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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 […]

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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My Favourite Gear to Shoot With I remembered when I was starting out in photography and wanted to know the wedding photography gear all my favourite photographers used! There is so much gear out there so it can be really overwhelming knowing where to start. First off, Nikon and Canon are very similar, it’s just […]

My Favourite Lightroom Tool! Here’s my favourite editing tool in Lightroom that I absolutely can’t live without! The TONE CURVE!  However, use it with grace. Less is definitely more with this baby! I just it very sparingly and I still get such dramatic results with it. Here’s are two examples of my images. On the […]

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Valerio & Vanessa One of our favourite places to be is my family’s cabin on Lake of the Woods. We spent so many summer weekends there and I have thousands of perfect memories on that island. It was where Valerio first told me he loved me. We were sitting in the boat tied up to […]

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Rachel & Cole I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so much with anyone before. We had the last perfect night of the season for this gorgeous adventure couples shoot. It was so warm, the sun was out all evening and I got to hang out with these incredibly joyful people! I smile every time I […]

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Robyn & Braedy I’ve known Robyn for years, her little sister is one of my best friends, so naturally we get along perfectly. Her bubbly laugh is the most contagious and adorable thing you’ll ever hear. Braedy is so clearly in love with her and it is the sweetest thing to see. We explored around […]

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Boho Alberta Engagement Session Man were these two a blast! Totally crazy yet also probably the coolest people I have ever met. They ran around the dusty fields, spun around and cuddled. This Alberta engagement session is what my dreams are made of. The mountains are completely breathtaking and while I missed my bed at […]

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  Kyle & Bianca Bianca & Kyle are two amazing people and it was so sweet to meet them. Bianca has her own handmade business called Crimson & Violet. When I heard she sells natural beauty products, it got me so excited! I love finding new local businesses to support! I can’t wait to get […]

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