I first met Lindsay and her family two years ago to take their photos when the fall colours were out at Birds Hill Park and I remember having so much fun with their 3 kids and dog. So this year, when they asked if I could do their photos again, I was excited for a new session, this time at two of my favourite locations: the shower house at Birds Hill Park and on the big hill at HarbourView Park in Winnipeg. It’s not everyone that chooses the shower house, maybe because of its modern lines, cold concrete walls and angular shapes, but it’s one of my absolute favourite structures to shoot in and around of, and there was an extra special meaning for them to include it in their session. Jon, who’s an architect, designed the building several years ago. I had no idea, so now knowing whose creative mind was behind this structure, made it all the more fun and meaningful for this portrait session! Although angular lines and cool grey tones make for fun artsy, unconventional photos, we also wanted to mix in a bit of bright greenery into their collection of photos, to keep things classic and natural as well. It was a beautiful late summer evening with a golden sun, and those kids make even a big old hill look like such a fun time! This crew and these photos make me so happy!
This is the story of Andrée-Anne and Cam, a passionate and spirited Québécoise who married a mild-mannered Winnipegger and whose family unexpectedly blossomed into what it is today: a delightful collection of 5 lively and energetic sisters, whose personalities and characters each differ in their own unique and beautiful ways.
My family and I are fortunate to call them friends, and every moment spent with them is like a good dose of bright, happy sunshine. I have deep respect for them as parents, having welcomed identical triplets into their family when they already had a 2 and 3 year old at home, and now three years later, their affection and energy with their kids never ceases to amaze me. They’re super chill yet super involved, knowing well how to have fun and go with the flow.
I brought them to one of my favourite summer locations in Winnipeg for family photos, and knowing that it was going to be a lively photo shoot, I went in hoping for a few of the photos I had envisioned, but also knowing full-well that their story would unfold in their own, perfect way before me. And that it did! I never did so much running, jumping, crouching and various other acrobatics to catch all these shots (hoping to not miss a beat!) and after the session was done, I was incredibly exhausted but equally as excited to start editing them. Here’s a preview from amongst the 1200 frames I shot last night in the 80 minutes I had with them!
(PS: those cute outfits the girls are wearing were all lovingly made by their mom. Check out her work on Instagram at: Triplets & Co.)
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!
