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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 […]

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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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 […]

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Baby Dean Hailey and I have been planning and growing with excitement for months in preparation for sweet baby Dean! From the maternity photos to all the little “Oh my goodness you’re going to have a baby soon!!” texts, it’s been so fun! Hailey and Brydon’s Winnipeg lifestyle newborn session was so perfect. He was […]

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When Jess asked me if I would do their maternity photos, I was so freaking excited! I’ve known Heiko for many years as an amazing youth pastor and an equally awesome friend. Jess is such a sweet, down to earth person and hanging out with her and Heiko on their session was a blast! They […]

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When Carlee asked me to do their family photos for their sweet and tiny family, it had me so excited! Colton and Carlee are the kindest people and their little family of three is downright adorable! Forrest is such little character and seeing him grow is the most amazing thing! Their country backyard was perfect […]

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This day was particularly fun because it included three of my most favourite things; taking photographs, anything to do with horses and catching up with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while. (This one happened to have been in Italy for a few weeks and I’ll pretend I wasn’t jealous!)  Horse portraits are a […]

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