The McLennans | Windsor Family Portraits

We’ve been photographing The McLennan Family for about 6 years. Every time we meet again, it is a complete joy to reconnect and see the changes in each child. This fall sessions was one of our favourites yet. Their personalities really shone through in the photos – they know how to have a good time!

Deanna & Trevor, you have done a wonderful job of raising these happy, silly, and polite children. Your love for each other is evident and refreshing. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for continuing to use us for your family portraits. We just love your little family! Hope to see you soon.

At the very bottom of this post, you will see two of the wall displays we made for the McLennan Family. The first display is made up of three 20×20 canvases, showcasing a photo of each child. This display is perfect for over a full sized couch or a queen/king sized bed. The second display is of seven canvases which leads up their staircase. Both turned out beautifully! We are so happy to have grabbed a few snapshots of them in their home. Enjoy!

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  • Chasity NoelApril 2, 2014 - 5:46 PM

    I always love your sessions!ReplyCancel

  • Nikki SaiintApril 3, 2014 - 12:29 AM

    Oh my goodness! That is the cadence I know and remember from daycare!!!! Beautiful family ReplyCancel

  • Jamie BodoApril 3, 2014 - 1:50 AM

    These are lovely! The wall art is STUNNING!!!ReplyCancel

  • Jessica WoodApril 3, 2014 - 2:07 AM

    I love these! How awesome to see both the session and product afterwards!!ReplyCancel

  • Anna Alethia ManningApril 3, 2014 - 2:51 AM

    Love the variety! & the wall art is amazing!! ReplyCancel

  • Shelby OliverApril 3, 2014 - 3:11 AM

    Beautiful session! I love the wall art! I would love something like that in my home!ReplyCancel

  • Gaby Abella-CavalcantiApril 3, 2014 - 6:18 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!! I love that you show the wall display at the bottom of the post! Great idea!ReplyCancel

  • Anne HerbertApril 3, 2014 - 7:01 AM

    Wonderful! I like your little styled touches, and how nice to see the finished product!ReplyCancel

  • SarahApril 3, 2014 - 10:06 AM

    Beautiful family!ReplyCancel

  • Tyler RippelApril 3, 2014 - 11:38 AM

    Beautiful light, and wonderful little stories/details within the session! Love the canvas displays too!ReplyCancel

  • JessicaApril 3, 2014 - 12:09 PM

    Beautiful!! I love their huge wall galleries too!!ReplyCancel

  • Melissa DornApril 4, 2014 - 2:12 AM

    what a beautiful family session?! The colors are fantastic!ReplyCancel

  • Barrie Wedding PhotographerApril 4, 2014 - 10:26 AM

    Gorgeous wow! Great work, I love that wall artwork!ReplyCancel

  • AmandaApril 5, 2014 - 5:36 AM

    Such a beautiful family!ReplyCancel

  • Ashley DurhamApril 5, 2014 - 9:24 AM

    Beautiful, love the canvas gallery!ReplyCancel

Shelby’s Sweet Shoppe | Vendor Spotlight

Title Shelbys Sweet Shoppe Windsor

After photographing a number of weddings and seeing Shelby’s creations in action, we just had to get in touch to showcase her work here on our blog. The dessert are as tasty as they are beautiful, and the owner as creative as she is hardworking – a perfect recipe for a blooming business. Feast your eyes on today’s spotlight Shelby’s Sweet Shoppe!

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  • AshleyMarch 26, 2014 - 9:29 PM

    Those desserts looks DELICIOUS! Love this spotlight interview – I’m sure it will be so helpful to couples looking for the perfect cake + dessert vendor!ReplyCancel

  • Vanessa PlourdeMarch 26, 2014 - 9:31 PM

    Shelby made my macaron dreams come true! Thank you for making the beautiful and delicious desserts for our wedding!ReplyCancel

  • SarahMarch 26, 2014 - 9:54 PM

    YUM! These look delicious!!!ReplyCancel

  • Ashley DuranceMarch 26, 2014 - 11:04 PM

    Oh my word. Okay, first of all… BEAUTIFUL photos!!! and secondly… ohmylanta these all look DELICIOUS!ReplyCancel

  • Carly NicodemoMarch 26, 2014 - 11:04 PM

    Her cupcakes are absolutely to die for plus she makes them super pretty and cute which adds flare to any occasion! ReplyCancel

  • Amanda Reid-MuldoonMarch 27, 2014 - 12:46 AM

    Congrats!ReplyCancel

  • ToshaMarch 27, 2014 - 8:12 AM

    Oooh yummy!!! Beautiful photos and these just made me crave lots of sugar!!! :-)ReplyCancel

  • Vaughn Barry PhotographyMarch 27, 2014 - 8:44 AM

    Great, now I’m drooling all over my desk! Awesome way to start my day :)ReplyCancel

  • Denise DumontMarch 27, 2014 - 12:02 PM

    For anyone reading this and hasn’t had the opportunity of sampling any of Shelby’s delights or had the pleasure of doing business with her – you need to make sure that for your next event (big or small) you get in touch with her – she will become your go to and you will be so pleased!
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  • Chasity NoelMarch 27, 2014 - 12:31 PM

    Ohhhhh my YUM. Beautiful photos of beautiful pastries!!ReplyCancel

  • Donna BeckMarch 27, 2014 - 4:41 PM

    Yummy! I love the clean look of these pictures, I am glad she’s not close to me, I would be visiting there to often! LOL.ReplyCancel

  • LyndiMarch 28, 2014 - 8:59 AM

    Wow – her work is incredible! It looks absolutely delicious! (I might lick my screen….)ReplyCancel

  • Ashley DurhamMarch 28, 2014 - 9:20 AM

    Those look divine!ReplyCancel

  • Rebecca AnneMarch 28, 2014 - 1:21 PM

    OHhhh…….yummmmmmm!!ReplyCancel

  • Perry & Diana | Ambassador Golf Club | Windsor, Ontario Wedding Photographers » Manifesto PhotographyMay 11, 2015 - 8:25 PM

    […] Desserts: Shelby’s Sweet Shoppe […]ReplyCancel

  • Giuseppe Vincenzo PiruzzaJanuary 14, 2016 - 8:58 PM

    absolutely fantastic … very classy ! We’ll need to chat ! http://www.personalchefgiuseppe.comReplyCancel

Jeff + Krista | Hiram Walkers Canadian Club, Windsor Wedding

Jeff and Krista‘s wedding was the perfect combination of elegance and rustic charm. For a November wedding, we sure had beautiful weather with gorgeous pops of colour still on the trees.

The bride’s morning started out at Krista’s parent’s house. As you can see in the first shot, they are a hunting family with a beautiful home. The groom’s morning started off at the best man’s house. He is a builder, and wow, what a fantastic home he has built. Both locations were such a joy to photograph.

After an intimate, quiet ceremony at Hiram Walkers Canadian Club, we went outside for the wedding party photos. The grounds at Hiram Walkers were spectacular. Definitely one of the most charming locations in Windsor to photograph. We could have shot there for hours without running out of little nooks and crannies to use.

The reception took place at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. The venue was rustic with touches of burlap, DIY projects, and the famous Colasanti’s donuts! Jeff & Krista’s friends and family were a hoot and their wedding party was goofy, fun, and beautiful. These are the kind of people who know how to enjoy life!

Jeff and Krista, we are so glad that Stacey referred you to us. We have really enjoyed getting to know you, and felt a connection right away. Your day ran so smoothly thanks to your impeccable organization skills. It has been such a pleasure! We hope to see you again soon.

Krista & Jeff | Hiram Walkers | Windsor Wedding Photographers | Manifesto Photography

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  • Jennifer ParsonsMarch 18, 2014 - 5:41 PM

    Beautifully done!! Every photo is absolutely gorgeous! They must be thrilled with these!ReplyCancel

  • Ray UrnerMarch 18, 2014 - 7:40 PM

    **LOVE** the bridal portraits!!ReplyCancel

  • Oana Adriana ThompsonMarch 18, 2014 - 9:06 PM

    Sigh, so beautiful! You have the kind of eye I strive for in my own photography. Beautiful white balance, beautiful composition and a great wedding :) I may be a tad bias as I love yellow and grey!
    I think my favourite is the groomsman with the eyelashes on his upper lip? I hope those are eyelashes and not his real mustachio lolReplyCancel

  • MelissaMarch 19, 2014 - 1:25 AM

    This wedding is so awesomely unique. And you captured it so so beautifully – I’m in awe.ReplyCancel

  • Rebecca AnneMarch 19, 2014 - 1:11 PM

    So many amazing shots! I can’t pick a favorite!ReplyCancel

  • CatherineMarch 20, 2014 - 11:42 AM

    So beautiful. And the getting ready shots of the bride – pure art.ReplyCancel

  • waniMarch 21, 2014 - 4:20 PM

    lovely wedding – love ur details and bridal portraits especiallyReplyCancel

  • Cynthia Clifford PetersonMarch 21, 2014 - 6:10 PM

    The entire day—beautiful! You did such a wonderful job capturing their wedding!ReplyCancel

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  • Deborah ThomsonJanuary 13, 2015 - 3:43 AM

    Gorgeous!!! I didn’t realize you did Krista’s photos!! Beautiful work, as always. :)ReplyCancel

Our Drink Station

Manifesto Photography Drink Station Windsor Ontario

We love having people over to our home office for consultations, photo viewing appointments, and workshops! To show our appreciation for having some of the best clients on the planet, we wanted to create something that would help them feel welcomed and cozy. We looked through the pages of Pinterest for some inspiration and settled on creating a drink station. We have a few pieces yet to be added, but so far we’re pretty happy with it! In a few weeks we should have our custom chalkboard art from one of our past brides, Kristen, who owns Crafted Within and some locally brewed coffee by Whipsaw from Anchor Coffee House! I’ll list what we use and where we got things from under the photos for anyone interested in creating something similar. If you have a question about anything I didn’t mention, feel free to leave it in the comments.

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  • ToshaMarch 14, 2014 - 4:30 PM

    Wow, that is very nice! Made me thirsty!ReplyCancel

  • ChantalMarch 15, 2014 - 2:13 PM

    Wow! This is awesome! Fresh grind coffee is always the best!ReplyCancel

  • CatherineMarch 15, 2014 - 3:02 PM

    Love these images!ReplyCancel

  • Mary TopolskiMarch 15, 2014 - 5:07 PM

    love it.
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  • Heather SchnackenbergMarch 15, 2014 - 9:19 PM

    I’m coming over for a coffee! ReplyCancel

  • MelissaMarch 15, 2014 - 10:08 PM

    Oh my gosh, I LOVE this! Great job!ReplyCancel

  • AlliMarch 16, 2014 - 12:16 AM

    Wow I love this! I love how you share your business too I’m super impressed!ReplyCancel

  • Laurie Giesbrecht-KlassenMarch 16, 2014 - 12:35 AM

    Definitely looks cosy, inviting and I’m sure it all tastes delicious! Great work!ReplyCancel

  • sarah geeMarch 18, 2014 - 9:01 AM

    what a great space you’ve created for clients! i would be so excited to come over and have a sip while meeting with you!ReplyCancel

  • Ella PattersonApril 16, 2014 - 4:10 PM

    Absolutely love this! Where did you get the white cabinet from?ReplyCancel

9 Helpful tips for safe keeping of your wedding photos

9 Helpful Tips from Manifesto Photography

 

Your wedding has passed and you’ve finally got the pictures back that you’ve been dying to see! So now what?

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  • Jennifer WeemsMarch 7, 2014 - 10:56 AM

    GREAT tips! I love that in your photo of the photo grouping, near the table, you included photos that don’t normally get up on canvas. Shoes, bow tie, bouquet. These shots make the grouping sing.ReplyCancel

  • MelissaMarch 7, 2014 - 10:58 AM

    Great post!ReplyCancel

  • Sara RobertsonMarch 7, 2014 - 1:43 PM

    This is so helpful!!! What an awesome idea for a blog post. :)ReplyCancel

  • Brittany LaurenMarch 7, 2014 - 1:46 PM

    Great advice! Love the bit about reading the contract again. I think it’s something that slips a lot of couple’s minds and can easily help prevent any problems down the line!ReplyCancel

  • ToshaMarch 7, 2014 - 4:05 PM

    Oooh, I love that display!!! Great advice and tips!!ReplyCancel

  • Liesl DieselMarch 7, 2014 - 4:53 PM

    excellent advice!ReplyCancel

  • Janet CruzMarch 7, 2014 - 5:47 PM

    Love it! Thank you … great advice!!!ReplyCancel

  • Leaha BourgeoisMarch 7, 2014 - 8:37 PM

    NICE
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  • Ray UrnerMarch 7, 2014 - 9:34 PM

    #1, a MILLION times yes!!ReplyCancel

  • Amy CheshireMarch 8, 2014 - 2:11 PM

    What a great post! So helpful!!ReplyCancel

  • Jamie BodoMarch 9, 2014 - 12:24 AM

    This is excellent advice! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • Denise Drapeau WalkerApril 4, 2016 - 9:18 PM

    Truly excellent advice!ReplyCancel

Derik + Alisha | Ciociaro Club of Windsor, Wedding

We’ve been looking forward to Derik and Alisha’s wedding since their first meeting with us. These two are so creative, thoughtful, and in love. We knew it was going to be an incredible celebration.

The girls’ morning started out with pampering and mamosas at One Salon and Spa and ended with final preparations at the Hilton, where they shared some laughs and worked through the butterflies in their stomachs. The guys had a relaxing time at Alisha and Derik’s beautifully renovated home, shining up their cowboy boots and cracking jokes.

The atmosphere at the ceremony was thick with feelings of excitement and love from friends and family. After 12 years together, it was a highly anticipated moment by everyone! Alisha’s cousin Kelsey St. Amour ushered all of us into a special place with her violin playing and the look on Derik’s face when he saw his beautiful bride walked down the aisle pushed our emotions over the edge. It was enough to make this photographer shed a tear!

It started to drizzle out, and since Derik and Alisha are big country fans we thought Bull & Barrel would be a perfect spot for some fun wedding party photos. Once the weather cleared up, we headed over to Willistead Park for some pictures of the newly married couple with the gorgeous fall colours.

Derik and Alisha love hosting parties and anyone who knows them will tell you they go all out. Naturally their wedding at Ciociaro Club was the party of all parties and wow did their guests know how to have a good time! We stayed late into the night just to enjoy the entertainment from Celebrity Music and the phenomenal singing of Alisha’s Dad, Harrison Kennedy, and her good friend Jen Knight.

Derik and Alisha, we are so happy to have met you. You two are unforgettable. Our most genuine congratulations to you on the latest addition! We just know baby Bober is going to have two of the most amazing parents a child could hope for, and dang that is going to be one adorable baby. We hope you will allow us the honour of capturing your special moments together as a family one day. God bless you both on your newest adventures as husband and wife! xo

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  • MelissaFebruary 28, 2014 - 2:22 PM

    What an amazing wedding, and such a joyful bride!ReplyCancel

  • ToshaFebruary 28, 2014 - 5:52 PM

    Beautiful wedding! I am mad that the groom even had a hanger! lol. I love that!!!! Beautiful photos!ReplyCancel

  • JessicaFebruary 28, 2014 - 6:24 PM

    Gorgeous!! This wedding looks like it was so much fun!ReplyCancel

  • Jade MutterFebruary 28, 2014 - 6:55 PM

    Really nice job. Love the ring shot on the leaves :)ReplyCancel

  • Amy UnholzerFebruary 28, 2014 - 10:20 PM

    Awesome pictures look so elegant the photographer did an amazing job! ReplyCancel

  • Christine LongFebruary 28, 2014 - 11:08 PM

    wow, this is one of the happiest weddings I have seen! Awesome job on getting the perfect moments for the couple. You are a fab photographer!ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie MegdallFebruary 28, 2014 - 11:34 PM

    Fabulous photos of the most fun and elegant wedding ever.. Love that Alisha is smiling in every photo. They are truly a beautiful and very blessed couple!!!ReplyCancel

  • KimMarch 1, 2014 - 12:23 AM

    Cute shoes!ReplyCancel

  • AmandaMarch 1, 2014 - 12:42 AM

    You did such a great capturing every aspect of their day! Her dress was GORGEOUS!ReplyCancel

  • JamieMarch 1, 2014 - 5:04 AM

    Such wonderful storytelling here! Gorgeous work!ReplyCancel

  • Vanessa MarieMarch 5, 2014 - 5:26 PM

    I love when you can feel every emotion through photos. Beautiful wedding!ReplyCancel

  • Melanie ReyesMarch 6, 2014 - 6:45 PM

    Then last picture in the church (of just couple) took my breath away! Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Gabriel + Hannah | Ciociaro Club, Windsor Wedding » Manifesto PhotographyApril 11, 2014 - 11:11 PM

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7 Things you didn’t know you were paying your Wedding Photographer for

MANIFESTO PHOTOGRAPHY | WINDSOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Did you know that there is far more to Wedding Photography than what comes in the neatly laid out wedding package you purchased? Below is a list of 7 things you didn’t know you were paying your wedding photographer for, but will be glad that you did!

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  • MelissaFebruary 24, 2014 - 4:50 PM

    Great post and so true!ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl Bartlett FordFebruary 24, 2014 - 5:05 PM

    Great article. I love Nikki’s quote!ReplyCancel

  • AlisonFebruary 24, 2014 - 5:05 PM

    So true! Thanks for posting!ReplyCancel

  • Hayley Juliet WatsonFebruary 24, 2014 - 5:08 PM

    Love your branding!ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl BaileyFebruary 24, 2014 - 5:20 PM

    So true! I wish that all brides had this information when they are deciding on their photography budget. I think it would be rather eye opening if they would see this perspective.ReplyCancel

  • Jackie McKeeverFebruary 24, 2014 - 5:52 PM

    What about all the ‘general’ business costs? Telephone, internet, transport, accountant, premises, electricity …….ReplyCancel

  • Tracie Howe PhotographyFebruary 24, 2014 - 6:26 PM

    Thanks for this! So many couples don’t know this and then they end up regretting it when they don’t spend enough. Yes, some photographers are cheaper, but there is a reason. Usually inexperience unfortunately. ReplyCancel

  • Mary WhiteFebruary 24, 2014 - 6:28 PM

    That is so very true. When I hear people who have lost their homes say nothing matters if we are all okay…and I wish I felt that way but I would be absolutely devastated if I lost my picture albums, the pictures on the walls and the scrapbooking albums I have done…they can’t be replaced either. It would not compare to losing a loved one, no, but saying they don’t matter isn’t possible for me to say.ReplyCancel

  • sarahFebruary 24, 2014 - 7:19 PM

    Yes! Thank you so much for shedding light to those who may not fully understand, but in such an honest way. Fabulous post :DReplyCancel

  • Jennifer WeemsFebruary 24, 2014 - 11:47 PM

    Can I get an AMEN! I think you’ve inspired me to post something similar for my brides/market. I will be sure to backlink you if I quote from your post. Well said, I love this!ReplyCancel

  • russell elsevierFebruary 25, 2014 - 12:49 AM

    Informative wedding photography post and beautiful story telling imagery on your site! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Janine WeberFebruary 25, 2014 - 1:43 AM

    Worth every penny! You also work your tails off!!!ReplyCancel

  • HelenFebruary 25, 2014 - 1:59 AM

    Wonderful profession – straight from the heart ❤ReplyCancel

  • jenn of hello|inspiraFebruary 25, 2014 - 5:39 PM

    hear hear! it’s refreshing to read an educative post like this. lot of others are online and quite negative. love your take on this, great post!ReplyCancel

  • KimFebruary 25, 2014 - 11:57 PM

    Yes!ReplyCancel

  • Crystal ImageFebruary 26, 2014 - 6:00 PM

    This is great!!! Thanks for posting and sharing this article!ReplyCancel

  • Chasity NoelFebruary 27, 2014 - 6:04 AM

    A great post to educate folks on making good decisions! ReplyCancel

  • David SimchockMay 26, 2014 - 10:56 AM

    Excellent piece! I am thinking of getting back into shooting weddings, so this insight is perfectly timed. Thank you!

    PS: I put this blog piece together some time ago about “weddings”. I think you’ll appreciate it!

    http://gotfstop.com/2012/02/10/wedding-photography-how-to-and-not-to-shoot-a-wedding/ReplyCancel

    • adminMay 27, 2014 - 4:44 PM

      Great post David! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • AbbieJanuary 6, 2015 - 2:08 PM

    this is a fab post!ReplyCancel

  • Marvin BlueJanuary 6, 2015 - 3:11 PM

    So very true, I loved it from start to finishReplyCancel

  • AlexMay 26, 2015 - 3:39 PM

    What a great post! I love that you take the time to educate your readers – the average person doesn’t understand why professional photography is “so expensive” so posts like this one are so important! Love following your blog :)ReplyCancel

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