The last day of 2009, ALREADY! Hope that you’ve all had a great holiday so far!
Having hosted a few gatherings this season, I feel very very fortunate to be constantly surrounded by close friends and loved ones. I wish the same for you.
Before the year’s end, I thought I would update my blog with photos from Marilyn and Marcel’s wedding which we shot in mid-December. Their intimate ceremony and reception took place at the Mariaggi Theme Suites Hotel in the exchange district. It was during that week that Winnipeg experienced the first deep freeze of 2009, so it was really neat to shoot in the various suites that featured a more tropical feel.
Below are a few of my favourite images from their day. If you are family or friends of the couple, Click Here to view their gallery.
Back in August, I posted photos from John and Melanie’s engagement session and promised to post a few of my favourite shots from their wedding.
The weather that day was damp and chilly, so after the ceremony the wedding party traveled together for their shoot at the Via Rail Train Station. We followed it up with the couple-shoot at the Legislative Building.
What a privilege it was to be a part of this couple’s day. They’re gorgeous together, and the wedding party was so much fun!
It’s hard to believe that November is here already. What a whirlwind couple of weeks it’s been here at the studio!
This time of the year has us working day and night at trying to fulfill all of our album and product orders before the Christmas deadlines. Not to mention that we’re still pretty busy shooting – weddings, engagement sessions, family portraits, maternity sessions, and even a few corporate profile/headshots.
It’s a lot of work, but well worth the effort! We’re very proud about the end result – every book and every product is unique to each client.
And just when the stress of the season starts to weigh heavy – a special kind of client sweetens the load. Last Friday I met with one of our recent brides, Rachel (of Rachel and Bobby), to deliver some of her after-products. What a surprise it was when she handed me a white box with a pretty green ribbon and said, “This is for you and your family. Thank you for putting up with all of my phone calls and email messages. Make sure Mark gets one because you didn’t let him eat the cookie from our wedding”.
The story behind the cookie from her wedding is that it was a party favour, with our names on it. Those of you that know me, also know that I hold a special place in my heart and in my studio for all of the thoughtful party favours, thank you cards, and letters that we receive from the events that we shoot.
I opened the box and in it, there were 4 of the cutest cupcakes and they sure were yummy! A great big hug and thank you again to Rachel and Bobby for your thoughtful gift. Of course I took a picture of them!
Hope you all had a great Halloween weekend. I’ll be posting more of our work soon, so please keep in touch!
Whether we are with our couples for a full 10-hour day or for a 3-hour celebration, we always strive to thoroughly capture the important parts of each event.
Michelle and Jeff planned a well-coordinated wedding day celebration at the Fort Garry Hotel. We shot for a total of three hours and captured the bride getting ready, the ceremony (presided over by Colleen Olafson), formal portraits in-and-around the hotel, as well as the very start of their reception.
Congratulations Michelle and Jeff! It was an honour to be a part of your special day. All the very best to you both!
Below are a few of my favourite images from their day. If you are family or friends of the couple, Click Here to be notified when all of their pictures are ready for viewing.
Gyan and Liezel brought us back to the more familiar setting of St. Ignatius Parish for a traditional Filipino wedding. The couple had a beautiful ceremony, followed by pictures at the Legislative grounds and the Fort Garry Hotel.
The Fort Garry Hotel always provides inspiration for photos, particularly when you have such a great looking couple.
Congratulations Gyan & Liezel! It was a real pleasure to be part of your big day, and we wish you many many happy years together!
Below are some of my favourite images from the day. If you are family or friends of the couple, CLICK HERE to be informed when all of their pictures are ready for viewing.
Doug and Mariko’s wedding and reception represent a blending of Filipino and Japanese cultures and traditions within our Canadian mosaic. Doug and Mariko’s ceremony was held at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Parish with a terrific luncheon reception at Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar.
One of the many highlights was the Kagami-biraki (Japanese tradition of the smashing of the sake barrel during a celebration).
The late afternoon photo session took place at Jericho beach, with the west coast setting sun and mountains as the backdrop.
Congratulations Douglas and Mariko! We wish you both many, many years full of happy memories together.
Below are some of my favourite images from the day. If you are family or friends of the couple, CLICK HERE to be informed when all of their pictures are ready for viewing.
Photographing Rachel and Bobby was a special pleasure for me as it brought me back to a location that was not only special to the bride, but to me as well. Rachel and I are both alumni of St. Mary’s Academy and the school interior and grounds served as the main location of the couple’s photo shoot. After 15 years, we finally got to see what was hidden behind the doors of the second floor!
The reception took us to the St. Boniface golf course for more pictures and a wonderful evening of performances.
What an honour it was to photograph this special day for you, Rachel and Bobby! All the very best to you both.
Below are some of my favourite images from the day. If you are family or friends of the couple, CLICK HERE to be informed when all of their pictures are ready for viewing.
Plans were set for a beautiful outdoor ceremony, against the backdrop of Fort Whyte Alive. Unfortunately, as has been the case for most of our summer here in Winnipeg, Mother Nature did not cooperate and it rained hard for most of the evening.
Quick to improvise, Ray and Catherine moved their ceremony indoors. Surrounded by family and friends who were not able to travel to Vancouver, B.C., for their wedding, they exchanged vows and sipped lavender tea.
Luckily, we were given a 10 minute window between showers which allowed us to capture some beautiful moments set in the park.
Congratulations, Ray and Catherine! It was an honour to witness your exchange of vows. All the very best to you both!
Below are a few of my favourite images from their day. If you are family or friends of the couple, Click Here to be notified when all of their pictures are ready for viewing.
It was a special delight being chosen by Bahandi and Maureen as the photographer for their wedding. Not only are they an attractive and outgoing couple, but together they represent a new generation of young leaders coming out of the Filipino community.
After a wonderful wedding ceremony at St. Peter’s Church on Keewatin, the couple and wedding party had an outstanding photo shoot at various indoor Winnipeg locations. We found a way to give the couple some “blue skies” even during the worst weather.
A reception at the Delta Winnipeg was to follow and it was non-stop action. A special instrumental ensemble performed by Bahandi’s brother, Saad, along with the couple’s son, Ebony, kicked off an evening of music and dance.
Bahandi and Maureen met as dancers for the Filipino dance group, Kayumanggi, and they wanted to honor that part of their lives and culture by performing a number of traditional folk dances during their reception. They also received a video thank-you from a community in the Philippines that Bahandi and Maureen have supported through their work with Gawad Kalinga building low cost, high quality homes for impoverished communities.
Congratulations Bahandi and Maureen and thank you for having us as part of your celebration!
Below are some of my favourite images from the day. If you’re family or friends of the couple, CLICK HERE to be notified when all of their pictures are ready for viewing.
As a wedding photographer, I have the opportunity to participate in one of the most important moments in a couple’s life. Sometimes this wonderful opportunity is made that much sweeter by watching individuals who have overcome significant challenges to take this happy step.
Mary Grace was known very early in life as Manitoba’s miracle baby. She was a preemie, born weighing only 1 lb, and one foot tall. These early challenges were reflected upon in her Father’s very moving speech at the reception where he talked about how she has blossomed into a strong, successful woman who’s found the true love of her life in Victor.
Victor and Mary Grace had a very beautiful, and unforgettable wedding day. We wish them all the best into the future!
It’s become the trend to show some photos before the actual web gallery has been posted, so below I’ve included some of my favourite images from the day. If you are family or friends of the couple, CLICK HERE to be notified when all of their pictures are ready for viewing.
