{ JEREMY HIEBERT PHOTOGRAPHY - Winnipeg Wedding & Portrait Photographer}

Blog troubles

2011-05-11T10:35:00.001-05:00

OK, so I do have a new blog up and running some days:) There seems to be some technical difficulties with the new blog. Please be patient and I hope to have it all up and running by the weekend.

Jeremy

New Blog!

2011-04-11T16:58:00.003-05:00

It's been an exciting year with the launch of the new website and now a brand new blog that matches the website. You can still follow all my latest work @ www.jeremyhiebert.ca/blog
I hope you enjoy the new blog!

Jeremy

Nicole & Brian - engagement session

2011-03-14T14:22:00.007-05:00

I had a fun time spending a beautiful Winnipeg, winter afternoon with Nicole and Brian. We had decided to postpone their e.Session from the week before because of the debilitating windchill that Winnipeg suffered through a few weeks ago, but we ended up getting great weather the second time round.

Nicole and Brian actually won their e.Session through the Wedding Bells 25th Anniversary celebration a while ago. Since they're getting married in the summer time they were pretty enthusiastic about a winter engagement shoot, just to keep things varied. We met up at The Forks, a location I love to shoot in, and they were a fun-loving and easy-going couple to work with. It's always nice to include some skating and tobogganing shots... typically Canadian!

Hope you love the images!
Jeremy

Lauren & Adam featured in Weddings in Winnipeg

2011-03-10T09:57:00.004-06:00

This past fall I had the privilege of meeting and photographing an amazing couple. Lauren & Adam were so easy to work with during their e.Session and the wedding day, and didn't back down from any ideas I threw at them. One of my highlights was lunch on the big day... Yep, they scheduled in a lunch break for everyone! It was wonderful! :) I especially appreciated my huge gluten-free salad with all the fixings.

You can view their real wedding here

Published in Ireland!

2011-02-28T10:48:00.005-06:00

Well, I have to admit that I'm pleased to be able to say I'm an "internationally published" photographer now! Many of you know that I was in Ireland to photograph a wedding in October. We had a wonderful time with Andy and Kelly and were so happy to be part of their day. In the end, a wedding magazine over there caught wind that I had photographed the couple in a waterfall for their trash the dress session. We've been in contact back and forth over the last few months and the magazine loved Kelly and Andy's wedding images so much that they ran their "real wedding" story. Check it out!

You can view other articles that have featured my images @ http://www.jeremyhiebert.ca/#/published/

Clement family session

2011-02-18T16:54:00.005-06:00

I was happy to head out to the Clement's house last week to do this family shoot for them, especially under the circumstances. Those of us who have family members who happen to be dogs understand how precious they are to us, and Hugo is no exception. The Clements definitely love their baby! Unfortunately, the vet says Hugo doesn't have much longer so the whole family got together for a photo shoot with him. We decided to do this at their house since that's Hugo's home and he loves being there.

I had a great time with this family and they made me feel at home and welcome. Hugo was very friendly and a fun dog to hang out with for the afternoon! These are just a couple of the images that we shot in and around their home.

Thanks for a great afternoon!
Jeremy

Choosing the perfect dress

2011-02-10T14:23:00.005-06:00

If you are still looking to find that perfect dress check out this latest issue of Weddings in Winnipeg. Nicole's image is featured as she, unlike most brides, purchased two dresses, Yep that's right, two! :) They were both amazing dresses and it came down to a game time decision. Check out this fantastic article - http://weddingsinwinnipeg.ca/articles.php?articleId=462

Jeremy

Hillary & Ryan's Wedding

2011-02-09T13:07:00.006-06:00

You could either view Hillary and Ryan's wedding as the last of the season, or the first of 2011. Either way, it was a good note to end/begin on!

We had a great time spending the day with Hillary and Ryan and their entire wedding party since they were such nice people, as well as a lot of fun. They took the frigid weather in stride and were relaxed about the whole wedding day. Since it was so cold outside, we took advantage of the Legislature and found some unique little spots to shoot in. It's interesting how you can photograph in a certain location many times and yet your images are different for each shoot due to changes in lighting and the personality of the couple. Hillary and Ryan had great attitudes and I think that's captured in their images.

Even though we took it easy on the wedding party for most of the day, Hillary really wanted some fun images out at the Forks so we all braved the cold and headed out on the ice. I hope they all feel it was worth it because I certainly like the way they turned out!

Their reception was at Bel Acres, a place that I've become very familiar with over the last few years. One thing I absolutely loved about Hillary and Ryan's wedding were the favours they gave to their guests. What is more perfect for a mid-January wedding than homemade mittens! This was such a unique and personal touch and I appreciated even the little kid-sized ones. I brought a pair home for my son :)

Thanks for an awesome day, you guys. I really appreciated your calm and relaxed, yet fun personalities and it was a pleasure to work with you both.

Jeremy

Allison & Evan - Portrait Session

2011-01-17T18:18:00.006-06:00

Allison and Evan were another pair of brave souls who decided to do portraits in the Exchange District on a freezing cold day. I was impressed with their commitment level! A family member had given them a gift certificate for a portrait session and they decided to fit it in right before Christmas.

They've been dating for about a year and met because both of them have careers in law enforcement. Maybe that explains why they were so tough! Since their work schedules are a little bit more flexible, we were able to meet for the shoot during the morning. Even though they were game for the outdoor shoot despite the cold temperatures, I took it a little easy on them and we headed to McKim Courtyard to finish off session.

I love the way the images turned out, especially the ones of Evan giving Allison a piggy-back ride. I think they show their personalities perfectly.

Thanks guys!
Jeremy

Family Session at Kildonan Park

2011-01-17T18:06:00.005-06:00

It's always nice when extended family can get together to do a photo shoot, especially when some family members are in from out of town. Shirley arranged to do this photo shoot at Kildonan Park because some of her family from Ottawa were in Winnipeg for a short time. I knew we would have to deal with the typical Winnipeg cold, but I was assured that everyone was ready and willing to brave it!

It was a fun shoot and it's obvious that this family enjoys spending time together. I especially like the portraits of the grandchildren with their grandmother and I know these are the kinds of images that will be treasured for years to come.

Thanks!
Jeremy

Stephanie & Garth's Wedding

2011-01-13T18:42:00.007-06:00

I have been looking forward to Stephanie and Garth's wedding for many reasons, but mostly because I'm just so happy for them! Meagan and I were thrilled when they got engaged and I don't think I know two people more suited for each other. I've also been looking forward to their wedding because I knew it would be beautiful and interesting, reflecting their unique tastes. The "non-traditional wedding" didn't disappoint!

The whole photo shoot was spent at St. Norbert Arts Centre, the venue for both the ceremony and reception. This made for a relaxing and fun time for the wedding party and for Garth and Stephanie. The light and the weather were perfect and it was a beautiful winter wedding day. It was fun to traipse around in the snow with the couple to find different spots around the centre.

The day ended with an intimate and personal ceremony, followed by the reception. Stephanie and Garth had worked for months to develop a decor that suited their style and everything came together wonderfully. Who knew birds and buttons could create such cool centrepieces? This couple did! Their non-traditional wedding ceremony took place with candles lit all around and included many meaningful moments and blessings from their friends and family. We ended the evening with some great food with friends and Stephanie and Garth dancing the night away.

Congrats guys! Meagan and I are very happy for you both and we're so glad we could be involved in your special day.

Jeremy

Olivia & Mike's Wedding

2010-12-15T18:36:00.010-06:00

It's really great to work with people from my past, and shooting Olivia and Mike's wedding was no different. Olivia and I went to high school together at Miles Mac Collegiate and it was nice to catch up with her again.

The wedding day arrived pretty brisk and cold but Olivia and Mike took it all in stride. I love the first image because it shows a really special time between Olivia and her mom. Olivia's mother gave her a wedding blessing, a beautiful and meaningful start to the day. It's awesome that the emotion felt in this moment can be captured forever through the art of photography.

After the ceremony the wedding party braved the outdoors, even though the weather was incredibly cold. I'm glad they did because the light at the Legislature was great at that time and I think the shots turned out beautifully. Those girls were pretty tough being able to stand the cold in their strapless dresses!

We spent the rest of the day at Red River College's Princess Street campus. It's been a while since I've photographed there and it was great to play around with some different lighting to create some unique shots. I really love the portraits we took in the area with the salvaged architectural details of the old Princess buildings. The wood gives a warmth to the images and Olivia looks stunning.

I wanted to make special mention of the wedding cake. Years ago, when I was first starting out in the photography business, I shot Carolyn and Jordan's wedding. Well, Carolyn now has her own cake business and Olivia and Mike's wedding cake was one of her awesome creations. It was pretty cool to be able to photograph a cake made by one of "my brides"!

I had a fun day with Olivia and Mike and I'm really pleased with how all the images turned out. Hope you like them too!
Jeremy

Jenn & Mark's Wedding

2010-12-03T16:50:00.014-06:00

Ever since I did Jenn and Mark's e.Session in the fall I've been looking forward to their wedding. The images came out great and I really enjoyed meeting them in the Exchange since that's where they live. Last Saturday, their wedding day, was no different. I loved the light in their downtown loft and I think it highlighted the dress perfectly. Speaking of the dress, check out all those crystals - Jenn and her mom custom ordered hundreds of Swarovski crystals that they then personally sewed to the appliques of the dress. Jenn wanted to be sparkly!

Both the ceremony and the reception were held at the Manitoba Club and Andrea from Soiree did an amazing job with the decor. It suited both the club and the style of their winter wedding perfectly. Jenn is a bride who knows what she likes and I appreciate that. She knew she wanted to spend part of the wedding day at the Hamilton Building because she loves that staircase, so that's where we went right after the Manitoba Club. It was pretty nice to head straight over to the Millennium Centre right after since they're so close to each other. I really loved playing with the studio lights and both Jenn and Mark were game for anything.

Before the reception started, we managed to head back to the Manitoba Club to sneak in some outdoor shots at Upper Fort Garry and also on Broadway. I think they turned out amazingly and it was well worth braving the cold for. Jenn had changed into her Uggs underneath her dress but poor Mark had to trudge through the snow in his patent leather shoes!

We enjoyed a beautiful reception with delicious food to end the night. Check out the amazing cake that Nina from Cake Studio created. I think it's one of the most beautiful I've seen.

Thanks for a great evening, guys.
Jenn, I know you've been waiting for the images... hope you can relax and enjoy them now!

Jeremy

Nikki & Todd's Wedding

2010-12-03T13:13:00.007-06:00

I really appreciated some of the personal and unique touches that Nikki and Todd included into their wedding day. First of all, they wanted to start their day alone as a couple before the wedding party joined them and wedding busyness began. I enjoyed this time with them because the portraits we were able to create are really personal and intimate.

The Exchange District was the place to be for this wedding. Since we were a little unsure of the weather, we took full advantage of the amazing architecture Winnipeg has to offer in its heritage buildings. The Hamilton Building is always a favourite but we managed to find some unique shots both here and at the Millennium Centre, where the wedding party joined us. I love the shot of Todd with their son! We also made sure that we included some shots by the new stage in Old Market Square since Todd's company was involved in some of the construction.

I also enjoyed shooting some of the unique elements of their wedding such as the bouquets, which were imported from Europe. It was kind of nice for Nikki to not worry about frost-bitten flowers on this colder day. Her dress was really stunning and different too and suited a winter wedding perfectly.

We ended the day off at Four Points by Sheraton Winnipeg South, where Nikki and Todd held both their ceremony and reception. It was a great day.

Thanks guys! Hope you like the images!
Jeremy

The Halls - Family Session

2010-11-29T13:07:00.007-06:00

It's funny how things work out some times. August wasn't really that busy for me considering it's the middle of wedding season, however October and November were extremely busy. I really appreciated the great weather we had so late into the fall when I had so many photo shoots scheduled. Becky and I had been trying to arrange a family shoot for a while but it didn't work until November, after we got back from Ireland.

I was glad to photograph the Halls since I've know Becky and Gavin for several years and they're really great people. It's nice to be able to do portraits for friends and it was fun to work with their family. The kids had a lot of energy! We met up at St. Vital Park again and enjoyed the beautiful setting.

I have to say that even though those kids are pretty cute and I love how their portraits turned out, my favourite images are the ones of Becky and Gavin as a couple. It's nice to see parents who are surrounded by the busyness of life and energetic kids, still truly in love with each other.

Thanks for a great shoot!
Jeremy

The Pfeifer Family

2010-11-25T16:10:00.007-06:00

Thank goodness the weather was so great this fall! Angie and I had been emailing back and forth for a while trying to find a day that worked for each of us, but finally we managed to pick a date for family portraits out at St. Vital Park. We were grateful that the snow held off for as long as it did. Actually, we laughed a little about the fact that we chose St. Vital as our shooting location since we all drove across the city in rush hour to reach the park for 4 o'clock. We realized after we met-up that we both live on the northern end of the city!

I had a really great time photographing this family. They obviously enjoy spending time with one another and it was really easy to capture that in my images. Some of my favourite images are the portraits of the kids with their parents because I think they reflect this feeling so well. It helps that they were a pretty photogenic group of people too!

Enjoy!
Jeremy

Katrina & Trevor - e.Session

2010-11-24T14:02:00.007-06:00

Last Christmas I really enjoyed photographing Vicki and Drew's wedding, not only because Drew is family, but because Vicki was such an amazing bride to work with. Well, I was excited when Vicki's brother, Trevor, let me know that he had gotten engaged and I was even more happy about the fact that he and Katrina wanted me to photograph their special day too. I used to be Trevor's youth leader when he was in the junior high youth group at the church we both went to... I can't believe I'm now photographing him with his fiance, all grown up!

Katrina and Trevor attend school in Saskatchewan but they were back in Winnipeg for a short visit not too long ago, so we had the opportunity to head down into the Exchange District to do the e.Session. Since their wedding will be outdoors with a more rural kind of feel, we thought it would cool to change it up a little bit for the e.Session and give this shoot an urban feel. Katrina and Trevor were both great to work with and became comfortable in front of the camera in no time. It was nice to end the afternoon off with a cup of coffee in a cozy setting.

I can't wait for the wedding next summer, you guys! I think it will be a lot of fun and I know it will be an absolutely beautiful day.

Jeremy

Kelly & Andy - Trash the Dress in Ireland

2010-11-18T10:42:00.004-06:00

Meagan and I had a great time photographing Kelly and Andy's wedding just outside of Dublin in October, and I was even more excited about the opportunity to do a Trash the Dress session a few days later!

When we were in Ireland in 2009, Meagan brought me to Powerscourt Waterfall and I knew I wanted to go back there to do a photo shoot. Even though post-wedding sessions aren't really done there, Kelly was really excited to do a Trash the Dress session when I presented the idea to her. Actually, I was nervous the freezing cold water would make her a little more hesitant, but I have to say she was pretty brave!

We did a few shots before we finally got the dress wet and then headed over to the actual waterfall. By the time we clambered over the rocks and Kelly and Andy climbed in, we had quite the audience watching to see what this crazy Canadian photographer was up to. People thought we were insane and took pictures of us with their cell phones. It was awesome!

I have to say I was pretty thrilled with how the shoot turned out. A great big thank-you to Kelly and Andy for being so willing to get completely soaked in freezing water!

Jeremy

Kelly & Andy's Wedding - Ireland

2010-11-17T13:21:00.007-06:00

I loved going to Ireland for the first time with Meagan in the spring of 2009. It's such a beautiful country and the people really are as friendly as everyone says, so I was excited about the chance to go back in October. Our friends were getting married and you can't pass up the opportunity to shoot a wedding in Ireland!

Kelly and Andy's wedding was held at a manor house about an hour's drive outside of Dublin. It really was a stunning location to host a wedding and we enjoyed staying at the house for the weekend too. The food and the staff were amazing. The weather for the actual day was perfect, even though Kelly was hoping for snow!

They both looked stunning and were an easy couple to photograph since they were so relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. We did some shots separately before the ceremony since they didn't want to see each other beforehand. The ceremony itself was held in the cellar of the manor house, giving a very unique and intimate setting. Afterwards, we used the house and its grounds to continue photographing while all the guests enjoyed mingling over refreshments in the conservatory.

Meagan and I both enjoyed the entire day. After a fun time of shooting the wedding we were able to sit down to an amazing meal and celebrate with friends who are like family. The whole day was capped off with dancing in the grand foyer and late nights snacks hosted in the reception rooms.

Thanks for a fabulous experience Kelly and Andy. We are so happy for you guys and look forward to more visits in the future.

Jeremy

Patti & Ray's wedding

2010-11-15T13:44:00.005-06:00

Patti and Ray's wedding happened on a beautiful, sunny fall day. We really have been blessed with an amazing this fall! She booked me a long, long time ago because she knew she wanted me to shoot the wedding, and it's always great to photograph people who really love your work. There's a definite level of trust there that allows me a lot of freedom as a photographer.

The wedding was at The Gates and we used some beautiful, rural kinds of scenery down by the river. What a stunning time for their outdoor wedding too! Actually, there were a few tense moments just before the ceremony when the rings couldn't be found, but in the end they had been tucked away safely in a bag somewhere. Other than that it was a pretty relaxed day!

Mark Hiebert and Chris Radke shot the wedding for Epic Videography and it's always a fun day when I'm working with them.

Thanks for a very relaxed yet beautiful day, Patti and Ray. Congrats!

Jeremy

Kady & Darrell - e.Session

2010-11-08T11:10:00.006-06:00

I connected with Kady and Darrell through Lesbia from Bodas Savvy Weddings. They've been friends for a while and I was honoured that Lesbia referred me to them.

We met up at The Gates, which isn't a new location to me but it was the first time I had shot an e.Session there. I have to say that I enjoyed it a lot. The fall weather meant we scouted out some new locations to shoot in and I really appreciated the "costume change" halfway through, just to change things up!

Kady and Darrell are a really fun couple and I think you can see that in the images here. They love each other a lot but they're also great friends. I enjoyed getting to know them and allowing their personalities to shine through the camera.

Enjoy!
Jeremy

Ashley & Justin - e.Session

2010-11-05T10:30:00.004-05:00

I really enjoy shooting in new locations; it keeps the creative juices flowing! Ashley and Justin wanted to have their e.Session near St. Malo since they have family that live out there. It was such a beautiful setting, all along the waterfront with the fall colours and setting sun. Some of my favourite images from the evening are the ones in the rowboat. What a romantic scene to shoot!

Thanks for a great evening guys; I love the images and I hope you do too!

Jeremy

Jenn & Mark's e.Session

2010-10-12T12:37:00.004-05:00

Finally it worked out to do this e.Session with Jenn and Mark! I had been looking forward to meeting up with them for a while but it was hard to get our schedules to work together, especially since Mark is really busy with med-school. In the end, we had the perfect evening for a e.Session in the fall, so everything worked out for the best.

They live in the Exchange District so it seemed perfectly natural to choose this as the location for their e.Session. It was a beautiful evening and I really enjoyed playing with the light. Both Jenn and Mark were a little nervous about doing a photo shoot to start with, but soon realized that there's nothing to it. It was good practice for their upcoming wedding.

We capped off the evening with some coffees at The Fyxx. I have to admit, there's a part of me that's a little jealous... it must be really nice to live in the midst of Winnipeg's Exchange District and to enjoy the vibe downtown.
Thanks for a great evening guys! Looking forward to the wedding.

Jeremy

Lauren & Adam's wedding

2010-10-08T10:04:00.003-05:00

Again, what a perfect day for a fall wedding; Lauren and Adam couldn't have done better for their stunning outdoor ceremony. The entire day was so beautiful with lots of special moments between loved ones.

We started out at Lauren's parents' house. They have an awesome back yard where the ceremony was held, but first Lauren got ready and then met Adam on a nearby path. Always one of my favourite moments of the day.

We headed to the Leg where their families met up with us. The grounds were absolutely beautiful with all the fall colours and the light was really photographer-friendly! I love the shots beneath the trees.

Lauren's horse, Samson, has been a part of her life for a long time so she knew she wanted to do a shoot with him at Oakwood Stables. I loved the uniqueness of this; it's not every day you get to photograph a bride riding her horse! The grounds at Oakwood were really beautiful too.

In the late afternoon we headed back to Lauren's parents' house for the outdoor ceremony. It was absolutely stunning! The weather and the light were perfect.

The reception was held at the Manitoba Club, a new favourite of mine. The decor was amazing thanks to the team at Soiree Event planning. The whole evening was a lot of fun and a pleasure to shoot.

Thanks to Chris Radke and Mark Hiebert for a great day. Check out their promo video for the wedding that I posted a little while ago.

Thanks also to Lauren and Adam for involving me in the special day. Meagan and I had a really great time.

Jeremy

Christiane & Guenter's wedding

2010-10-07T11:29:00.006-05:00

Christiane contacted me a little while before her wedding to talk about photography. We discussed whether she would prefer a more traditional feel to the images or a modern approach. I knew I'd have a great time photographing them when she replied that "Hollywood" would do just fine!

It was a pleasure to shoot this wedding. The love between Christiane and Guenter, and between all of their family members, was so evident. When I look at the images we captured from the day I'm glad that these emotions have been captured forever.

Thanks to Mark Hiebert for coming out to do the videography. It's always great to work together and I know you'll contribute to the "Hollywood" feel!

Jeremy

Carrie & Mike's wedding

2010-10-07T11:17:00.003-05:00

Since Carrie and Mike live out of town we corresponded a lot through email leading up to the wedding day. I don't think we actually met each other in person until the day before! It all worked out great in the end, and I really enjoyed spending the day with them and their beautiful daughter. Winnipeg has such beautiful architecture and it's always a pleasure to do shoots that showcase our city, especially when the bride and groom don't live here anymore.

Thanks for a great afternoon!
Jeremy

Marites & John's wedding

2010-10-07T09:27:00.005-05:00

Check out those shoes! I knew that when I was photographing Marites and John I'd be photographing one stylish couple. They didn't disappoint!

The weather we've had this fall has been amazing. Leading up to the big day, John was a little nervous that the weather wouldn't hold out so he made sure they had some indoor locations for back-up. Although we used some of them in the end, it wasn't because of the weather. We had a beautiful day for a beautiful shoot in the Exchange District. I loved the colour of those bridesmaid dresses.

Marites and John's reception matched their style perfectly. The whole day was reflective of their personalities and their good taste.

Thanks for a wonderful time,
Jeremy

Pam & Alvin - engagement session

2010-10-05T16:42:00.002-05:00

Pam and Alvin met at a baseball game for a church league and that began their romance. It seemed like they'd be a fun couple to work with during this e.Session, and that's exactly what they were! Like a lot of people, they were both a little nervous about doing the whole "photo shoot" thing, but they soon relaxed and got comfortable in front of the camera as we spent some time together. I love this time with a couple leading up to the big day. It's so valuable in many different ways.

I think the images turned out great... you had nothing to worry about! Can't wait for the upcoming wedding.

Jeremy

Amazing local Cinematographers!

2010-10-05T16:11:00.003-05:00

This weekend I had the privilege of working with Chris (Radtke Studios) and Mark (Epic Videography) at Lauren & Adam's wedding. These guys are extremely gifted and a ton of fun to spend the day with. They blew me away with their work on Lauren & Adam's video and I had to share it with you, so enjoy!

Lauren + Adam | Trailer from Chris Radtke on Vimeo.

Christine & Devon - Trash the Dress

2010-09-30T11:09:00.004-05:00

Christine and Devon are celebrating their first anniversary, so it's nice to be able to post these images to mark the occasion. They got married in Ottawa, but since Devon's from Winnipeg, Christine thought it would be great to do a Trash the Dress session out at Victoria Beach. I love it when brides are ready to let their dress get a little dirty!

We had a lot of fun with the shoot, and I really like the last set of images since it captures their personalities so well.

Congrats on the first year of marriage!
Jeremy

Weddings In Winnipeg

2010-09-30T10:25:00.004-05:00

Over the last couple years I have developed a wonderful working relationship with Weddings In Winnipeg. They have been amazing for allowing me submit and publish some of my weddings and engagement stories. In the latest issue you can find Nicole & Chris's engagement story as well as a spread of images all titled Vintage Charm. You can check these out in the magazine or online @

http://weddingsinwinnipeg.ca/winnipeg/articles.php?articleId=284

http://weddingsinwinnipeg.ca/winnipeg/articles.php?articleId=288

Have a great day!

Jeremy

Lauren & Adam - e.Session

2010-09-28T09:59:00.003-05:00

Lauren and Adam's wedding is coming up fast but we managed to squeeze in an e.Session a little while ago. Lauren wanted us to shoot in her parents' back yard because of the beautiful tree there. I love it when a bride or groom chooses a specific location that has special meaning. After that we headed to Birds Hill Park for some great fall shots. The evening light and weather gave such an awesome feel to these images. I love the ones in the grass.

Looking forward to the wedding this weekend!

Jeremy

Tom & Sandy - wedding

2010-09-15T16:10:00.005-05:00

Tom and Sandy were such an easy couple to work with because they were excited about their wedding day but still so relaxed at the same time. I really enjoyed seeing the way all their family around them were involved and so happy about this wedding. Mac, Tom's son, seemed proud to stand up for his dad, and Sandy's sister travelled to Winnipeg to be part of their special day and stand up for the bride.

This first set of photos was taken at a building nearby Tom and Sandy's house. I've been wanting to shoot there for a long time because it has so much architectural interest so I was glad to have the opportunity with Tom and Mac. I think it's pretty cool that father and son got to spend this time together and have it captured like this.

Sandy chose Assiniboine Park for her images and this casual yet beautiful setting suited her perfectly. She was such a happy bride and I think these images captured that.

After the ceremony we headed over to Breezy Bend, the site of their reception, and got some really great shots. Tom and Sandy are members here so this location reflected what they enjoy to do. I love the way the sun breaks through and how light can add so much interest to an image. Tom and Sandy had a great time riding around on the golf carts too.

Thanks Tom and Sandy for a really beautiful yet relaxed day. I enjoyed the warm and close feel of your entire wedding.

Jeremy

Nicole & Chris - wedding

2010-09-14T14:04:00.003-05:00

Although I knew Chris a little bit from growing up at the same church, we've all gotten to know each other really well over the last few months, especially after doing an e.Session together. In fact, Nicole and Chris are my feature couple for the promo videos for my upcoming website. As I've spent this time with them I've really enjoyed getting to know the sweet and fun people they are. In fact, Nicole is one of the smiliest and happiest brides I've photographed!

I think the wedding day and this first image could be labeled "A Tale of Two Dresses". A week before the wedding Nicole has some second thoughts about her chosen gown and, with 7th Avenue helping her out, managed to get a second dress wedding dress picked out and ready to go by the time the big day rolled around. Then it was decision-making time! With the help of her wedding party, Nicole chose to wear her original dress but we did a little shoot in the second one just because we could.

Next came one of my favourite parts of the day: when the groom sees the bride for the first time. Nicole and Chris decided to meet at The Forks and it was a beautiful setting for a beautiful moment.

Our second location was at the Bishop's Mansion in St. Boniface, a favourite spot of many brides. It was so easy to get some great images of Nicole because she's always smiling! Chris is an amazing basketball player so we made sure to include some shots that captured his sweet skills.

Chris and Nicole chose to have their ceremony and reception at the same location, The Evergreen Village. We got some quick shots in before the ceremony started, including this first one. I had shot something similar for Derek and Miranda's wedding and Chris and Nicole really liked it, so we tried it out but with a little twist.

Their ceremony was such a pleasure to shoot because they were both so happy through the entire thing. Just look at these smiles!

I have to make mention of the amazing job Soiree Event Planning did in decorating for the reception. Everything was simple yet elegant, which suited the couple's tastes perfectly.

Thanks goes out to photographer extraordinaire, Jeremy Dueck, for shooting this wedding with me. It's always a pleasure!

Thanks to Chris and Nicole for a fun and relaxed day. I'm really looking forward to our next shoot in a couple of weeks when we get to "trash" the dress.

Jeremy

Amy & Brett - e.Session

2010-09-09T09:25:00.005-05:00

I met Amy last year at the Grand Wedding Showcase and I knew that she would have a stylish and artistic wedding since she's an interior designer. I'm looking forward to Amy and Brett's wedding which will be at the WAG, but first we did a little e.Session at Bird's Hill Park.

Apparently Brett was a little nervous about the shoot since "taking pictures" isn't really his thing, but this is why I love doing e.Sessions with couples. It really relaxes everyone in front of the camera and builds a rapport before the big day. I think this happened with Brett and I think the images turned out pretty well too!

Amy and Brett were able to borrow an awesome car to provide that vintage look and we took advantage of it a lot. What a cool feel it gave to these images!

Brett has a little bit of an attachment to his yellow truck so we made sure it found its way into the e.Session!

Amy and Brett were such a fun-loving couple so we ended the evening with a little dip at the beach. I'm really love these images.

Thanks for a great evening you guys! I'm really looking forward to the wedding.

Jeremy

Miranda & Derek's wedding

2010-08-11T08:46:00.008-05:00

After shooting Miranda & Derek's e.Session a little while ago I was really excited to do their wedding. They were so great to work with and their images turned out amazingly. The big day came a few weeks ago and everything was really beautiful.

Something that I really noticed while editing down their images after the wedding were some of the really special moments throughout the day. I was able to capture these with my camera and I've grouped some of the images together so they can tell a story really clearly.
I love the moment when the groom sees the bride for the first time. The expression on his face is priceless and tells of so much love. Derek was no exception. They met at a park nearby Miranda's parents' house. In fact, they walked through this park at the end of their first date, so it was pretty special to start the day out here.

Derek's mother, Linda, passed away while he was still pretty young and Miranda never got a chance to meet her. However, one of the most beautiful moments of the day was when Derek gave Miranda her gift... some of his mom's bracelets and his grandmother's wedding ring. He had gone through Linda's jewelry to find exactly what he was looking for and there wasn't a dry eye among any of us when he gave the gift to his bride.
Miranda really wanted to pay tribute to Linda and her aunt, who also passed away due to cancer. Both women had a special presence during the day as their photos were woven into Miranda's bouquet.

After seeing each other for the first time, Miranda & Derek met up with the wedding party, everyone piling into the limo bus to head to the Forks. These guys had a big wedding party so they definitely needed a bus to fit everybody in!

I always love photographing at the Bishop's Mansion in St. Boniface. Miranda appreciates the more natural, rural kind of feel to images so this was a pretty great spot to bring them. Afterwards we headed to 529 Wellington for some indoor shots, which was a welcome reprieve from the humidity! I had never done a shoot there and the staff were so accommodating.

Their ceremony was held at the Gates and since Miranda is such an animal lover, she really wanted some shots with the horses. Well, this horse ended up getting a little closer than we expected. Apparently Miranda's bouquet smelled pretty tasty!

Derek had seen some images where the wedding party was in motion and the bride and groom were still and in focus, and he really wanted to try something like that out. The light was really beautiful at the end of the day and I think we were pretty successful in capturing what he envisioned!

While going through the images, this set really made me laugh. I guess the competitive athlete in Derek just couldn't let the others beat him to the finish line. Poor Miranda got left in the dust! It was a pretty fun time with the wedding party capturing these shots.

And finally to end the day, some simple and beautiful portraits of Derek and Miranda. I love playing around with light and was really pleased with how these turned out.

Meagan and I had an awesome time with you guys. Thanks for a wonderful day full of special moments!

Jeremy

Lauren & Chad's Wedding

2010-07-31T09:36:00.010-05:00

I was really excited to shoot Lauren & Chad's wedding for many different reasons. First of all, I grew up going to the same church as Chad. Secondly, I work with Lauren lots through Weddings in Winnipeg. And lastly, they are a fun and incredibly stylish couple so I knew their wedding would be simply amazing... and they didn't disappoint!

Along with my photog cohort, Jeremy Dueck, we spent the day shooting in some really fabulous locations. Lauren and her girls decided to get ready at Hair FX on Grosvenor, where they had gotten their hair done. This offered a great back-drop for the getting ready shots and, of course, Lauren's hair was really beautiful.

After that we headed to the Concert Hall to meet up with the guys and this was a really special time. I enjoyed shooting in a location that was brand new to me and it will soon be on my list of favourite Winnipeg spots; but it was also really special because I love when the bride and groom see each other for the first time. Lauren was so excited to be getting married and the images we captured of her seeing Chad were beautiful. I love those moments!

Something else I really appreciated was the care that these guys put into the details. Jeremy Dueck and I really enjoyed capturing all the little details that Lauren & Chad had thought about.

Since Chad had gotten a fabulous ride for the day (nice Jag!), I knew we needed to head into the Exchange to take some cool shots of The Couple with The Car!

Our last location of the day was out at Lauren's family farm. You may remember the e.Session we did out there last summer; I loved the images we got from that shoot! Well, this was the same place and it was really special to capture moments in such a beautiful location that was really meaningful to the couple. This is also where Lauren & Chad hosted their ceremony and these pics are still to come. Stay tuned!

Thanks to Jeremy Dueck and Krista Anderson (who came out for the ceremony) for being my talented photographer buddies! And thanks to Lauren & Chad for inviting me to be a part of their special day.

Enjoy married life, you guy!
Jeremy

Another Wedding Featured!

2010-07-14T12:22:00.009-05:00

The last few weeks have been pretty nuts and now it's time to play catch-up. Sorry I haven't kept things up-to-date!

I really enjoyed photographing Shae & Tyler last August. They had a beautiful wedding out at The Gates and I was really please to see that Wedding Bells decided to feature it in their most recent issue.

Check it out!
Shae & Tyler's wedding: Country Flair

Laura & Tim's Wedding

2010-07-12T12:34:00.007-05:00

I just love working with fun couples who are relaxed and laid back! Laura and Tim had a definite idea of what they wanted their special day to feel like and this involved a lot of quality time with their friends and family. The whole day was easy-going and so much fun because that's the way these two wanted it, and it reflected their personalities so well.

The ceremony was at the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden and Laura looked stunning, despite the heat and humidity! I felt bad for those guys in their suits but they didn't wilt too much. This is a really beautiful location for an outdoor ceremony. I love the intimate feeling under the arbour and the reflection over the pond.

Afterwards we spent some time shooting at the Millennium Centre, where the reception was going to be held later on in the evening. I never get tired of this location because it offers such variety. Then we headed outside to do some quick shots in the Exchange District.

Laura and Tim really wanted to have a relaxed time to hang-out with their family and friends before the reception so they booked part of the King's Head pub to meet up with everyone. Other couples I've photographed have wanted this kind of time in their wedding day too, but Laura and Tim were the first I've worked with that were so purposeful in creating this time. This allowed me such a unique opportunity to capture moments and conversations between them and the people special to them. I love these kinds of images - the ones that really reflect the relationships between people.

I had a great time with you guys and I appreciated the friendly atmosphere of the entire day. Congrats!

Jeremy

Hayley & Kevin - published!

2010-07-12T09:32:00.004-05:00

I photographed Hayley & Kevin's e.Session a while ago now, but since then they've become our neighbours! We spent a beautiful evening in the Exchange District and these guys were really cute!

You can view the entire story @ http://www.weddingsinwinnipeg.ca/winnipeg/articles.php?articleId=229

e.Session Video Unveiled!

2010-07-05T17:04:00.004-05:00

We've been working on the new website for the last little while and I can't wait to get it up and running. While thinking about the new design for the website, I decided that I wanted a more dynamic bio section and a way for people to get a feel for what it's like to work with me on the day, so I talked to Mark Hiebert (no relation... at least not that I know of!) from Epic Videography. Mark is so great to work with and I really appreciate his artistic eye and ability to capture emotion. He's been following me around lately, at my home, at the park, at an e.Session shoot, getting all sorts of footage for the new site. Well, he shared the e.Session video with me not too long ago and what can I say? He's come up with something fantastic as always!

Maybe I should've kept it for the launch of the new website, but I just couldn't wait. Check it out.

The new bio video will be coming soon and then the new website. I'll keep you posted!

Thanks to Chris and Nicole for being simply stunning subjects and wonderful people to work with. Check out their images from the shoot too: e.Session.

Sam & Kevin's Wedding

2010-06-28T10:26:00.010-05:00

I truly enjoy photographing each wedding throughout the year but it's always fun when you know the couple and the people in the wedding party. Meagan and I have volunteered at camp for several years now and we've gotten to know Sam and Kevin through being there. That's also how they met each other! They've been dating for a long time and it was so nice to see them finally able to tie the knot.

Sam is an organized bride! Not in a bridezilla kind of way, just in an organized and precise kind of way. Everything was well thought-out and this meant that things ran very smoothly on the wedding day and she was able to be an extremely relaxed and laid-back bride. The wedding really reflected Sam & Kevin as a couple and I think that's exactly how it should be.

Although it didn't rain on Saturday, the humidity was really high so we enjoyed a lot of indoor locations, just to keep everyone looking fresh. Sam & Kevin's wedding was at the Fort Garry Hotel and this suited them perfectly since they're a pretty stylish couple! I love the vintage feel of that place and there are so many different locations to photograph in. The girls looked stunning and we got a lot of their shots in before the ceremony.

After the ceremony we headed to the Hamilton Building. Although this spot isn't large, it offers a pretty spectacular environment and it's one of Winnipeg's many beautiful heritage buildings that offer great indoor locations for your wedding day. Afterwards we headed to the Exchange District and the Legislative grounds to do some outdoor shots. Kevin really enjoyed driving around in the BMW convertible so I don't think he minded moving from location to location, even if it was a tight fit for somebody of his height!

Everyone was mindful of rain on Saturday because thunderstorms were forecasted, but in the end we didn't have to worry about a thing. Just as the reception began the rain clouds let loose, but it didn't matter anymore. Meagan and I really enjoyed being at the reception, listening to some great speeches and dancing with friends.

It was a wonderful day, you guys. Thanks for letting us be involved in this special way and I hope you enjoy the shots!

Jeremy

Miranda & Derek - e.Session

2010-06-25T15:25:00.008-05:00

I have photographed many couples over the last few years, and there's always something unique and special about each photo shoot that I love... In this case, I think Miranda & Derek are one of the most photogenic couples I've ever worked with, even though they are convinced that they're not. It's pretty easy to make your images look great when these guys are the subjects!

Most of my communication with Miranda & Derek has been through email since they live out of town during most of the year, so it was really nice to spend some time with them last night and get to know them as a couple. They are great people; the e.Session was awesome and I'm really looking forward to their wedding in July. It was so easy to see the love between them and I had the privilege of capturing it through the art of photography.

We did most of the shoot at The Forks... a great Winnipeg landmark that will remind them of home when they're away from Manitoba. The e.Session finished off with a little of the Exchange District. We had an awesome night with beautiful weather, despite all the forecasts leading up to it.

Looking forward to July!

Jeremy

Nicole & Chris's e.Session

2010-06-24T08:34:00.008-05:00

I met Nicole for the first time in November at the Grand Wedding Showcase held by Weddings in Winnipeg. She was so friendly and laid back right from the get-go and I knew it would be fun to photograph her and her fiance. What I didn't know right away is that her fiance, Chris, was someone I had grown up with at the same church.

After a previous cancellation due to rain, we were worried we wouldn't be able to do the e.Session again when it poured for the whole day on Monday. However, it stopped about an hour before-hand and we ended up having a beautiful evening. I have a feeling we're going to have to learn to live with rain this season!

Chris and Nicole were so fun to work with. They are an energetic couple that just seems really, really happy. In fact, you won't see many serious shots below because they were few and far between... it was hard to get Nicole to stop smiling! They were enthusiastic about everything and I love working with people who have such great attitudes.

Mark Hiebert from Epic Videography came out to shoot the e.Session so stay tuned for an upcoming video. I can't wait to see it!

I'm looking forward to Chris and Nicole's wedding. If the e.Session is any indication, it's going to be one fun day!

Jeremy

Alisa + Sean's wedding

2010-06-23T10:17:00.007-05:00

I've really enjoyed getting to know Alisa and Sean and we had a wonderful time at their wedding on Saturday. They're a really laid back couple and they were game for trying anything out. The wedding party was also a lot of fun... "Razor" and his friends are good people! I love working with attitudes like that!

Alisa knew without a doubt what she wanted for the feel of the wedding images. She prefers a more pastoral, classic kind of setting to an urban or modern scene. It's always great when a bride knows what she wants and I really enjoyed shooting in areas in and around the city that would give this atmosphere. We started out at the Bishop's Mansion in St. Boniface, then on to the Leg, and ended with some favourite spots of mine in Headingly.

Their ceremony and reception was at The Gates on Roblin and it suited them perfectly. Planned Perfectly and With a Flourish provided a simple yet stunning set-up and the colours Alisa and Sean chose gave a really fresh and vibrant feel to everything. Their ceremony was personalized by including some special moments and traditions that meant a lot to the couple, and my photographer's eye really appreciated the gorgeous light that came through the trees in the late afternoon. The whole setting really reflected who Alisa and Sean are as a couple.

Thanks for an awesome day and for being a great couple to work with!

Jeremy

Heather & Mike's Highlights Slideshow

2010-06-20T19:03:00.002-05:00

Meagan put this together this week and I think it turned out really well. Apparently it brought tears to some peoples' eyes ;)
Thought you might want to check it out.

Heather + Mike from Jeremy Hiebert on Vimeo.

Heather & Mike's wedding

2010-06-14T13:42:00.009-05:00

On Saturday I headed out to Morden/Winkler for Heather and Mike's wedding. I was really excited about the opportunity to capture their wedding day and also because it meant brand new locations to photograph. Don't get me wrong, I love shooting here in the city, but it's always nice to get a change of scenery.

Heather and Mike were wonderful to work with and the day just flew by. They decided to see each other before the ceremony so we could do all the photography before-hand. I love having this time with the couple. Their first wedding day moment together was beautiful: Mike waited in the backyard, excited to see Heather for the first time, and Heather walked out while all of her family looked on. I feel these first two images below capture the moment beautifully.

They wanted to be alone for the first two hours so the wedding party joined us later in the day. We headed off to a few locations that I had scouted out before-hand. One of the unique places to Winkler is the 50's-style diner where they grabbed a booth and shared a milkshake or two :) Then it was off to old, historic Morden with the couple and wedding party. We got some really great shots at the elementary school and by an old run-down hotel!

In the late afternoon we took off to the ceremony, which was held at the beautiful Minnewasta Golf & Country Club. With rain threatening all day, Heather made a gutsy call to keep the ceremony outdoors overlooking the golf course, which was a great choice. It looked spectacular! There was a little rain just before the ceremony, but it cleared up and they were married in no time! The last image I thought was a really neat moment; it's of Mike's parents as they watch their son watch his bride come up the aisle. They obviously still have that little sparkle in their eye for each other!

Meagan and I had an amazing time and were thrilled to be apart of their big day!

Thanks again Heather & Mike,

Enjoy!

Jeremy

Soiree Event Planning

2010-06-10T10:29:00.006-05:00

Every year I get to work with many amazing vendors. Andrea from Soiree Event Planning an the whole team definitely fall under the category of amazing. If you are looking for a wedding planner, I would encourage you to take the time to see how she can help make that day a bit less stressful.

Every month Andrea features a local vendor on her blog... well this month she was kind enough to feature me! You can view the post on here blog.

A vision in white

2010-06-09T16:32:00.005-05:00

This spring I was asked to be apart of a photo shoot for Weddings in Winnipeg. It was a lot of fun and there were some really great vendors involved with the shoot. Stella's Bridal Galleria supplied the dresses, Vanenbergs Fine Jewellery supplied the jewellery and Villa Flora supplied the flowers.

You can view the article in the June issue of Weddings in Winnipeg or click on this link - http://weddingsinwinnipeg.ca/winnipeg/articles.php?articleId=199

Enjoy!

Jeremy

A Real Engagement Story

2010-06-01T10:41:00.005-05:00

Last fall I had the privilege of shooting a couple of engagement sessions with Lauren & Chad. I loved the feel of their photo shoots so we decided to submit their story and images to Weddings in Winnipeg. Well, I'm happy to say that they were selected to be featured. Lauren & Chad were high school sweethearts and are getting married this summer. I can't wait to shoot the wedding!
You can see the article @ http://www.weddingsinwinnipeg.ca/winnipeg/articles.php?articleId=129

Enjoy!

Jeremy

The Aspen

2010-05-20T10:02:00.007-05:00

This past fall I introduced The Aspen, a truly unique album. This panoramic artbook showcases your images in a stunning way, capturing your imagination for years to come. Endless options, featuring high-end materials and finishing, offer a one of a kind, custom creation. Order a 50 page album before June 30th and receive a free parent album!!

Highstyle Photo Shoot 2010!

2010-05-05T13:26:00.005-05:00

I was honoured to be part of the Highstyle Photo Shoot 2010 a couple of weeks ago. Events by Emma did a wonderful job of organizing the entire shoot and we had an awesome time at the Fort Garry Hotel. Everything was simply beautiful. All the photos will be upcoming in future publications but I wanted to post this video that Mark from Epic Videography put together to showcase the event. He did a fabulous job as always. There were so many people involved in making every aspect of this photo shoot simply stunning, so please take note of all the vendors listed at the end of the video. Again, a special thanks to Vicki for being my model for the day.

Enjoy!

Jeremy

Nicole & Tim's Wedding

2010-05-04T09:30:00.009-05:00

On Saturday I photographed my first wedding of the season which is always exciting, but it was also exciting because Nicole and Tim are friends of ours. We were so glad to be able to be part of their special day in this way. They are young but so ready for this and we're very happy for them!

When Nicki and Tim chose their wedding date they knew weather might end up being a major factor, however after the April we just had I think we were all getting used to being spoiled and we expected a sunshiny day. Well, leading up to Saturday the weather definitely changed and we wondered what the wedding day might end up bringing. In the end, there wasn't really any sunshine, but there wasn't really any rain either. No matter what, we knew they would end up with great images!

Nicki really appreciates outdoor, rural kinds of images so we managed to head out to a favourite spot of mine before the ceremony. The girls had great attitudes about getting a little bit dirty (it had poured the night before) and I think the shots we got were worth it.

Assiniboine Park is a special place to the couple so they decided they wanted to have most of their photos done there. I'm not really used to photographing in the park... it brings back memories of staged and posed shots in front of flower beds, but I headed out there on Friday and found some quiet locations that were a little different to the normal images captured in that area. I was pleased with the results and I think Nicki really appreciated the casual and natural feel of the shoot in the long grasses and trees. We ended up at the Legislature for some family shots and the sun peeked through to give a bright ending to the day.

Something that both Meagan and I noticed about Nicole and Tim's reception is that it reflected their personalities so well. It was beautiful yet relaxed and their guests had the opportunity to get to know them better throughout the evening.

You guys are a wonderful couple, Nicole and Tim! Thank-you for trusting me with capturing your special day. Meagan and I had a lot of fun and we really loved seeing you guys together as a married couple at last!

Jeremy