Hey, I'm val!

Hello and welcome to my blog! I'm a plant-collecting and puppy cuddling photographer based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Thanks for stopping by!

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“But the most beautiful things in life are just not things. They’re people and places, memories and pictures. They’re feelings and moments and smiles and laughter.”

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Pregnant couple holding hands splashing through shallow beach water in jeans.
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September 10, 2026

How to Plan a Maternity Photo Session That Feels Like You

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  • tips and tricks ·
  • lifestyle photography
Smiling blonde woman in a blue blouse holding a red decorative plush toy while seated indoors.
  • branding sessions ·
  • lifestyle photography

March 7, 2026

Doula Branding Session for Haven Doula - Ottawa Birth Newborn and Brand Photographer

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  • lifestyle photography
Mother smiling and cuddling her baby in a floral milk bath with pink flowers.
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  • maternity sessions ·
  • newborn sessions

June 17, 2025

Josee's Milkbath Motherhood Portraits - Ottawa Maternity and Newborn Photographer

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  • newborn sessions
Black and white photo of a large happy family with four children cuddling together on a white bed.
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  • maternity sessions ·
  • newborn sessions

February 14, 2022

At-Home Newborn Session - Rachael Dan and Everly - Ottawa Newborn Photographer

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  • newborn sessions
Happy family with a golden retriever dog relaxing together on a white bed at home.
  • dogs ·
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  • lifestyle photography ·
  • newborn sessions ·
  • maternity sessions

February 4, 2022

At-Home Newborn Session - Robyn and Adam - Ottawa Newborn Photographer

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  • lifestyle photography ·
  • newborn sessions ·
  • maternity sessions
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through a sunlit garden on their wedding day.
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  • elopements ·
  • lifestyle photography ·
  • weddings

October 11, 2021

Sylvia and Pat's Fall Wedding at Temple's Sugar Bush - Ottawa Wedding Photographer

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  • elopements ·
  • lifestyle photography ·
  • weddings
Group of friends laughing and shaking cocktail shakers at outdoor birthday party with gold decorations.
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  • lifestyle photography

September 25, 2021

70s Themed Cocktail Workshop with Coupe and Mixer - Ottawa Branding Photographer

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  • lifestyle photography
Pregnant couple standing in shallow lake water, embracing tenderly in a pink maternity gown.
  • family sessions ·
  • lifestyle photography ·
  • maternity sessions

July 25, 2021

Steph and Mat's Petrie Island Beach Maternity Session - Ottawa Maternity and Newborn Photographer

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  • maternity sessions
Happy family of four sitting together on front porch steps of a stone home.
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  • lifestyle photography

June 26, 2021

Sarah and Colin's At-Home Family Session in Chelsea - Ottawa Lifestyle Photographer

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  • lifestyle photography
A newborn baby gently grasps an adult's finger in a tender black and white close-up photo.
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  • lifestyle photography ·
  • newborn sessions ·
  • maternity sessions

June 12, 2021

Ashley and Josh's Backyard Newborn Session - Ottawa Lifestyle Photographer

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  • lifestyle photography ·
  • newborn sessions ·
  • maternity sessions
Adorable baby in a diaper sitting on a wooden porch smashing a pink birthday cake covered in frosting.
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  • newborn sessions ·
  • maternity sessions

June 9, 2021

Blake's Super Sweet 1-Year Cake Smash | Ottawa Lifestyle Photographer

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  • newborn sessions ·
  • maternity sessions
A couple embraces in a snowy winter landscape surrounded by evergreen trees.
  • engagement sessions ·
  • lifestyle photography ·
  • weddings ·
  • anniversary sessions

February 24, 2021

Caro and Josh's Snowy Tree Farm Engagement Session - Ottawa Lifestyle Photographer

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  • weddings ·
  • anniversary sessions
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