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The Giesbrechts on their property in fall Who doesn’t love a golden fall photoshoot with 3 cute little cowboys and their hats? I’ve been photographing the Giesbrechts since forever, and this year’s family photos just might be my very favourite! I had been eyeing the “ditch light” across their road, and boy, did it ever […]

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Caity & Nick and their sweet newborn, Isla I’ve been photographing Caity and Nick since their dreamy beachy engagement session over 4 years ago. I daresay the same gorgeous pinky tones made a revival for their sweet baby girl! Caity is the queen of meaningful details, and seeing her STUNNING nursery was a treat! As […]

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Jenna & Connor There is nowhere more magical than the beach. Each time I make it through the soft sandy path to the beach, the view mesmerizes me. It’s different every time I go and I think that’s what makes it so wonderful! I love that I don’t choose the weather, it’s chosen for each […]

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Every year I collaborate with Lauren from Stonehouse Weddings for my Winnipeg Studio Mother’s Day Mini sessions. And every year I’m left speechless when the vision comes together! This year was absolutely no exception. I love pairing a calm and bright studio with a unique flower design so each family gets a beautiful backdrop that’s […]

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Caity & Nick’s Grand Beach Engagement Session Their love is sweet and fiery, which is also how I would describe this evening’s sunset! It couldn’t have been a better night for their Grand Beach engagement session. I do really love the surprise of not knowing what each evening will look like. Before each session, I […]

Gables Wedding Barn autumn wedding by Vanessa Renae Photography, a Winnipeg wedding photographer

Jenn & Alex’s Romantic Celebration at The Gables Wedding Barn When I think of a romantic autumn wedding, I think of Jenn and Alex’s day. The wind howled strongly that day but they just went with it! Nothing adds more passion to photos than a good, strong breeze! The Gables Wedding Barn is such a […]

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Zach and Desiree’s wedding was my first for the 2018 wedding season. Their Winnipeg spring wedding was a total breath of fresh air after the long, cold winter. When we went out for Zach and Desiree’s engagement session in Sandilands, it was so beautiful but so cold. For their wedding day, it was a little […]

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When Jess asked me if I would do their maternity photos, I was so freaking excited! I’ve known Heiko for many years as an amazing youth pastor and an equally awesome friend. Jess is such a sweet, down to earth person and hanging out with her and Heiko on their session was a blast! They […]

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It has been a dream of mine for quite some time now to do a winter wedding styled shoot. Styled shoots allow you to push your creativity and it was the perfect way to bring the vision I’d had to life. In my head, I was picturing an ethereal wedding dress with blue accents throughout […]

When Carlee asked me to do their family photos for their sweet and tiny family, it had me so excited! Colton and Carlee are the kindest people and their little family of three is downright adorable! Forrest is such little character and seeing him grow is the most amazing thing! Their country backyard was perfect […]

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Getting to meet Taylor and Kevin has been a total pleasure to say the least. They are such sweet people and are clearly so in love with each other! We had such a good time exploring the forest during their  Winnipeg winter engagement shoot. We got incredibly lucky with a beautiful day that hardly had […]

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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