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Couples

Dominion Arboretum Engagement | ERIN & JORDAN

Erin and Jordan decided to have their engagement session at the Dominion Arboretum in Ottawa. It was right in the transition from summer to fall so we got the best of both worlds! Summer vibes with the willow trees and fall vibes with a couple trees that had just started to change colour! These two […]

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Weddings

Dreamy Petite Backyard Wedding | SHANNON & CHAD

After much thought and consideration, Shannon and Chad decided to un-postpone their wedding date and plan a petite backyard wedding. With the uncertainty of how long covid will have an impact they just didn’t want to wait any longer. They were excited to get married! So, they decided to put together the perfect micro wedding […]

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For Nearlyweds

Why a Second Shooter is Valuable to your Wedding Day

1. You are able to get a different angle of the same moment This is especially necessary during a first look and your ceremony! It is pretty tricky for me to capture the bride coming towards the groom and the grooms reaction all at the same time. Having a second shooter allows me to focus […]

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Weddings

Carleton Place Wedding | ASHLEY & LUCAS

Lucas and Ashley’s wedding ceremony took place at the St. Mary’s Church in Carleton Place, with an intimate backyard reception to follow. The sun was shining and the air was crisp. It was one of the first days that truely felt like fall. Leaves are just starting to turn so it is the perfect time […]

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For Nearlyweds

4 Ways to Notify your Guests of your Unplugged Ceremony

You have decided to have an unplugged ceremony and want a way to let your guests know that they will need to put their phones, tablets, cameras, etc. away during the ceremony. There are many different ways to let your guests know you just want them to be present in the moment and put away […]

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For Nearlyweds

5 Reasons to Have an Unplugged Ceremony

An unplugged ceremony is when all your guests simply turn off and put away their devices so they can be fully present during your ceremony. There are so many benefits as to why you should have an unplugged ceremony! Below are the top 5 reasons to ask your guests to put their devices away. 1. […]

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Ottawa Backyard Wedding | Brittany Navin Photography

For Nearlyweds

What Makes a Veil Fly?

If you are anything like me, you WANT that flying veil shot!!! I feel like as a wedding photographer it is my responsibility to let you bride’s know that not all veils will fly. If a flying veil shot is something you absolutely want on your wedding day then here are a few steps to […]

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Watson Mill Engagement | Manotick | Brittany Navin Photography

Couples

Watson Mill Engagement | JESSICA & JASON

The Watson Mill in Manotick is a stunning location for an engagement session. Jason had grew up in Manotick so it worked out to be the perfect location to capture their season of engagement. With the stone wall of the mill itself, the cream coloured concrete bridge with beautiful light posts along the way, and […]

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bride and groom forehead to forehead at carleton place wedding

Weddings

Beckwith Trail Wedding | SARAH & ROB

The Wedding Day Sarah and Rob put together a beautiful fall wedding at the Beckwith trail just minutes away from Carleton Place. They tried to do as much as they could on their own and had a lot of great friends and family that put in a lot of work to help them make their […]

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