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Meet the Van Haren Family | Ottawa Photographer

These lovely people are also the faces behind the local Neighbours of Stonebridge magazine (quaint little neighbourhood between Manotick and Barrhaven, in Ottawa). Their faces graced the cover of the September 2019 edition to honour their one year anniversary of publishing, which also happened to coincide with their wedding anniversary. Sunflowers are very meaningful to them, and I am so

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Tummy Time with Baby Mia

Baby Mia came to visit the portrait studio for her tummy time milestone session at just under 5 months old. She was absolutely beautiful, and she rocked her little outfit! As with all babies, she decided halfway through that she wanted a snack before continuing the session. And then she flashed us a few smiles, as any fresh-fed baby does. What a

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Now Booking Roadside Sessions for 2020 | Ottawa Family Photographer

What is a Roadside Session? A roadside session is exactly what it sounds like: a short & sweet photo session just off the main road. I can’t tell you how many times I have driven past beautiful scenery that would look amazing as the background for a family photo, but could not justify having a full session there (full sessions

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Newborn Baby Aspen – 10 days new

Baby Aspen came to visit the portrait studio for his newborn photography session at just under 2 weeks new, 10 days old to be exact.  This little guy was the third of his brothers to visit the studio, and I couldn’t be more honoured that his parents have trusted me over and over again with their portraits. I was very excited

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Newborn Baby Mia – 9 weeks new

Baby Mia came to visit the portrait studio for her newborn photography session at just over 9 weeks new. She was absolutely beautiful, and she gave me quite the funny faces. What a hoot it was to photograph her! And she eventually fell asleep for us World, meet Mia. Here are a few favourites from the session. How do I book a

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Meet the Kalra Family | Barrhaven Photographer

When I found out these two were early risers like me (only thanks to motherhood!), I excitedly planned our session for just after sunrise so that we could take advantage of those soft rays of light, and capture beautiful warm portraits. And the nature trails & boardwalk in Barrhaven was the perfect place to do it! I am also very

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Tummy Time with Baby Mariella – 3 Months Old

Growing Baby Mariella 3 Months Baby Photos Milestone: Tummy Time Mariella came to visit us at the studio for her 3 months baby photos milestone to celebrate her newly learned skills of tummy time (holding herself up), and oh was she adorable and strong! Here are a few favourites from the session. World, meet Mariella! How do I book a photo

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How To Beat The Dreaded ‘What Ifs’ Of Your Family Photoshoot

Getting family photos captured can be one of the most rewarding experiences, and the results are beautiful—both visually and emotionally. Of course, I would be lying if I told you that capturing those precious moments was easy. There is so much room for error that many opt out of investing in the experience out of fear, whether it is of

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Meet the Bury Family | Riverside South Photographer

It was a pleasure to meet these two love birds and their daughter, because they were on board for whatever I had in store for them on that fine rainy morning. Yes, when the deadline is set in stone, I can make it work rain or shine (downpour is a different story), we just wait for a break in the

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Meet the Black Family | Barrhaven Photographer

This was the last session of the year with the blossoms on the trees, and while I am a little sad that we have to wait almost an entire year for them to come back, the summer has a ton of unique backdrop marvels to choose from. For two people who has never participated in a portrait sessions before, they

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