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welcome!

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 me through the contact form and see if I'm available for your date buy clicking on the "availablility" link above!...thanks for looking!

 

a little about coralee...

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..


just so you know...

2010 is filling up fast with over 10 weddings already on the books and many prime dates filled up! Be sure to check out the online calendar at redphotoco.com to verify availability for specific dates...

 


 

new…wedding wednesdays!

03.03.10

Okay, I know that you probably all think that it's possible that I've fallen off the face of the earth and I assure you, somedays that's how it feels! I have just been devoting SO much time to getting my new underground meeting space/"studio" done that it really feels that that's all that I've done since 2010 started...and it is! So, my apologies...but I'm happy to make to introduce...wedding wednesdays! In both an attempt to blog more and share the wealth of wedding knowledge in my head, I will be blogging tips and links to fantastic places online to help and inspire you on your wedding way.

Today's tip...dresses!
I was talking to one of my 2010 brides on the phone last week and she mentioned that she was 6 months away from her wedding and still without a dress. Having been around the wedding block more times than most (in the company of brides as I have yet to be a bride myself (did you all know that?!)), I can confirm that 6 months is not a whole lot of time to get a dress! If you have seen "say yes to the dress" on TLC, you will know that the dress that you try on at the bridal store is merely a sample and once you order your dress, it can take months for it to arrive. Add to that time for alterations and this can take you well beyond the six month mark. And what if you have your heart set on a designer gown that simply is not within your budget? Thankfully in the age of the internet, there are a bunch of websites for brides still on the search for the perfect dress!

Smart Bride Boutique is a Canadian website that offers brides both a place to buy new+used gowns and sell their wedding dresses. It also features listings for shoes, jewelry, bridesmaid's dresses and even decorations! There are also contests and tons of links and inspiration so check it out!

One of my very favorite wedding blogs out there is Once Wed. My 2009 bride Nikaela was the one that turned me on to this site as it inspired her so much in her wedding preparations. I, like Nikaela, fell in love with the featured real weddings and simple beauty in all of the imagery on the site...and they have listings for wedding dresses too! Yay!

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go! and be epic…

02.04.10

So, it was some sort of crazy kismet that I happened upon the amazingly creative Kal Barteski last week (and as it turns out, which is usually the case in Wpg since everyone seems to know each other, I photographed one of her friend's weddings a while back) and she kindly invited me to take part in a challenge that she was doing. In order to inspire creativity in this dreary part of winter we call February, she and some of her creative friends were challenging each other to create outstanding works of art-of-some-kind to shake up our creative chakras and get inspiration flowing in the right directions. So, being involved in fantastic things is something that I love to be a part of and said yes!

The theme was PERMANENT and I racked my brain for days trying to come up with ideas. I asked people what their idea of permanent was (I got a lot of interesting interpretations: Sharpies, concrete, mountains...) and I'm not sure if that helped me at all..I kind of just felt more clueless! So, if you can believe it, this is what I came up with...

and my rationalization of such a crazy lensbaby image..

I was watching Charlie & the chocolate factory and thought that so little in life is permanent these days. Relationships end, loved ones are lost..even houses can burn down (all of which I have been affected by in the last two years). Watching that silly movie that reminded me so much of the bittersweetness of life's lessons, I realized that no matter how old you are or how much money you have in your wallet, we all have dreams. They can be small or large but they belong to you and you alone and in my mind, that is permanent. All that Charlie wanted was that last golden ticket so that he and Grandpa Joe could see the mystery behind the closed factory gates and have a swell time at the amazing factory of wonders made by Mr.Wonka. So, there it is..gazing into that shop window, wondering what the possibility of finding the last golden ticket is, is Charlie Buckett, a boy with a dream and for me...dreams are permanent.

You can check out some more amazing interpretations on Kal's blog!

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Kal - LOVE IT. It's awesome. It's true and genuine and full of thought and heart. LOVE IT.

Becky - Love this Coralee! Once upon a time it was my dream to have you photograph my wedding. Dream.Come.True. CHECK!

Kelsey - You say things so well! I wholeheartedly agree. Did you by chance name your sweet little pup after 'charlie' in charlie and the chocolate factory? :)

~Kristina - so cool!

nikaela - it's perfect.

so excited to share this!

01.31.10

Sorry for the complete lack of posts as of late! Just super busy over here trying to finish off products for 2009 clients, complete my underground studio, and put the last touches on my NEW WEBSITE!! I have waited for a while to share this but there is no time like the present so...I am BEYOND thrilled to announce that I have been named one of Canada's best 25 wedding photographers by Weddingbells magazine! Check out it HERE!

And to check out all 25 in alphabetical order (so I was told that I'm not actually #18..lol) click HERE. I am so honoured and humbled to be amongst so many amazing photographers on that list and did I mention that I'm the only one from Manitoba! Yikes, no pressure, right?!

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by coralee

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Liz Duerksen - Hi Coralee! Your new website is stunning! It's easy to see why the Weddingbells edit staff chose you and your site as one of the top 25 in Canada - which is no small feat! Congratulations! Keep making magic! Your work is divine! -Liz

kelsey loewen - !!!! Awesome!

Allison - Well deserved, Coralee!

Becky - My Hero! Love the new website!

Lindsey - That is awesome! And Kelsey and Chad made it on there! YAY :)

Rebecca - This so so so awesome, and you are absolutely in the top 25!!! I always admire so much how you have your own style that's all you, no one can ever mistake one of your photos for someone else's photo. You're so unique and so creative and different from the norm, so you stand out so much! And so talented of course!! And I kinda love that the only photographer chosen from Manitoba is a chick!!! :)

Janice Berry Florals - Congratulations Coralee! Awesome as usual, I am sure you are proud. Your work is remarkable. I am happy to recommend you when ever possible. Have an awesome season. Jan (we worked together at the Gamble wedding)

Lorraine - Hi Coralee!!!Congratulations. You deserved it. Ken and I are very happy for you! Keep up the amazing job. :)

Jennifer Lee Photography - Congratulations Coralee! Definitely deserved...you are one of the best!

Sylvia & Jason - Extremely well deserved....you're an amazing photographer with an eye that catchs such powerful and lively moments. This evening I viewed my wedding e-gallery for the first time....and I can truly say that I relived each moment of that special day through your images and pieces of art. Your photography tells a story, relives a moment, has life, expression, joy, sadness, laughter.....and is real...real to the moment and couple....you tell their story of their day so well.....you should be super duper proud of yourself....congrats and I'm so very happy that your work was recognized and that we got first hand experience working with you! Thank you for making my evening and putting a smile on our faces. Love them all....thanks again!!!!!!!!!!! YOU'RE AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND A GREAT, CREATIVE AND ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHER!!!!!!!!

wonderful weddingbells…

01.30.10

don't forget to check out the new spring/summer 2010 issue on newstands now! (and my pretty in pink with moustaches ad on page 369!)

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I promise that I’m not ignoring you!

01.18.10

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you know that I took my main website down just over a week ago now in order to launch a brand spankin' new one for 2010 and this seems to have caused some issues in the email dept. Since the only real way to contact me now is via the contact form on the blog, for some reason, those have been ending up in my junk folder (boo!!) and so please note that I have not been ignoring those of you that have tried to contact me! Just over an hour ago I came across a whole bunch of contact forms in my junk folder on my server (thanks to my hosting company that alerted me that my inbox was filled with 120,000 emails, of which about 119, 955 of those were spam) and I will do my best to respond to you all asap! Again, I'm beyond sorry and will talk to you all very soon!

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comments for canines FINAL UPDATE!

01.05.10

So with December being over, Charlie & I were so anxious and excited to tally up the final comments for the month and figure out just how much we raised to help out our friends at the Boston Terrier & Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba! So...(drum roll please), with all of your help and blog love, we raised $120!! (We were hoping to top the $200 mark but that just gives us a goal for next year!) When I called Lindsay from the rescue, she was so happy  as every penny counts! So THANKS SO MUCH to all of you that left a comment to help the cause! Charlie & I couldn't have done it without you!! xoxo

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Merry Xmas!!

12.24.09

Happy Holidays everyone!!

And, if you haven't already (and even if you have!), PLEASE leave a comment on any post to help raise money for the sweet Bostons & Pugs!! With your help, Charlie & I have raised $64 so far...but we know that we can do better than that!! It doesn't cost you a cent so please help us out and leave some love!!

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Ami - Merry Christmas to you & Charlie, too!

Lindsay - Merry Christmas! Hope you and Charlie are having a great first Christmas together!

Alex Palma - Hi there Coralee....Merry Christmas to you....My wife & I just adopted a blue heeler from the Humane Society here in Winnipeg so I know how important it is to support and help shelters and animal associations. Take care! :)

jen - Merry Christmas to you & Charlie...... hope your christmas was everything you thought it would be... ~the Spencers

Chilette - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and Charlie!

Lindsay - Great news! Now that Christmas is over, I have a lead on a couple who may be interested in adopting one of the dogs that Charlie travelled from Nebraska with! Fingers crossed!