Ok, not "Gangsters" but pretty darn close.  

They travel in packs wherever the roads may take them. They haven't got a worry in the world (no worries that are large enough to cramp their style anyway).  And if the road is paved, they're on it.

So when my mother in law, Hildi, asked me to photograph them, I was happy to oblige.  After all, we'll never be able to repay the amount of help they give us, babysitting the girls when my husband and I decide to go globetrotting.

However, here's what I wasn't prepared for: the smooching.

I'm not stupid, I know they smooch.  But I warn you if you're part of my family: there's a whole lotta smooching going on here.  If you can't handle it (Robert), then don't look.  

In any case, enough talking for now:

Hello!

I just love this one:

And there you go:

Dad requested this one, and I love how he just stood there admiring his beauty and his beast. 

 Nice!

Now, can you believe her?  Hot stuff eh?  

Dad, you need this one for your office!  A big huge copy of it.

Now, this is what I was talking about.  Usually I have to ask my couples to do this.  For them, I had to ask them to please STOP doing it!

I just ABSOLUTELY love this one:

Mom asked me to do something to this effect:

Dad wanted his hog all alone for a shot:

A nicely behaved one:

Thanks Mom and Dad for letting me capture you two in 2009.  Looking great and loving each other just as much if not more than ever.

It's great to see, even if it grosses me out a little!  

Much love! 

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I love weddings like this one.  Relaxed evening events, with classy decorations and a gorgeous couple!  Tina was radiant and Ken couldn't take his eyes off of her.

The decorations were out of this world!  And though the venue was incredible all on its own, Emma's team took it to the next level!  Events by Emma was in charge of the decoration for the Conservatory and I was completely blown away.

Here's just a few of the many images I got that night:

During the ceremony, though very entertaining, it was also very emotional.

Now look at this beauty!

We managed to head outside for a few minutes too...

And yes, it was November.  Can you believe it?

Thank you Ken and Tina for the awesome night and I wish you many wonderful years together!

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Oh, they're in love and sooo gorgeous!

I know you think I say that to everyone. But aren't they?

Sylvie lives out in St Pierre and I was so happy when she told me that she wanted to do her engagement pictures out there.  I love going to new places, specially out in the country, in the fall.  Lucky for them we're having a long, warm fall... And lucky for me, they're photogenic and amazing to work with.

Thanks guys, can't wait till the wedding!

 I call these "Dancing in the Light"...

Chris was bent on swinging higher than Sylvie...  Sometimes I got a shot like this:

But most of the shots were like this: ;)

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Technically, this wasn't in Winnipeg.  Just outside Winnipeg, past Headingley, in a gorgeous park with trails and trees and water...

I'm such a romantic.  But so are these two!  Leanora and Jared chose me to photograph their wedding next year and I'm thinking we'll have a blast and as a bonus end up with amazing images!  Leanora HAS to be a supermodel in her spare time... I'm sure of it!  And Jared, though you're not so bad yourself, you are definitely one lucky man!

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There's been a serious surge of very gorgeous people in my studio!  I know you're saying that I ALWAYS say that, but look!!!  Again!

When she first walked in, tall, and absolutely gorgeous, I thought to myself, there better be a very gorgeous man on the other end of this engagement!  I met him the following week and voila!  He's gorgeous too!

Though we didn't have a sunny day, the fall leaves seemed to have yellowed with super incredibly intensity overnight!

It's just as well... the leaves were no match for these bright sunshiny faces!

Ooooh, the love!

Aren't these amazing?  The next two just blew me away... So romantic!

Thank you Jennifer and Dave, for choosing me!  Can't wait till April!

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She's gorgeous, sweet and she called me a jewel... How could I not love her?  I had never met Anthony until the engagement session, but I knew he must have been something special to capture her attention.

I think we must have had the last sunny day of the fall when we met for these pictures.  

Aren't they wonderful?

Anthony loves the outdoors, so off we went to the middle of the bush!

It was truly beautiful out there!

I always say that a little flare has never hurt anyone...

Thanks you two!  I can't wait for your wedding!

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Kathleen & Colin from Patty Boge on Vimeo.

Kathleen called me two days before Oliver came into the world.  She said something like: "I really love your work and I'd really love to meet with you, but I'm having my baby any day now and won't be able to come and see you!" Yikes!  I put her in my calendar and as soon as she was able to have people over, I went for a little visit!  

Oliver is an absolute joy (as you've seen in the video) and he's been welcomed into this family with open arms!

It's such a privilege to be there all day long with the couple and their friends, and really get to know them... But it's my great blessing to be able to see just how in love they are... When I recorded Colin and Kathleen's vows I heard a little whisper when she first got up to the altar... he said to her "You look absolutely gorgeous..." his voice was raspy and you could detect the emotion with which he said those words...

Kathleen, you're a lucky girl! And Colin, you're a VERY very lucky guy!

Here's some of your images. 

Oliver was the ring bearer but he fell asleep going down the aisle...  Here he is, sleeping in grandpa's arms. 

 Then mom dropped off his bottle. How cute is that?

Just look at this porcelain doll! 

 Kathleen works at the Leg, so this was a very special place for pictures for her.

The day turned crazy cold, but we managed to get some sunset shots. 

 Kathleen's dress is absolutely stunning!

 Some of my favorite shots below: it was cold and we rushed into the buildings to warm up.

 Thanks to everyone in the party for braving the weather and making it look like fun out there!

 Thank you Kathleen and Colin.  Let's book a spring session for a trash the dress eh?  

Love you and have a wonderful start of your lives together! 

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Last week, my friend Trevor and I went out to Kildonan Park to exchange family pictures.  See, that's one of the perks that we have as photographers.  The thing is, I didn't start taking advantage of it until last year...  Too bad!  With the amount of photographer friends I have, I should be able to have new family pictures every week!  Go to his blog here and check out the fantastic job that he did on our family pictures.  Of course it helps that I have a very gorgeous family...

Trevor's little family is absolutely adorable.  Lois is gorgeous (read hot!) and Ryder is the cutest little guy you've ever seen... and of course, Trevor cleans up nicely.

Trevor and Lois, I love doing this for you.  You have taught me that we must capture every moment, every stage, every laughter and every little tear... One must not take life for granted or lightly. 

I hope I captured you well... Can't wait to do it again... We will be in need of family pictures in February, in Brazil.  Wanna come?

I like how I covered Trevor's face in this shot... nice...

And yes, I know this one is blurry, but there's something about it that I just love...

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Ivy & Ryan from Patty Boge on Vimeo.

Ivy & Ryan booked me 2 years ago!  Yes, they love me... and I them!  I feel like we've known each other for so long... we're almost like family.

Ivy is the cutest cuddliest groom and Ivy is the sweetest (and really really gorgeous) philipino Marilyn Monroe type bride!

 They met in grade 9, where they spent recesses and lunches together, went for walks, had the same friends, became part of each other's family and eventually got engaged and married.  Can you believe it?  Grade 9?  And they've been best friends and completely in love ever since!

I was very much looking forward to this day!  To top it off, Mike Tinholt, of Tinholt Photography  came out to shoot second with me.  Mike is very talented and easy to get along with!  We had a great time together and it took me forever to edit the images down!  Thanks Mike, I look forward to shooting with you again!

Here's some images, more on the story later.

 Ryan and Ivy got married in my favorite Cathedral in Winnipeg - The St Mary's Cathedral.  Isn't it gorgeous? The doves were fun, but a tiny bit scary!

When I met with Ivy and Ryan to finalize the details of the wedding, they told me that they envisioned the photography of their day to be done at an abandoned barn, in the middle of a big field! Yay!  I love that kind of stuff, so I asked them which barn and they replied: Dunno, could you find us one?

Could I?

Sure!  And I did!

 I took this shot (left), while Mike took the other one (right).  Isn't that cool?

Ryan's boys:

In the air:

The barn!

LOVE the veil!

 Ryan & Ivy used to have lunches (in grade 9!) at this DQ.  

So, this ring shot is only fitting:

I love Ivy's bouquet toss!

Line dancing!

And the final dance shot:

Thank you Ryan & Ivy for making me part of your day and your life... All the best to you as you continue this journey together!

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Amanda & Matt - Wedding photography in Winnipeg from Patty Boge on Vimeo.

 If it's at all possible that I fell in love with every single client that I had this year, then I did.  I truly did.  And if you look back on my blog, you'll see why... They're all amazing.

Amanda and Matt fall into this category quite easily...  Our relationship started when we met last October, continued over the phone - they live in Toronto - and got stronger when we did the Engagement Pictures back in the spring...  I know what you're thinking: I'm such a suck! And I am!

Amanda and Matt are so in love that it's breathtaking... and it shows!  When Amanda told me about her pink dress I was so excited!  Then she told me she wanted an "edge" to her wedding pictures, and I was absolutely exhilarated!  To top it all, my good friend and the reason I am where I am in photography, Trevor Brucki, came out to shoot with me!  He got a little bossy at times, just like I do when I go out to second shoot with him (apparently!) and we had so much fun, I had a hard time editing down the images for the slideshow (I'm sure you noticed!).

Thank you Trevor for the great images and good times!

Amanda & Matt, enjoy!

Ok, folks, does she NOT look exactly like Gwen Stefani?  Better actually! 

Here's something really sweet.  Her dad, Ed Toews, surprised her when she came home for the wedding, by painting her childhood home HOT PINK, and placing childhood mementos all over the white shelf that he ordered specifically for this occasion.  Amanda's mom said this room will go right back to beige once the wedding is done, but I vote to keep it pink!  It's so awesome! 

 Now, if you want to be driven around in style, you've got to get yourself one of these!  Bohdan has a sweet motor-home that he took to drive around the Wedding Party!

This is one of the many awesome shots that Trevor took. 

I've never seen the Conservatory look so good! 

 Then we went a little edgy!

Then A LOT edgy! 

Just look at these two! 

Though Amanda spent most of the day in her high heels - we had to get the Converse Runners in there! 

 Awesome car!

Amanda's Grandfather is the cutest thing in the world and he used to be a wedding photographer, using Medium Format back in the day.  Really back in the day!!!  This was his camera of choice for the wedding day.  Can't wait to see the pictures, Grandpa! 

 Trevor and I teamed up for some Vintage veil shots and some very technical lighting! ;)

Apparently Grandpa requested Trevor to take this shot.  I LOVE IT! 

And here we are!  Me and my new friends. 

 Trevor, thank you for the million shots and video!

Amanda and Matt, you will be forever part of my life and I hope to be the same to you.  

Love you lots and let's book that Brazil trip for your trash the dress!  Let's not really trash this cute thing though...

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