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Creative Collaborations

An Intimate Beach wedding in Ottawa at Petrie Island Beach in Orleans

I met Ophélie in 2020 when she hired me for a photography branding session in Ottawa for her digital marketing agency: marketing Avec Jako. With time, our relationship became a beautiful and mutual friendship. Ophélie, just like me was a covid bride and never got the chance to celebrate her union with Chris. So when […]

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Preferred Wedding Vendors in Ottawa

A curated list of preferred venues and vendors in the Ottawa area.   Favourite Ottawa Wedding Venues The TwentyTwo at the WestinThe KnoxBleeks & BergamotCanadian Museum of NatureThe Ottawa Art GalleryThe River Lounge Le Peaches and Cream Jabulani Vineyard and Winery Favourite Ottawa Wedding Videographers Dear Darling FilmsRebecca El VideographyVictoria Leigh Media  Favourite Ottawa Wedding Florists […]

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Featured Weddings

An intimate winter Nikkah in Montréal

When L first reached out to me for her date in January, they had planned for a full day of festivities. Surely with Covid restrictions, it ended up being a nikkah celebration followed by a bridal session.   I joined the couple along with only a few of their close family members and friends at the […]

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 How to Plan an Intimate Wedding

 After shooting over 100 weddings, working with a few wedding planners and planning my own wedding, I have developed a certain expertise on wedding planning. Here are my tips on planning a celebration. Watch the video below and read the text for more details. Start shopping before you decide on a budget. It will help […]

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How to Prepare for a Family Photo Session 

Let’s be real, family photo sessions can seem pretty challenging. You want those beautiful, natural looking pictures of your sweet and cute kids but you’re worried about your kids being fussy and not cooperating. This is concern is totally normal and you would not be the first parent to be worried about this. Luckily, if […]

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What to Wear for a Photo Session 

So you decided to go ahead and book that photo session that you have been thinking of doing for so long. Whether its a couple session, a family session or even a branding/portrait session, these tips and tricks will help you choose the ideal outfit to achieve amazing photos. When it comes to what to […]

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How to Prepare for Photo Session…and how to Pose!

One of the most stressful parts of a photo session (and sometimes even a wedding day) is thinking about how to pose! Even for a photographer like me, I often get stressed out when I get my picture taken! As a photographer, it is my job to put my couples and models at ease and […]

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT Sarah 

Your wedding day is a beautiful story waiting to be told, and my goal is to capture every heartfelt moment in a way that feels personal and timeless. 

As an Ottawa-based wedding photographer, I approach your special day with care, blending professionalism with the warmth of a friend. From the joyful anticipation to the heartfelt emotions shared with your loved ones, I’m here to document it all.

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Whether you’re planning a full wedding celebration or dreaming up a creative session, I’d love to hear all about it. My goal is to make the process feel calm, personal, and—above all—meaningful. If you're ready to create something that feels like you, let's make a little magic together.


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