Candid, story-driven portraits that reflect the beauty of real life, captured with care.
Portrait Photography in Ottawa Lifestyle, Editorial, and Heartfelt
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Life moves quickly, but the moments that matter most deserve to be remembered with intention. Whether you’re welcoming a newborn, celebrating an anniversary, or simply gathering together as a family, portraits are an opportunity to pause and honor your story.
As an Ottawa portrait photographer, I specialize in lifestyle sessions that feel natural and connected — portraits that capture both the everyday gestures and the milestones that define your family’s history. With an editorial approach and over 14 years of experience, my goal is to create portraits that become heirlooms, carried forward for generations.
An Experience That Feels Effortless
Why Portraits Matter
Portraits are more than photographs — they become part of your family’s living history. The images we create together will tell your story not just for today, but for generations to come. My work is grounded in connection: the quiet gestures, the unposed in-between moments, the joy of being together.
Documenting the connections, laughter, and stories you’ll want to remember.
Family portraits
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At home sessions that capture the earliest days with your little one.
lifestyle newborn photography
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Maternity portraits
A celebration of this chapter before welcoming your baby.
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lifestyle
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From quiet mornings at home to sun-drenched strolls through your favourite city, my portrait photography sessions are an invitation to slow down and be present in the moments that define your story. Whether you’re marking a milestone—an engagement, an anniversary, a growing family—or simply celebrating the life you’ve built together, I approach each session with the same intention: to create timeless, artful images that feel deeply personal. No stiff poses, no forced smiles—just the honest, fleeting moments that you’ll want to remember for years to come.
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Portrait Sessions in Ottawa & Beyond
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zeina & amer
Our lifestyle session with Emma was exactly what we needed during those early days with our newborn. She came to our home and made the whole process feel easy and comfortable. Emma captured the little moments that mean the most—the quiet, everyday scenes that we might have otherwise overlooked. The photos are simple yet so powerful, reminding us of how special this time is. We’ll cherish them forever.
The photos are breathtaking, capturing the raw love and emotion of those first weeks. Every time I look at them, I'm reminded of the beauty in our everyday life and how precious these moments truly are.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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rasha
Working with Emma again after our wedding was a wonderful experience. We already loved her work, and I was a bit nervous about how to capture this moment in my life with so much change, but she made everything feel so natural. The location she chose was perfect, and the session felt effortless. The photos turned out beautifully— I'm so grateful to have these memories!
They’re not just pictures but true reflections of the love and anticipation we felt as we prepared to welcome our baby.
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mary
Emma's talent truly shines through her fine art and editorial style. She is also very calming, and patient throughout. We have been working with Emma since we got engaged! She has been through many milestones with us! The photos she captures are nothing short of stunning. She has a unique ability to capture natural, spontaneous moments that feel genuine and beautiful. The posing always feels intentional and never forced and we can't wait to work with her
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I couldn't be happier with the entire experience.
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Contact me directly at info@photographybyemma.ca
