Winnipeg's wedding photography community is one of the most vibrant and tightly knit in Canada — and it punches well above its weight. From the grand heritage venues along Portage Avenue to prairie-golden outdoor ceremonies, from multicultural celebrations that span entire weekends to intimate backyard weddings with 30 people and a bonfire, Winnipeg wedding photographers have seen it all and built their craft around it. If you're planning a wedding in Winnipeg, Carman, Ste. Anne, Steinbach, or anywhere across southern Manitoba, this is the list for you. These are the Winnipeg-area photographers you should be following in 2026.
Each of the photographers below is an active member of Canadian Wedding Photographers and serves couples in Winnipeg and the surrounding communities of southern Manitoba.
Winnipeg + Area Wedding Photographers to Follow (2026)
@codygoetzphotography — Cody Goetz
Based in Winnipeg, Cody Goetz is an award-winning wedding photographer — including Canadian Wedding Photographer of the Year — whose work is grounded in emotional storytelling and cinematic influence. With a background in video documentary, Cody brings a uniquely narrative-driven approach to every wedding, focusing on raw, authentic connection rather than a checklist.
@bennettmurphymills.photo — Bennett Murphy-Mills
Bennett Murphy-Mills is a wedding, elopement, and boudoir photographer who splits her time between Manitoba and beyond, known for creating imagery that evokes deep emotion and connection. With over a decade of professional experience, her work blends storytelling and feeling — each image crafted to take couples back to a specific moment in time.
@moorephotography — Curtis Moore
Curtis Moore of Moore Photography is a Winnipeg-based wedding photographer with roots in Saskatchewan and a film school background that gives his work a cinematic eye and storytelling finesse. Known for emotive, award-winning work that often feels like it belongs on the silver screen, Curtis brings both craft and heart to every wedding he documents.
@ngophotos__ — Chris Ngo
Christopher Ngo is a Winnipeg wedding photographer known for his ability to capture raw, unscripted moments with a thoughtful blend of natural light and flash. His style is dynamic and authentic — creating images that feel emotionally charged yet visually timeless, rooted in a deep respect for real connection and the stories that unfold between two people.
@prairieglowphoto — Jenny Eaglesham
Jenny Eaglesham of PrairieGlow Photography brings an honest, down-to-earth presence to Manitoba's wedding scene. Based in Winnipeg with over a decade of experience and mentorships including the Two Mann workshop, Jenny documents weddings with quiet observation and intentionality — known for her authenticity, emotional depth, and timeless feel.
@tiaranicolephotography — Tiara Loewen
Tiara Loewen is a Winnipeg wedding photographer whose journey began at TecVoc's renowned photography program and evolved through years of blending editorial flair with fine art and candid storytelling. Since capturing her first wedding in 2008, she has built a reputation for emotionally resonant work that couples continue to cherish for decades.
@jheikefabian.co — Jheike Fabian
Based in Winnipeg, Jheike Fabian is a documentary-style wedding photographer with a cinematic flair and a deep love for storytelling. A registered nurse and self-proclaimed dog dad, Jheike's path to photography began at 14 — and his work is marked by genuine emotion, editorial composition, and a talent for capturing human connection in all its forms.
@_tiffanymariephotography — Tiffany Eickenberg
Tiffany Eickenberg is the heart and soul behind Tiffany Marie Photography — a Winnipeg-based wedding and lifestyle photographer known for her warm, natural style and intuitive storytelling. Self-taught and emotionally attuned, Tiffany captures the quiet magic of real moments, from wind-blown prairie vows to destination weddings in Mexico and Hawaii, with a calming presence that draws out genuine emotion.
@htardiffphotography — Heather Tardiff
Heather Tardiff is a Winnipeg wedding and portrait photographer with more than 14 years of experience — and a great sense of humour — who brings a candid, connection-driven approach to every shoot. Known for her vibrant, emotion-rich images that feel natural and full of life, Heather is a Nikon loyalist and a homeschooling mom of two who understands the chaos and beauty of big moments.
@destiny_gulewich_photography — Destiny Gulewich
Destiny Gulewich is a Winnipeg-based wedding photographer and videographer recognized as one of the Top 30 Canadian Wedding Photographers of 2024. Her work is grounded in the belief that every love story deserves to be told with care, creativity, and emotional honesty — whether through a single still frame or a cinematic video sequence.
@sarahlmtgnphoto — Sarah Lamontagne-Rougeau
Sarah Lamontagne is a trilingual wedding photographer (English, French, and Spanish) based in Winnipeg whose storytelling began at age 13 and has since evolved into a career built on capturing joy, intimacy, and unscripted emotion. Known for her ability to find beauty in both grand gestures and fleeting in-between moments, her work feels as personal as it is timeless.
@lindsayrowanphotography — Lindsay Rowan
Lindsay Rowan is a proud Métis woman and Winnipeg wedding photographer whose calming presence and resourceful nature have earned her a loyal following across Manitoba. Her style emphasizes natural, true-to-life colours and a commitment to timeless storytelling — always known for her "chill vibes" and instinctive problem-solving on a wedding day.
@breeannmerrittphotography — Bree-Ann Merritt
Based in Winnipeg, Bree-Ann Merritt has spent twelve years honing her craft with a focus on candid storytelling and natural connection. Her style blends true-to-life colour with relaxed, authentic posing — creating timeless images that reflect real emotion whether she's shooting locally or capturing destination love stories across Canada.
@jashanbediphotos — Jashandeep Singh Bedi
Jashan Singh Bedi is a Winnipeg-based photographer known for his heartfelt, story-driven imagery spanning weddings, natural landscapes, and candid portraits. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, he connects deeply with a diverse range of clients across Manitoba and beyond — always grounded in authenticity and the goal of freezing raw emotion in time.
@jcarmela.photos — Carmela Cuarteros
Carmela Cuarteros is the creative force behind JCarmela Photography — a Winnipeg wedding photographer with a camera in hand since age 12, blending documentary, editorial, and candid approaches to capture both grand emotions and quiet in-betweens. Fluent in English and Tagalog, she brings a perspective-driven style shaped by a lifetime of experimenting with angles and light.
@emberrosephotography — Ember Rodgers
Ember Rodgers is the heart behind Ember Rose Photography — a Manitoba wedding photographer with a background in visual arts and formal training from Red River College. Her work blends candid storytelling with a cinematic editing style that evokes nostalgia and intimacy, delivered with a calm, supportive energy that helps couples feel at ease throughout their day.
@shayleen — Shayleen Jagassar
Shayleen Jagassar is a Winnipeg wedding photographer known for her vibrant, timeless imagery and deeply people-focused approach. Blending editorial portraits with candid, emotion-driven moments, she uses movement-based posing to help couples feel natural and connected — with a strong documentary sensibility and an eye for light that creates galleries full of genuine feeling.
@marissanaylorphotography — Marissa Naylor
Marissa Naylor is a Winnipeg-based wedding photographer known for blending artistry, authenticity, and a down-to-earth presence that puts clients at ease from the first conversation. With over six years of experience capturing weddings across Manitoba, Alberta, and Vancouver Island, she captures the real moments that reflect each couple's personality — not a curated version of it.
@sullus.photography — Lynelle Kratz
Lynelle Kratz is the self-taught force behind Sullus Photography — a Winnipeg-based wedding brand whose name is drawn from a Gaelic word for light, reflecting her mission to find and capture quiet beauty in candid, in-between moments. Her documentary and emotional storytelling style produces images that feel personal, unposed, and deeply connected.
@mandiraephotos — Mandi Rae
Based in Winnipeg, Mandi Leclaire of Mandi Rae Photography has been documenting love stories since 2018 with a vibrant, heartfelt approach blending true-to-colour editing with candid, romantic, and gently posed imagery. With over 100 weddings and a calming, hands-on energy, Mandi preserves the laughter, tears, and fleeting moments that make each wedding day truly unique.
@jessicadawnimages — Jessica Dawn
Jessica Lohnes is the heart behind Jessica Dawn Images — a wedding photographer based in Ste. Anne, Manitoba who thrives on the candid, fleeting moments that make each wedding day unforgettable. With a calm, caring presence, Jessica is often found quietly documenting the in-between moments — the laughter, the glances, and the tiny details that matter most.
@ginouskunphoto — Gindalee Ouskun
Gindalee (Gin) Ouskun is a Winnipeg-based wedding and lifestyle photographer with roots grounded in Indigenous identity and expression. Her approach blends artistic intention with a deep respect for storytelling — capturing meaningful connections through every frame, with a warm presence and community-oriented spirit that ensures clients feel seen, valued, and celebrated.
@naiomilynnphotography — Naiomi Murphy
Based in Carman, Manitoba, Naiomi Murphy is the heart behind Naiomi Lynn Photography — specializing in intimate, joy-filled moments that stand the test of time. A mother of three and lifelong creative, Naiomi brings deep emotional sensitivity and a storytelling approach to every session, capturing stolen glances, full-body laughter, and quiet moments with care and clarity.
@csphotos88 — Christina Palmer
Christina Palmer is the founder of CsPhotos — a Manitoba-based photographer with over 13 years of experience capturing weddings, boudoir, and milestone moments. Raised in Steinbach, her light-and-airy signature style earned her recognition as a Canadian Choice Award nominee, with work featured in both print and television. She's equally skilled at moody, cinematic portraits when the moment calls for it.
@kassietubaphotography — Kassie Tuba
Kassie Tuba is a Winnipeg wedding photographer with a distinctive storytelling approach shaped by years capturing love across France, Belgium, and Canada. Fluent in English and French, she blends lifestyle and documentary styles to create emotive, authentic imagery — with seven-plus years of experience and a philosophy firmly rooted in honest moments over stiff poses.
@taniselizabethphotography — Tanis Cormier
Tanis Cormier of Tanis Elizabeth Photography is a Winnipeg wedding photographer known for her warm, candid, and romantic style. Originally from Thompson, Manitoba, she transitioned from a decade-long municipal career to full-time photography after relocating to Winnipeg — especially drawn to small, intimate weddings filled with meaning and unscripted emotion.
@blackandgoldphotography — Black & Gold Photography
Joel Boily and Cheryl Mains are the highly sought after husband-and-wife co-founders of Black & Gold Photography — a Winnipeg wedding studio they've built together over more than 15 years. Known for their warm, candid, and documentary approach, they blend natural light and off-camera flash to create dynamic, emotional imagery that feels never forced and always intentional. Together they've documented hundreds of love stories across Manitoba and beyond, with Cheryl's grounded presence and instinct for quiet moments complementing Joel's eye for the broader narrative of each day.
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