A blog about wedding photography

  • Candid wedding photographer ottawa

    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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  • Bride and bridesmaids jumping on a trampoline at the wedding reception by documentary ottawa wedding photographer sara

    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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  • Couple portrait Almonte Old Town Hall Wedding by Ottawa Wedding photographer sara

    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 Ceremony by Ottawa Wedding Photographer Sara

    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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  • Downtown ottawa engagement photos by ottawa wedding photographer sara

    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…

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  • Documentary photo of The bride and groom walking through the University of Ottawa by Ottawa Wedding photographer Sara

    A Timeless Floral Wedding at First Baptist Church Ottawa

    “Let us love deeply, let us love patiently, let us love as the trees stand in faith, rooted in the unseen, yet reaching for the light.” – John O’Donohue I recently documented an absolutely beautiful wedding at First Baptist Church Ottawa. The ceremony was classically elegant, with a lush green floral theme that perfectly complemented…

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  • Wedding Reception scene Candid by Ottawa Wedding Photographer Sara

    Wedding Photographer Inspiration: My Journey

    Finding My Focus As a wedding photographer, my inspiration comes from a diverse range of sources. The interplay of light, shadow, and emotion has always captivated me, and my artistic journey has been shaped by influences from both the world of cinema and fine art photography. While documentary and reportage photographers like Dorothea Lange, Sebastião…

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  • Winter Wedding in Downdtown Ottawa at the NAC by Ottawa Wedding Photographer Sara

    Winter Wedding in Downtown Ottawa

    Baby Elowyn’s parents are married! This post is a little sneak preview from Matthew and Kim’s wedding yesterday. Below is (I think) the passage read by the pastor during the ceremony. In the brief time that I’ve had to get to know them since we met earlier in the year, I can confirm that these…

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