{Marie and Andre - Married} Ottawa Wedding Photographer

Marie and Andre were married on stunning Spring afternoon in Gatineau surrounded by their families. Congratulations to both of them and wishing them the safe arrival of their son in August. Here are some of my favorite images from the day taken at the Museum of Civilization and Theatre du l'ile in Gatineau.

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{Ottawa Lifestyle Photographer} Child portrait

As a photographer a camera is never too far away, but sadly, I don't always take the time to capture images of my own little people. So on an amazing Spring evening after dinner, I took the little ones to a sweet place close to home where the daffodils magically come up in a dreamlike way all over our favorite little park. It's our little secret that the fairies plant these lovely flowers and they know who they are "wink". Enjoy!

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{Ottawa Boudoir Photographer} Ottawa Boudoir Photography

Boudoir photography is an amazing way to boost your confidence and give something special to the partner that has everything. While many of my brides wish to have a session to give their groom a very special present on their wedding day, many of my clients are married and want to do something totally different and give an unexpected gift.

Here are some images from another of one of my wonderful client sessions during my recent boudoir marathon in Ottawa.

 WHAT THE CLIENT SAID:
After her session: I had a ball, it was really neat to see myself with the eyelashes and awesome hair! :) Thanks again for giving great direction and being generally awesome! :)  

After receiving her images: Melanie I LOVE the pictures! Thanks again so much for a wonderful day, I had a really fun time. I still can't really believe it's me in those pictures!


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James Senior Album

I created an album of James’ senior photos, It came in the mail yesterday… I love it!! 

 

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This is a 12 x 12 inch, lay-flat album.

{Ottawa Boudoir Photographer} Ottawa Boudoir Photography

Boudoir sessions can be a huge boost to a woman's confidence. It is one of the most rewarding things for me as a photographer to see the moment a woman totally trusts me to see her as more beautiful than she can imagine herself, and for her to see herself as truly beautiful in her images...it's awesome.

Many of my clients start their sessions as a gift for someone else, but in the end, they truly feel that the gift is to themselves as well. This session is for one lucky 2010 groom! Thank you to my wonderful client for letting me share some of her intimate images with you.

Thank you also to Chapeaux de Madeline in the Byward Market for providing her lovely couture headpieces. Please visit her to see more of her stunning bridal veils and head pieces. Thanks also to Victoire in the Byward market for providing the lovely vintage furniture and jewelry.

 WHAT THE CLIENT SAID: 
After her session: "Melanie, I had an amazing time and by doing this I feel so much more confident. You, Lori(hair) and Jill(make-up) made me feel and look like a million bucks! A huge thank you for putting me at ease and making the whole photo session so much fun. I will definitely recommend this to my girlfriends!"
After she received her images: "The pictures look AMAZING!!!! Love them! You are so talented! I can't believe how great they look and I must say I'm a bit shocked that that's me in those photos ;) My fiance will be blown away once he sees them!"

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Shai and Collin - Married} Ottawa Wedding Photographer

I met Shai and Collin through a mutually wonderful friend whose sister's wedding shot at Strathmere a few years ago. With a wonderful destination wedding in Maui, Hawaii, where they surfed, toured in a helicopter and took in the beautiful road to Hana in Maui, they came home to a reception of their family and friends at the always elegant eighteen restuarant in the Byward Market.  Here are some of my favorite images captured from this evening.

Special thanks to Barb Cameron of Barb Cameron Photography for partnering with me on this event, a wonderful friend and colleague.

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Sneak Peek {Seth & Lindsay’s Wedding}

I am waiting to begin the editing of Seth & Lindsay’s wedding until after graduation… so hard to wait!! It went very well for my first wedding & I am very excited to work with the photos & see how they all work out!

Congratulations Seth & Lindsay, hope you are having a wonderful week away!

Iva & Rad - Engaged - Ottawa Wedding Photographer

This engagement session was inspired by a Spring afternoon drive. As the canal was at very low levels, it left visible all these white stones that I couldn't help but want to use as an unusual backdrop for my next session. Iva and Rad also have an amazing Pointer names "Kaiser" and I thought it would be a perfect spot to bring him along to.
The moment I met Iva I knew I was her photographer. Like many of my clients, she is an avid lover of fine art, photography and fashion. As she pulled out the Marimecko bean bag for me and made a delectable cup of perfect espresso...we had a wonderful first meeting that lasted two hours and would be the beginning of our fun together. Enjoy some of my favorites from our evening together....and dare I say that even Rad, normally shy and reserved in front of the camera, had fun too!
Iva and Rad will have their wedding in Old Montreal at the end of May with a reception to follow in Ottawa. Not only am I looking forward to shooting this wedding with such a fabulous couple, but I will also have an amazing photographer and friend joining us from Toronto...wanna know who? You'll have to have a peek at Emily and Jon's wedding at the Museum of Civilization last Fall to find out!

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