Here’s a compilation of what I consider to be some of the best Winnipeg photo locations! As a Winnipeg couple photographer, I shoot at a lot of different locations in/around the city and the surrounding Southeast Manitoba areas. I’ll preface and say that these are not all in the city of Winnipeg but they are within reasonable driving distance. I hope this is helpful to you!
Winnipeg’s Best Photoshoot Locations #1: Birds Hill Provincial Park
If you’ve done any research on Winnipeg’s best photo locations before, you have most likely come across Birds Hill Provincial Park already. This is mostly thanks to it’s large size and open spaces.
I love shooting at Birds Hill because of the space! Even though just about every photographer loves to shoot there, there’s still lots of space to get stunning outdoor photos. There are plenty of spots to choose from so you don’t get people in the background.
Birds Hill Provincial Park is great for every season of the year! It does requires a provincial park pass for your vehicle though. You can buy a day pass HERE! Make sure you have a google maps pin before your shoot for the specific spot you’re planning on meeting your photographer, as the park is too big to simply drive around and hope to find each other. :)
A couple shoots I’ve done here:
– Karly & Coltin’s Couple Photos
– Sheryl & Colin’s Maternity Photos
– Angelina & Bernhard’s Family Photos
Photoshoot Location near Winnipeg #2: Flower Farm
This might just be my favourite Winnipeg photo location option of all the time! A place that many people might not think of as photoshoot location is a local flower farm or flower garden. I’ve shot at a few of these so far and have some bookings for more this summer! Flower gardens combined with elegant flowy dresses result in the most stunning photos! Something to note is that these locations do have a rental fee so they will add a small amount to your session fee. But your photos will be so stunning that it will definitely be worth it!
Here’s some of my favourite flower farms in Manitoba:
And here’s a few of the many sessions I’ve done in a flower farm:
– Tracy & Paul’s couple photos at Charlie May Farm
– Monika & James at Windy Gale Gardens
– Vanessa & Valerio at Windy Gale Gardens
Winnipegs’s Best Photoshoot Locations #3: Assiniboine Park
Another one of the best Winnipeg photo locations has got to be the Assiniboine Park! From the English Gardens, to the Pavilion and walkways lined with trees, this park has so many great photo spots! In the past, I have shot lots of wedding photos here and think it’s a great spot for shoots as well!
If you’re wanting a photoshoot in the Winter, the Leaf is an awesome indoor option and is also located in the Assiniboine park. In order to shoot at the Leaf, tickets would need to be bought online ahead of time. You can buy tickets HERE for a photoshoot or simply to explore this new attraction.
Best Locations for Photoshoots near Winnipeg #4: Beaches – Grand Beach, Patricia Beach
If you’re looking for a nice neutral, background for your outdoor photos, the beach is a perfect option! I love shooting at Grand Beach and Patricia beach. There’s so much space to shoot and lots of wide open sky. Something to keep in mind though, is that it’s a bit of a drive from the Steinbach area.
For something closer, St. Malo Beach is a great option! In the middle of summer it can be crazy busy so shooting would be a little difficult with all the crowds, but it’s a perfect location for Spring and fall!
Here’s a few of the many beach sessions I’ve shot:
– Ben & Addison’s proposal at Patricia Beach (you don’t want to miss taking a peak at these!!)
– Kristin & Jordan’s family photos at Sunset beach by St. Malo
– Brooklyn & Joel’s wedding and couple shoot at Patricia Beach
Best photo locations in Winnipeg #5: Trappist Monastery
The Trappist Monastery Ruins are located on the outskirts of Winnipeg. I will say, this location can give a very unique look to your photos. The ruins give a look to photos that can’t be be found in many other places in Manitoba. Theres also a fence and open green area on the side of the park for a more typical photo location.
Here’s a few session’s I’ve done at the Trappist Monastery
– Angel’s Grad
– Willy & Kyla’s anniversary
– Fernanda & Saulo’s family
Winnipeg area’s Best Photoshoot Locations #6: Tourond Creek Discovery Centre
Tourond Creek Discovery Centre is a great photo location, specifically in the season of Fall. There’s many trees here that make fall photoshoots colourful and fun! A little disclaimer, this is NOT a great location for Spring or early Summer! I have come here in Spring and ended up with wood ticks all over my legs. Let’s just say, taking photos here would not be pleasant during tick season.
This is a great option for Fall though if you’re located in the Steinbach area and are hoping to have a short drive to your photoshoot location!
A few session’s I’ve shot here are:
– Mikala & Kaden’s family photos
– Abram & Annie’s anniversary photos
– Ruth & Sam’s couple photos
– Maggie & Coltin’s maternity photos
If you found this helpful, I think you would LOVE the photo experience I offer.
I help you with everything to make photos as stress free of an experience as possible. From your design consultation (aka, your planning meeting) to your reveal session and designing your custom heirloom wall art and albums, you won’t be stuck trying to figure it out on your own.
To book a photoshoot with me at any one of these locations and get your own beautiful photos, fill out my short contact form HERE! I’m so excited to connect with you!
