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    My name is Janet Ketonen and I am a portrait and wedding photographer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. This blog is where I share some of my most recent work so please check in often to see what I've been up to!

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Matt and Lauren’s Winnipeg Engagement Session, Part Two: Assiniboine Park

July 20, 2010 Posted in Assiniboine Park, Janet Ketonen, North of 55 Fine Art Photography, Winnipeg, Winnipeg engagement photography, couples, engagement, photo session No comments

When we first decided on the Red River Exhibition as an engagement session venue, I thought we should probably hedge our bets and do some additional photos in another location.  I’ve never managed to blend into a crowd (particularly with a “big” camera, or two, around my neck) and I figured with my luck I’d get tossed out of the Ex before we even began shooting.  At least this way we’d be sure to get some great photos that day.

We went to a fairly hidden corner of Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park just as the sun was starting to set for this portion of the session.  Although I’ve listed this post as Part Two it actually happened before the photos at the Ex, on the same day, if you were wondering.:)

These photos are a bit more demure than the ones taken at the carnival and illustrate Matt and Lauren’s quiet, romantic side, although you can definitely see their playful side too.

Lauren and Matt’s wedding date is just a month away now, and I’m SO looking forward to photographing it!

Speaking of weddings, I will be back again soon with some of my favourite photos from Ken and Shavon’s beautiful wedding this past weekend, which took place in Norway House, Manitoba.

Until next time,

Janet

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Matt & Lauren’s Winnipeg engagement session at the Red River Exhibition

July 12, 2010 Posted in Janet Ketonen, North of 55 Fine Art Photography, Red River Ex, Winnipeg, Winnipeg engagement photography, after dark, couples, engagement, nighttime photo session No comments

From the very beginning I knew that a super fun and outgoing couple like Matt and Lauren would need a super fun and outgoing engagement session to match.  We headed to Winnipeg’s annual Red River Exhibition for their engagement session a few weeks ago, and had a lot of fun enjoying all the fair had to offer.  We actually did their session in two distinct parts, so I’ll be posting the images in two individual posts.:)

Matt and Lauren are both pilots so I knew that any unconventional suggestions I might have involving rides wouldn’t make them motion sick!  We decided that our session would definitely involve heading out after dark, and some photographs as we spun around on the swing carousel!  I thought for sure we’d be “busted” for any photography antics and that I’d get kicked off the ride, so I breathed a HUGE sigh of relief when I got on the ride with my camera gear sans problem. My relief was momentary because about thirty seconds later a carnival worker sat down RIGHT BESIDE ME.  Fortunately, it was just a coincidence; he was more interested in taking a break from working and spinning the terrified teenager ahead of us in circles than worrying about me potentially dropping 5 lbs. worth of DSLR onto someone’s head.;) We got some fun and very memorable shots for our efforts!

We did more than ride the swings of course… a trip to the fair just wouldn’t be complete without some sugary, cotton candy goodness!

As I said earlier, Matt and Lauren are really fun people; the photos from this half of the session reflected not only their fun side, but also their head-over-heels in love side too.

Stay tuned for part two of their engagement session which will be posted later this week!

Until next time,

Janet

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Tristan is Two! – Winnipeg Family Photography in Assiniboine Park

July 7, 2010 Posted in Assiniboine Park, Janet Ketonen, North of 55 Fine Art Photography, Winnipeg family photography, birthdays, children, families, photo session, portraits, toddlers No comments

A few weeks ago, I met Tristan and his parents, Amy and Paul, for a photo session in Assiniboine Park.  Tristan recently turned two so the park was the perfect setting for their session, with lots of space to run and explore.  There was beautiful golden light and thanks to a barely-there breeze, the pond by the Leo Mol Sculpture garden was as smooth as glass.

Tristan had fun splashing his hands in the fountain and it was hard to pry him away from it.  Fortunately no one got wet in the process!I love this age… at two, a child’s burgeoning independence is SO present, but at the same time Mum and Dad are still very much wanted and needed for security and comfort.  :)

Amy, Paul and Tristan, it was lovely to photograph you and I’ll be stopping by to deliver your new wall art in a few days time!:)


Until next time,

Janet

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Shelby is One! Thompson, Manitoba toddler portraiture

June 30, 2010 Posted in Janet Ketonen, North of 55 Fine Art Photography, Thompson, Thompson family photography, babies, children, families, toddlers No comments

I met Shelby and her parents for a photo session just a few days after she turned the Big One!  This little cutie pie was all smiles for me.

The gloomy skies earlier in the day were replaced with some warm sunshine so I was able to take most of her one-year portraits outdoors.

I love being able to capture the love between parents and their little ones.  Shelby wasn’t the only one smiling that afternoon; her proud parents had some pretty big grins too.:)

I loved this goofy face she made… definitely a contender for the high school yearbook, LOL.

Well, it only took me a month and half, but I’m finally caught up blogging about with my last Thompson trip.  Just in time for the summer wedding rush!:) Speaking of Thompson, I’m already booking into November for photo sessions, so if you’re in Thompson and you’re thinking about booking a session for Christmas photos, you should get in touch soon, before they are all gone!

Until next time,

Janet

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Ballerina Girl – Thompson, Manitoba child photography

June 30, 2010 Posted in Janet Ketonen, North of 55 Fine Art Photography, Thompson, Thompson family photography, children, families, photo session, portraits No comments

Today’s post features the lovely Miss Makenna.  This two year old from Thompson was full of life for her turn in front of the camera.  I love photographing this age because the kids are so unpredictable and you just never know what they’ll do next, which is how I got these first two shots.  Sometimes a back turned to the camera tells much more of a story than a big grin!

This adorable little girl is clearly the apple of her parent’s eye.  It took some coaxing but we eventually convinced Makenna to sit for a few photos with her Mum and Dad.


When I was sorting through the final images, I couldn’t help but notice these three shots and put them together.:) Again, it was all about being ready for the unexpected.

Needless to say it was very enjoyable to photograph this young lady and her parents and to capture a bit of the essence of being two years old on film.:)

Until next time,


Janet

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