Author: Sara
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Alternative Wedding Venues in Ottawa for a Laid-Back, Meaningful Celebration
Why the Right Atmosphere Matters If you’re planning a wedding in Ottawa and the idea of chair covers, ballrooms, and plated chicken dinners makes you a little uneasy — you’re not alone. Some of the best weddings I’ve photographed have happened in unexpected places: abandoned church buildings, summer camps, cafés, art galleries, and backyards. What…
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Summer Camp Wedding in Ottawa
Eric and Alexandra brought their people together from across the world to this quiet camp nestled in the trees — Rideau Hill Camp — just outside Ottawa. Less than an hour from the city, and a world away. Alexandra is a glass artist. Eric is an industrial designer. They live in Australia now, but Eric’s…
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Medium Format Kodak Portra 800 Film with a Seagull TLR
I’ve been shooting more and more film photography lately, testing out different film stocks with my Seagull Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera – a beloved piece I picked up over 20 years ago in Frankfurt, Germany (I have the ‘Seagull 4’, the first model from 1967). I started my photography journey with film.…
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A Spring Time Celebration of Love at Almonte Old Town Hall
This is a preview from Cristina & Stephan’s celebration of love at Almonte Old Town Hall in Mississippi Mills. I was humbled by the beautifully eloquent speeches and readings at this wedding, so I need a little more time to try and summarize everything. Their warmth, humour, and deep connection made documenting the day feel…
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Andaz Ottawa Byward Market Wedding Sneak Preview
A Spring Celebration in the Heart of Ottawa Steph and Cody’s wedding day was all about fresh florals, bright colours, and laid-back joy. Set in downtown Ottawa, their celebration took place at the Andaz hotel, right in the heart of the Byward Market. It’s a vibrant part of the city — full of character, people,…
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Whispers of Spring: Engagement Shoot in Downtown Ottawa
It was an early morning in April, the kind of morning that feels like a secret between you and the city. The sun had just begun to rise over Parliament Hill, casting this dreamy, golden light across downtown Ottawa. A soft layer of snow blanketed the ground — one last whisper of winter — and…
