Jessica and Shane

Saturday June 16, 2012

One of my favourite Manitoba venues for a wedding is Gimli.  I was so excited to venture back to this quiet Icelandic Village for another June wedding.

We arrived shortly after 10:00am to the sound of the Harbour bells and the view of a misty overcast sky.

Jessica and her girls were getting ready in the Lakeview hotel.  They had a perfect room overlooking the beach and Lake Winnipeg.  Jessica was smiling her fabulous smile with her picture-perfect nails.  I love Jessie's energy and flare I could tell that she was going to be a photographer's dream!

Once we captured a few images of her getting ready we met Shane and the boys by the pier for a few photos before the rain came.  What an awesome bunch.  I loved the humour shared amongst the men.  The hats and vest were a perfect accent to the gloomy skies above.

Shane suited the mystery of a Fedora...it was great.  From his quiet nature and easy-going attitude he was spontaneous and fun.  I loved his style and charm that he brought to every photograph.  The best part was the smiles he had for Jessica.

As the sky darkened and rain began to fall, we continued the day with photographing Jessica.  Wow!! A mild word for Jessica's beauty.  What a trooper!  Jessie looked stunning in her dress but it was her charisma and grace that I loved so much.  She sat on rocks, climbed hills, and even walked through wet grass for her photo session.  The perfect bride for any wedding photographer.

Jessica and Shane were married in a quiet deck-side ceremony at the Lakeview Hotel.  Our next stop was to Camp Morton for our formal photos.  Just as I stepped out of my car the sun came peaking out filling the sky with vibrance and blue.

Darlene (my assistant) and I had so much fun laughing with Jessica and Shane as the bridal party offered so much fun and charismatic energy.  Thank you to each and everyone of you.  You were all so wonderful to work with.  We had a tight time frame and I appreciate all of your smiles, spunk, and craziness.

I have to say a special thank you to Jessica and Shane.  Thank you for giving me such a great opportunity of photographing your wedding.  I loved the time I got to spend with you.  I admire the adventure that you bring out in one another and your candid style.  You were both so "awesome" to work with.....and a huge thanks for climbing up on THE ROCK.  I wish you both many years of happiness.

We arrived back at the Lakeview Hotel to photograph Jessica and Shane's family and friends.  Thank you to everyone.

Darlene and I left just as the reception was beginning.  The room looked beautiful decorated in tones of blue and pink.

My Favourite Photo... Jessica you are stunning!