Chrissy + Mike | Wedding Photographer Winnipeg, MB

Family.......if you follow my blog or facebook page, you know that family is important to me.  I come from a large extended family, my mom is one of 9 children.  We grew up getting together at Christmas and holidays at my Grandma and Grandpa's house, 9 children, their spouses and 17 grandchildren and then their spouses and great grandchilren.  Our grandparents are gone now, but we all stay connected still and when we see each other again after much too long it is like we were never apart.  There is a group of "older" cousins - 9 of us that are within 6 years from youngest to oldest.  Then there are the group of "younger" cousins, which Chrissy (sorry you will always be Chrissy to me) is a part of.  She is 10 years younger than me, but we have always been close.  I remember going to university in the early 1990's and living at my grandparents' house and she lived across the street.  She always wanted to just hang out with her older cousins, she did a lot of our chores I remember :) just so she could be around.  I remember her singing Britney Spear's "Baby One More Time" in the backseat of my car.  Oh how times have changed.
I had the honor of capturing Chrissy and Mike's wedding a few weeks back in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  For me it was old home week, getting to visit with old friends and family, especially the cousins.  I got involved in wedding prep which I love (now I know how to make beautiful crepe paper flowers Aunty Janet). The outdoor location in her own backyard was perfect for this couple, laid back and relaxed.  We really had a great time, a lot of laughs and yes a few tears.  I think I only had to put the camera down once or twice to wipe away the tears.
Congratulations Chrissy and Mike, your day was beautiful and special.  Enjoy your new life together!
Love.....Lori

 

Cousins!

A Boy and His Mom | Family Photographer Victoria BC

Honestly, Tracy and James were adorable.  I love when you can tell families really love each other and these two were all about teasing each other and making each other laugh.  Loved them.  Enjoy your images and have a great holiday in the UK!!

Mr. H | Baby Photographer Victoria BC

6 month old Mr. H was a tough cookie to crack.  It took some really funny faces and a lot of peek a boo to manage a smile, but he did give us some!  What a cutie....oh yeah, Roark was very interested in our photo shoot so had to include one of him too.

Reel Life Fitness | Fitness Photography Victoria BC

Sometimes you have to see yourself in pictures to "really" see yourself.  This is my beautiful and strong sister.  We went out a few weeks back to take some pictures for her new endeavor.  She has completed her certification to become a Fitness Trainer - group fitness, small group training, strength training.  When she saw the pictures, she didn't even recognize herself.  We (her family and friends) see her exactly like this, but she didn't see it.  I love photographing her....well she has her idiosyncracies that we have to watch for and makes us laugh.  She has the fakest smiler---ever, so bad jokes were the talk of the day and finally some natural smiles  Her website launched last week, check it out at Reel Life Fitness.  She would love to meet with you to help you in your fitness journey.  If you are looking for fitness photography of your own, I would love to meet with you.  Or maybe you are a new entrepreneur and need some images for websites, business cards, etc.  Contact me for a special promotion for the months of July and August for all those looking for business related photography.