First of all, I want to extend a special invitation to any clients with a fun car: if you’ve got one, let’s make the most of it and ride together to our engagement portrait session. Donny and Vanessa certainly made my day by picking me up in their gorgeous little red Volvo. I have to admit, I was trying to be nonchalant about it, but I really do have a soft spot for Volvos—actually, our son was almost born in a deep blue Volvo 460, but that’s a whole different story!
For this adventure, we traveled to their special spot at sunset—just along the canal in the heart of The Glebe neighborhood of Ottawa. It’s a place that holds a lot of meaning for Donny and Vanessa, and I’m so glad they shared it with me. They skate here each year when the ice first freezes over, a ritual that connects them to both the city and the natural beauty surrounding it. It felt like the perfect setting for an Engagement Session in The Glebe Ottawa.
What struck me most about this tradition is how deeply it ties them to the rhythms of nature and the city they love so much. It’s not just about a location—it’s about the memories they’ve created there and the way they’ve woven this place into their lives. That’s what made this Engagement Session in The Glebe Ottawa so special for me as a photographer: I get to be a part of something so meaningful, capturing moments that will live on long after the day itself.
And the adventure doesn’t end there! I’m thrilled to be part of their wedding celebration next year in August, where we’ll get to share more precious moments with their family and friends. What an honor it is to witness the love they share and to help tell their story through photography.
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where Nature may heal and cheer and give strength to body and soul alike.”
― John Muir
Engagement Session in The Glebe Ottawa
I’m Sara, an Ottawa Wedding Photographer passionate about capturing the beauty and emotion of your big day. Whether you’re planning an engagement session, wedding, or elopement (mini-wedding), I’d be honored to document your story. My work blends documentary-style storytelling with an artistic touch, and I’m available to photograph weddings across Ontario, throughout Canada, and internationally. If you’ve enjoyed the preview of this autumnal engagement session, it’s clear we’re a good fit! Let’s connect — contact me today to schedule a complimentary consultation for your wedding.
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Location: Glebe and Old Ottawa South in Ottawa, Ontario
Equipment used: Sony A7 iii with a Sony 20-70mm f/4, 35mm f/1.8 and Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5IIX with 50 mm f/1.8
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