PhotosBy reimerJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

2023 Recap

My 2023 Recap

While you wait for the photos on this page to load, maybe you can give me a moment to get a little sentimental. Usually when a year ends, everyone comments on how fast the year flew by. For me that changed once I started looking through my 2023 photos.

I started to reflect on all the new people I had to the chance to meet and all the new places I got to experience. I was even invited to Goat Meat Night. That’s a whole other story…

Some of the photos below might not be perfectly edited or they might lack something. But to me, each of these photos was another person’s story that I had a small part in. That’s just crazy!

Some Highlights!

I went Oregon, Iceland, and Costa Rica, all for photos!

My friends got married!

I hosted 4 styled shoots, and had some amazing photographers join in 🙂

I rank first in Manitoba for “Winnipeg Photographer” on Google.

And lastly, each time I looked down at my camera and knew I just took a banger!

The End, but not really…

If your photo is on this page, first of all THANK YOU! Second, these are more than just photos to me. I really get the biggest smile on my face looking through these. If you don’t see yourself up here, I really tried to go through all my shoots but there were a lot!

I’m thankful people continue to trust me with my God-given abilities. It’s because of you guys that I get to live out my crazy little dream.

Dear 2024

I hope you give me some stories!

BlogsBy reimerDecember 20, 2023December 21, 2023

Capturing the Magic: How a Professional Photographer Can Make Your Wedding Memories Last a Lifetime

Your wedding day is not just any ordinary day. It’s one of the most significant milestones in your life, and the cherished memories of that day will stay with you forever. That’s why preserving those beautiful moments through photography is crucial for reliving them for years to come. The truth is, only a professional photographer can capture the essence of your big day with precision and expertise.

With their years of training, experience, and creative flair, they can elevate your wedding’s visual storytelling in a way that an amateur photographer simply can’t match. So, if you want to ensure that your wedding day is captured flawlessly, investing in a reputable and experienced professional photographer is the only way to go.

Here, White Willow Photography allows us to delve into the numerous benefits of working with a professional photographer, and why it’s undoubtedly the best choice for your big day.

The DIY Downsides

While it may seem like a good way to save money, DIYing your wedding photos or asking a friend to take them may not be the best idea in the long run. When you rely on non-professional photographers to capture your big day, you risk missing important moments and ending up with low-quality pictures. Novices may not have the experience or equipment necessary to capture the best possible shots.

You Want Someone with Wedding Experience

Professional wedding photographers have years of experience in capturing moments, even before they happen. They have the ability to read the environment, anticipate moments, and capture the perfect shot without disrupting the natural flow of events. They also have the best equipment available to capture stunning images in any lighting or weather conditions.

Get a Keen and Unique Perspective

Professional photographers also have a keen eye and a unique perspective when it comes to capturing your wedding day. They have the ability to create innovative and artistic images that are not only beautiful but also tell a story. They also have the technical know-how to manipulate angles, use lighting, and choose the right lens to create a breathtaking photograph.

Consider It Part of Your Wedding Investment

While hiring a professional photographer may seem like a significant investment, it is worth every penny. Wedding photos are the only way to relive that beautiful day again and again, and they will become heirlooms for your future generations. They will also capture the love and commitment you shared with your partner, giving you cherished memories that last a lifetime.

You Get to Focus on Getting Married

When you hire a professional photographer for your wedding, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy your big day. You won’t have to worry about capturing the perfect shot, and you can trust that the photographer will capture all the important moments without you having to micro-manage them.

Using Your Photos Creatively After Your Wedding

Professional photography doesn’t end on your wedding day. You can use your wedding photographs in a variety of ways, such as putting them in a beautiful album, creating canvases or large prints for your home, or sharing them on your social media pages. They can also be used creatively to create beautiful thank you notes, invitations, and other memorabilia through free online platforms like Adobe Express. Here are some of our favorite ways to show off special photos:

A Snazzy Slideshow: Create an exquisite slideshow with the Adobe Express Slideshow Creator tool. It’s a user-friendly tool that allows you to highlight your favorite images from your wedding album and add music and transition effects to make it even more special.

A Holiday Hello: The holiday season is the perfect time to showcase your wedding photos, and what better way to do it than by creating holiday greetings with your wedding pictures? With the Adobe Express Holiday Card Maker, you can turn your wedding photos into stunning holiday greeting cards that your family and friends will cherish.

A Video for All the Snaps: Another way to showcase your wedding photos is by creating a photo video using the Adobe Express Photo Video Tool. You can bring your photos to life by adding music, text, and animation to create an engaging and dynamic visual experience.

A Custom Thank You: Show appreciation to your guests by creating custom Thank You cards featuring your favorite wedding photos with the Adobe Express Wedding Thank You Maker. You can customize your card with your own message or choose from pre-designed templates to make it even more special.

No matter which way you choose to showcase your wedding photos, Adobe Express has got you covered with their easy-to-use toolkits to help you create stunning graphics, videos, and photo projects.

Your wedding day is undoubtedly one of the most important days of your life, and the memories created on that day through photography will last forever. Investing in professional photography services is essential to ensure that your beautiful memories are captured in the perfect way. While there may be drawbacks to choosing a less experienced photographer or going the DIY route, hiring a professional photographer ensures that your day is captured in stunning detail that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Ready to capture the magic of your special day with White Willow Photography? Reach out today!

UncategorizedBy reimerFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Wedding at The Leaf + Qualico Centre | Arianna + Curtis

Wedding Sneak Peek

February 18th, 2023 was a day I was looking forward to for so long! Especially since meeting Arianna and Curtis for their engagement session back in November. They’re such a sweet couple that bring a fun energy with them. They think of others first and it made my job way too easy.

We went to Birds Hill Park for their engagement photos hoping for some cute fall photos. The morning of the shoot the skies were mostly clear. That was up until an hour before the photo shoot it decided to flurry the hardest I’ve ever seen. By the time we were ready to start taking photos the ground was already covered in a thin layer of snow. Although the conditions weren’t exactly what we wanted we still left with some of the most stunning photos ever. Arianna and Curtis knocked it out of the park.

Wedding Day

I always get so excited on a wedding day morning. It’s like the feeling right before a big sports game. That’s why I call it game day. Anyway it’s not about me. We got the church where the ceremony was going to be held and the Ceremony set up was stunning. There’s been some church weddings that could have used some Pinterest aesthetics but I was so very happy about this one! On the stage they had a big cross with a curtain strung up behind it.

Both me and my second shooter Sarah started off by taking some candids of the guests that arrived early. Before long we started the ceremony. The ceremony was really sweet, it’s always nice when the officiant doesn’t use the same script but can make the speech personalized. After the ceremony we gave everyone plenty of time to catch up and chat before starting family photos. We ended up getting ahead of schedule (This never happens) So we all had some extra time to chill before heading to Red River College for some photos.

At Red River College we spent some time taking Bridal Party photos and Couple photos. With this slow schedule it was nice not to feel rushed with the photos. We found some chairs we were able to do some cute sitting poses. Can’t wait to show you those. Much of RRC has an industrial feel to it so we tried to go along with that theme and a mix of some moody/vibey photos as well as some happy and bright wedding photos. Knowing that The Leaf was next on the list we had to save some poses for that.

The Leaf is possibly one of my favourite places to shoot in Winter. Not only because I hate taking photos in the cold but also because the Leaf is stunning! The light comes in so perfectly. I was concerned with how hard it would be to take group photos at the Leaf. I didn’t want to ruin the experience for anyone else just visiting and I had to find someone to fit everyone. I also didn’t want to make everyone stay in the hot humid area too long.

We took some immediate family photos and then some bridal party photos and ended with some couple photos before moving to the less humid area. An obvious pick for me was the vine wall. If you’ve been to the Leaf you know what I’m talking about and if you haven’t been there then I strongly recommend it! It is a big enough area that we could fit the bridal party and it’s a beautiful background. I think they turned out great and the bridal party + Arianna and Curtis did so well. I always appreciate people trying to make my job easier and still having a good time.

We then headed to the Qualico Centre for the reception. While we were walking in it again was dumping snow (Kind of fitting) We took some cute photos under a street lamp. After we went inside I let them have time chatting with everyone and resorted to candid’s at this point. It’s always so nice to see a couple surrounded by such a great community that’s there to help them celebrate. This was very evident with the heartfelt speeches. Got to chat with so many awesome people at the wedding! Overall it was an amazing day and I’m so so happy for these two. Days like this make it so fun to do what I do. It’s a blessing really.

Arianna and Curtis I wish you two all the best with this new chapter! I’m so excited to get you more photos. Thank you for being amazing clients and friends 🙂

PhotosBy reimerFebruary 7, 2023February 8, 2023

The Leaf Couple Photos | Winnipeg Photographer

The Leaf Building opened up not that long ago and every photographer and their dog rushed to go take photos there. It’s a pretty big deal when Winnipeg gets a new indoor attraction. Another thing to do in winter. So I thought I’d share some of The Leaf Couple Photos from the Assiniboine Park.

Obviously I had the best time taking photos there. Greenhouses with big windows (like the Leaf) let in so much beautiful light and with so much room it’s the perfect place. I’ll make sure to include plenty photos below.

Things to know before visiting The Leaf

This couple be it’s own blog post in it’s self. I’ll try to keep it short! The first thing you got to know is what to wear. To the common Manitoban it will feel hot in there. Definitely not jacket weather and a little too hot for sweaters.

The second thing you should probably know about is that if you want to visit on a weekend I’d probably pick up your ticket before hand. This might be a different case in Summer but definitely in Winter grab your ticket online.

Third, the best time I’ve found in winter to take photos at the leaf is between 3pm and 4pm. The sunsets letting in a ton of golden light especially at the top of the building. This would be later in the evening if it were summer.

If you’re planning on having your wedding photos taken at the leaf I would call ahead of time and ask what sort of things you/they will need to do. I don’t yet have experience doing wedding photos there but I will soon!

If you have any other questions about the leaf feel free to ask me!

Taylor & Vivi

I found the sweetest couple ever, aren’t they models!?! I had the best time being able to capture these photos. Okay enough talking from me. Here’s the photos!

The Leaf Couple Photos

I hope you love these photos as much as I do! If you’re thinking about taking photos at the leaf I would say do it! If you want your photos taken at the leaf then I’m in!

One last thing. Please be respectful of the space. If you’re there just for fun or there to take photos it’s important to do your best to not wreck the experience for anyone else and not to destroy any plants. Thanks 🙂

UncategorizedBy reimerJanuary 10, 2023January 10, 2023

Best Photos of the Year 2022

Best Photos Of The Year 2022

What a year! Before I start showing off my amazing clients I had this year I want to share a little bit about my experience. Now if you find this boring you can go ahead and skip to the photos but this year was special to me.

Okay here’s the details: I shot 32 weddings in 2022 and close to 100 couples. That’s an insane amount of people I get to cross paths with. There’s always some funny and stressful stories that go with shooting this many weddings (You can ask me later)

Now I’m allowed to get sentimental. This is my blog so deal with it. Meeting some of these people has been one of the highlights from this year. Some people I’ll hopefully stay friends with. I don’t take it lightly that so many people trusted me with their priceless photos. If I took photos for you in 2022 I just wanted to say THANK YOU!

To each person that served cheese cake I also wanted to say thank you. You are the reason I show up to Weddings. (Jokes)

Okay enough from me, here’s some of my favourite from 2022. I’m only showing Wedding photos on this blog because there was simply too many sessions to fit into a blog. So look out for another post 🙂

Just a warning the photos below may take some loading depending on your internet speed 🙂

THANK YOU!

I obviously couldn’t include all my favourites, but this serves as a mini recap of the thousands of photos I’ve taken. It really excites me looking forward to 2023 and what it could include!

If you booked me for 2023 or beyond just let me tell you that it’s such a blessing to be able to get a little glimpse into your story and be trusted with your photos.

Okay that’s all for now! Love you guys!

WeddingsBy reimerJune 20, 2022June 20, 2022

Fort Garry Hotel Winnipeg Wedding

Ryan and Amna were such an amazing couple to work with. They were so laid back and easy going. Ryan and Amna had a beautiful, traditional Indian wedding in Winnipeg at the Fort Garry Hotel Winnipeg Wedding. Their wedding day was full of emotion, elegance and fun!

If you’re searching for a beautiful wedding venue in Winnipeg, the Fort Garry Hotel is an amazing reception location. This historic hotel is luxurious and romantic. Ryan and Amna’s reception absolutely blew me away. A lot of thought and detail went into planning their wedding day.

The first look between Ryan and Amna was the cutest! Ryan’s reaction to Amna was priceless. You could feel the joy and emotion between them! I love when couples choose to do a first look. Each one is always a little different and unique to the couple’s personality.

Ryan and Amna were such a fun, laid back couple. They endured over 2 hours of shooting, which is amazing on a long wedding day. Their photos couldn’t have turned out more beautifully! Ryan and Amna looked absolutely stunning.

I loved being able to capture a traditional Indian wedding in Winnipeg! It was a lot of fun to experience and capture such a rich culture. The whole atmosphere was regal and joyful! Ryan and Amna’s guests were so happy to celebrate their marriage.

Ryan and Amna – I can’t thank you enough for allowing me to be a part of such a special day for you both. I had the best time working with you! I hope you love these photos as much as I do. Wishing you both years of happiness ahead of you. Congratulations, you two!!

A Traditional Indian Wedding Captured by A Winnipeg Wedding Photographer

Humans Rights Museum Wedding

Are you ready to book your wedding photographer for your upcoming big day? Contact me to get on my books!

Want a little more information first? You can check out my pricing and packages here.

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UncategorizedBy reimerMay 4, 2022May 4, 2022

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Tips and TricksBy reimerApril 11, 2022December 22, 2022

Finding the Perfect Winnipeg Wedding Videographer

If you’re looking for the perfect Winnipeg wedding videographer to capture your special day, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we will discuss what qualities to look for in a videographer and how to make sure that your memories are captured with stunning imagery and soundproof recordings!

Winnipeg Wedding Videography

Before you start reaching out to Videographers I recommend coming up with exactly what you’re looking for as well as your budget. You may be able to find a package deals with photographers that partner with Videographers. I hate to be that guy but I’m about to plug my own business because I can. My business (White Willow Photography) provides both video and photos for the Manitoba area. Find out more here! Or Contact Us.

Now that we got that out of the way, I’ll also be sharing a list of Videographers that may just fit your needs. But first…

Things to Consider

“Do I want a highlight film of the whole day?”

“Do I want a highlight film as well as a speech film?” (A highlight film is a highlight reel from the day but a speech film shows the speeches without any cuts)

“What’s my budget?’

“What style am I looking for?”

How much does a Winnipeg Wedding Videographer cost?

The price of a Winnipeg Wedding Videographers can be scary. Really scary… They can range anywhere from $500-$2500 for a cheap videographer but $3000-$6000+ for a professional high end videographer. These prices are what push people to hire their cousin Jimmy that just started using a camera but calls himself a videographer. (No offence to all Jimmy’s out there)

But in reality you don’t need to sacrifice your budget or your videography dreams. If budget is a problem there’s plenty of videographers that have the talent but they don’t have the popularity to book out yet.

That’s another important thing to note. If you’re looking into a pricier videographer, they get booked up really fast.

Videographers I Love & Trust

“Why do Videographers Cost so Much?!”

There’s a lot of thought that goes into setting pricing as a photographer/videographer. But what I think is most important to realize is that your videographer isn’t ripping you off by charging what they charge. Here’s just a couple things videographers got to put money into.

Pc / laptop $2500
Multiple Cameras $8000
Subscriptions $150 / month
Lenses $4000

When you hire a videographer they’re putting a chunk of that away for the next time a camera needs replacing. Another common response I’ve heard is “you didn’t even go to university, why should I be paying so much.” Although it’s true that most videographers don’t go to University for Wedding Videographer (Simply because there isn’t such a course) They are still always putting in time and money into courses to refine their skill.

Winnipeg Wedding Videographer

I hope you have had all your questions answered! If not I would love to chat and maybe I can point you in the right direction. Happy Planning!

WeddingsBy reimerMarch 17, 2022March 18, 2022

Assiniboine Park Wedding Pictures | Amanda + Pavel

Assiniboine Park Wedding Pictures

This wedding was nothing short of perfect! I know I say this a lot but this has got to be one of my favourites. The leaves were changing colours and the temperature wasn’t too hot or too cold. I woke up with that distinct feeling that I’m about to shoot some bangers! Here’s some Assiniboine Park Wedding Pictures!

Morning

After waking up the morning of the wedding I checked the weather one last time before leaving and I saw 90% chance of rain the WHOLE day. No one wants to see that especially for their outdoor wedding. I bought some extra umbrellas and headed to the brides for getting ready. The morning was really chill and we all had lots of time which meant lots of time for dress photos and getting ready photos.

After make up was done and we headed outside for a champagne pop and some outside photos! These turned out soooo good. Because of the chance of rain there was lots of clouds which gave the perfect lighting.

First Look

After everyone was dressed we headed to Assiniboine Park for the First Look. With some quick coordination so the bride and groom don’t see each other too soon we were all set up. As a photographer it’s important I just act as a fly on the wall. Just look how cute this was!

Couple Photos

After all the excitement from the first look we moved into couple photos! These two were so amazing and I got to say it was a blast shooting these photos. About half way through these photos we had the first couple drops of rain… I grabbed the umbrellas I brought and we took some photos with those because why not! Right after those photos we moved directly into the bridal party photos. Check them out!

Ceremony

We took a little break from the photos to prep for the Ceremony. If you haven’t seen it, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden has the prettiest ceremony set up! At this point we had next to no rain and the clouds were clearing up so they decided to go with the outdoor venue!

Reception

For the reception we went into the Qualico Family Centre. Which was set up beautifully! We managed to go the whole wedding day without rain so the stress was finally over. The reception was very chill and started with dinner provided by the Venue and we then moved to speeches and then the dance.

Assiniboine Park Wedding Pictures

I hope you appreciate this blog post! Thank you for taking the time and reading it! If you want to read more like this check out my blog! Cheers!

BlogsBy reimerMarch 10, 2022March 12, 2022

Winnipeg Wedding Venues Outdoors

The sad truth is Winnipeg doesn’t have the longest summer. But the little time we have we fill with amazing weddings. Of course as a Winnipeg Wedding Photographer I’ve come up with some favourites that I would LOVE to show you 🙂 Here’s some Winnipeg Wedding Venues Outdoors.

So let’s get into it!

Leo Mol Sculpture Garden

I’ll attach links to all these venues as well!

Leo Mol has to be one of my favourite and least favourite at the same time. It’s soooo pretty but at the same time a little frustrating. I won’t put together a Pros and Cons list but I will list some haha. Like I said it really is a stunning outdoor venue. With a pond in the background you get those amazing reflecting shots. You also have the vines growing above which in Fall they turn orange. So pretty!

But it does have some draw backs. Which of course are probably just because I’m a photographer and you might not mind if you’re a bride or groom. The large wood pillars can get in the way especially if you have a guest sitting behind one of them. The venue only has a small number of seats it can fit and it does get a little squishy which means I wasn’t able to get all the angles I normally get. A part from that the only other downside is all the “flower photographers” following you around the park taking your photo. (I got stories haha)

Star Lit Point

10/10 would recommend this venue! I personally haven’t had the privledge of shooting an outdoor wedding at this location YET. But I can’t wait till I do because the views are amazing. I’ve seen some stunning weddings here. They also have one of the prettiest wedding tent set ups I’ve seen. Although this venue is a short drive outside of Winnipeg I do think it’s worth it!

Star Lit Point is on a beautiful property with a pond and dock as well as a cute little house for those stunning getting ready photos! I would attach some photos however you’re better off just checking out their gallery!

Kinloch Grove

If you’re looking for a perfect outdoor setting in the woods for your wedding then Kinloch Grove might be for you! I really sounded like a sales man there…

ANYWAY, Kinloch Grove is located 35 minutes outside Winnipeg to the north and I got to say they have one of the prettiest outdoor settings for a venue. Like Star Lit Point they also have a great wedding tent set up. Don’t take my word for it, go check out their website!

Gables Wedding Barn

Okay hear me out. The wind can be kind of annoying but mosquitos are worse. The one thing I hate about outdoor weddings is already being hot and sweaty but having mosquitos attack from every side! It’s definitely a minuscule aspect but the Gables Wedding Barn has an open enough are that the most beautiful breeze came through and there was 0 bugs.

Whether you hate mosquitos as much as I do or not it’s a beautiful venue! The Gables Wedding Barn has a stunning set up for your reception afterwards. It’s everything you need and more!

Fort Gibraltar

If you’re into history or you just like the backdrop, Fort Gibraltar might be the perfect outdoor venue for you!

Fort Gibraltar has these big wood gates with a pretty isle up to the main building where the reception can take place. Fort Gibraltar also has access to the pathway behind through the woods. Which is perfect if you want wedding photos in a forest setting!

Definitely worth checking out!

Here to Help!

If your search comes up with nothing appealing to you, I would be happy to give a bigger list of outdoor venues! Or if this blog post helped you find your dream venue I would be thrilled to hear about it! Either way if you’re getting married I’m here to help! I’ll attach my wedding guide as a little bonus for reading this far.

My 2023 Recap

Some Highlights!

The End, but not really…

Dear 2024

The DIY Downsides

You Want Someone with Wedding Experience

Get a Keen and Unique Perspective

Consider It Part of Your Wedding Investment

You Get to Focus on Getting Married

Using Your Photos Creatively After Your Wedding

Wedding Sneak Peek

Wedding Day

Things to know before visiting The Leaf

Taylor & Vivi

The Leaf Couple Photos

Best Photos Of The Year 2022

Just a warning the photos below may take some loading depending on your internet speed 🙂

THANK YOU!

Fort Garry Hotel Winnipeg Wedding

Ryan and Amna were such an amazing couple to work with. They were so laid back and easy going. Ryan and Amna had a beautiful, traditional Indian wedding in Winnipeg at the Fort Garry Hotel Winnipeg Wedding. Their wedding day was full of emotion, elegance and fun!

A Traditional Indian Wedding Captured by A Winnipeg Wedding Photographer

Humans Rights Museum Wedding

Winnipeg Wedding Videography

Things to Consider

How much does a Winnipeg Wedding Videographer cost?

Videographers I Love & Trust

Other Videographers

“Why do Videographers Cost so Much?!”

Winnipeg Wedding Videographer

Assiniboine Park Wedding Pictures

Morning

First Look

Couple Photos

Ceremony

Reception

Assiniboine Park Wedding Pictures

Winnipeg Wedding Venues Outdoors

Here to Help!

I would love to hear from you!