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5 Easy Ways to Create Variety in Your Albums

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

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

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

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The New Deckled Frames Are Here!

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

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Welcome to Almonte, Modern Fable

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

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My Top 9 Wardrobe Tips for Outdoor Family Portraits

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

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Happy Birthday Baby Boy de Montigny

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

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Newborn Baby Boy de Montigny – 2 weeks new

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

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The de Montigny Family | Almonte Photographer

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.

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Studio Holiday Minis 2022 | Ottawa Family Photographer

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

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