A blog about wedding photography
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My Approach – Candid & Genuine
In the realm of candid wedding photography, my lens captures the authentic moments of your day. The goal for me is that each photograph is a testament to the genuine, unscripted moments that define your celebration.
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Documentary Wedding Photographer
I am a documentary wedding photographer based in Ottawa. From when I first began studying photography in 1997 I developed a deep respect and passion for documentary and reportage photography. Back then, there was really no such thing as ‘Documentary wedding photography’. Wedding photographers focused primarily on portraits, a handful of ceremony, speeches, and cake-cutting
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Alternative Wedding Venue: First Wedding at Fort Wellington
Fort Wellington National Historic Site in Prescott, Ontario, exists to protect and interpret history. Built in the 19th century as a military defence post, it stands today as a carefully maintained record of the past—restored, preserved, and thoughtfully contextualized so future generations can understand what came before them. In a quiet but meaningful evolution, it
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Cocktail Style Downtown Ottawa Wedding at Little Victories
I love how entirely unbothered Clémence & Ian were as I met them on a chilly October afternoon in downtown Ottawa. (I was happy to have been able to wear my wool coat, as the weather is usually far too hot or too cold to wear it). Above is one of the portraits we did
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An Intimate Fall Wakefield Grand Wedding
Deanna and Alex’s Wakefield Grand wedding balanced thoughtful detail with a relaxed, natural vibe. The venue’s classic European influences with natural wood and rustic charm provided a backdrop that felt both intimate and open. The table decorations were designed entirely by the bride. Driftwood pieces, weathered and textured, were paired with dried flowers and pinecones
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The Beauty, Grain & Texture of Film Wedding Photography Ottawa
There’s something about film that changes the way I see.When I pick up a film camera, I slow down. I think differently. Every frame matters — not because it’s rare or expensive, but because it’s intentional. Shooting film at a wedding pushes my creative focus in a way digital can’t. Because film demands careful thought
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Fragments from a Lord Elgin Hotel Wedding ❥ Trillium Room
On a warm August afternoon, Donny and Vanessa celebrated their Lord Elgin Hotel Wedding, gathering their people in the hotel’s Trillium Room — an elegant new space that feels both classic and fresh. They’d been especially excited about this room: the deep green wall, the golden curtain, the polished marble floor. It suited them perfectly
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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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