Family Photography Ottawa – Robert Plante Greenhouses. I was excited to head back to Robert Plante Greenhouses in April for more family sessions. March and April are basically one long mud puddle, and anything resembling “green” doesn’t show up until mid‑May. Flowers? They’re fashionably late too. And yet, this is exactly when families start itching for updated photos after being cooped up all winter.
So where do we go when outside looks like a soggy cardboard box? Robert Plante Greenhouses on Navan Road.
This place is my springtime secret weapon. While Ottawa is still thawing out, the greenhouse is warm, dry, and bursting with life. The plants and flowers make the most gorgeous natural backdrops, and the variety is incredible. Want lush greenery? Done. Pops of colour? Easy.
Kids also think it’s magical. Not just because they can wander through jungle‑like pathways, but because they get to search for the resident greenhouse cats.
And here’s the bonus no one talks about: after your session, you can pick up a few plants for your home or start planning your spring garden. It’s basically multitasking—family photos and garden therapy in one trip.
So if you’re dreaming of bright, cheerful family photos long before Ottawa decides to look alive again, Robert Plante Greenhouses is the perfect spot. No mud, no shivering, no waiting for the trees to catch up. Just beautiful light, vibrant greenery, and a cozy place to capture your family exactly as they are.
