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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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Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand through a scenic meadow path on their wedding day.
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Talya and Ryan's Boho Wedding at Davalon Healing Center - Ottawa Wedding Photographer

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Bride and groom walking hand in hand through a sunlit garden on their wedding day.
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Sylvia and Pat's Fall Wedding at Temple's Sugar Bush - Ottawa Wedding Photographer

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Black and white photo of joyful bride and groom holding hands after outdoor wedding ceremony.
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Dominique and Alex's Britannia Yacht Club Elopement - Ottawa Wedding Photographer

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Couple sitting together on grass beneath vibrant yellow autumn trees during a fall engagement photo session.
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University of Ottawa Engagement Session - Talya and Ryan - Ottawa Wedding Photographer

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Romantic couple embracing on a bridge near a historic stone building by water.
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Best Portrait Locations in Ottawa - Ottawa Photographer

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Happy couple sitting on a gray sofa, lovingly interacting with their newborn baby.
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Sarah and Colin at-home Family Session - Ottawa Portrait Photographer

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Black and white photo of couple embracing in a spacious military museum with tanks and aircraft.
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Tricia and Jason Canadian War Museum Engagement Session - Ottawa Wedding Photographer

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German Shepherd dog sits in snow while couple embraces in background during winter engagement shoot.
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5 Tips for Including Your Dog at Your Next Portrait Session

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A smiling couple embracing in a snowy winter landscape, the woman wearing a red scarf and dark sweater.
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Kayla and Jamie Tree Farm Engagement Session - Ottawa Wedding Photographer

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Bride in lace gown smiling as she taps groom on shoulder during first look.
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5 reasons to do a first look | Ottawa wedding photographer

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Bride and four bridesmaids in champagne gowns holding bouquets outdoors at golden hour.
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Stress-Free Wedding Day Timeline Template - Ottawa Wedding Photographer

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Black and white photo of a couple holding a fluffy cat, standing near a fireplace mantel.
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Meghan and Patrick Intimate At-Home Elopement - Ottawa Wedding Photographer

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