I gotta pinch myself sometimes. I am so lucky to have such loving + present and fun friends who include me in their every day adventures. Pick good people to do life with, the simplest things will be FILLED with the purest joy.

Played hooky and brought the K babies to see dinosaurs, bugs and the beautiful bald eagle.

Kaleb + Kate, you are SO loved.

The anticipation of a new baby is like nothing else. It is THE most exciting. Truly like a Christmas morning feeling right down to the core. Nervous for your friends because their lives are about to do a 360 flip but in the best way possible. I am the kind of person who feels things deeply and strongly. When Silvia texted me saying “when baby is ready to come, you are on Hondo (dog) duty”. Even the air feels different. You are just hyper focused on the excitement and making sure everything is perfect for when they get home.

Hondo and I took the getting ready for baby process very seriously. Kaleb, we want to be able to tell you EVERY detail about the day you came home from the hospital and how excited we were to meet you!

Love you bud

Laura and I go way back to College days where I found out early, she’s brilliant with kids, super intelligent and a TON of fun. I can confidently say there is NO chance I would have stayed on track or gotten any work done without her guidance. Thank you.

Josh grew up playing sports, video games and a few houses down from Laura. The rest is history. KIDDING. Phenomenal guy, hilarious, super easy-going and looks at Laura like she’s the only one in the room. Super cool couple.

October Weddings THOUGH. The PEOPLE. The LIGHT. Frig.

What a blast!

Cheers.

Pakenham Celebration. A Yeldon-Dunning love collision. September 10th.

Started off with a 2 hour nap, ended with a bonfire and dancing in the sand. Witnessed my cousin marry her best friend under the bridge, in the town our grandparents grew up in. This day was so much fun and I am so lucky I could be there to celebrate with these two love birds.

Cheers to a beautiful life!

May 21st. This beautiful day started off at the Brookstreet where both ladies we’re getting ready in seperate rooms down the hall from each other.

I was asked to pick an intimate spot where Sarah + Chantal could exchange handwritten letters and reveal each other for the first time . I did some walking around, and found a perfect spot just for this extra special moment.

Shortly before leaving for the venue, the clouds did a quick change, threw a wrench into our wedding party shots and replaced it with a TORNADO. The goal quickly changed to getting the girls into the The Marshes Golf Club safely and untouched by the debris and rain. Mission Accomplished.

Without a scratch on anyone, the storm calmed and the party resumed. It was a beautiful day with a really good story.

Stephanie + GianMarco

A fairytale wedding for the two most caring people. I loved being able to start the morning at both their childhood homes getting ready with their hilarious crew.

The Notre Basilica was filled with family and friends, and I can tell you there was not a dry eye in the church when Stephanie walked down the isle with her dad.

The National Art Gallery was fantastic for letting us galavant around for pictures before making our way to the reception hall where a charcuterie board was hanging from THE CEILING. It was elegant, romantic and so beautiful decorated for a couple so worthy of a celebration. GianMarco floored the room with his beautiful speech to his wife and they danced away into married life. It was awesome.

August 6th, an absolute SCORCHER but I promise you we we’re having WAY to much fun to notice.

Nat + Bryn transformed her childhood home into the wedding of their dreams. This day was filled with laughter, confetti, canon balls into the pool the moment the dance floor opened AND the sweetest “I do’s” from the two best friends in blue and white.

It was purely a wedding day filled with love, excellent food and dancing.

I was just so happy to be there and celebrate with the Johnson’s.

The Saikaley’s are full of adventure, fun, always classy and are supported by the BEST and funniest group of people. It was mentioned multiple times that once they got together, they were instantly each other’s ride or die. They maintain such great friendships, family is ALWAYS priority and they LIGHT up like nothing else when they are together. Undeniable love. I am super pumped they asked me to capture their day. Thank you guys. To many years of adventure + health + champagne. Cheers!

Jackie + Kevin are two of the kindest people I know. This day started off with the most warm + excited smiles from the bride and every single one of the bridesmaids when I walked into the hotel room. The most hype bridesmaid team I’ve had the pleasure of working with. A wedding day can be completely overwhelming, especially when weather, detailed timelines and multiple locations are thrown into the mix. Organization is key, and I can tell you, this gorgeous day was organized, timely and SO much fun. The wedding party was totally down for all the crazy prompts and directions and even offered their own creative ideas that worked out beautifully.

Jackie and Kev, thank you so much for being yourselves in front of the lens and allowing me to capture your fairytale wedding day.

My first experience at capturing an elopement and it was in our own city! My God, we have such a beautiful city. These two came ready to wed, with their own intimate personalizations and of course, their pup.

Very cool experience.

Jayme + Charlie recently bought a fixer upper on the most beautiful piece of land just outside Ottawa. It made for an extra special engagement session to be able to capture these two in the place they will soon call “Home”.

These two could not have kicked off a better start to wedding season…

Chelsey and Scott planned the most brilliant day to celebrate with their family and friends but they were BY FAR the most excited to see each other. From the moment they arrived at the venue there was a buzz of excitement for them to seal the deal.

Still early spring, the flowers just starting to blossom and the leaves not yet arrived, THE WHITE DRESS, the speckled suits and the beautiful green bridesmaids dresses took centre stage. An epic wedding party with the sweetest flowers girls who’s reactions to Chelsey in her dress is a moment no one will forget.

The flower girls found a ladybug which turns out to be good luck on a wedding day. The McGarrity Family doesn’t need luck but I DO want to wish them the best life together and a big thank you for trusting me in capturing their day.

The Cumming Family

This family braved the cold and an icy path. Bless you. I was so happy they agreed to change the time of their session so we could incorporate some rays. A little magic to help welcome their upcoming bundle of joy.

Cheers guys.

Toots.

The coolest thing has been watching you grow into the little person you are now. Time never felt this fast before. Mum has been so incredible at involving Kiki and I in your growing adventure. You are hilarious. We love the sound that an elephant makes, touching the kitchen light and making it swing when we aren’t supposed to. You have the best laugh in the world and the person who can bring it out of you the best is your big brother. It’s such a blessing to watch mum and dad be enamored with everything you do. You really joined the best family.

Thanks for letting me be your auntie and accepting my weirdness.

I love you so much my chicken noodle soup.

It just keeps getting better and BETTER.

The anticipation for this beautiful baby is overwhelming. These two incredible people are awaiting the surprise of their lives. The most deserving, hilarious, gentle and kind individuals raising the sweetest little bean. As much as life can sometimes be cruel, or heartbreaking or leave us in a place where all we can do is ask “why?”. These moments, this is what it’s all about. New life, new joy and hoping, KNOWING that our angels are always around, not missing a beat.

Baby Yeldon, you are SO loved.

Allie and Sean, love you both like crazy.

Scott and Chelsey are kicking off wedding season! I am so looking forward to being able to capture these two on their wedding day. It was nice to sit down, have drinks and catch-up. Chat wedding details and travel.

Chels + Scott are so BEAUTIFUL, the most fun and so excited to celebrate their love with their favourite people.

Engagement photos during a snowstorm, HONESTLY, worth it. Bring Beer.

My friend of mine Paddye referred this beautiful family to me. Knocked on the door, and was greeted by the most beautiful blue eyed family. After just settling in to their new home, you could feel the love and excitement welcoming their new dude, Baby C. The most confident and gentle Big sister that blew me away with how well she calmed her little brother. So cool.

Time and time again, I’m reminded of how precious this adventure of photography really is.

Thank you Pummell Family party of 4!

I was so excited when this Mama reached out for family pictures. I thought it was super fitting to bring out the vintage red truck for her little guy who is SUPER into cars. Baby W lit up around the car and opened up so much to show his goofy side, stinkin’ out his tongue during the session. It was so nice to connect Howat family, thank you!

I am so grateful to this family. Since I first started this photography gig, they have trusted me in capturing their family. The boys have grown so much and are now proud big brothers to the most beautiful little sister. It was so cool to see the glow of this now family of 5, together, in the comfort of their own home. What an honour and SO much fun. Purcell family, thank you for always letting me in!

The Bains family reached out for another family session earlier this fall. To my surprise, they added a beautiful baby boy to their crew. It was so nice to catch up and see how much growth has gone on in the last year. These wonderful dudes glow around their parents. What an awesome family!

In an intimate ceremony surrounded by their closest people in a church so beautifully filled with God, these wonderful people wed. A family so full of culture, intelligence and tradition. I just felt so humbly welcomed the moment I walked in the door. A family so proud and full love for Fabiola + Jose. This couple had many important details to display and I felt like I wanted to push myself creatively in the detail department. Thank you Fab + Jose for the trust. 1 Corinthians 13.

Stephanie + GianMarco

These two are so incredible. The kindest human beings and SO photogenic. It was so great to catch up and chat wedding details because come June, they will be MR AND MRS! We had wine, battled a family of ducks for a VIP spot on the beach and came out winners FOR sure.

Sometimes I have a vision of how I want some sessions to go and others I don’t. This session, I DID. The sun was so beautiful that day, a perfect August golden hour and a great couple so willing to go along with all my weird poses. You nailed it guys, I am so happy for you, and so looking forward to JUNE!

Silvia and Dylan are two people very dear and near to my heart. Silvia has been a friend, a pillar , and a regular in my households ridiculous shenanigans. Dylan is a strength, a man devoted to family, and more specifically to his WIFE and dog, Hondo. Silvia + Dylan had a LARGE wedding party of especially important people who play an integral role of who they are today. It was an absolute ball. The entire day from beginning to end was pure joy. It was simply joyful to watch in awe, a couple we love so dearly, in pure bliss.

Love you both so much!

I wouldn’t be able to explain to you how cool it was to capture my childhood best friend say “I do” to her now, HUSBAND. Since kindergarten, everything this woman did, I needed to do. Buys a 101 Dalmatian school bag…YOU BET I made my mom take me to find/buy the exact same one. Beanie babies turned into first sips of alcohol with our way to cool group of friends. We always made time for each other and that connection has never fleeted. MICHELLE has met her match, the best one, her MAN. Riley. Incredible hockey player but even more devoted boyfriend and now, husband. These two are truly happy. You rarely see them without a smile on their faces for the simple reason that they are together. It’s also probably because their pup Penny, is perfect. Look at her. Life is always better together. To Riley and to Mich and to Penny, I wish you health, happiness and the absolute best life, together.

Come hell or high water this wonderful couple were to be wed on July 10th. Finally, surrounded by their family and friends, Max + Holly said “I do”. The excitement and love that filled The Belvedere on account of these two wonderful people was overwhelming. Thanks to Covid, we were unable to meet before the wedding, but it’s as if we had been friends for years the moment we met each other. Individually, Max and Holly are both outstanding human beings. Genuine, intelligent, steadfast and kind. Hearts of Gold that will be protected by each other. It’s no surprise that they are surrounded with unwavering support and just the most fun group of people to do life with. Thank you Bair-Marshall family for trusting me in capturing these moments of your wedding day. What a blast.

Sometimes… no, MOST times, you just need to let the kids run the session. Bubbles, blocks and big brother. This little dude broke the ice for the whole family and made everyone crack up on multiple occasions, especially baby sister. Leach Family, it was a pleasure.

This sweet boy is so loved. My beautiful friends M + T are doing such a hell of a job raising this guy. Mom and I got to enjoy a glass of wine and catch up, while sweet boy explored, played and let me in on his fantastic personality. Makin faces, crackin jokes. Sometimes the best pictures are the ones that happen while you’re off the clock. Love you Russo family.

These photos were meant to be maternity photos! Baby B arrived early and at 12 days new, he was already showing so much personality. What a beautiful surprise to have been able to catch up with my friends Courtney + Rob and meet the new star of the show. A beautiful country nursery fit for the best kid, big brother Remi always close by keeping an eye on mom + dad and his new best friend. It’s a beautiful life and I am so happy I got to capture this family in their favorite spot. Home.

From maternity photos in the winter to baby snuggles in the spring… Kenna James is here! These beautiful people have transitioned perfectly into parenthood. As I’m sure it comes with it’s challenges behind the scenes, the love is just so overwhelmingly evident. I’m so honored to catch a glimpse of what it looks like from behind the lens. I am so proud to see my friends enter this stage of life and to truly see how much happiness this little girl brings to Jolynn and Jason. What a joy!

MY BIG SISTER HAD A BABY! Now, for those of you who don’t know, I am the eldest of 4 children. Christine is our babysitter turned - lifesaver - turned Big Sister. Each of my siblings and myself have grown with Stine through our best and most challenging life moments. On January 8th, Stine, James and big brother Louis welcomed the most beautiful little girl. Stine has allowed us to play an integral role in Lucy’s life. Aunty. I couldn’t be more honoured, obsessed and excited to watch this girly grow. I love you like crazy Ziggs.

2020 is the year most people would like to keep in their rear-view mirror and not look back. For others, it was the best, most exciting year yet. Meet Christy + Dan, newly engaged and a baby on the way. Talk about a year full of huge, happy moments. As sports lovers, this beautiful couple came prepared with Sens jerseys, hockey skates and sticks to put a creative spin on some really exciting life events coming up. We had fun. This baby is going to have the best life with some really fantastic people as Mom and Dad. Congratulations Bujold Family!

Bless this couple for following me through a forest to find the pine trees. I have known Jolynn now for a better part of a decade. Working with the City of Ottawa as summer camp counsellors and after school program employees, we formed quite the group of lifelong friends. Watching my people find their people and start a life….Well I think it goes without saying how cool it is to capture with a lens. Jolynn + Jason, you’re really going to be exceptional parents. A few more weeks until little Bean is here!

Over the last couple years, that beautiful momma has become one of my closest friends. Keely has been a true friend, and quite possibly one of the most selfless people I know. It was only a matter of time that she meet her match. I could not have pictured anyone better for her than her man, Musa. Their priorities and values match up perfectly, and not only do they have the love but it’s a true partnership. The little girl who will be making her appearance in a few weeks, has won the family lottery. I cannot wait to help support and love on this sweet girl. Baby Z, Musa, and Keely, I love you like crazy!

I am so lucky to know this beautiful family. My cousin Kim and this mama are best friends. I was hooked the first time I met this couple a few years ago. Both Paddye and Hendrick have supported my photography since I first started this endeavor. They are raising the strongest, funniest and sweetest little girl. D is the best hugger, loves to explore and is so silly. My kinda kid. We love loving you Denis family!

My cousin Sean has always been a calm, very intelligent, musical guy. Sean met Allie, they fell in love, and it didn’t take long for the rest of the family to follow suit. Allie is gentle, loving and independent. The two of them together just make the most incredible team. God, we have so much fun with these two. I was very honoured to be able to capture their intimate wedding day despite all the challenges this pandemic threw at them. What a beautiful love story. Love you guys.

This session was so much fun. Pete reached out to me to set up a session after receiving it as a gift from a friend. Pete mentioned that he would like the session to be at their house since their backyard is a beach. The plan was to take some shots of this team on the beach, but plans change and I am SO glad they did. The girls came alive and so did Dad. Paddle boarding into the sunset, playing crocodile, cannon balls… They were completely and utterly in their element. Not only did we capture some keepers, I came out of the water with 3 friends.