THE WILD, THE MESSY, THE REAL YOU!
Ottawa Ontario Lifestyle Photographer
Hey! I am Melissa, Mel, or Miss!
I’m silly, talk a lot, and love having fun! I have the best time when I get to hang out with you and make your kiddos laugh and let loose.
I met my husband in 2005, and we’ve been married since 2012. That’s a long ass time!
I'm a mom to two amazing and hilarious kiddos, 18 months apart.
I’m a hockey and dance mom!
I’ve been going grey since I was 18 and during Covid decided to embrace my natural colour or lack thereof.
I’m an Enneagram 7 with a side of 2. If you haven’t taken a personality test I encourage you to try. It’s scarily accurate.
I’m a country kid born and raised.
I’ve been doing this job for over 15 years, and have been full-time for over 10! I count myself so lucky to have a career I love and obsess over.
The Experience
Step 1: Choose your date, and secure with deposit.
Step 2: Plan the location and what you will wear. With my help of course!
Step 3: Show up! Relax! And create some memories!
Step 4: Photos are delivered!
Step 5: Share, post, and print! It’s that easy.
Your session will be fun and full of memories! A night to enjoy each other and let loose. I want you to walk away and think, "Wow, we had a great night!".
I aim to photograph adventurous families who want more than your average "everyone look at the camera" photo. Although we will get that also, I try to capture your family as they are.
We're all about getting messy, having fun, and being adventurous.
Q&A HERE
Family, Couples and Newborn Pricing
Lifestyle Session
The session you have come to love. A more adventurous session, with time to explore and play. We capture all of the standard “looking at me” photos and end with candid ones.
1 Hour • All of the Best Images • Online Gallery
Monday to Thursday - $500+HST
Friday to Sunday - $550+HST
$150+HST Deposit required to book the desired date
Extended Family
Perfect for gathering your parents, siblings, spouses, and kids from one side of your family. I capture a wide variety of groupings from kids only, couples, each family, and more.
1 hour • All of the Best Images • Online Gallery to share
Monday to Thursday - $600+HST
Friday to Sunday - $700+HST
$150+HST Deposit required to book desired date
Newborn Session
Captured in your home, I photograph your little one with a lifestyle approach. This means less posing, more in-the-moment, snuggles, and of course some on their own.
1 Hour • All of the Best Images • Online Gallery
Weekdays- $550+HST - Contact me directly to book
$150+HST Deposit required to book desired date
Maternity / Newborn Bundle
Includes a 30-minute Maternity session as well as a 1-hour in-home Newborn session. All of the best images are included from both sessions.
1.5 Hour • All of the Best Images • Online Gallery
$900+HST - Contact me directly to book
$150+HST Deposit required to book desired date
Mini Sessions
These are held 2-3 times a year and are offered on specific dates and locations.
$260 (Taxes included, and Non- Refundable)
15 minutes • 5 Digital Images • Online Gallery
Option to purchase more images once delivered. $18/image or $150/Gallery
Full Payment of $260 is required to book. Non Refundable
Events
Event coverage starts at $450/h (two-hour minimum), please contact me for a specific quote. For weddings and elopements please view the Weddings Tab above for more details.
All of the best images are provided as high-resolution digital downloads.
30% Non-refundable Retainer required to book the desired date
Contact
Based in the Ottawa Valley, I pride myself on capturing outdoorsy adventurous families. Ready to have fun and create some awesome memories together? Let me know what you're thinking so that you and I can create one of a kind photos together.
Please check your junk/spam for an email response from me. I try to respond to all emails within 24 Monday-Friday. Many clients are finding my emails in their junk/spam folders. Thank you!
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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