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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 […]

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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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Sonja & Jaydan There are some people that just radiate joy, from the crinkle in their eyes when they laugh and the way they look at each other. Sonja and Jaydan are definitely two of those people! Grand Beach is one of my favourite places to go to in summer. I love helping my couples […]

couple wading through the water at their Grand Beach engagement session in Manitoba. Beautiful deep pink sunset, photos taken by Vanessa Renae Photography
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Kara & Kennie This day is what downtown Winnipeg wedding dreams are made of. It was a gorgeous, hot day with a slight breeze blowing through the trees throughout the ceremony. Everyone got ready in different rooms throughout the Ralph Connor House that morning, it was so fun to explore the house, it seemed to […]

wedding couple at their downtown winnipeg wedding standing outside the Ralph Connor house in the summer. Photos by Vanessa Renae Photography
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Shauna & Alain Adventuring out in the forest with these two is a seriously fun way to spend your summer afternoon! Shauna and Alain were kind enough to model for a mentor session I was teaching and they were completely perfect! It was so fun to get to know each other throughout the shoot and […]

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 Banff Wedding Photographer – Jena & David Even though I was raised in the prairies, a part of me always feels so at home in the mountains. I think it’s the wide-open glacier air and how small, yet content you feel standing among something so large. To celebrate 9 months of marriage, Jena & David […]

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Johanna & Caleb This wedding was nothing shy of a fairytale. And I don’t mean the white horse-drawn carriage kind, I mean the unconditional love kind. The surrounded by your nearest and dearest and you want to cry it’s all so happy kind of fairytale. Caleb & Johanna’s summer Steinbach wedding touched my heart and […]

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