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bride and groom sharing a clear umbrella in the rain at Wedding with Brittany Navin Photography in Almonte, Ontario

For Nearlyweds

What if it Rains on your Wedding Day

So you’ve planned the day of your dreams and it all of a sudden occurred to you that it possibly could rain on your wedding. This is one of the biggest worries of most brides and honestly a rainy day isn’t as bad as it may sound! As long as you are prepared, a rainy […]

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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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couple being playful during their photoshoot

Couples

Ornamental Garden Engagement | REBECCA & PRANNAY

It was the perfect weather for a beautiful sunset at this ornamental garden engagement session. He went to a party he wasn’t supposed to be at. She went to a conference unions party. Those parties ended up being the same party. They ended up bumping into each other and started chatting. Their chatting led to […]

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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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couple sitting in back of pick up truck forehead to forehead

Couples

Navan Engagement | SARAH & ALEX

Sarah and Alex chose to do their engagement session at their family farm and at a cute little water hole down the road from them in the Navan area. They also decided to include their pup, Brodie, who is the absolute best listener. Sarah and Alex are high school sweethearts and have been together for […]

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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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For Nearlyweds

5 Reasons you should do a First Look

A first look is a planned moment for you two to see each other before the ceremony! Despite popular belief, the First Look does not take away the special and sacred moment of the bride coming down the aisle to her groom, if anything, it strengthens the emotions of that moment because the anxiety, nervousness […]

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