Highlights from Rob & Karel’s wedding last Saturday.

We started the day out in Steinbach for the getting ready chapter and had the first meet at Rob’s parent’s place. I wanted to do it outside on two rocking chairs, but it started pouring a couple of minutes before Karel was scheduled to arrive… Typical : )

I had to think quick and asked what their shed looked like. Rob’s mom and dad thought I was crazy to even think about this as it was dirty, with cobwebs and straw everywhere out back in the “horse barn”… My eyes lit up : ) I had a quick look and knew it would be perfect!!

It was raining on and off after that so we had fun in their old greenhouse before heading out the Evergreen Village.

It was still raining and we had to do the rest of the photos indoors. The old house made for a beautiful dramatic backdrop. I still wanted more and opened the closed door to the basement. It was old, dirty and to honest a little scary… Loved the photos we got there and had fun with all the “props”…

The reception “tent” looked like something from a beautiful Hollywood wedding. Amazing decorating!

All and all a beautiful day with amazing people! We had fun, everyone was happy and Rob cried the whole day! LOL!

Congratulations you guys! We had a great time with you and wish you only the best life has to offer on your journey ahead.

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GALLERY

Steinbach Wedding Photographers + Evergreen Village

Usually it’s the bride and groom that goes into the surprise funky first dance, but this time it was Rob and his mom giving everyone a show.  From a slow dance to a waltz a bit of swing and back – WOW!  It was amazing.  Well played you guys.

Highlights from Janelle and Mike’s wedding at Pine Ridge Hollow out in Birds Hill Park, MB.

We started the day with getting ready action in the city before heading out to Birds Hill Park for the first meet. I know taking photos before the ceremony is not for everyone, but I do try to make it as romantic and impact full as possible…
Yes, Mike did shed a tear!

We had fun with the bridal party and then some alone time with Mike and Janelle in the blazing sun before heading back to Pine Ridge Hollow for the ceremony and reception.

It was another beautiful day out in the country and we loved spending the day with this couple and all their family and friends! Really awesome day!

Congratulations you guys and good luck with the move out to B.C. I look forward to coming out there for your next shoot… Hint, hint!

Janelle’s mom – you were a hoot : )

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GALLERY

Wedding in Birds Hill Park + Pine Ridge Hollow Photographers

Highlights from Jenny & Mat’s wedding last Saturday here in Winnipeg.

The weather sure is crazy right now as it felt like 30C on Saturday and then today I want to put on some Long Johns…

Esther and I started the getting ready part of the day (without Long Johns) at the Greenwood Inn and Jenny’s friends’ home before we headed off to Terrace 55 for the beautiful ceremony.

The reception was held at the Greenwood Inn and Andrea from Soiree Event and Wedding Planning made sure the room looked beautiful and everything ran ahead of time.

Congratulations once again guys! We hope you guys have a great life together and lots of little ones to keep you busy.

Mat – remember I have your number on speed dial should I ever get a speeding ticket…

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GALLERY

Winnipeg Wedding Photographers + Terrace 55 Ceremony

I know it was hot, but damn this is not good advertising for limo companies…  Get it it together guys!

She had two very beautiful dresses to showcase.  I asked her before we started shooting if she’s seen my work (her mom organized the shoot) as I wanted to make sure she knew what she would end up with.  This might be a little off topic but it is SO important to make sure when you invest in a photographer that you love his or her style.  This way all parties concerned will be happy with the end result.

She said she loved my style and I knew then that we would end up with some wicked images.

I mentioned that she was talented as well.  She is an amazing painter and I can’t wait for her to set up an online presence so I can share the link.  It really is fresh and creative.

Thank you for setting this up Dianne and congratulations on your daughter’s graduation.  I am sure her future will be a bright one.

Enjoy the teazer and I look forward to your comments.

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GALLERY

Winnipeg Photographers + Senior Grad Fashion Shoot from Bond Freyer

Highlights from Lindsay & Michael’s wedding last Monday.

It was the hottest day of the year and we sure were sweating… I loved their first meet of the day in one of the old buildings in the exchange. Lindsay felt it…

One of the highlights from the day was when a random stranger (older lady) offered me photography tips as she felt I was shooting in too bright an area… LOL! Love it.

After the first meet in the exchange we headed out to Birds Hill Park for the ceremony at Pine Ridge Hollow.  It was the hottest I have ever been in Canada!  People have told me that it can get hot out here, but in my 3 years as a Manitoban I started to believe they were all pulling my leg.  Well – now I believe you guys!

I made sure that the couple drank water throughout the day, because it sure was the perfect day for someone to pass out.

We then headed out into the park with the bridal party in Lindsay’s dad’s old limo for some fun photos.  I have said it before, but will again – I love shooting out there!

Once again congratulations you guys! I loved spending the day with you and am excited to post some of the wicked photos you were able to make.

Lindsay – I sure am happy you did not pass out. It was insanity to play around in the sun with me – but hey – it was worth it…

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GALLERY

Pine Ridge Hollow in Birds Hill Park

A special word of thanks to Sean from A MOVING PICTURE STUDIOS for assisting me with this wedding.  Sorry it was so hot, but thank you very much for spending the day with us.

You might remember Beckie & Darryl from their Connection session we did out in Vegas earlier this year.  Well, Saturday was their big day and I was on the road just after 6 am to start the 3.5 hour journey to Elkhorn, MB.
I have been looking forward to this one for a couple of reasons – the drive out to a small town I have never been and the fact that these two are just great people to hang out with.

I really enjoyed my time out in Vegas with them and we got some wicked photos so I knew that their wedding day would be no different.  They went all out to find great locations around their town – that I would like to shoot at… Gotta love that!  We had their first meet on an old stone bridge, visited two sites with stone ruins (where I had a grasshopper climb up my pants without me knowing and I could not get the bugger out) , a beautiful old barn in the middle of nowhere and even some old car wrecks close to town.  I loved them all and Beckie looked amazing!

They put a lot of work into decorating the hall for the reception.  Beautiful lighting, draped linen and a stunning cake added to the laughter to create the perfect atmosphere for a wedding celebration.

It was crazy hot though… WOW!  I think last weekend was the hottest I have ever been in Canada and it got close to my home city weather back in South Africa. Sweat dripping hot…

Congratulations to you both for such a beautiful wedding.  I am sure you guys will have many great stories to tell your kids one day and your wedding will be a popular one.  I hope you enjoy your honeymoon and I look forward to your comments when you get back!

A special word of thanks to the people of Elkhorn who made me feel right at home and also to the ghost that stayed away at the Inn I spent the night at… YIKES!

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GALLERY

Elkhorn Wedding Photographers

PS. Beckie I loved it that your sister was impressed with how well I handled driving on the gravel roads… LOL!

It was another scorcher and just the beginning of my heatwave weekend of weddings…

Esther and I headed out to Steinbach to spend the day of celebrations with Naomi & Brad.

We spent the morning getting ready, had the first meet at one of the most spectacular houses I have ever seen. I took some photos to show Leah, but decided not to in fear that she might want one… LOL!

One of the highlights from the day was when Brad discovered two Viking tickets in Naomi’s garter.  She had been looking forward to surprising him with them and I’m sure he did not know what was going on.  It was kinda funny to see him struggle between being excited about the wedding and the tradition he had just performed and the tickets!  Well played Naomi : )

Congratulations to you Naomi and Brad! May your life’s journey be filled with many happy adventures and great stories to tell.

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GALLERY

Steinbach Wedding Photographers + Southland Church

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I met up with Cheree and Jeff last week to do a post wedding shoot.  They got married last year and felt they wanted more modern photos of them as they did not have a wide variety to choose from the proofs their wedding photographer gave them.

Jeff is a pro hockey player in the States and that is where this Steinbach couple now refer to as home.  It’s the off season for Jeff now and with them visiting family back in Manitoba – I was all to happy and honoured to be asked to do this shoot for them.  They are two wonderful people and look so in love and comfortable with each other – it was fun doing this with them.

We started off in the exchange and ended the shoot out by Fort Gibraltar with the wicked Mustang they travelled in.  Perfect weather, trusting couple, beautiful couple, great photos…

I love the light we had during your shoot and think we got some great photos.  I hope you guys enjoy your teazer and look forward to reading your comments.

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GALLERY

PS. If you are a follower of my blog and did not have your wedding photos taken by me – please feel free to send me an e-mail for information on my Post Wedding Shoots.

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We had a great time out with Breccan & Richard on our first Monday wedding of the year!  I must admit I am surprised that there are so few weddings during the week here in Winnipeg.  We sure had a great time as there was not much traffic or craziness going around in the city  - it felt like we had all of downtown to ourselves.  It was only once we got to the beach in Birds Hill Park that I realized the city was so quiet because EVERYONE was at the beach…

We did Breccan and Richard’s first meet in the exchange district, walked around for a bit, caught a tan and then headed to Birds Hill Park to tan some more…  It was beautifully hot!

Esther and I agree that Breccan can be counted as one of the most beautiful brides from this year and her dress was just wicked.  I really enjoyed our time out at the beach and in the fields at Birds Hill as it reminded me of South Africa – beautiful.

Breccan, I want to thank you guys for having us be a part of your day and want to congratulate you on a beautiful wedding.  I enjoyed the “band” during the ceremony and it’s a pity we missed the drumming you had planned for much later.  I am sure it all went down as planned and you guys had a great time.

I hope you enjoy your teazer and look forward to your comments!

Friends and family are invited to click on the link below to be notified when the photos will be available for viewing and purchasing in the online gallery.

GALLERY

]]> http://modernwinnipegweddingphotographer.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=788 4 http://modernwinnipegweddingphotographer.com/blog/?p=773 http://modernwinnipegweddingphotographer.com/blog/?p=773#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:13:05 +0000 blfStudios http://modernwinnipegweddingphotographer.com/blog/?p=773 I met Aynsley’s mom a while back at Kristalee and Brock’s wedding and she asked me if I did out of town weddings as her daughter would be getting married in Edmonton.  I stated that I did and would love to do a wedding out there, but as time went by and we got in contact again it turned out I was already booked for the date that they had set.  To make a long story short, Aynsley still wanted to do some photos with me and we got together last Sunday here in Manitoba to do a Connection session for her and Andrew.

Well, I should say we got together after mad rushing as my car died on the way to the shoot and we had to get Esther’s husband to bring us her car so we could speed and try to make it to the meeting point in time… Crazy! Thanks Brock…

We were hoping to do a nice and golden sunset shoot, but the weather did not play along to those plans – it did however give us clouds and rain that took the shoot in another direction.  This is what I love about my profession!  Two people in love will always remain the core focus point and everything else surrounding that just shapes the framing of it.

I so wish I could do the wedding for them, but maybe we will still get together for one of my post wedding Modern Shoots.

Thanks for coming out to Manitoba guys – it was a pleasure getting to know you both!  Man those mosquitoes were killer towards the end hey?  Luckily my South African mozzie repellent did the job of not letting them bite us  - I wish it could help prevent breathing them as well!!

I hope you enjoy your teazer and look forward to your comments.

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GALLERY

PS. You guys did well for someone who has never had any photos taken of them : )