
Thanks to Dania and Mayo of Red Moon for organizing the photo shoot – they are excellent people to work with! Here is a preview from my session with Jason at Allure:
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 love the most! To create images that tell the story, that give them the peace of mind that everything is documented, and that the feeling of the moment won’t be forgotten.
We started with some detail & decor photos at the house, followed by a quick “first look” in the yard. We drove to the English Garden at Assiniboine Park to take some couple photos. (Thank you to my amazing second photographer, Duncan, who’s been second shooting with me for 15 years – he makes us a solid team and adds so many fun, unexpected second angle photos to add to their wedding collection. A few of his photos are included below – you may or may not notice it. Which is probably a good thing! His images are a seamless addition.)
After the couple photos at Assiniboine Park, we drove back to the house and headed into the intimate wedding ceremony outdoors, along the Assiniboine River. It was a 3-hour wedding shoot packed full of love, heart and connection. What a delight to capture it all! Here is a small preview of the 700+ photos that I delivered to them:
Jacqueline was looking for casual yet professional headshots for her business so we chose Provencher Boulevard as our backdrop because of the beautiful architecture and colours. We met up just outside Café Postal and took photos against the red brick walls on the buildings and also with the green foliage. The photos were taken in mid-September, taking advantage of the mild temperatures and beautiful golden sun of the early evening. Here are some of the photos from her headshot session:
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 Park. There’s something incredibly magical about that early evening sun shining down on your photo session. For this adorable family of four, all that light just amplified their playful dynamics, cute cuddles and love moments. These are some of my favourite sessions to photograph, they make my heart so full!
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 up) and really interesting observations that makes me wish I could just sit down and ask her questions for hours.
She also is a deep well of empathy and understanding – and if you ever wonder what podcasts I listen to during my hours and hours of editing… hers in on the top of my list. If you have a couple hours of driving or if you want some time to unwind, she is worth a listen. Her podcast stands out in the massive sea of content that is out there, and you will likely have an improved perspective on life after listening to her. (or at least feel like there’s a bit more sense in this senseless world)
It was my second time doing headshots for her and I always leave these sessions feeling gratitude and thankfulness. Thank you Kate for trusting me with this task – you are the loveliest!
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 with design ideas and creating the vision behind this shoot. She is a magician! I’m always so excited to see what she comes up with for every new photo shoot we do together. Here’s a preview of what we captured at Allure Studios.
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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 honoured their Indigenous and South Indian roots in a moving ceremony that included lots of words of love, traditions and people near and dear to their hearts. It was such a pleasure being there to capture all the celebrations, the relationships and the fun. It was also a true joy getting to know Nalini and Brad! They have big hearts and are a ton of fun – and it’s no wonder they had lots of people in their presence. They are well surrounded by close friends and family and it was really beautiful to see everyone come together to celebrate them. Congratulations you two!
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 soak in that sun and see some city wildlife (deer, squirrels, birds, and mosquitoes of course!).
I always enjoy my time with these two – they are really down to earth, fun to chat with and super relaxed in front of the camera. They have a strong bond of love and I can’t wait to capture the next chapter after this one: their family of three!
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 in order to capture a variety of settings, people and content.
Sometimes the standard professional headshot photos are necessary, but for them I wanted to capture something a bit more casual, engaging and warm. Susan’s staff are all such lovely people, so it wasn’t hard to capture warmth and personality in these portraits! It was also lovely to be able to schedule an outdoor lifestyle portrait photo session at the Forks with them to capture an even more friendly and light feel to their commercial headshots.
If you’re looking to access a wonderful team of dietician services in Winnipeg, A Little Nutrition is the place to go. I saw first hand how down to earth and welcoming everyone is, and I’m sure that is a testament of the type of character that Susan looks for in her team. Find them here!
