A blog about wedding photography

  • Documentary bride and groom portrait by Ottawa Wedding Photographer Sara

    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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  • camp-style candid documentary of couple by ottawa wedding photographer sara

    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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  • Portrait of my son taken with Medium Format Kodak Portra 800 Film

    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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  • 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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