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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Exclusive Ottawa Elopement Packages
Ottawa is a charming and sophisticated city with some classic architecture, the most beautiful autumn colours, and large gardens. These make for a fabulous backdrop for Ottawa Elopements, which has become a refined choice for couples seeking an intimate and unforgettable wedding experience.
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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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Storytelling in Wedding Photography
I love all kinds of storytelling and in any photographic work I create, I make it my goal to honestly and gracefully tell the story of my clients.
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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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Ottawa City Hall Wedding: Dollar Store Rings & Château Laurier Brunch
In the first week of 2025, I had the pleasure of photographing an intimate Ottawa City Hall wedding. The couple embraced an unconventional approach, opting for a small ceremony at City Hall. In a delightful twist, they exchanged rings purchased from a nearby Dollar store, as their custom bands were not yet ready. After the…
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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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Britannia Beach Engagement Session
A story of partnership, laughter, and the beautiful chaos of building a life side by side. When I met up with Yana and Mackenzie for their engagement shoot, I texted them to say, “I’m near the guy playing his guitar.” His music became the perfect soundtrack for this blustery, end-of-autumn Britannia Beach engagement session in…
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Autumn Engagement Session in The Glebe Ottawa
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…
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Lansdowne Park Engagement Session
Capturing Joy: Jess and Matt In the heart of autumn, with its crisp air and changing leaves, I had the opportunity to document the engagement shoot of Jess and Matt — two individuals whose connection is evident in every shared glance and burst of laughter. As an Ottawa wedding photographer, I am drawn to the…
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