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Hi, I'm Joel Ross, newborn and wedding photographer in Winnipeg, Manitoba!   I'm loving being able to update daily and keep in touch with clients and friends in such a visual and interactive way. Thank you for taking the time to checkout what I've been up to lately.  Take some inspiration and leave some thoughts!  

I'm passionate about capturing exactly what you have in mind and value your thoughts and inspiration.  I love the romantic and candid moments that when developed stir alive the emotions of anticipation.  I'm charismatic and have an innate ability to identify with my clients, guaranteeing breathtaking photos that materialize the perfect session.

Since beginning my career in 1996, I've been awarded Photographer of the Year, have spoken at various photography conventions around the world, and have enjoyed photographing over 1000 weddings, offering you the assurance that my experience matches my enthusiasm.  But more than anything I want you to look back on your experience with me and LOVE IT!  

Besides loving my craft, I am in love with my wife Eve and our two precious daughters, one who looks just like Eve, and the other who looks just like me!  I love God, my scooter, red wine, espresso, and spending time with family.  I think it's because of my passions and values that I strive to capture the uniqueness of each love story in the unique way that I do, a sensitivity to my art surpassed only with my passion for an extraordinary client experience.


Joel Ross

Back from WPPI

We just flew in from Vegas where Eve and I were attending the largest wedding and portrait photographers conference. Besides the awesome tradeshow full of fun toys to spend money on, my favorite part of these conventions has got to be the socializing with other photographers. The absolute photographic highlight of this years trip was getting together with the W-List photographers Manuel Sousa, Trevor Brucki, Jeremy Dueck, and Patty Boge for a photoshoot at Red Rock Canyon Nevada. Manny arranged for one of his brides to come and do a trash the dress photoshoot and she invited her friends and then a videographer and her friends joined us and pretty soon we needed a bus to hold everyone as we headed out to the canyon! A huge thanks to Manny for putting it all together. Here are just a few pix that I thought were pretty cool but my shortlist included 300 other images that could also have made this posting… might have to break this up into a few posts. Enjoy!

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Las Vegas Professional Wedding Pho

Las Vegas Professional Wedding Pho

Destination Wedding Photography


Red Rock Canyon Wedding Photography

Red Rock Canyon Wedding Photography


Trash the dress Las Vegas

Trash the dress Las Vegas

Joel Ross
Professional Wedding Photographer
Winnipeg MB

Destination Wedding Part 4

Ok just a few more amazing wedding pictures in Costa Rica!

Best Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg

Best Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg


Best Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg

Best Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg


Best Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg

Best Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg

Wedding Photographer in Costa Rica Joel Ross

Ryan + Sarah-Lynn Destination Wedding Part 3

Positively the most fun wedding party ever, Amie and Ben were such a blast. I’ve never danced more consecutive nights in my life!!
Costa Rica Wedding Photographer

Wedding Photography in Costa Rica

Wedding Photography in Costa Rica


Wedding Photography in Costa Rica

Wedding Photography in Costa Rica


Wedding Photography in Costa Rica

Wedding Photography in Costa Rica


Wedding Photography in Costa Rica

Wedding Photography in Costa Rica


Wedding Photography in Costa Rica

Wedding Photography in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Destination Wedding Photography Part 2

Sure helps having supermodels to work with – they just make me look good :)

Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg

Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg


Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg

Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg


Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg

Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg


Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg

Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg


Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg

Destination Wedding Photographer Winnipeg

Ryan + Sarah-Lynn’s Costa Rican Wedding Part 1

A few weeks ago we had the awesome privilege of photographing a most amazing destination in Liberia Costa Rica for Ryan and Sarah-Lynn. From the moment we (Eve and I) arrived everything came together perfectly. From the amazing friendliness of all the guests to the awesome resort with all the food drinks and disco :) , the incredible outings to the amazing seaside ceremony and day after shoot. It was just one of those perfect times when everything seems just perfect!

Here are a few images from part of our shoot. I’ll be posting more shortly… there’s so many!

Destination Wedding Photography Costa Rica

Destination Wedding Photography Costa Rica


Destination Wedding Photography Costa Rica

Destination Wedding Photography Costa Rica


Destination Wedding Photography Costa Rica

Destination Wedding Photography Costa Rica


Destination Wedding Photography Costa Rica

Destination Wedding Photography Costa Rica

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Destination Wedding Ryan + Sarah-Lynn

Destination Photographer Winnipeg

Destination Photographer Winnipeg


Destination Photographer Winnipeg

Destination Photographer Winnipeg


Destination Photographer Winnipeg

Destination Photographer Winnipeg


Destination Photographer Winnipeg

Destination Photographer Winnipeg


Destination Photographer Winnipeg

Destination Photographer Winnipeg


Destination Photographer Winnipeg

Destination Photographer Winnipeg

WPPI Vegas

Packing up and heading to Vegas for the largest wedding and portrait convention. Tons of great speakers, a trade show full of fun new gadgets and enough inspiration to last me all year. This year Trevor, Manny, Patty, Jeremy and a few other photographers are planning a shoot in Red Rock Canyon with a few brides and I can’t wait – I think its going to be amazing!! Best part of these conventions though has got to be hanging out with friends at the industry parties… nothing like doing it Vegas style! Stay posted for images from our shoot!

Joel Ross
Winnipeg Wedding Portrait Photographer

Newborn Baby Isabelle {Winnipeg Newborn Pictures}

A little baby sister for Sara and so cute… I wonder who she looks like :) And now you’ve got two sweethearts and almost enough to staff your garden expansion – just one more to go! Here’s two images from our session that were super cute … the rest you’ve got to come down and see in person :)

Newborn Photography in Winnipeg

Newborn Photography in Winnipeg


Newborn Photography in Winnipeg

Newborn Photography in Winnipeg

Baby Leah {Newborn Baby Photography in Winnipeg}

Congratulations to one of my very special wedding and now newborn clients on the birth of their baby girl – Leah! You guys are amazing and I want to say what an angel you have – you two are very blessed!

Baby Photography in Winnipeg

Baby Photography in Winnipeg


Joel Ross
Winnipeg Newborn Photography

Baby Rielle {Newborn Photography in Winnipeg}

I love the name you gave to your baby… Rielle… gorgeous, and what a sweet little girl. Congratulations!! It was so good to see you and hang out the other day during the session while we waited for your angel to fall asleep… which she never did :) Guess she was waiting for her car seat and a cozy ride home instead! Oh well, the images were awesome and I loved the props you brought. Nice touch with the jersey and goalie pads… here comes the next little hockey player!

Newborn Photography in Winnipeg


Newborn Photography in Winnipeg

Newborn Photography in Winnipeg


Newborn Photography in Winnipeg

Newborn Photography in Winnipeg

January 25, 2010 - 3:06 pm Tina - Herricane in the making. Congrats again on the birth of Rielle. Very cute.

January 25, 2010 - 7:25 pm Marla - Welcome baby girl! Its so great to see our circle of friends grow with new life. She is the start to the next generation of friends. You are a beautiful beautiful girl and look GREAT in PINK! Congrats J&P! Love you all! xx

January 26, 2010 - 3:18 pm Jennifer & Peter - Wow - already a model!!!! - our lady in pink. Hope this goes thru. as I don't know exactly what I'm doing. Love G.G.