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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 […]

How to create your Wedding Day Timeline by Vanessa Renae Photography, a Winnipeg Wedding Photographer

Creating your wedding day timeline When you’re planning your wedding, the timeline is a really important part to have solidified before the big day! Whether you’re having a 300 person wedding or an intimate 20 person wedding, your timeline still matters. Read through this post to find out how to create and customize your timeline […]

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What is a first look? In the past few years, first looks have become incredibly popular, and for good reason! Being able to have an epic cocktail hour you can actually be present at and lots of really pretty, meaningful portraits of you and your spouse on your wedding day is a treat! It’s a […]

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Jacie & Jason Jacie & Jason’s wedding day was was such a beautiful Christ-centred Steinbach church wedding day, celebrated with their friends and family. One of my favourite things about what I do is photographing such amazing love and marriage focused wedding days. I couldn’t have pictured a more perfect day for these two! Many […]

Steinbach church wedding, bride and groom portraits in Sandilands Manitoba. Photographed by Vanessa Renae Photography, a winnipeg wedding photographer and Canadian elopement photographer
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Anna, Matthew & Richard Spending the afternoon with Anna, Matthew and Richard could not have been more fun. We explored Birds Hill Park for their lifestyle family session this summer! Baby Richard completely stole my heart the whole afternoon with his charming little smiles! Anna dressed him in the outfit he wore for his baptism […]

lifestyle family session at birds hill park photographed by Vanessa Renae photography, a winnipeg lifestyle family photographer
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jessica & Neil Jessica and Neil’s wedding day was every bit as joyful and cozy as it looks! Their intimate Winnipeg restaurant wedding at The Saddlery on Market was such a beautiful celebration! Along with their friends and family, they tied the knot on the lawn at The Ralph Connor House.  Jessica and her dad […]

Winnipeg wedding couple portraits, downtown winnipeg at their winnipeg restaurant wedding at the saddlery on market

Jess & Bryan I remember, years ago, when Jess and I were in youth. She told me she had a crush on this boy named Bryan. As you can imagine, that story played out somewhat like a fairytale because here we are! Several years have passed and we are running around the fields of Birds […]

couple running around on a field for their Winnipeg anniversary session, photographed by Vanessa Renae Photography.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kristene & Travis Celebrating with Kristene and Travis at their Gimli wedding was so fun. Seeing all the details come together was beautiful but it had nothing on their first look down the aisle. There were tears coming from just about everyone and you could see so much joy in Travis seeing his bride, and […]

Gimli wedding couple on a beach at sunset, flowers by Stonehouse weddings, planned by Feast and festivities, photos by Vanessa Renae Photography, a winnipeg wedding and elopement photographer
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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