May 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Having fun at a family photo session is pretty high on my list of must-haves for a shoot… so when the fun level gets kicked up a notch with extra silly props, you can’t help but smile a little bigger and, in my case, take a few extra shots of all of it! Kellie’s family was all of that… PLUS they all looked fantastic dressed to the nines. We even had quite the entertainer – Kellie’s 4 year old nephew, showing off all his fancy dancing moves. (and I have quite a lot of photos of that too! It was actually quite impressive for such a young little guy!) The whole shoot took place at Level 3 Studios in Winnipeg’s Exchange District, but we also got a few quick shots outside on the cobblestone. A big thanks goes out to this family for a fun photo session!
May 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Larissa and Daniel were married in Winnipeg on the May long weekend and as luck would have it, we were hammered with delightful weather: a hail storm on the Friday and a cold and rainy Saturday! Although originally from Toronto, Larissa has been living in Vancouver for the past 15 years and thought she’d be safe with a wedding in Winnipeg – anticipating sun, mild temperatures and clear blue skies. Alas, it would not be! At least, not until they sat down for dinner at the reception (aaah… a little too late). But we made the most of it (umbrellas to the rescue!) and in the end, it certainly didn’t stop them! They made the most of it, and with a wedding party as fun as theirs and with a couple as in love as they are, the bad weather didn’t take away one sweet bit from this wedding day.
It was an absolute pleasure being able to photograph their wedding – with Daniel being my cousin, it was a huge honour being asked to be their wedding photographer. I was able to witness their beautiful wedding from the best vantage point ever: the photographer’s view! But especially for this wedding… I might sound biased because we’re family, but I truly do believe that these two definitely have something special together. As the day progressed, I couldn’t help but notice how much they are connected to each other. The way he would look at her when she wasn’t aware… the way she’d smile as he’d come near her… not to sound sappy, but it was incredibly heartwarming to see! It felt real, it felt comfortable and it felt rich. And being there to photograph it is what brings me most joy as a photographer.
And so here are their wedding photos, and I am incredibly grateful to be able to share it with you. Larissa and Daniel – you have a solid ground together and an incredible circle of friends and family that surrounds you. The love your share together is immediately apparent and I know it will only grow and grow in the years to follow… thank you for sharing it with us and allowing us to believe it with you. Félicitations vous deux!
For more photos from their wedding, visit the facebook image gallery here.
May 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago I met little Oliver – the cutest little addition to Sabrina & Scott’s beautiful family! Oliver was such a sport – he was super engaged, very intrigued by the big black camera that went “click click click” and equally as intrigued by the big bright windows in the studio. He stayed wide awake and cooperative for quite a long time so we got lots and lots of photos (too many to choose from!). We also captured a few more darling photos with his parents as he peacefully slept at the end of the session (obviously exhausted from being such a supermodel!). Thanks Sabrina and Scott for sharing your newest little bondle of joy – he truly is a delight! Congrats!
For more photos from this session, check out the album here!
May 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
The month of May is almost over and I can’t believe I haven’t blogged in almost 3 weeks! Evidently, things have gotten busier lately, and I’m catching up on all this shooting, editing and posting online (not to mention, trying to get all these photos out to my clients at the same time!). The last few weeks have brought some great people into my life and I’ve had many new opportunities to photograph love, family and all the fun that’s had when it’s experienced and celebrated. I had the pleasure of photographing a small and intimate at-home wedding ceremony with Fern and Gerry, followed by a larger wedding celebration at Fort Gibraltar yesterday for my cousin and his beautiful bride. I’m one lucky girl to be able to capture it all in photos! I promise more photos are coming soon… here’s a sneak peek from the last 2 weddings:
May 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Meet Joël Cyr, a super passionate and talented Winnipeg chef whose culinary creations take you out of this world! Last week I had the absolute pleasure of being invited over to his house with my husband for what was one of the best meals I’ve ever had… (not exaggerating!) Just take a look at this menu and photos… if that doesn’t make you salivate, I don’t know what will!
SOUP – Veal Consommé, Shaved Shiitake Mushrooms, Julienne Carrots, Chives
SALAD – Cilantro-Lime Quinoa Salad, Poached Egg, Spicy Paprika Oil, Cucumber Basil Purée, Shaved Cucumber and Radish
APPETIZER – Spinach and Cheese Ravioli, Tomato Shallot Cream Sauce, Lobster Tail Poached in Clarified Butter, Balsamic Glaze
MAIN – Duck Breast, Fig Syrup, Mushroom-Leek-Parmesan Risotto, Roasted Asparagus
DESSERT – Root Beer Marshmallow, Vanilla Bean Tuile (wafer), Chili Chocolate ‘Crémeux’, Salted Chocolate Crumble, Strawberry Basil Coulis
GASP! SO DELICIOUS! Check out the small sampling of photos, and continue on to read his bio and some interesting facts about the process behind this gourmet five-course meal:
Home-made marshmallows! Can you believe it? So creative!
THE BIO: Joël Cyr is a Winnipeg culinary artist who is currently working as a sous-chef at the Grove Pub Restaurant. His experience in the kitchen started as a pastry chef for Le Croissant and eventually led him to working at Chop Steakhouse as a sous-chef (where he also gained experience in kitchen & restaurant management). He obtained his red seal in 2010, and wanting to break free from the corporate community, left his job at Chop and transistioned over to the Grove. And good news for you: you also can enjoy some of his fine talents by visiting the Grove! I highly recommend it! (my cousin also works in their kitchen, so I can double-garantee you’ll enjoy your food!)
THE TIDBITS, as quoted by Joël:
Inspiration for soup: “Consommé is a classic french soup that you don’t see much anymore because of the long process involved in preparing it but, in my opinion, should still be part of every chefs repertoire. Achieving a clear rich consommé requires time and patience but the payoff is worth it. Plus it photographs well!”
Salad: “When I think of spring I think of this salad. Fresh. The cool crunch and tart citrus of the salad is tamed by the warm oozy yolk of the poached egg.
Tip: Splurge on paprika. Don’t compromise. You won’t go back to the supermarket stuff once you’ve had a good smoked paprika.”
Appetizer: “Instead of cooking the lobster in boiling water the shell, I removed the meat from the shell and cooked it in clarified butter which gives it a ton of flavour.”
Main: “I love the exotic old world flavour of the fig syrup contrasting the rich savoury duck breast. I found a recipe for a similar sauce in a magazine and I’ve since made it my own. I also like serving it with pistachio-crusted pork tenderloin.”
Dessert: “After discovering that many chefs were serving marshmallows for their dessert course I began exploring and found that the possibilities are endless! So I decided to try this root beer marshmallow for the first time. I can’t wait to roast one on an open fire.
The chocolate crémeux is a recipe I’ve been making for a long time. Just as I was making it this last time i decided to throw some chilies in the cream and let them steep. The result? Slightly spicy chill chocolate cream. It’s definitely a keeper.”
TO SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM THIS MEAL, CHECK OUT THE ALBUM ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE!
Merci Joël, on se reprendra bientôt, ok? 🙂
