Red Photo Co….the blog bio picture

welcome here!

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!

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 (or above in "more stuff" and then "all about Coralee")...

just so you know...

2009 is almost full with 24 weddings already on the books! Be sure to check out the online calendar at redphotoco.com to verify availability for specific dates...

Amanda, Mark and Tia…

January 6, 2009 – 12:14 am

Amanda & Mark are getting married on the 24th of this month and since that is approaching faster than a speeding freight train, I thought it only fair that I share some of their engagement session from a while ago! Tia is their charming and always giggling daughter and she was delightful in providing all sorts of entertainment and ideas during the session. Since the wedding theme is based upon and incorporates their love for Tia, they are holding the wedding at the Children's Museum...how fun! And without further ado...

they loved the look of the Museum (inspired by Lisa & Chris' e-session) so much that we used it again!

and what's a trip to the Museum without a visit with the Bison?!

and then we went exploring in the bat caves!

 

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as seen in Weddingbells…

January 5, 2009 – 4:28 pm

Okay, now that I know that this has finally hit the shelves, I can share it with you! I am so very excited to start a new year off by announcing something huge (and can be seen Canada-wide!)...the amazing wedding of Mark & Kristin that I shot last July has been featured as a real wedding in the Spring/Summer issue of Weddingbells! I have had to keep this pretty tight lipped until they were published but am overjoyed now that it's been released to the world! So, if you see them on the shelves, pick one up and check out page 98 for the real wedding, page 23 for a cute photo of Mark & Kristin on her scooter and page 379 for my pretty in pink full page ad...enjoy!

This is the cover...

and the real wedding feature..

click here to view it larger in pdf format...

By coralee | Posted in all posts, news | 1 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Nghia Tran   -  

    Way to Go! I'm so happy for your success!! when you get all famous and stuff , don't forget about your Rocktographers.

cans for comments update!

December 22, 2008 – 8:32 pm

Okay, although we didn't quite make 100 cans (boo!), the final tally of comments was 69, which isn't too shabby! I will be heading down to the Humane Society shortly to donate not only the number of cans that we received comments for but also a few other things that they are in need of; a big (Costco size!) jar of peanut butter and a few Kongs to help with dog training and a massive (another Costco find) red pail of Milk Bones! We have to keep those doggies spoiled (just like my Blue)! Thank you all for your support in helping out our furry friends this year!

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are you free tomorrow night?

December 13, 2008 – 6:25 pm

Just something a little different now...my amazingly talented friend Arsen (who is only one day younger than me..my scorpio dragon male twin really) is having a concert tomorrow night that should be a very inspiring night of opera so if you are free, please join us! 

 

By coralee | Posted in all posts, news | 3 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Nghia Tran   -  

    Would of love to come. Sorry I missed the show, I'm sure it was awesome! Let me know about the next one :)

  2. ~Kristina   -  

    i, too, missed this. is it "italian" singing/songs?

  3. Nghia Tran   -  

    Hellooooo.... where's the blogs??? Bad blogger!

cans for comments…I need your help!

December 10, 2008 – 12:54 am

There is something fantastic going on in the photographic community to help those in need this holiday season, cans for comments. The idea has spread all over North America and is now being featured on tons of blogs and since the Kamps mentioned it, I thought that it was an idea worth getting involved it too but I'm putting a little different spin on it (c'mon, you know that I always have to be a little different, right?!)! I know that there are so many food drives during the holidays and since my pets (two kitties and a doggie) bring me so much joy and I know that the Winnipeg Humane Society needs help too, I will be donating pet food! Starting right now (December 10th, 2008) for every comment that is left on the blog for the next 10 days, until December 19th 12 days (I'm extending it so that we can reach 100!), until December 21st at midnight (I'm upping the ante Kamps!), Red Photo Co. (that's me) will donate one can of dog or cat food to the Winnipeg Humane Society

Feel free to pass this on to anyone and everyone else too..more comments equals more food for dogs and cats in need! I will do my best to post something new everyday so that you all have stuff to comment on as well so come back often! You can check out the Kamp's blog as they are also participating and your comments on their blog will give food to Winnipeg Harvest! I'll do my best to keep you updated and take a photo of all of the food that I've collected thanks to all of you! xo

p.s...you can comment about any post on the whole blog! 

UPDATE! 64 comments in the last 10 days which means we need 36 more to break 100!I'm extending this until Sunday night...we can do it!!!!

 

By coralee | Posted in all posts, news | 61 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Brenda Westwood   -  

    Coralee... you softy you!! we have a dog and a horse, so you know I love this idea of a can of dog food!! wonderful idea, glad I can cost you another can. :)

  2. Joe Milton   -  

    Way to go Coralee! Excellent idea, I'm sure the Humane Society will appreciate it!

  3. Mary Thomson   -  

    Thank you for taking can of all the puppies and kitties!

  4. Amanda   -  

    Hey Cor! No time like the present to first time blog you! That sounded wrong - anyways - I'm blogging to help your cause! Also, we may finally take the plunge and have 2 kitties here very shortly (they're waiting to be picked up). Never thought I'd see the day!

  5. Melissa   -  

    What a wonderful idea Coralee! Great work thinking outside "the can"!
    Happy Holidays!

  6. Kim   -  

    Hey Coralee...what a fabulous idea...glad I could help.
    Have a merry christmas and happy new year :)

  7. jess* Jake Jess@Kampphoto   -  

    Awesome! Such a great idea, the animals deserve love too:)

  8. ohana photographers - david & kimi   -  

    YAY!!! i LOVE this idea!! yay animals!

  9. ~Kristina   -  

    such a crazy awesome idea! way to coraleespin it!

  10. Kareena Grywinski   -  

    All the puppies and kitties say "woof" and "meow"! Which means in their lingo, "We love Miss Coralee!"

  11. Andrea Murphy   -  

    Add a can for me! And if you get a sec come comment on my blog so I can give one for you!

  12. Kristin   -  

    Coralee this is AWESOME! And YOU are AWESOME! :)

  13. kristin   -  

    that was good cake.

  14. Shannon Hayward   -  

    Awesome idea! Love it!

  15. ronald   -  

    Hi Coralee, just wanted to say WOW.. i am glad to help to add a can. excellent idea.. hope that no animals will be starving this xmas!!!

  16. kelsey   -  

    I love animals, So here's my comment and one more can!

  17. Anne   -  

    Please throw in a box of Annie's Organic Shells & Cheese for me!!

  18. Astrid and Rene   -  

    Thanks for sharing and caring!

  19. Julie Hornick   -  

    You take the most beautiful photos. I love photos that are natural, capture people giggling about something or giving each other a loving look. You do an amazing job of capturing that!

  20. lynn   -  

    what a fantastic idea...glad i can help!!!

  21. Jennipoo poo   -  

    Great idea Cor! Have a merrypeanut holiday - (the peanut is silent)

  22. Nicola Calamusa said   -  

    Hey Cor, it's a good thing you're an animal lover, good job. I would not like to see if you were a animal hater.
    Merry Christmas from the Italians in the south side.

    P.S. This was done using Apple Technology, my Mac, yeah shboy!

  23. tara   -  

    Fantastic idea !!! Ive added a black cat and a German Sheppard to my boys.

  24. Rachael King Johnson   -  

    feliz navidad my friend!

  25. steph and brent   -  

    You have inspired us!!! Were heading to the humane society this week to donate some cat toys and beds!!!!!!

  26. Liz Duerksen   -  

    (to the tune of "Happy Birthday to You" - not sure why, it just somehow barks well)

    Woof woof woof-woof, meow meow,
    woof woof woof-woof, meow meow,
    woof woof woof-woof woof woof-woof!
    Woof woof woof-woof, meow meeeeeooooooow!

    Merry Christmas, everyone!

  27. Deanna   -  

    Great Idea!!! Merry Christmas!

  28. tyler   -  

    I got my first dog from the humane society, and I imagine every dog after that will come from there. They do so much good work!

  29. Cheryl   -  

    Great idea Coralee:) Animals should enjoy the holidays too!

  30. rochelle and paulo   -  

    thats such a good idea! here is our comment! merry christmas!

  31. James Einarson   -  

    Hi Coralee...You Rock! They may like candy from the "Nutty Club"

  32. Heather McCrae   -  

    Good luck with the fund raiser Coralee! Happy holidays!

  33. Lisa Burla   -  

    Coralee, you are too awesome for words. Congrats to you for having the holiday spirit!!!

  34. Tammy   -  

    Who could resist helping out our furry friends.
    What a great way to help them out. You rock Cor!!!
    Luv Tammy :)

  35. Larisa Lotoski   -  

    Hey Coralee, thanks for donating another can of tasty goodness for all the furry friends at the Humaine Society. I hope You and Blue have a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic New Years. Cheers!

  36. Bryan Vermeylen   -  

    Merry Christmas Coralee!
    Thanks again for all your hard work. The e-session photos are awesome! Also thanks for the "rockin'" X-mas tunes and the card. Have a great holiday season. Hopefully you'll get some time to rest and relax too!

  37. Kyle   -  

    Look at you! Such a nice person, and friends to all the animals too. My poor static-y cat friend says you can donate on his behalf.

  38. Zoe Harvey   -  

    Thanks Coralee. I had a rough start before I met my Mum at the Hamilton SPCA, where she took me home to "foster" (although Jenn knew I was never going back and that Mum would never be capable of JUST fostering me) and it's good to know that there are nice people out there like you looking out for my fellow pets at the Humane Society. I hope that they all find nice homes like I did for Christmas!

    Love Zoe (Woof Woof)

  39. Allison   -  

    Your photography is fantastic! As is your contribution to helping animals :)

  40. Karinne   -  

    Awesome that your doing this Miss Red!

  41. Beth   -  

    Lovely photos :) you're doing a wonderful thing for the animals.. Bravo :D

  42. Blue   -  

    I promise I won't eat any of the donated treats Mommy!

  43. Michelle Quinn   -  

    On behalf of my cats and all other pets/pet owners.... we thank you for being so generous!!!

  44. Krista   -  

    What beautiful photography you have! It was a pleasure to view your photos and help our a good cause.

  45. Griffin & Madison   -  

    Meow.... purrr *squeak* purr

  46. Tracey   -  

    I love animals, I love Winnipeg and I think you're awesome for doing this (even if we've never met) Thank you for having such a great heart.

  47. Karrie Summerton   -  

    What a great idea Coralea!!! We need to remember our furry little friends this season!!! I'm confident that you will make 100...good luck!!!

  48. Trish Palud   -  

    Congrats on your Cans for comments Quest! Great cause! Hope you break 100!

  49. Rebecca   -  

    I love that you're donating to help the sweet dogs and cats!!! They'll love all the yum special food just in time for Christmas!!

  50. Brandie   -  

    Great idea Cor! Anne would be very proud of you for this...

  51. Robyn & Travis   -  

    Hola Coralee!!! Travis and I are on our honeymoon and wanted to thank you for all your hard work! We also love this fundraiser you are holding. Keep up the amazing work and Merry Christmas!!

  52. Chris   -  

    Nice idea. :) You can feel free to take my 2 cats in too. :)

  53. Bex   -  

    Ooooh.... I hope I'm not too late??? I love cans for comments!!! Even though we just rfecently adopted a new puppie....I never even though about donating dog/cat food!!! What an awesome idea.

    So... here's from me...somewhere down south in Oklahoma....a delicious can of dog/cat food! YAY!

    xox

  54. candice   -  

    Happy holidays!!! Hope you get to 100 cans.

  55. Ang & Kev   -  

    Seasons Greetings Coralee! Our kitty cat, Belle, says "THANKS"!

  56. nicole   -  

    What an awesome idea Coralee! Happy holidays and all the best for the new year!!

  57. Megan Cavers Simpson   -  

    Great idea Coralee! Hope you make it!

    Happy Holidays!

    Megan

  58. jen   -  

    Hi coralee,

    just poppin in to leave a delicious comment for the animals :)
    hope all is well, your images amaze me (as always).

    have a good one!

  59. Mary Thomson   -  

    can

  60. A K   -  

    Wonderful idea.... Happy Holidays!

  61. courtney   -  

    coralee, I just wanted to say how lovely I think your photos are...fantastic! I remember the days of developing pictures with you in yearbook and hoping you would continue with this passion of yours. If only we had refound each other before my wedding. Redheads rule!

one year already?!

December 8, 2008 – 8:00 am

Happy 1st anniversary Mike & Amy! Here's wishing you many more...

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  1. Crystal   -  

    What a fabulous pic - I love the tub, very cool

and as promised…

December 7, 2008 – 11:47 pm

Okay, I feel like the worst Auntie that I haven't even introduced my new nephew Ryder to all of you, especially since there has been the addition of another Finnley (only spelled differently) to my life in the past few days so without further ado...here is my gorgeous and sweet nephew, Ryder (and this is the birth announcement card that I designed and printed to announce his arrival!)...

 

 

By coralee | Posted in all posts, babies and kids, news | 4 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Noelle   -  

    He is absolutly precious... congrats to all of your family!!! your photography is truly amazing. I cannot wait to have you their on our wedding day!!!

  2. rochelle and paulo   -  

    congratulations auntie coralee!

  3. Amanda   -  

    What a beautiful photo! And he's so adorable. Congratulations Auntie!!!

  4. Heather Pakkala   -  

    What a beautiful baby, the picture is fantastic!!!! You take the greatest photos Coralee!!! My plan is for us to book you next summer, for Kyla's one year. By then I'll be back to work, and can afford a session. All the best. Happy Holidays!!!!!