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Teddy Bear Picnic Day Fundraiser for CHEO

Stephanie de Montigny June 27, 2023

I am thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Teddy Bear Picnic ‘Portraits in the Park’ fundraiser, an exciting event will take place on July 9th, 2023 at the picturesque Gemmill Park in Almonte, Ontario. The Teddy Bear Picnic aims to bring families together for a delightful day out while supporting the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Join Us for Teddy Bear Picnic portraits at the park Join us for a heartwarming day of joy, support, and community to

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Blossoming Beauty in the Greenhouse | Ottawa Children Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny June 20, 2023

When your little client shows up with the perfect amount of sass and style, and starts posing herself like a true little model, it’s a big WIN in my books! Especially when the fan comes on at the perfect time.  Being able to capture portraits in a greenhouse has been a longtime bucket list item of mine and I am so happy to be able to check it off this year. So much so that I want to offer the

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Top 9 Tips for Spring & Summer Adventures | National Trails Day

Stephanie de Montigny June 3, 2023

Today is National Trails Day! I love bringing clients on mini hikes for unique and secluded portrait sessions, but even more so I love taking my kiddos on fun outings into nature. Here are some tips for staying safe, energized, and ready-for-anything on your adventures! Top 9 Tips for Spring & Summer Adventures 1. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and avoiding sugary drinks. 2. Wear sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. 3. Wear bug-repellent (spritz

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When Is The Best Time For Outdoor Family Portraits? Hint, It’s NOT Fall.

Stephanie de Montigny May 31, 2023

Technically speaking fall starts on September 21st, which means we only have two or three weeks of beautiful bold fall leaf colours. That does not leave much time—of on top of the fact that weather is often a cause for rescheduling at that time of year here in Ottawa, and it can get quite cold quite quickly.     There are often THREE factors being considered WHY someone wants fall portraits for their family:   The first is the time

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5 Easy Ways to Create Variety in Your Albums

Stephanie de Montigny May 23, 2023

Almost every client creates an album with the best images from their portrait session because it means they don’t actually have to think about it too much and actually pick their favourites; it’s more of a “remove any that you don’t want in the album” or choosing to live without similar expressions. A popular alternative is the portrait box collection (which I like to refer to as the “deconstructed album” since it offers more flexibility in how you can display

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A Photographer’s Bucket List | Ottawa, Lanark & the Valley

Stephanie de Montigny May 16, 2023

I have been working on this list for what feels like years, if not over a decade, which is how long I have been running my portrait studio, just over 12 years now. During that time, I have had plenty of opportunities to work with amazing clients in beautiful locations, but I also have my creative mind working behind the scenes or scenarios, locations, and styled portraits that I would love to do. They would be a dream to photograph,

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The New Deckled Frames Are Here!

Stephanie de Montigny May 15, 2023

The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! The new deckled frames are here and I cannot wait for you to get your hands on one of your own. Or two, or twenty-two; you do you. I am always looking to provide the best possible services and products to my clients, and I am thrilled to announce that the wait is finally over and I’ve been tapped out of the waitlist for these beautiful one-of-a-kind deckled frames. I have sold

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Welcome to Almonte, Modern Fable

Stephanie de Montigny April 1, 2023

This is NOT an April Fool’s joke, I promise! The official grand opening of Modern Fable in downtown Almonte, Ontario (on the coveted Mill Street!) took place this Saturday, and I was given the honour of photographing the new shop. Julie Poliquin opened her small-town boutique this weekend, filled with handmade Canadian items and a few amazing finds from across the Aussie pond, and it was nothing short of beautiful (and smelled so faintly lovely!). Julie’s enthusiasm and love for

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Do Good, Look Good 2023 | Business Portraits for Charity (Lanark County Interval House)

Stephanie de Montigny March 25, 2023

What does your current headshot look like?   Is it cropped from a group photo? Is it more than a few years old? Is it a selfie or a screengrab? Is it dark or blurry? Have you changed your physical appearance? If you answered YES to any of those questions, you need a new business portrait. Now that we know you need an updated business portrait (or want one because that is totally a good enough reason to get a

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My Top 9 Wardrobe Tips for Outdoor Family Portraits

Stephanie de Montigny January 20, 2023

One of the most common concerns for clients wanting to book a portrait session is wardrobe options. They have no idea what they are going to wear, “nothing” in their closet fits or looks flattering, and their kids outgrow everything so fast so they don’t have any formal apparel. Not to worry, I’ve got you covered. Literally. DID YOU KNOW that the studio has a client closet with options for womxn, babies, and children? There are tons of options for

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Happy Birthday Baby Boy de Montigny

Stephanie de Montigny January 17, 2023

You know how much we love minimalist and neutral aesthetics around here, so it comes as no surprise that little man got precisely that for his birthday session. Mama loved the ‘simply white’ setup for the cake smash portraits, and baby boy had a ton of fun! He was very tentative with his tasting, enjoyed squishing the icing in his little hands, and loved chasing the balloons. Happy Birthday Baby Boy de Montigny! Here are a few favourites from the

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Newborn Baby Boy de Montigny – 2 weeks new

Stephanie de Montigny January 4, 2023

These lovelies were captured over the course of little man’s first 2-3 weeks and I am so in love with our new bundle of sleepless joy and at how much our toddler loves him. It’s been a blur, but a beautiful one. World, meet baby Boy de Montigny. Here are a few favourites from the session. How do I book a photo session? I’d love to capture your growing family and new baby moments. Use the contact page to send

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The de Montigny Family | Almonte Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny November 10, 2022

This is my own little clan, and there’s quite the funny story behind this session, in hindsight of course, but it involves most of us wearing something different until right before we headed out the door. Ahh toddlers… And that’s why I always make sure to advise parents to bring spares for kiddos and the feeding parent, just in case. Thank goodness for the studio closet! ps: I’ve got a whole lot more family session wardrobe tips too. Honestly though,

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Studio Holiday Minis 2022 | Ottawa Family Photographer

Stephanie de Montigny November 4, 2022

This special offer has been specifically designed for capturing unique and timeless images of your family that you proudly want to hang in your home year-round, and with a few tweaks with simple props and outfit changes we can make for beautiful seasonal portraits to send along with holiday cards. Limited Edition Studio Holiday Minis WHEN?  Sunday, November 13th 2022 AND anytime November through January as part of a full portrait session (another Baby Days event on December 14th) WHERE? The portrait

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Walking with Baby Boy de Montigny – 11 months old

Stephanie de Montigny November 1, 2022

Barely 11 months old and this little guy is already running across the room! He is very vocal when he wants to be, has started waving hello, and took his first walk outside. What a champ! Walking with Baby Boy de Montigny. Here are a few favourites from the session. How do I book a photo session? I’d love to capture your growing family and new baby moments. Use the contact page to send a message to set up a

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