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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Apr 13, 2017 | Engagement
Anna and Steve are tying the knot later this summer, but before the snow melted we made sure to book some time to head out to Beaudry Provincial Park to take some engagement photos. Not only is this a beautiful natural park in a really quiet wooded area just outside of Winnipeg, but it’s also the very location where Steve had proposed to Anna. We hiked through the trails, took some photos and had a great time enjoying the sunny winter day and having great conversations. These two are so cute together and also love to have fun together – can’t wait for their wedding day!

Feb 10, 2017 | Engagement
I have to admit, taking photos outside in the cold in a time as unforgiving as our winter in Winnipeg is never anything easy, but I do LOVE my winter photo sessions. There’s something about going out there in the cold, the white, and the quiet of the season. Yes, extra energy and attention is needed, but the results are always so magical. Even on a dark, foggy and gloomy day like the one we had for Ashley and Kyle’s engagement session. We started with a few fun shots at the Forks, but then did most of our photos at Assiniboine Forest. The birch trees seem to stretch on forever and the beauty of the forest is nothing like it.
And these two. Where do I start. They are absolutely lovely to photograph – their love is such a treasure and seeing them together was so heartwarming. Their decision to choose forever together is clear to see that it’s a good one, and it was such an honour to capture it. Here’s a handful of the many images we captured while out in the beautiful wintery landscape that we are lucky to find in our great city!





Feb 29, 2016 | Engagement
I met up with these two as they were celebrating their recent engagement in Winnipeg. It was a cold winter day, so we started the session indoors at Winnipeg’s beautiful and historic Hamilton Building on Main Street. But a winter photo session wouldn’t be complete without going outdoors in the snow so we then headed to St. Vital Park to capture a few more portraits. Congratulations to these two lovebirds, who will be heading out of country for their wedding in just a few short months!
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