Lucky you...you've stumbled upon my little online home of all things current at Red Photo Co.! You may notice the new look...the changes have made it an even better place to highlight my latest projects and ramblings (and your COMMENTS!). There are some options at the top for looking through older posts and a link to redphotoco.com. If you have any questions, feel free to email on the contact page (website link above)...thanks for looking!
See that girl on the right, that's me, an eccentric little prairie girl that is happily doing what she loves for a living! Years ago when I discovered my love for photography, I realized that the moments and emotions that made my heart race were happening naturally; capturing those is what makes me giggle like a little girl! I can remember being asked what type of photography I was interested in and honestly, weddings were the last thing on my mind...but then I realized that they don't have to plagued with the posed, contrived photos of past generations. They can be FUN and reflect your true personality, your inner child and include the little things that made your wedding day unique...this is why I do what I do. All of the adult credentials are on the website (or above in "more stuff" and then "all about Coralee")...
2008 is almost completely booked! Every Saturday from June to September has been filled with the exception of August 23rd and September 20th. Be sure to check out the online calendar at redphotoco.com to verify availability for specific dates. Quite a few Saturdays in 2009 already filled as well...
Happy 1st Anniversary Paul & Megan! Here's wishing you many more...
This past Wednesday I headed off to Cherry Hill Estate (just outside of Steinbach) for the lovely little mid-week wedding of Tim & Mary. What can I say about these two? They are unique (which I love!) and truly so crazy for each other that it was amazing to see that are finally married (at least that is what so many people said to me.."It's about time!!"). Why a Wednesday wedding you ask? Well...Tim & Mary told me that the date just happened to be their 6 year anniversary so what better way to spend it at then at their wedding?! So many photos so enough jibber jabber...
fantastic day for an outside ceremony!
the wedding party, upon their entrance, and Tim & Mary, upon their departure, danced!...it was fantastic!
with such a perfect summer day, they all needed a little dip in the water...
lovely ladies..
one of Mary's "something borrowed"...
yummy cupcakes from Dessert Sinsations
the speeches got some hilarious reactions...
after the first dance, it was a rousing version of the Rocky Horror Picture Show's "The Time Warp"...wow!
and the conga line that ended up outside of the tent!
then we took Nghia's advice to "drop the forks, let's go!" and stole away for some more photos of just Tim & Mary...amazing sky or what?!
if you see this man in your bushes, proceed with caution...lol!
the inscriptions on their rings were their nicknames for each other...awww!
and the night ended with sparklers...
and an amazing fireworks display by Archangel Fireworks!
Well, it appears that I may have been the only photographer in the world that didn't have a wedding on the very popular 08.08.08 but I did have the pleasure of shooting on 08.09.08 with Kelly and Heather! We were lucky enough to avoid the rain for yet another Saturday and although it was a pretty hot one, there was a nice breeze in the shade and we managed to do alright. Many of the guests at the wedding were from out of town and it's always so touching to see how far people travel to attend weddings..really warms the heart! Have a fantastic honeymoon guys in our nation's capitol...I know that you'll love it!
Heather, looking so elegant!
sweet flowergirl stressing a little over just how slow she has to go down the aisle..too cute!
Kelly, biting his lip and waiting for the gorgeous bride...
even best men enjoy bubble blowing!
love the expressions! (and mere moments before the wind took the fountain mist and blew it directly at us!)
cutie-patootie!
serious...
or not so much? lol
a little refreshment before the reception...
a detail from the awesome guestbook all full of engagement photos that we took last fall (this is something that I have been offering for a while and they are SO popular and unique!)..
the favors were coffeebeans and loose tea...so I had to bring that into the ring shot!
centerpieces were lillies underwater in vases...so lovely!
and the kids got their own little cookie favors...
delightful bouquet from Urban Flora...
Shannon, Heather's sister and maid of honour's cell phone rang during dinner..."oh what I am doing? Just sitting at the head table...can I call you back?" ...LOL
Happy 1st Anniversary Tristan & Angela! Here's wishing you many more...
Happy 1st Anniversary Justin & Jenelle! Here's wishing you many more...
I met Rebekah last year when she was a bridesmaid at the amazing wedding of Kurt & Karin. I couldn't help but notice her infectious smile then already and was so delighted when she emailed me to say that she was getting married in 2009 and wanted me to shoot her wedding! Her and Eric were unnecessarily nervous (and so cute together!) at the beginning of their e-session but they very quickly took my advice and were having a great time just hugging and laughing and kissing and carrying on. I can assure you that so many of my couples are nervous to start but quickly realize that with the relaxed style of my work, just have a good time and "just ignore me" is the best advice that I can give...and on to the photos!
see...laughing...
and hugging...
LOVE this one!
I love a girl that wears red shoes!
ain't this the truth?!
Eric sticking out his tongue without realizing...awesome!
after ice cream we went to the graveyard...well, what else to people in love do on a wednesday night? I loved that they wanted to go...although about 10 mins later we got kicked out because they were closing 
these two definitely have some chemistry...woo!
and then they requested some in the car...apparently they have had many a roadtrip and adventure in the car so I obliged...sweet!
can't wait until your wedding guys!
Just a reminder that the latest issue of Weddingbells magazine has hit the shelves (Fall/Winter 2008) so be sure to pick one up!
pretty in pink ad on page 372
