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March 12 - 2026

Dreamy Fall Aquatopia Wedding

Victoria + Connor's Aquatopia Wedding(associate shot for Kathi Robertson Weddings) 

October 31 - 2025

Byward Market Wedding: Street Photography Style

Jackie + Eric(Associate shot for Kathi Robertson Photography) Jackie and Eric wanted a 'street photography' vibe; no stress, capturing natural moments and there were an ABSOLUTE DREAM to work with!Looking back at these gems makes me smile (and ...

April 26 - 2024

Sunset Engagement Session At Andrew Haydon Park

Flash back Friday to this gorgeous sunset engagement session at Andrew Haydon Park in Ottawa.This is one of my favourite parks for versatility: water, mature trees, a waterfall, marina, windmill - you name it!  How amazing is the light at ...

August 28 - 2023

My 20 favourite photography memories

Every year I say 'I can't believe I've been doing this for X amount of years', and this year is no exception. I actually can't wrap my brain around being in the same career for the past 20 years and having been part of almost 300 weddings and ...

May 25 - 2022

La Grange de la Gatineau: Hester + Jeff

This is how laid back Hester and Jeff are, I asked if they wanted a traditional photo of the cake cutting, they looked at each other and both just said, "no" and I kind of like this photo better than any posed shot.I wish Hester + Jeff best wishes ...

June 1 - 2020

Intimate Weddings: 2020 trend

It would be an understatement to say I have shot a lot of smaller intimate weddings over the last 15 years, and it looks like this may be the new normal. With social distancing and gathering restrictions, for those couples who still want to host a ...

March 13 - 2019

2-day Indian Wedding

What's even more exciting and challenging than a 2 day Indian wedding? A 3 day power outage during those 2 days of coverage!As far as Indian weddings go, this one was a breeze: outdoors, amazing people, and well planned out. As far as tornados the ...

January 1 - 2018

-39 degrees: Ottawa New Years Eve Proposal

I love New Years, and I love proposals, so when Byron first reached out I was super excited to help him with his plans to propose to his girlfriend, Sara, while they were in Ottawa to celebrate New Years Eve. Not unlike the last call for a proposal, ...

November 16 - 2016

Lisa + Eric: Ottawa Marriott Hotel Wedding

So much to say about Lisa and Eric! You'll see what I mean once you see their pictures but they are clearly the sweetest couple ever. They're patient, caring, kind and perfect for each other. I've known Lisa for about 11 years, I want to say, and ...

September 21 - 2016

Thursday Belvedere Wedding in Wakefield: Brittani + Eric

 I love weekday weddings and this day was no exception! You know who has weekday weddings? Relaxed people that everyone wants to work with!When Brittani and Eric first contacted me months before the big day, I was excited because, hello, Le ...

August 30 - 2016

Stonefields Heritage Farm: Myka + Greg tie the knot

From our last posted engagement session, the lovely Myka + Greg are now married!We had beautiful weather and it was my first time actually shooting at Stonefields Heritage Farm and not just basking in the beauty at one of their amazing open ...

June 10 - 2016

Surprise May Proposal + Byward Market Engagement

This is a special story for me!We've all heard of photographers stealthily hiding in bushes to capture an engagement proposal, but what about your friend and fellow photographer stealthily hiding at Play right below the studio surprising you with ...

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