Jun 26, 2019 | Engagement
It’s been wonderful reconnecting with Linette after first meeting her several years ago at a friend’s wedding. Now that her wedding is coming up this year, we’ve had the chance to chat about their vision for their day and take engagement photos for them with their super cute little dog. We went to Henteleff Park in south Winnipeg on a beautiful, sunny evening and captured so many great moments of their love and dynamic together. Knowing that she was a bit nervous and shy coming into the photo session, I wanted to make sure that frame of mind wasn’t leading her. Rather, we started with super basic, candid set up shots and soon before she even knew it, they were both totally in their element, completely connected with each other and showing off the true colours of their love. I always tell people that the authenticity of their relationship is what I’m after, and once I have them comfortable and in the zone with each other, all that anxiety and shyness melts away. These two are absolutely lovely, generous human beings with big hearts and tight chemistry. I can’t wait to photograph their fall wedding in Winnipeg this October!
Jun 17, 2019 | Family, Kids, Mini Sessions
The styled summer mini photo sessions are back! Here are the details:
Saturday July 27 (rain backup date: Sunday July 28)
Location: outdoors in a greenspace in St. Boniface, Winnipeg
Price: $175 + taxes
Includes: a 15-min session, a proofing gallery, 5 high-res jpgs of your choice with print release, with the option to order more
Bonus: For the first time ever, parents will be invited to jump in with their kiddos for one posed family group photo!
Styling of the set will be done by the very talented Emily Janzen of Feast & Festivities. The theme this year will showcase a gender-neutral flowery picnic-styled scene.
To book your spot, please e-mail photo@egabrielle.com
See you there!
May 27, 2019 | Wedding
If you think a March wedding in Winnipeg might not be the best time of year for a wedding, think again… Miranda and Mike chose such a beautiful day and gorgeous locations and combined with their chemistry and authenticity, it was such a perfect assemblage of all things lovely! Surrounded by their closest family members and friends, they tied the knot in a quaint and intimate setting at the historic Fort Gibraltar. We captured some romantic portraits of the two of them with just the most perfect sunset glow and finished the day with a cozy reception into the evening. These two absolutely glow when they’re together and it was a true delight to document their day for them. Félicitations Miranda & Mike!
Makeup: MESMEREYEZ’D MAKEUP
Flowers: Norwood Florist
Marriage Commissioner: Marry Me Hunnie
Venue: Fort Gibraltar
DJ: Topps Music
Feb 27, 2019 | Kids
My Spring mini photo sessions for kids are back! While brainstorming a look for this year’s session, bright colours, artwork and a playful mood came to mind. I shared my thoughts with my set stylist, Emily Janzen, and as always, she ran with my ideas and created a beautiful look! Below are the details on the session as well as the mood board she created for me to give you a glimpse of what’s in store for your kiddos when they come to the studio to have their photos taken.
MINI SESSION DATE: Saturday April 13, 2019
$175 + taxes and includes:
15-minute session
styling & props by Feast & Festivities
proofing gallery
5 high-res digital photos of your choice
studio location: 70 Arthur Street, Winnipeg (free parking)
To book your spot e-mail me at photo@egabrielle.com or send me a text at 204-998-6603. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Here are photos from last year’s spring styled mini sessions to give you a glimpse at what your photos will look like!
Feb 27, 2019 | Wedding
I’ve fallen so far behind in blogging and it’s definitely not for lack of photos to post! I’m buried under a mountain of photo shoots that have been delivered to clients but never posted on my blog — and it’s about time I start sharing them! Today I’m introducing you to this absolutely wonderful couple, Lauren & Ryan, and photos from their wedding last June. It was a beautiful and heart-felt day that had emotions running high and the love abounding above and beyond all else. They had their wedding at PineRidge Hollow, got married outside and had a gorgeous reception inside the tent on the property. We had time to take some photos around Birds Hill Park and what a lovely day it was to spend time with these two, their family and friends. Here is a preview of their day… enjoy!
Sep 25, 2018 | Baby, Kids, Mini Sessions
My styled mini photo sessions for kids are back!
They are happening on Sunday November 4th, 2018 in an all-white Winnipeg studio. The sessions are 15 minutes long, $175 + taxes, include a proofing gallery and 5 high-res edited digital photos of your choice.
They will be styled by the super talented Emily Janzen of Feast & Festivities. I’ve been working with her for several years and she always comes up with a new and unique styled set that is both beautiful and practical for kids to play in!
This time Emily is working on a woodsy, minimal set for your little(s) to play in, let their imaginations run wild, or snuggle up with siblings.
Kids love these sessions because they’re fun… parents love it because it’s short enough for kids with small attention spans… and we love it because it produces gorgeous portraits of happy kiddos!
Contact me to book your spot by sending me an e-mail or text message:
photo@egabrielle.com | 204-998-6603
Here’s a visual of what we have in store for the styled set:
Some images from my previous styled sessions:
Aug 30, 2018 | Family, Kids
I met up with this fun bunch of people in the early evening glow of Birds Hill Park to take their family photos, and they were all such champs! After only 35 minutes of shooting, we pretty much had gotten a complete collection of fantastic family photos for them! But we kept shooting for the full hour any way and got even more fun photos. These kids have no shortage of ideas for poses & shots so it was fun to follow them along and capture their lovely faces as well as their own unique set ups. 🙂 We also got some “school photos” of each kid. Instead of ordering their photos from school, these guys opt for more natural portraits of their kids, and then print them on small 2×3 prints to give out. What a great idea – nothing like the great outdoors and a natural smile to replace those traditional school photos with fake backgrounds! Here’s a preview of our time at Birds Hill Park yesterday – so happy to see that bright golden sun again after several hazy, dry days…
Aug 22, 2018 | Kids, Mini Sessions
This past Spring our styled mini sessions for kids was once again a huge success and a ton of fun thanks to ALL these adorable kiddos and all the hard work that was put into designing the set! The kids all had so much fun watering the plants, playing hopscotch, riding a tricycle, playing with the skate board and of course running around in all those colourful balloons. They also took a much-deserved break with lemonade and cookies to relax after all that hard work of playing.
It was a great day of back-to-back photo sessions and by the end, I was thoroughly physically exhausted but my heart was so full! There were some familiar faces that I had the pleasure of seeing again… and I also had the privilege of meeting new little faces and getting to know them. Being new to photo shoots or not, it’s easy for these kids to forget they’re being photographed at all, and the results show all of that candid, free-for-all playtime. We love it!
All this would not be possible without the hard work & dedication of Emily Janzen of Feast & Festivities for designing the set and for setting up in between each session to make sure everything looked good. And she did this all while super pregnant – she’s the best! We also want to thank the following vendors for contributing to the scene:
Oak & Lily – greenery and florals
Kate + Norah Co. – mud cloth pot holders
High Tea Bakery – lemon cookies
Our next styled mini sessions for kids will be planned soon so stay tuned for that announcement on my Instagram and Facebook page!
Aug 13, 2018 | Baby, Family, Kids
Turning 1 is a big deal! So going out to the park with the family is a good way to mark this occasion with photos to remember this stage. I’m always so amazed by how different a kid will look like in their early phases of growing up. As a newborn you look SO different from 1 year later at your first birthday, and then beyond that, you look SO different as a 3 or 4 year old. These early stages go by so fast and so much growth and development happens – that’s why I love it when I get to follow my tiny clients along as they transition from tiny newborn human to cuddly & cute roly-poly toddler. Ivan especially has gone from being a super tiny newborn to growing off the charts at 1 and taking his photo every step of his growing life has been such a delight! We took advantage of the cooler mornings on this hot Winnipeg summer year and met up at Bruce Park for their photos. I love all the nature corners our city has to offer and I hadn’t been to this park in a super long time. It was a nice surprise to see how gorgeous the light acts throughout the park and the lovely sceneries we had all to ourselves! 
Aug 11, 2018 | Family, Kids, Maternity
As a Mother’s Day gift to their mom, these guys gifted a multi family photo session and I know I’m biased, but isn’t that just the best gift ever?! Capturing their love & dynamics together was so much fun – the kids all loved playing together and you can see the love and adoration on the grandparents’ faces. So good! Here’s a preview of the fun we had on a beautiful summer evening:
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Jul 31, 2018 | Wedding
These two lovely humans got married last September at the Leo Mol Garden in Assiniboine Park and with all the colours, the emotions, the poetic words, the partying, it perfectly reflected their relationship & dynamic. When that authenticity comes through visually, it’s even more of a joy to photograph! Veronica and Matt have a connection that is both deep & abundant with love & affection and seeing them together brings me such joy. We had absolutely beautiful weather, combined with the perfect time of year to get those Fall colours, which resulted in such a delightful mood coming through in all their wedding photos. Their reception was held at the Assiniboine Park Conservatory and the speeches were so well spoken followed by such a great dance party – every element of their day was well thought out and I could tell every single one there enjoyed it all! Veronica & Matt, what a joy it’s been to photograph your journey of love, thank you for having me be your wedding photographer! You guys are so adorable!
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Jul 31, 2018 | Creative
Once in a while I make time to go out to shoot just for fun, just for me. Often it takes me outdoors and it brings me right to my happy zone. I went out with my daughter who now uses my old DSLR and macro lens to take photos of her own too. Together, we could easily spend 2 hours photographing plants without even noticing the time go by. I love these unscripted shoots, just going where inspiration leads!
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Jul 25, 2018 | Wedding
I connected with Jen & Wayne last year after I had photographed his brother’s wedding a couple years back. I met them for the first time at their engagement session, and they were such a JOY to be with and to photograph! Their wedding was in early December at the Inn at the Forks and at Smith Restaurant. What a gorgeous venue and such a perfect place for them to celebrate with their closest friends & family! The setting was so classy yet cozy and their event suited their personality and style perfectly. We had a great time walking around the Forks market for a few photos and braving the cold for a few outdoor photos too. Their ceremony was held in a private room inside the restaurant and it was so intimate and heartfelt. Jen & Wayne, congratulations! You’re such a delight to work with and such an adorable couple!
Jul 24, 2018 | Creative, Wedding
A few weeks ago Tatiana and I got together to chat about our plans to do a styled photography shoot together. We had nothing planned, but when you have passion, vision and a Pinterest board of ideas, nothing’s impossible! Four days later, we were at a rural property just North of Winnipeg with all the elements in place for what would become our favourite styled photo shoot together to date! Thank you to everyone who came on board at the last minute to make Tatiana’s vision a reality. She had dreamed up this beautiful tablescape, stunning floral arrangements and bridal bouquet, and I was thrilled to be there to photograph it all. Even our models contributed to our look in unexpected ways, including the cutest pixie cut that needed next to no styling and an authentic wedding kilt that our groom had worn at his own wedding. Perfect!
We have the following collaborators to thank for their contributions, they are all wonderful and made this vision possible!:
Florals – Oak & Lily
Linen napkins – Everyday Host
Candles – Barletta Beeswax
Make up – Brie Tait
Cake – Sweet Hearts Bakery
Models – Andrée-Anne Généreux & Cameron Dobie
Photography – Gabrielle Touchette Photography
Styling – Tatiana Penner of Oak & Lily
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Jun 19, 2018 | Wedding
This past weekend I had the great pleasure of photographing Anna & Stephen’s gorgeous wedding at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg. Here’s a sneak peek from their day!
Jun 19, 2018 | Family
What a fun morning at the park with this crew! The Demers family is so adorable, and these kiddos were so much fun to hang out with. Since they’re more comfortable speaking in French, I had an instant connection with these kiddos and enjoyed some long and lively conversations with them, met all their stuffed animals and had such a blast taking their photos! These guys know how to have fun together and they clearly have a strong loving bond as a family. Here’s a preview of our time at Lagimodière-Gaboury Park:
Jun 13, 2018 | Family, Kids
8 years ago I was on the beaches of Punta Cana taking their wedding photos… and today I’m taking photos of their incredibly CUTE daughter. Soooo much fun with these 3 who are dear friends of mine. I can’t even handle Clara’s cuteness!
Jun 10, 2018 | Family
What a way to celebrate their mom’s big birthday milestone yesterday with family flying in to Winnipeg to gather for a dinner that evening. But first, they coordinated everyone’s schedules in order to take some family photos at the Legislative Building, and what fun it was to meet everyone and to photograph them all! We started indoors and then ventured out to the fountain in the back of the building where we were surrounded by amazingly fragrant lilac trees. These guys were a ton of fun and I’m so glad we were able to capture this beautiful time in their family’s journey!
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Jun 10, 2018 | Newborn
It was such a pleasure to meet sweet little Sadie yesterday! We did her newborn session at home, and it was so fun to capture this growing family including so many adorable moments between her big sister and her. It’s hard to believe that only 18 months ago I was taking photos of her big sister at her newborn session – she sure has changed, and she’s become such an independent and caring little girl, perfect for her little sister to grow up together with!
May 23, 2018 | Family
Almost 13 years ago I photographed my friend’s engagement session… on FILM. I had very little photography training & experience (and it showed in the photos!) but it was still a fun shoot. Fast forward to today, and things sure have changed for me AND for them. Look at their adorable little family! What a pleasure it was to meet up again and to take their photos. These kiddos were so fun to hang out with!
May 23, 2018 | Family
What joy it was to meet this adorable family and to take their photos! They were in Winnipeg celebrating their wedding anniversary and as part of their day, they decided to include a family photo session to mark the occasion. These kids were so so sweet, so full of smiles, energy and willingness to be in all these photos, I loved it! The kids don’t understand English, yet that wasn’t even a barrier – we communicated through smiles & fun and connected through the experience of them being photographed! Here’s a preview from our time at CMU and then at Assiniboine Forest:
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May 22, 2018 | Engagement
I met up with Veronica and Matt at Make Coffee last summer to talk about their dreams and ideas for their wedding day and to make plans for their engagement photography. Seeing them together with hearts in their eyes was so adorable, and it was a great prelude to what would come next: a romantic sunset engagement session at Birds Hill Park with a glowing sun and champagne flutes! Only a few short weeks later, they got married in the Leo Mol Garden, and once again, it was a beautiful romantic gathering. Here’s a preview from our time at Birds Hill Park:
May 21, 2018 | Family, Kids
Yesterday I met this adorable crew at St. Vital Park for a family photo session. Thankful for the recent much-needed rain, the setting was green and lush, finally! In the middle of their busy family schedule and the May long weekend, they made the time to update their family photos, and they pulled it off perfectly! They hadn’t had photos taken in 8 years, so being able to capture their family was such a joy. They were so wonderful to work with and such a delight to photograph. Here’s a preview!
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May 17, 2018 | Engagement
I met Julia and Simeon earlier this year and what a treat it was to learn more about their love story, how they met and their big plans for tying the knot later this season. They’re such lovely people and together they are joining their love and life and I couldn’t be more honoured to photograph their journey. Yesterday we met up in Royalwood where they had their first date: walking on the trails inside Bois-des-Esprits. We even found the exact bench where they sat on the moment Julia knew that he was going to be her forever one. The blossoms are now out, and even though Winnipeg is in desperate need of some rain, we still found pockets of greenery and beautiful flowering trees to compliment the heart of this session. Just a few more weeks before they their wedding day. Can’t wait!
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May 17, 2018 | Wedding
Emily & Lance were surrounded by family, friends and a ton of love when they tied the knot at PineRidge Hollow last August. It was a beautifully sunny day and every detail & thought put into the wedding came together absolutely perfectly! Seeing how these two are so happy together was really heart-warming, and also seeing the closeness & fun they have with their friends was an added dynamic to their personalized day. I never get tired of being at PineRidge Hollow for weddings, such a gorgeous setting, plus they have the cutest little pig that took a stroll through the yard during the cocktail hour! (now that’s a fun wedding crasher!)
Here’s a preview from their day, starting with getting ready photos in the city, followed by wedding party photos in Birds Hill Park, a lovely ceremony inside PineRidge Hollow’s yard and a LIVELY evening reception inside the tent. That was a good day! Here’s a preview:
May 16, 2018 | Engagement
When is the best time of day for outdoor engagement photos? What are ideas for engagement sessions that won’t feel too posed, “put together” or awkward? Sometimes my clients don’t know to ask those questions, but I’ll be the first to dive right into those important details that are the foundation for my favourite photo shoots. That golden evening light, with just a few (or zero!) clouds… A casual walk at the park with your pet with not much on the agenda except impromptu conversations and watching the sun set…
With Chloé and Scott we originally had postponed their engagement session because our initial shoot date had a very boring overcast sky. Knowing that these two were totally ok to postpone their session until we had a day with a better sky & sun made me so happy. I also knew that Scott’s idea of a good time does NOT involve being in front of the camera, so making sure to prove his expectations wrong included me leading this session into a casual & stress-free walk in the park (literally) with their dog.
And the results were great! A lot of the photos were taken in mid-walk, in mid-conversation and showcased their natural sides. Yes, being followed by a photographer isn’t the most relaxing thing in the world for some people (and I get that!) but turning this into a casual date and capturing some sweet authentic moments is what makes me love photographing couples so much. It was also my first time meeting Scott and seeing how these two know how to have fun together and are playful, made me all the more excited to photograph their wedding. Here’s a preview from our lovely summer evening at HarbourView park. It was such a fun and beautiful evening!
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Mar 24, 2018 | Lifestyle Photography, Newborn
Baby #2 for Stéphanie & Michel has arrived and I was so excited to drive down to their beautiful sun-filled rural home to capture this newest little addition to their family. The last time I saw these guys was at my summer mini sessions when Stéphanie requested a “pregnancy announcement” photo of her daughter reading a big sister book. It was the very early stages of Téo’s arrival and I was so excited to see their family continue to grow! Here’s a preview of my morning with them, some sweet moments with his big sister and of course lots of cute faces from this little man. Look at that hair! He’s so adorable and is so well surrounded with lots of love in his family. 
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Mar 20, 2018 | Family, Maternity
Half a year ago, Lisa & Lyle’s second boy turned one, but life got busy and they never got a chance to do his first birthday cake smash. Shortly after that, they got the exciting news that they were expecting twin girls in the Spring! March rolled around and we finally got the time to meet up and capture this exciting phase in their family’s life. So we combined their maternity session with a family session and a 1st birthday cake smash (at 18 months old, because better late than never, right?!). We met up at CMU’s new building that houses Folio Cafe and we captured all of their fun & energetic family dynamics. The boys loved the pedestrian tunnel (and so do I for all that gorgeous light, clean lines & depth) and they enjoyed a doughnut treat at the end. It’s been so much fun to follow along their life journey ever since their engagement photo session with me in 2009, to now, with twin newborn photos just around the corner. Can’t wait to continue photographing this beautiful journey they’re on!
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Mar 20, 2018 | Engagement
Aly and Mario just got engaged last month so in the past few weeks we’ve been chatting about how to plan for their engagement photos. After discussing several different locations, we settled on an early morning coffee date at Cibo Waterfront Cafe and then some walking around Winnipeg’s Exchange District. The light was beautiful, the air was a bit cool, and these two lovebirds were all warmth & closeness! Although we’ve never met before, we had the francophone connection and conversation just flowed. These two were naturals in front of the camera and so easy to guide from one location to another. I’m so glad the sun was bright and that they trusted me with all the set ups we did. It was a blast!
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Mar 4, 2018 | Newborn
Little Muzette was only 4 days old when I came over to her home this morning to photograph her with her sisters and parents. What a little cutie! Once wrapped up snuggly, she stayed warm and happy for the entire 2-hour session and gave us some cute smiles, open curious eyes and lots of cozy sleeping photos. Her sisters are thrilled to have a new “bébé” in the house and her parents are over the moon happy with her arrival. What an adorable little family. Félicitations Manon et Nicholas!
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