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A Summer Newborn Session in a Hidden Winnipeg Park One of my favourite things about summer newborn sessions is the freedom to step outside and discover somewhere beautiful. Sometimes, the best little locations are hiding just around the corner. Lucky us, this little park was a quick walk from their house and was a perfect […]

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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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Natural, heartfelt newborn photography for the little details and the people who make your family yours. Serving Southeast MB. 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 […]

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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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Natural, heartfelt newborn photography for the little details and the people who make your family yours. Serving Southeast MB. 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 […]

Winnipeg Newborn Photographer, Vanessa Renae Photography, lifestyle maternity, newborn and family photographer based in winnipeg, MB. Nothing Fits But dress
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Baby Lark & the Froese’s One of my favourite things about what I do is following families on their journey as their family grows! I’ve known Carlee since I was young and getting to know her sweet and lovely little family has been such a joy! Their eldest, Forrest is such a smart and witty […]

Baby lark during her Winnipeg newborn session just days after she was born. Photographed by Vanessa Renae, a Winnipeg family and newborn photographer.
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Ali & Jeff Let’s start off with; Jeff is very good at keeping secrets! Ali and I had a one hour drive together to Jeff’s farm for their maternity session and we talked tons! I asked her when she thought Jeff might propose and she had honestly no idea and didn’t think it would be […]

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Rachelle & Karl Rachelle and Karl initially booked one of my fall mini sessions but decided to make it into a full shoot! Because they did, we had so much time to just let the kids be kids. I got to capture the really fun and playful side of their family and it was such […]

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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 […]

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