Kings Head Pub

120 King Street 

(204) 957-7710

Although this is not my favorite location for lighting and backdrops, it seems to be a frequent request these days for many couples.  The old pub atmosphere and of course the lure of a good beer make it a quick stop to have a drink and shoot a few pics :)  Backdrops are a little limited but if you are looking for a pub style shoot it's certainly the place.  Typically pretty quiet during the weekend afternoons and with admission being a round of drinks for you wedding party it's a good quick stop.

http://www.kingshead.ca/

Photography Contributions
http://www.carriekoskyphotography.ca

The Exchange District (West Side)

Cost: Free

Parking: Metered on the street/ impark lots

Who could ask for more? The West side of the exchange seems to have everything and anything that you could dream of for urban photos. Loading docks, fire escapes, tunnels, graffiti, cobblestone roads, brightly painted doors... There never seems to be an abundance of sun- in fact there is lots of shade- almost always a guarantee for fantastic photos.

Worth a scout with your photographer before you wedding day- there are so many settings that stretch across the blocks- it's best to have a plan. I do find this side of the exchange a tad busier for foot and car traffic though- expect a few cars to be parked along the streets and maybe in the ultra cool tunnels (see above and below) Parking can sometimes be a bit confusing (bring loonies and toonies for the occasion!)

Photography Contributions:

http://www.jenniferleephotography.ca/

http://www.carriekoskyphotography.ca/

The Exchange District- (East Side)

Cost: outdoors- free

Parking: almost always available, typically one loonie in the city meters buys you enough time

Can you say LOVE? This is my favorite of almost all outdoor Winnipeg Locations. Generally, the wedding traffic is less than the West side of the Exchange and typically the buildings provide an "overcast" setting even on the sunniest of days. Running off Mcdermot, some of these back lanes are home to the infamous "purple wall", "green loading doors", "glass blocks" and many other interesting looking doors and back lanes. It is also is very close to the Steven Juba Park which is alternative for getting two styles all at the same time. FABULOUS!

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