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Brockville Country Club Wedding | EMMA & LAYNE

Emma and Layne held their beautiful wedding at the Brockville Country Club. They both began their day getting ready in seperate homes with their wedding party and family. The girls popped some bubbly to start the day, while the guys cracked open some cold ones. Once they were ready, we all made our way over […]

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Weddings

Stonefields Estate Wedding | ERIN & JORDAN

Erin and Jordan held such an elegant wedding at the Stonefields Estate. Every piece of this venue is just jaw-dropping, from the beautiful getting ready space within the farmhouse, to the stunning clean, white ceremony house, to their elegant reception barn that features stunning chandeliers, light wood beams, and white washed wooden walls. There is […]

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NeXT Restaurant Wedding | SARA & GILLES

Sara and Gilles held a beautiful evening wedding at the NeXT Restaurant. They began getting ready for their day in the early afternoon in separate homes. They enjoyed snacks and drinks as they slowly prepared for the day. Once they were ready, we all made our way over to Walter Baker Park, where Sara and […]

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Baldachin Inn Wedding | AMANDA & ANDREW

Amanda and Andrew had the most perfect wedding at the Baldachin Inn, in Merrickville. They held their ceremony in the courtyard that is surrounded by the stone wall exterior of the historic building, with a beautiful water fountain in the center. The stone walls aren’t only an exquisite feature of the exterior, they are also […]

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fiances sitting together on a dock at Merrickville Locks Engagement Session Photographed by Brittany Navin Photography

Couples

Merrickville Locks Engagement | SHANNON & KYLE

Shannon and Kyle chose to have their engagement session at the Merrickville Locks. This location is stunning with a ton of variety, from greenery, to water, to the stone ruins, it has it all! For some reason many couples over look this location as an option but it’s seriously worth the drive! Shannon and Kyle […]

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Education

The 3 Questionnaires I Send to my Wedding Clients

In order to ensure all of my clients receive the best experience possible, it’s important for me to be as prepared as possible. The easiest way to ensure I have all the details is by asking the right questions. There are three questionnaires I send to my wedding clients throughout the planning process. I like […]

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Weddings

Cumberland Belle Spring Wedding | CHANELL & STEPHEN

Chanell and Stephen’s spring wedding held at the Cumberland Belle in Ottawa was stunning. The Cumberland Belle is a historic chapel with cathedral ceilings, stained glass windows, and a clean neutral colour palette throughout that has been converted into the cutest wedding venue. Chanell and Stephen opted for an outdoor ceremony with their reception to […]

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Ottawa cherry blossom maternity session at the dominion arboretum photographed by ottawa wedding photographer, brittany navin photography

Couples

Ottawa Cherry Blossom Maternity Portraits | REBECCA & PRANNAY

When spring hits in Ottawa, the cherry blossom and magnolia trees start to bloom. Timing of these stunning blooms is all dependant on weather so they can bloom anytime from late April to early May. With how chilly our spring was this year, they just started to bloom a few days before this beautiful session. […]

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Education

Basics of Photographing in Manual Mode

The three main things you need to be aware of when switching from using auto mode to photographing in manual mode are Aperture, ISO, and Shutter Speed. All of these serve different purposes and work together to ensure your images are exposed correctly. Below I will break down each of them individually to explain what […]

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Education

3 Ways to Ensure Your Clients are Comfortable In Front of the Camera

It’s super common for people to feel awkward or uncomfortable in front of the camera! As a professional photographer, it is our job to help them feel more comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. Doing so, will make their experience much more pleasant and allows for much more natural looking images! Set Expectations […]

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