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January & Michael – September Wedding in Winnipeg

Gabrielle — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:47:14 +0000

I had the privilege of photographing a beautiful wedding on the last weekend of September, and most likely the last summery day of Winnipeg’s 2009. January and Michael were wed in a traditional polish catholic mass surrounded by family and friends. The church (Holy Ghost), situated on Selkirk Avenue, had a gorgeous angular ceiling with loads of bright natural light. The ceremony was rich with culture and tradition and it was delight photographing it. After some wedding party photos at the Via Rail Station, Waterfront Drive and in the exchange district, we headed to Assiniboine Park for a lovely reception at the Star Grill. The night ended with quite the lively dance party in the conservatory surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers. January and Michael sure knew how to put on a great party! My second photographer Duncan and I stayed passed midnight and captured a lot of the fun that was had on the dance floor. I must say, January’s parents are quite the polka dancers! I was tempted to put my camera down and join in the fun!

Congratulations January and Michael – it was a pleasure to be a part of it all.

The main wedding photography season in Winnipeg is almost over now that we’re seeing snow on the ground… but that can only mean one thing! Winter wedding season in Winnipeg is about to start. Can’t wait!

Wedding Helpers – Winnipeg Wedding Photography

Gabrielle — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:40:41 +0000

I’m excited to announce my new 2010 wedding packages, as well as a whole bunch of useful “wedding helpers” to make your wedding planning a WHOLE lot easier!

I’m now offering custom designed cards: save the dates, wedding invitation and thank you cards. All with envelopes and your pretty photos on them!

I’m also offering a fun alternative to party favours for all your guests: one that I used myself for my own wedding and who I know lots of people absolutely loved. Photo magnets!

And of course, the cutest most practical photo albums in the world… and suede or leather covered at that! Check it out!

Questions about pricing? Drop me an email (photo@egabrielle.com) and I’ll send you all the info.

Finding a Wedding Photographer in Winnipeg: Part 2

Gabrielle — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:34:00 +0000

Part 2 on how to find a good wedding photographer in Winnipeg:

I won’t get into the doom and gloom of wedding photography horror stories, but I will talk a bit about red flags and how to avoid bad situations before it’s too late.

First of all, I’ve seen situations where couples have booked a photographer that doesn’t have an online portfolio, hardly has any references and who offers cheap wedding packages. Results? More often than not, the couple is thoroughly disappointed with the pictures.

Keep in mind that a good photographer will be popular. Happy couples spread the news about good photographers, and word of mouth referrals are gold. Don’t let someone’s self-promotion convince you of their worth. Wait until you hear it from unbiased sources.

Some photographers hardly have any online exposure. I know that for some, the internet is not their favourite place to hang out at, which is fine in some cases. But find out why they’re not online. You want photographers who are enthusiastic about their work and who have a wide variety of images and examples to show.

We all know that good wedding photographers don’t come cheap. That being said, there is quite the range in prices. I know people have paid anywhere between $250 and $10,000+ for a wedding photographer in Winnipeg. People often say that you get what you pay for. But it’s not always the case. Though the price is a good indicator of the results you’ll get, it’s not always true. I think the strength of a portfolio speaks more about the photographer than their price list.

Ultimately you want to have a good feeling from the photographer’s portfolio and you want to be excited about the kinds of pictures you’ll be getting. Your wedding day is probably the biggest party you’ll ever throw for yourself (if you’re not P. Diddy), and you’ll be so caught up in the moment that you won’t have much time to take it all in. Your photographer is there to capture everything during the one day that will fly by faster than you expected.

Enjoy the planning, and most of all, enjoy your big day!