Winter Sessions
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Outdoor Winter Sessions (January to March)
Perfect for families who:
- love being outside no matter the temperature and want playful photos of their family.
- want a classic Canadian Winter backdrop for their family photos.
- love the look of layered outfits and outerwear for their photos.
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In home sessions (January to March)
Perfect for families who:
- love candid photos of their family enjoying time together.
- want to use their home as the setting for their family photos.
- have lots of windows and bright natural light in their home.
- available as Extraordinary Sessions ($699+hst, 40 minutes, 14 edited and retouched digital files, and 6 gift prints)
Spring Sessions
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Puddle Sessions (April)
Perfect for families who:
- love candid action shots.
- don’t mind getting wet.
- love playful and fun photos with colourful accessories (e.g., rain boots, umbrellas, rubber ducks, toy boats).
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Tulip Sessions (May)
Perfect for families who:
- want to include the iconic flowers in their session.
- have flexible schedules and are able to move their session at the last minute (we won’t know when the flowers will bloom until the week of your session).
- are available on weekdays for their session.
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Blossom Sessions (May)
Perfect for families who:
- want a floral backdrop for their session.
- have flexible schedules and are able to move their session at the last minute (we won’t know when the flowers will blossom until the week of your session).
- enjoy the excitement of not knowing your session location or exact time until just a few days before your session.
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Glass Greenhouse Sessions (June)
Perfect for families who:
- would love a unique and whimsical backdrop for their photos.
- want a beautiful architectural backdrop that looks amazing for colour and black & white images.
- want a central Ottawa location for their session.
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Arboretum (June)
Perfect for families who:
- want a unique yet timeless backdrop for their springtime photos.
- want lots of space to move and play during their session.
- want a central Ottawa location for their session.
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Wildflower (June)
Perfect for families who:
- want flowers and greenery for the backdrop of their session.
- enjoy the excitement of not knowing your session location until just a few days before your session (wildflowers bloom in different places at different times every year!).
- enjoy exploring trails and gardens and don’t mind walking 10-15 minutes to arrive at their session location.
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Willow Pond (June)
Perfect for families who:
- want a beautiful pond and park backdrop for their photos.
- enjoy having lots of space to play and move around.
- want a central Ottawa location for their photos.
Summer Sessions
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Sandy Beach (July)
Perfect for families who:
- want different backdrops for their photos (greenery, sand, water).
- love the idea of a playful and fun Summer session (and who don’t want to worry about coordinating shoes with your clothes!).
- want a session in the east end of Ottawa.
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Arboretum (July)
Perfect for families who:
- want a unique yet timeless backdrop for their summertime photos.
- want lots of space to move and play during their session.
- want a central Ottawa location for their session.
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White Barn (July)
Perfect for families who:
- would love a variety of architectural features in the backdrop of their photos.
- want a neutral backdrop that looks beautiful with all outfits and during any season.
- want a central Ottawa location for their session.
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Sunsets & Silhouettes (August)
Perfect for families who:
- want artistic and dramatic family or maternity photos to create stunning wall art.
- enjoy both candid and posed silhouettes of their family.
- enjoy the excitement of not knowing exactly what the sky will look like for their session and are flexible when it comes to last minute schedule changes in case it is overcast or there are too many clouds.
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River Beach (August)
Perfect for families who:
- prefer candid family photos.
- enjoy playing in the bright Summer sun.
- prefer an east end location for their session.
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Sunflowers (August)
Perfect for families who:
- love bright colours.
- love hot temperatures and the bright sun.
- want a south Ottawa location for their session.
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Ornamental Gardens (July & August)
Perfect for families who:
- want a floral backdrop for their session.
- want to have space to move around during their session for different backdrops.
- want a central Ottawa location for their session.
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Creek (August)
Perfect for families who:
- want candid photos of their family.
- want a unique location to showcase their family’s love of the outdoors and their adventurous spirits.
- want an east end of Ottawa location for their session.
Fall Sessions
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Under the Apple Tree (September)
Perfect for families who:
- enjoy a warmer time of year for their Fall session.
- want a beautiful backdrop of fresh greens with pops of red apples.
- want lots of space to move around and play during their session.
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Fall Colours (October)
Perfect for families who:
- want a beautiful Fall backdrop no matter what the colours and no matter what Mother Nature has in store.
- love wearing cozy sweaters and outerwear for their session and don’t mind chilly and windy Fall weather.
- have the flexibility in their schedule to accommodate unpredictable Fall weather.
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Neutrals (November)
Perfect for families who:
- want a beautiful neutral backdrop with muted tones for their photos.
- who don’t mind chilly and windy Fall weather with the possibility of a dusting of snow.
- who love wearing cozy sweaters or outerwear for their session.
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Holiday Lights (November)
Perfect for families who:
- want the magic of the twinkling lights as a backdrop for their children’s holiday photos (for babies to teens).
- have children who are happy to be in new environments and don’t mind the dark.
- want an indoor session for their children’s photos (not for family photos).
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Holiday Studio & Outdoor Sessions (October & November)
Perfect for families who:
- want beautiful holiday photos of their family to share with their family and friends.
- love the tradition of dressing up for special holiday photos.
- love the excitement of new holiday sets every year.
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Evergreens (December)
Perfect for families who:
- want a beautiful evergreen backdrop for their photos.
- enjoy being outdoors with lots of room to play.
- enjoy wearing outerwear or cozy sweaters with layers for their session.
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