Tuesday, December 29, 2020

favourites from 2020 couples


We're in that weird week between Christmas and New Years, which is made double-strange with the fact that it's a full lockdown here in Ottawa! All the more reason to dust off a few of my favourite photos from 2020, this time for the couples. 

In this post you'll see a collection of my favourite shots from engagements, couples portraits, and anniversaries! 

I cannot WAIT to get back into the swing of photo taking in the new year... 


Wednesday, December 23, 2020

sweetest lifestyle photography moments from 2020


Yesterday I shared a recap of my favourite branding and social media photos from the year! It was so fun to share those photos again in my stories on instagram, and make a 30 second reel for it! I talk a lot on my podcast for small business owners about how your marketing effort should always be changing with the times. 

I gotta say, back in the day a post like this one would have had triple the view count. But the way we've used our phones has changed dramatically! I can't even remember the last time I googled someone's blog URL to read their post -- instead, I'm in their stories daily, listening to their podcasts, watching their videos, and following a few select hashtags to sprinkle new content into my feed! 

A post like this serves a few purposes, even if it's not about the view count. One, it reminds me of the incredible people I met this year. Two, I genuinely love to see how my style changes from one season to the next. I hope to always be evolving! And three, for someone like you, who actually reads these words on a blog post, I am so grateful that you're here. 


Tuesday, December 22, 2020

best of branding and social photography in 2020

In 2019 I did a 10 part year in review series. It was a ton of work and I absolutely loved putting it together. When it came time for me to make my final to-do list before taking two weeks off for the holidays, I trepidatiously wrote "year in review" with a question mark beside it... 

Was there enough time to put something together for 2020? 

Was there even enough content with it being a weird year of cancelled
weddings and postponed engagements?
 

Ultimately I knew I couldn't let a whole year go by without documenting it as part of a year in review series -- I've NEVER missed a year. So here I am with part one of four: the best branding and social media photographs from the year! 

Starting with mega-talented artist, Karen:


Friday, December 4, 2020

baby bodie | bohemian lifestyle newborn session in ottawa

OH MY GOODNESS, get ready for cuteness overload! 

Brittany and Mike are blog favourites already, but now they've added a new ADORABLE member to the family. You might remember their engagement session on the water, or their luxury wedding at the NAC O'Born Room -- but get ready to see the sweetest little newborn session in a magazine-worthy nursery. 


Thursday, December 3, 2020

fiona + kat | engagement session at pinhey's point historical site

A romantic engagement by the water on a cloudy Fall day, I'm in. I loved this session with Fiona & Kat and can't wait for their 2021 wedding! 


Wednesday, December 2, 2020

candice from ew.we.me gifts | ottawa branding and social media photographer

Meet Candice! She's the face and the business savvy behind the Ottawa brand, EW.WE.ME Gift Boxes! Each of her gift boxes brings together a collection of Canadian made or designed products handcrafted by makers from coast to coast.

We got together for a few quick branding shots of her working in the studio, preparing these lovely packages for mailing. Candice has a beautiful collection that's ready to simplify your shopping list this year. We all know shopping local is a MUST right now (did you see that quote floating around on the internet that reads: "buy local or bye local"? Powerful stuff...) 


Tuesday, December 1, 2020

tahmina + marc | chateau laurier elopement with photos at mackenzie king estate

I've seen my fair share of Covid weddings this year, each one different from the last! Tahmina and Marc were no exception. They chose to say their vows on the rooftop of the Chateau Laurier on a beautiful Fall weekday, surrounded by their immediate family and friends. 

Just wait until you see all the gorgeous photos we were able to capture before and after the ceremony! 


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