Late Fall Family Portraits at Charlie May Farm

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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Family Portraits at Assiniboine Park’s English Garden

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!

Looking to update your family photos? Contact me for availability and fun location ideas:

Nadi Group Office Headshots

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 Intimate At-Home Wedding in Winnipeg

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: