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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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Joy & Matt Joy and Matt chose to make the two-hour drive on their honeymoon to do this session! They got married just days before and it was the perfect post-wedding celebration! I love when couples make the effort to travel to me for a session but I love going to them just as much […]

Summer honeymoon session in Sandilands, photographed by Vanessa Renae Photography, a Calgary engagement photographer, available across canada
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Priya & Kevin There is something about fall that brings such a calming presence with it. As soon as we arrived for their engagement session, I could tell it would be a really good evening. The session was so laid back and fun. One of my favourite things about engagement sessions is how perfect of an […]

engaged couple walking hand in hand at Birds hill park for their fall engagement session. Photographed by Vanessa Renae Photography, a Canadian engagement photographer, always available for travel.
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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

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
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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