Oct 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Just over a year ago I had the privilege of meeting Erica and Will and doing an engagement session for them that also doubled as an early maternity photo session too. Back then Erica had the cutest little baby bump, and a few short months later they welcomed their adorable little boy Elliot into the world. Fast forward to their wedding day and the reasons for celebration were many! So many of their friends and family came from out of town to join them and it was beautiful to see such a lovely group of people surrounding them and supporting them on their big day. But best of all was that I finally got to meet little Elliot – what a handsome little man! Probably the smiliest and most camera-happy baby I’ve ever met. All he ever wanted to do was look at my camera and crack a huge genuine smile — the perfect little model for me! (and lucky me, I get to photograph his 1-year photo session later this week!)
Erica and Will started their day at a park in St. Boniface for their first look, followed by family photos and some gorgeous intimate wedding portraits just the two of them. We continued on to the Inn at the Forks for their ceremony where their close friend officiated it all (nice touch!). Although they did not have a formal wedding party, they made the time to have photos taken with their close friends and it was clear to see they are well-surrounded by lovely, caring people. The dinner and reception followed by the dancing and partying was super fun and lively – they celebrated well and it was awesome to be a part of it all! These two have love, respect and admiration for each other that is second to none. Together with Elliot, they have a strong bond and already they are proving to be a harmonious little family. Congratulations you both – I can’t wait for our next photo session already!
Oct 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s amazing how fast a family can grow – this fun bunch is a great example of that. In just a few short years, the amount of grandkids has more than doubled! It’s been fun following the progression of this family as they’ve added to their numbers over the years. It’s always a pleasure taking their family portraits, and super fun catching all the candid playful moments that inevitably come after the formal group shots are done. All the cousins are best of friends (they’re like siblings almost!) and the uncles sure know how to run around and have fun with the kids on the play structure. No shortage of giggles here. I love it!
Oct 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Lauren & Brent’s wedding had pizzazz, colour and a huge pop of personality – and that’s all thanks to their bold vision and the team they gathered to help them pull off their dream wedding! The colours were vibrant and fun and they found a way to incorporate it all in so many great ways: from Lauren’s bold bouquet to her wedding dress. All of it matched their personalities perfectly – these two are fun, care-free and creative individuals and together they make such a strong duo. I had a blast spending the day with them and their wedding party at Bridges and seeing the love and closeness they have for each other was extra special. Congratulations Lauren & Brent!
If you see what you like, you’ll want to take note of the following vendors who made their wedding day vision a beautiful reality:
Academy Florist – Flowers
Planned Perfectly – Lanterns, Chair Covers, Linens
Soirée Event Planning – Event Planning
Oct 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
Back in August I got a call from Parks Canada asking me if I’d be available to fly up to Churchill to take some photos for them. Being in the middle of wedding season and having lots of photo sessions to get done (while 5 months pregnant!) I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to wing it. But after some short time thinking about it and some clever planning, we figured that I could make it work if I flew out there in the middle of the following week. So 3 days later I was boarding a plane for Churchill – a Northern destination that I was eager to discover for the first time.
I had heard nothing but good things about Churchill, and as I approached it by jet plane, I started getting really excited about finally seeing such a vastly different part of my home province. And what an experience it was! The landscape is truly beautiful, the locals are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and being there as a photographer was truly a huge privilege. Day one was spent delayed at the Winnipeg airport in the morning and finally in Churchill by the afternoon to take photos of Prince of Wales Fort. We took a boat ride at high tide to the peninsula where this impressive fort stands and on the way there and back we were greeted by some beluga whales. Breathtaking! What an experience being so close to those giant animals…
Day two was spent in a helicopter: first taking aerial photos of Prince of Wales Fort in the morning sunlight, followed by a longer flight through Wapusk National Park to take aerial and ground photos of this spectacular landscape. I saw polar bears (trying to stay cool in the summer heat), caribou, geese and lots of fascinating vegetation in this subarctic region. I also got to visit Nestor One, a research station in the middle of the park where a group of university students were spending a week as part of a research class. Being able to travel through this park where flights by helicopter are the only mode of transportation during the summer months was nothing short of amazing. It was a fantastic opportunity to visit the Churchill region and to see first hand all its beauty and vastness. Being given the task of photographing such an awesome place is truly humbling and I hope the photos I took will draw many to come explore this rich corner of the province of Manitoba.
A big thanks goes out to the Parks Canada staff who escorted me around and shared their wealth of knowledge about the historic features of the fort and the scientific aspects of the park. Another thanks goes out to our helicopter pilot for accommodating so many fantastic aerial angles that you see in these photos. And finally a big thanks to the Polar Inn and Gypsy’s Restaurant for keeping me cozy and well-fed while on the road.
For more information about visiting the area, check out Parks Canada’s website.
To see the gallery of images on my Facebook page, click here.
Oct 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
Multi-family photo sessions are one of my favourites – gathering a large family for photos takes a bit of coordination, but there is never any shortage of fun, laughter and candid photos when you have this many happy, lovely people together! Kim contacted me earlier this summer to do photos for her family and as soon as I met everyone, I knew this session was going to be a fun one. Everyone had a great time, the kids did super well for all the photos and even had tons of suggestions for me on what kinds of photos they wanted me to take! They were totally into it, and I loved it! Here’s a handful of photos from our lovely session…
