When I got an email from Keir asking about photographing her wedding in Manitoba, I did a double take. Wait… did I read that correctly?? Someone I’ve never met before wants to fly ME in to document their wedding day? Whaat?! I was humbled and completely excited. The more I spoke with Keir over the phone and emailed info back and forth, the more I couldn’t wait to travel out to Manitoba to finally meet Keir and, her soon-to-be husband, Terry…. no amount of rain and thunder was going to keep me away (they were getting a lot of rain out there, by the way)!

Despite forecasts of gloom and doom (a.k.a. rain and thunder), the weather was beautiful… dramatic dark clouds that threatened downpours went about their business elsewhere, the sun was able to shine through ever so brilliantly and Keir and Terry looked absolutely stunning and had adoring eyes only for each other. The outdoor ceremony and reception were held at the Minnewasta Golf & Country Club and the guests were entertained throughout the afternoon with a lively jazz quartet. Absolute perfection.

Keir & Terry: For only having known you for a short while, I feel as though meeting you was like reuniting with long lost friends. You and your families welcomed me with such warmth and openness and I can’t thank you enough for allowing me the opportunity to document such a wonderful day for you.

Much love & hugs, Jenne.

For more images from Keir and Terry’s wedding day, CLICK HERE for a slide show!

There’s something about newborns… it might be that yummy newborn smell, the adorable newborn curiosity or the sweet innocence that surrounds every newborn like a warm cocoon… I can’t quite put my finger on the magical quality that newborns exude.

Winston? No exceptions. I was fortunate to be able to document this bundle of amazingness only about a month into his foray into this big, bright world and he was a brilliant model. Surrounded by family from abroad and his adoring parents, Oxana and Trevor, it wasn’t at all surprising that he was content and happy… and so well loved.

World, meet Winston. Winston, World.

I love couples with a bit of history, a little bit of an interesting story that they can tell their children and laugh about years down the line. Debbie & Patrick? Oh they have a story. They didn’t actually like one another when they first met in university… in fact, I think they severely disliked each other but they had no choice but to hang out often… a lot of mutual friends will do that. Eventually, a mutual dislike for each other gradually transformed into something more: a friendship, a courtship, and love. Plot line for a romance movie anyone?

Debbie & Patrick: Your wedding day was absolutely beautiful and your true and strong connection with each other really showed everyone what love can be. I’m so honoured to have documented such a special moment in your lives. Thank you.

Much Love & Hugs, Jenne

For more images from Debbie & Patrick’s wedding, CLICK HERE for a slide show!

Every once in awhile, I get asked to do maternity sessions. It’s somewhat outside of my usual fare of wedding photography but I’m always excited to try different things and expand my skills. As most of you know, I don’t own a studio, I don’t work with a whole lot of lighting… I use what I have at my disposal and that’s usually my gear and the natural light. So you can imagine, when Mary approached me about doing a maternity session with her and Tom, I was a teeny bit apprehensive because I knew what style of photography she was looking for and it was the sort that involved a studio and a whole lot of lighting. Eeep.

This was one of those sessions where everything fell into place very nicely. The lighting, the location, the couple. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Mary and Tom are expecting in September and I’m really looking forward to capturing images of their newborn. If this session with them was any indication of what’s to come, it’s going to be a great time!

Mary & Tom: Thanks ever so much for trusting me and believing in my style of photography. It was an amazing and touching session and after witnessing the love you have for each other, there’s no doubt that your child will be surrounded by the same love and adoration.

Much Love & Hugs, Jenne.

One of my absolute favourites from this session… Mary, you look absolutely radiant!

Tom, Mary… you guys are just stunning together.

For more images from Mary & Tom’s session, CLICK HERE for a slide show!

Trish and Dean love the movie Up and so when they wanted to have balloons along for their engagement session, I was all for it. I mean, who doesn’t love that movie? It’s like saying you don’t like cute, cuddly puppies if you don’t like Up. And much like I imagine Ellie and Carl to be, Trish and Dean are just an incredibly fun couple to capture on camera. Constantly laughing, making hilarious faces and thrown in with a mix of tender moments, it felt so right to witness two individuals so clearly in love and so happy to be together.

We started out the day on that early Sunday morning at the Humber River Pedestrian Bridge and eventually made our way over to Kew Gardens and the Beaches. At the end of it all, it seemed absolutely fitting to give the dozen colourful balloons out to all the little children out for a Sunday play day with their parents in tow… the smiles on their tiny faces just said it all. Just perfect.

Trish & Dean: You are totally the real life Ellie and Carl. It’s so much fun watching you guys have fun and I can’t wait for your wedding day to come around. I know it’s going to be an amazing day and I’m so excited to be a part of it!

Much Love & Hugs, Jenne.

Just a note: Trish’s amazing make-up was done early Sunday morning by make-up artist, Rhia Amio.

For more images from Trish and Dean’s engagement session, CLICK HERE for a slide show!