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  • Welcome to my blog.

    Hello! My name is Melissa Johnstone and I am a photographer based in Winnipeg, MB.

    I will skip the cheesiness because you can find that on my website bio :)

    Check out my work and see for yourself what I am all about!

    Cheers,


    Melissa

Renee & Sean, Married in Huatulco, Jan. 20, 2010!! – Winnipeg Wedding Photography

01.24.2010

I just got back from a week in Huatulco, Mexico where I was fortunate enough to be able to photograph Renee and Sean’s amazing wedding day! And what an awesome week! My husband Gavin accompanied me on the trip, and was a fabulous assistant (thanks Babe!). We met so many awesome people, and I must say thankyou again to everyone for being so wonderfully kind, and so much fun! We hope to be able to hang out with you all again!

Renee was absolutely stunning, and I must say, an incredibly laid-back bride :) while Sean was looking quite dapper in all white. The sunset ceremony was amazing, and I’m sure there wasn’t a dry eye on the beach during the vows….or during the speeches later at the reception! It is fantastic to actually feel the love in the air, both between the couple and the families. Renee and Sean, you are so lucky to have each other, and such a great family! This is what a wedding is supposed to be about. And I am very thankful to have been able to share it with you all.

And keep watching out for their Trash The Dress shoot! I will post pics this week! For friends and family of the couple, I will have all the pics up for viewing in an online gallery within the next 2-3 weeks. If you didn’t give me your email address already and you would like to be notified when the gallery is ready, please let me know by emailing me at sugarandsoulphotography@gmail.com. The trash the dress shoot will have a separate gallery as well :)

So enough of my cheesy banter, here are a few of my personal favourites from the wedding day. You can see even more pics in the high-res video by clicking HERE. Click on HQ for best quality :)

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The cigar/ring combo was Gavin’s idea. Awesome!

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Yes, they are an incredibly good looking couple indeed :)

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My personal favourite from the day:

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And here I am, tearing up through my lens!

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Renee changed into this fabulous little dress after the first dance, and changed her hair a bit too. Such a great idea to beat the heat!

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THIS WEDDING ROCKS!!!!!! You guys are the bestest! XOXO

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Please stay tuned for Renee and Sean’s trash the dress shoot, coming soon!

Thanks again Renee and Sean! I had a blast :) It was a pleasure working with you!

-Melissa

P.S. Sean this one’s for you :)

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Posted in Destination Weddings,Weddings

by sugarandsoul

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Camillia - SERIOUSLY BEAUTIFUL!!! I got all teary!!!

Melissa you are truly talented. I’m so proud of you :)January 24, 2010 – 7:01 pm

joanne - Wow Melissa, I know you had easy targets, as they are an attractive couple, but the pictures are absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to see the rest of them. Your shots are so artistic and simply breathtaking! So glad to have met you and Gavin this past week.January 24, 2010 – 8:27 pm

Tina - AMAZING JOB!!! You definately have some talent girl!!!January 25, 2010 – 10:54 am

wendy - Hi,
Nice couple and great pictures.
I’m looking out for the trash the dress session.
I might be interested in buying the trashed wedding dress after the shoot.
Doesn’t have to be cleaned :)
Please feel free to pass my message to this wonderfull couple.
Thank you
WendyJanuary 25, 2010 – 4:47 pm

sugarandsoul - Thanks everyone! Wendy I passed along a message to the couple that you would be interested, so I will let you know!January 25, 2010 – 10:17 pm

Dea Code - Beautiful work- I love the Sepia type ones with the tanned skin and everything else is white–love the sunset beach walking and the last photo!! Incedible! Awesome job, Melissa!January 29, 2010 – 11:08 pm

Lorraine - Hi Melissa, These are great pics. I am looking forward to seeing the trashed dress photos as well. It was wonderful meeting you and Gavin. I hope we see you both again soon. I can honestly say that it felt like you were part of our family. Please keep in touch.January 30, 2010 – 9:41 am

Renee - Thanks again for everything Melissa! What a positive experience for the both of us! You made us feel so at ease and gave us great direction when we needed it! We are so fortunate that you and Gavin were there to capture our special day- and getting to know you both as friends was wonderful!February 1, 2010 – 1:33 pm

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