Elegant Wedding Photography In Ottawa & Beyond
capturing moments that reflect the beauty of who you are.
For the sincere
With Honest Emotion
Whether your wedding is an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Shawn's approach ensures every moment is captured with care and authenticity. Your wedding is a celebration of your love, and a reflection of who you are. I’ll provide gentle guidance only when needed, fostering a comfortable space and allowing candid moments to happen organically.
Timeless Wedding Photos
A GALLERY FILLED WITH THOSE YOU CHERISH MOST
Shawn's wedding photography is sincere, dreamy, and documentary-inspired — perfect for couples seeking images that reflect the beauty of how your wedding felt.
Shawn masterfully balances warm connection with a respectful presence, creating a comfortable atmosphere for your guests while capturing photos that authentically celebrate the meaningful relationships that have shaped who you are.
Romantic Wedding Photography
Capturing The Exquisite Beauty Of Your Love
Romantic Wedding Photography
Capturing The Beauty Of Your Love
Collaborative Timeline Planning
In Depth Wedding Guide
Make sure nothing is overlooked during the planning process with you or your planner.
Once your booked, you will receive an in depth wedding guide to help you have the best experience possible.
high resolution digital images
Shawn as your photographer
Previews
Spread the love with friends & family with high & low resolution photos perfect for web use and printing.
Shawn will be there to celebrate and capture this exciting milestone in your lives together.
Receive a preview of your wedding with a selection of images shared within a week.
Included in every experience
Our Journey Together
What to expect
You’ll be working with a professional artist who combines a relaxed, easygoing approach with a deep dedication to capturing your wedding in a way that reflects your vision and values.
It all starts with a video call with Shawn—a chance to connect, discuss your ideas, and ensure a perfect fit. During this conversation, Shawn will take the time to learn what matters most to you and how you envision your wedding day. Afterward, you’ll receive a custom-tailored proposal featuring thoughtfully designed collection options to suit your needs and preferences.
To secure your date, a signed contract and a 30% deposit are required, ensuring everything is set for your unforgettable celebration.
Click here to for detailed pricing and to book our initial meeting
Lauren + Tarek
"I would recommend Shawn to anyone and everyone. Not only was each photo he took a piece of art, but Shawn himself is so warm and professional. We could tell he genuinely cared and wanted to know about all our thoughts, feelings and ideas. Everyone at our wedding (ourselves included) can’t stop gushing about how comfortable he made us all feel in front of the camera. We couldn’t imagine a better day without him, and definitely couldn’t imagine having anyone else capture the memories for us."
Dasha + Dylan
"We’ve been trying to find the right words to describe how we feel about our wedding photos all week and are still coming up short. They are beyond anything we could have imagined! I think we say this every time you send an album our way, but it couldn’t be more true: we feel so lucky to have chosen you to capture our day. We hope you get to capture more family milestones with us."
Nicole + Adrian
We would wholeheartedly recommend Shawn as your wedding photographer! He was amazing to work with for both our wedding and engagement photos. His lighthearted, friendly and kind nature helped to bring a warmth and calmness to the business of our wedding day. He was very organized and responsive which made planning easy! His work speaks for itself, and we absolutely adore all the big and small moments and emotions that he was able to capture. We will be treasuring our wedding pictures for many years to come.
Jessica + Cooper
"Shawn’s creative eye and warm personality made the entire process enjoyable. He perfectly captured our wedding day with unmatched artistry. His ability to blend in seamlessly with our guests created a natural and organic atmosphere, making everyone feel at ease while he worked. His professionalism, reliability, and kind demeanor left a lasting impression, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone searching for a talented and personable photographer to document their most meaningful moments."
Josh + serena
"Shawn is absolutely phenomenal at what he does. He brings a caring, safe, and sincere energy into every interaction. I'm so incredibly grateful he was able to be a part of our wedding day. He captured the essence and genuine emotion of so many special. I can be nervous to get in front of a camera, but Shawn was reassuring and compassionate throughout the day, ensuring I felt safe and comfortable every step of the way. Our experience working with him was worth our investment, and it is undoubtedly worth yours! I'll be recommending him to everyone in our community."
Kim + Jarom
"Shawn is an outstanding photographer and person. We have the highest appreciation and gratitude for all he did for us. Not only is he incredibly talented and professional, he was so fun and easy going to work with. He has such a calm and warm presence, where we felt like we could truly be ourselves and have our day captured authentically without feeling like our wedding was a photoshoot. Our friends and family have also really enjoyed the photos as well and we have gotten such great feedback! Even those who are camera shy really enjoyed seeing the photos of themselves."
Olivia & Alex
"Shawn is an exceptional photographer and a better person. He goes above and beyond to to truly understand what you want and the results are better than you could have envisioned. He captures the essence of your event - the big moments and the candid moments alike. Whether it's digital or film, his photos bring out the best in those he photographs. Events can be stressful. By hiring Shawn, one stressful thing can be removed from your list letting you focus on enjoying your event knowing its in good hands. Highly recommend"
Kathleen + Eamon
Shawn was a total professional from beginning to end of the wedding process. He is a clear communicator and extremely organized. He has such a calm demeanour and great sense of humour—two qualities we were grateful for on our wedding day. He made us and our guests feel comfortable and the photos speak for themselves. He has an eye for aesthetics and unique shots. Great guy; great photographer.
Emily + Umer
"Our experience with Shawn was seamless. From the moment we connected for our first phone meeting, we fell in love with his ease and kindness. Shawn is so easy to connect with he is easy going, attentive, supportive, understanding and beyond accommodating. At the end of the day Shawn is so easy to work with and I believe his photography reflects that. The beautiful moments he captures are authentic and true due to the comfort you feel when you work with him. We are so grateful to have met Shawn and worked with him!
Words
Kind
Personalized
Additions
Nothing compares to the nostalgic beauty of film in your online gallery!
Film Photography
Beautiful, candid moments of you and your partner, captured on digital and film in a serene setting — just the two of you, simply being yourselves.
Engagement Shoot
Extend the magic of your wedding with a dreamy photoshoot in your wedding attire! Captured on digital and film in a stunning setting that beautifully reflects your love.
Wedding Reprise
Giving Back Through Wedding Photography
Shawn is proud to share that 5% of every wedding photography booking will be donated to The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.
As a strong advocate for therapy and accessible mental health services, Shawn is committed to supporting this important cause. This contribution will help more people in the Ottawa community gain access to the mental health care they need, making a difference through each wedding he has the privilege to photograph.
Wedding Photography FAQs
Shawn's wedding photography style blends documentary and editorial approaches, resulting in a harmonious mix of candid authenticity and stylish artistry. Throughout your wedding day, Shawn will quietly capture moments as they unfold, offering posing direction only when welcomed and unobtrusive.
Shawn's experience as an Ottawa wedding photographer has shown him that capturing candid moments is essential for stunning, timeless wedding photos. To achieve this authenticity, he provides light direction only when needed, offering simple suggestions based on the lighting and surroundings, such as “walk this way” or “look at each other.” His aim is to maintain a laid-back and relaxed atmosphere.
Shawn's priority is to make you feel comfortable so you can be yourselves together, as that’s when the greatest pictures happen
Yes! Shawn always encourages couples to add a touch of nostalgia to their photo gallery with 35mm film photography or a Super 8 video. For more information on incorporating Super 8 and wedding film photography in Ottawa (and beyond), please refer to your Wedding Photography Price & Information Guide, which you'll receive after your initial inquiry.
No need to worry if your celebration extends beyond the scheduled time — Shawn will never leave you hanging! Extended coverage is always available for an additional fee. You can find the pricing details for extended coverage in your Wedding Photography Price & Information Guide, which you'll receive after your inquiry.
In Shawn's editing process, the goal is to create photos that feel true to life and capture the natural essence of your special day. Shawn wants you to look at your images and relive those authentic heartfelt moments for generations. However, if there’s a stain, blemish, or anything that wouldn’t naturally be present two weeks after the wedding, it will happily be removed.
Shawn has plenty of experience capturing elegant outdoor weddings in Montreal, Ontario, and Ottawa — when it comes to rain, we will always discuss a plan during your timeline meeting closer to your wedding date. But sometimes it's best to embrace it! Rain can infuse your photos with incredible energy and create lasting memories of a joyful celebration. Rest assured, if you’re out in the rain, Shawn will be right there with you.
Shawn is dedicated to help you bring your vision to life! However, a strict shot list can sometimes hinder creativity and disrupt the natural flow of your day, which is crucial for beautiful wedding photography.
Everything in moderation of course! If there's a specific shot you'd like to recreate that won't interrupt the day's events, Shawn is more than happy to accommodate.
Shawn offers Super 8 film in Ottawa as an additional video service! It's a beautiful medium that always made me think of nostalgic home videos or videos from my parent's wedding. When choosing Super 8 as an add-on, you’ll receive a 1+ minute video from a portrait session - Check out a Super 8 video example here.
If you'd like a more modern take on videography at your wedding, Shawn is happy to recommend his preferred Ottawa videographers.
Although Ottawa is his home base, Shawn also captures wedding in Montreal, Toronto and Muskoka. Refer to your Price and Information Guide for any travel fees which you will receive when you inquire.
Yes! Shawn always bring extra gear for any malfunctions and use weather-resistant equipment, ensuring we can capture beautiful moments even in the rain!
Of course! Shawn's gear and services are fully insured, ensuring that everything is protected and nothing is left to chance.
