It’s nice when you find someone you click with, someone who you feel you can do just about anything with; Caitlyn and Adam are a testament to this statement. Whether it’s trying different breweries and wineries, hanging out watching movies, or walking their beautiful Siberian Huskies Arya and Theia, they know how to make their time enjoyable simply by having the other by their side.

We met Caitlyn and Adam at Sprucewood Shores Estates Winery for their rustic, romantic, engagement shoot one warm September evening. Under shaded trees Caitlyn and Adam nestled close together holding each others hands, laughing, stealing kisses here and there. By then the sun had started setting and we wanted to make the most of the light left in the day, so we walked between the rows of green grape vines burning deep gold in the dwindling light for a couple photos before heading to the beach for a glass of red wine and a beautiful sunset. We ended our shoot as Caitlyn and Adam walked along the lake shore hand in hand, the water gently sweeping towards the sand. 

Caitlyn and Adam we were so thrilled to take your engagement photos. We are so excited for the the future you four (Arya and Theia included) have together and can’t wait to see you once again at your wedding! 

“The most beautiful sunset is when you have it with your beloved one and the most beautiful sunrise is quite the same.” – Galina Nelson

“One of the most important decisions we made while planning our wedding was the photographer we would choose to document the most important day of our lives. This decision weighed heavily on us. After spending weeks looking through what feels like hundreds of photographers online portfolios, we could not help but feel like nothing measured up to the work we saw displayed by Manifesto Photography. After that, the choice was simple — we needed to have Manifesto photograph our special day. We knew if we had gone with anyone else that we would have had a nagging thought in the back of our minds that our photos would have turned out better had we gone with Manifesto Photography. It was so important to us to have Arica and Josh as our wedding photographers that we even moved our wedding day to a date they were available. 

Our initial meeting with Arica and Josh was so reassuring that we had made the right decision. They made us feel comfortable, and they were so easy to talk to. It didn’t feel like we were meeting two people for the first time, it felt like we were catching up with longtime friends. They were so approachable yet maintained such great level of professionalism. They really made an effort to get to know us and cared about making sure the photographs they took were true to our personalities. They were so helpful and thought of so many details that we hadn’t even considered.

When it came to working with Arica and Josh for our engagement session they were nothing short of amazing. They exceeded all of our expectations and they made sure everything was perfect. There were even a couple times Josh would stop in the middle of shooting to fix my hair to ensure they captured the perfect shot. Adam had an unexpected rip in the side seam of his pants and Josh quickly rushed to grab his “emergency kit” and fixed him right up. They went above and beyond, and we’re so grateful that they care as much as they do. The amount of effort they put into each shot truly shows in the our engagement photos. The smiles that you see in these pictures are genuine — mostly because every time we tried to crack a fake smile Arica and Josh had us rolling with laughter, ensuring they were capturing candid moments.  To say we enjoyed ourselves would be an understatement. They were so easy to work with and I think that’s apparent in our photographs.  When we received our sneak peak engagement photos we were over the moon with excitement. Just as we had expected, Manifesto had delivered perfect results. When it came time to choose which photographs we would include in our album we had such a hard time narrowing down our favourites because they delivered so many picture perfect moments. 

We have no doubt that our wedding photographs will be absolutely incredible. As long as we have Arica and Josh capturing our most precious moments, they will be documented beautifully. We would not hesitate to recommend Manifesto Photography to anyone looking for wedding photographers. By choosing them you’re ensuring that your memories will be captured to perfection.”-Caitlyn & Adam

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Shelby and Drew are the sweetest couple, and it’s not only because Shelby owns her own amazing bakery, Shelby’s Sweet Shoppe! When Shelby isn’t coming up with mouthwatering, instagram-able desserts for her bakery, the two of them have the best time together hanging outdoors, laughing, and dreaming big for their future together.

For Shelby and Drew’s engagement session, we went with a cozy, lighthearted theme to highlight the couples relaxed, easy-going personalities. We met up with them at Warkentin’s Christmas Tree Farm in Leamington, a spacious lot dotted with beautiful pine trees and woodsy forests. As soon as our shoot began, Shelby and Drew felt at-ease playfully stringing popcorn garland around the top of tiny pines, cozying up to hot chocolate with big fluffy marshmallows, and falling softly into the others shoulder almost as if the camera wasn’t even there. Shelby brought along some of her delicious baked goods to accent the session and we had pretty florals from CJH Florals add a festive touch to their picturesque shoot.

As the autumn sun slowly set over the tips of the pines, our engagement session slowly transitioned from charming and cute to romantic and dreamy, the lights from the classic ’66 Ford F100 creating a soft silhouette of Shelby and Drew.

Shelby and Drew we always have a blast with you guys and are so excited to see what the future holds for both of you! We wish you nothing but health, happiness, and the best of times together!

“The secret ingredient is always love.”- Unknown

“As a fellow wedding vendor, I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Manifesto Photography and admiring their work (including shots of my sweets!) many times over the past 5 years. So when I got engaged, my mind was already made up that they would be the ones capturing our wedding. Josh & Arica made taking these photos such a relaxing and easy experience! Somehow they manage to pay careful attention to perfecting every detail of a shot, all while capturing genuine moments. I’d dreamed of a Christmas tree farm engagement shoot for quite some time, and these photos turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Manifesto has a true gift for bringing ideas, passions, and personalities to life, and turning them into gorgeous, unforgettable photos. We are so happy we chose Manifesto to photograph some of our most important memories!” – Shelby & Drew

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Some people meet the love of their life way before they even know. For Allie and Max, this couldn’t be truer. Their story begins in grade school when the two would walk home together as classmates, unaware and unknowing that their future selfs would eventually marry. One day however, later in the future, they knew; they knew what young Max with the charming smile and young Allie with clear blue eyes didn’t; these two old classmates were perfect for each other and they were going to get married. Whether it’s lounging by the pool, sharing a bottle of wine, or going for walks reminiscent of their younger years, Allie’s gentle demeanour complements Max’s relaxed personality and both can safely say they’ve found the one their heart loves.

One August evening we met Allie and Max at Beach Grove Golf and Country Club for their romantic outdoor engagement session. This beginning location was the perfect for them as we were able to blend Max’s love of golf with Allie’s love of the outdoors. Allie had her nails and makeup done earlier that day by Kayla from Hairway to Heaven, and looked radiant in the evening light that flooded the golf course.

We continued our outdoors theme and went to the nearby Lakewood Park for some beautiful sunset photos. As the light set over the park, Allie and Max walked hand in hand by the lake shore full of excitement and admiration, and we caught some beautiful shot of them, full of love, surrounded by the prettiest sunset.

Allie and Max we are so happy you both have found your best friend, and love how excited you are for your big day. We are too, and we can’t wait to see you both when that time comes!

“There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, throbbing moment.” – Sarah Dessen
“Choosing Manifesto Photography was a simple decision for Max and I. We were extremely impressed with their work with other couples and could not wait for our turn. Heading into the engagement session we were feeling a bit nervous, but that feeling was quickly replaced with joy and laughter. Arica and Josh made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and helped us to create pictures that really captured our personality. Working alongside them is effortless, and fun!

We truly love all of the photos that we received from Manifesto. Our engagement session was exactly what we had hoped for. Josh and Arica also work amazingly as a team, and were very willing to try new photos with us. They helped us to position ourselves in a way in which we would always take a natural looking picture. We are so grateful for our album and cannot wait until the wedding day! “-Allie & Max

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