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Engagement Session
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Engagement Session

Josh and Analisa's engagement photos were captured at Ottawa's scenic Arboretum. This Montreal couple, with roots in Ottawa, radiated sheer happiness and fun-loving energy the entire session. From tender moments to playful exchanges, their photos reflect the essence of their love story, promising to leave you smiling and inspired.

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Engagement Session
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Engagement Session

Capture the essence of love against Ottawa's picturesque Chateau Laurier backdrop. Candy and Mike's engagement session was a romantic affair, weaving their connection amidst the historic charm of this iconic location. From intimate moments in the courtyards to strolls along its elegant corridors, every frame encapsulated the genuine warmth of their bond. Chateau Laurier's timeless allure served as the perfect canvas for their story, resulting in a session that beautifully echoed their love in a captivating, authentic way.

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Chris and Michaela - Wedding
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Chris and Michaela - Wedding

Witnessing Chris and Michaela's love story take place at the enchanting Adelina Barn in Quebec was such a delight. With their newborn by their side, and surrounded by their warm, welcoming families and friends, every moment was filled with love and joy. It was an honor capturing these beautiful memories of their special day.

Location: Adelina Barn

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Ayaz and Sabriya - Wedding
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Ayaz and Sabriya - Wedding

Being the photographer at Ayaz and Sabriya's four-day Indian-style wedding was an incredible journey filled with vibrant culture, amazing people, sumptuous food, and stunning venues. Capturing the rich tapestry of their celebration was an honor, from the colorful rituals to the heartfelt moments shared among family and friends. Each day brought forth a new spectacle of traditions and joy, ending with a couple’s dance, with perfectly timed fireworks in the background!

Locations: The Westin Ottawa, National Gallery of Canada

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Marc and Marie - Wedding
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Marc and Marie - Wedding

Marc and Marie’s wedding was a pleasure to be a part of. Everyone was filled with joy as they got to witness two amazingly kind and humble people join together in marriage. Tying the knot at Stonefield’s Estate in Carleton Place, the day was filled with laughter and shenanigans, and the night with fun and dancing. The weather was also absolutely perfect, which led to a happy photographer!

Location: Stonefield’s Estate

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Kyla and Curtis - Wedding
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Kyla and Curtis - Wedding

Kyla and Curtis’ wedding was at the perfect time - Fall! If you haven’t been able to tell from some of the other photos on this site, I love the Fall! The colours of the leaves makes for amazing backgrounds, and generally it’s still warm enough outside to be comfortable. Not only did this make the day amazing, but so do did Kyla and Curtis, their family, and all of their guests. It was a small intimate wedding and everyone there was so friendly and personable. It made my job easy, and it made for some great photo ops!

Location: Cantley Quebec

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Engagement Session
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Engagement Session

It was an honor to capture the engagement of Ayaz and Sabriya, in downtown Ottawa surrounded by Parliament and the Chateau Laurier. Ayaz has his own jewelry business in Toronto and hand crafted the ring for Sabriya, which was a real unique touch. They both looked amazing and their love shined through the lens on this sunset session.

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Engagement Session
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Engagement Session

It was a joy to celebrate and shoot the engagement of Meaghan and Andre. I gotta say they made my job pretty easy! You can tell they have such a great connection and love for eachother! We had a sunset shoot at the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, on a day with perfect weather!

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Engagement Session
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Engagement Session

In downtown Ottawa, I had the pleasure of photographing a delightful engagement session for a lovely couple, Isabella and Mike. Isabella looked very chic in a white blazer against the city backdrop. Their genuine connection and shared laughter made every shot magical, blending urban vibrancy with their timeless love story.

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Engagement Session
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Engagement Session

At the Mill of Kintail Trail in Almonte, I had the joy of capturing an engagement session for a wonderful couple, Scott and Maddy. Surrounded by the trail's natural beauty, their love radiated in every shot. Their laughter and closeness against the backdrop of nature made each moment magical. It was a privilege freezing these priceless moments as they begin their journey together in such a serene and stunning location.

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Fall Family Sessions 2023
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Fall Family Sessions 2023

This year I tried a new spot out for Family Fall mini shoots! It was a great success as there were tons of little areas with nice fall backdrops. There was trails, water and even a nice walking bridge. The location was Beaver Pond in Kanata and 2023 sessions there were a huge success!

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Engagement Session
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Engagement Session

Sometimes you have to turn a negative into a positive. My favorite beach location in the west end of Ottawa lost a few of its best spots because of the high tide. In turn that forced me to look around a bit before the shoot, and discover even better locations haha! With some of the flowers coming in bloom at the right time, as well as chasing the fading of the sunlight we had an amazing time and got some great images (probably even better than just beach shots). We still got a few beach shots as well, right at the perfect time, as the sun was setting.

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Engagement Session
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Engagement Session

She said Yes! It was great being a part of this marriage proposal! All the coordinating worked out and I was able to capture the moment without giving it away too early. I guess I'm good at looking like a tourist with a camera! After the emotion of the moment died down a bit we walked around Parliament Hill and the Art Gallery for some photo ops!

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Fall Family Sessions
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Fall Family Sessions

There’s always a bit of luck in picking the right day for Fall Family Sessions. Luckily this year everything worked out perfectly for the few days I picked. The sky was a bit cloudy, making for some perfect lighting, and many of the trees had their leaves in full bloom! We shot at The Arboretum in Ottawa, one of my favorite spots for fall shoots!

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