Melanie Shields Photography Blog

Nick Foligno and Living Science shoot

2012-01-11T13:59:00.000-06:00

I had the sincere pleasure of photographing for Living Science & Natural food pantry, the super sweet Nick Foligno of The Ottawa Senators.

The shoot was for a product line designed for active athletes (including junior and NHL players) which Nick uses to improve his game.

I was a little nervous leading up to the shoot to photograph a Senator because I knew the shoot was going to be in an ad at The Bell SensPlex off Palladium drive, The Score Magazine at the Sens games and on a huge billboard in the Scotiabank Place covered walkway to the arena from the parking lots. When Nick got there he put me at instant ease with his outgoing, genuine personality and being so down to earth then I continued my shoot like he was any other guy.

He is really an impressive role model with all the work he does with Cheo, Sens Big Save (Canadian blood services), and the 65 Roses Club.

I hope Ottawa never loses him because these are the positive role models our community needs.

Here are a few of the finals you will see around the city shortly and a couple of my favourites

Ottawa boudoir marathon, January 2012

2011-12-13T19:24:00.000-06:00

Melanie Shields Photography is hosting our annual marathon in January 2012 in a boutique Ottawa hotel downtown. The dates are to be confirmed based on amount of interest but I am currently booking for Saturday January 7th 2012.

To reserve your space, a $50 non refundable deposit is due which covers the cost of the hotel, light snacks and light beverages (water and wine)
Packages:
Sessions start at just $180.

1. 45 minute session (1-2 outfits)
Cd with 10 high resolution retouched images (can be used to reprint your images at anytime)
+ 20 printed 4x6 enlargements in box
Online password protected proofing to pick your favourite images
$180

2. 45-60 minutes
40 page 7x7 hardcover coffee table album
+10 retouched images on high resolution cd
Online password protected proofing to pick your favourites
$225

3. 45-60 minutes (2-3 outfits)
20 image 4x6 leather bound matted album
+5 images on high resolution Cd
1-11x14 enlargement
Online password protected proofing to pick your favourites
$275

Extras are available at an additional cost including canvas prints, photo book or album.
Rideau Centre which is nearby provides great hair and makeup prior to your session. Feel free to look into those services if interested at http://www.rideaucentre.net/en/stores

To view more samples (as not all images were approved to be posted online) please book your no obligation consultation today.

To view samples online or find more information about the marathon please visit
http://www.melanieshieldsphotography.com/
http://www.melanieshields.zenfolio.com/ (samples under boudoir)

Holiday Cards are here!

2011-11-29T11:26:00.000-06:00

Holiday cards, starting at just $1.50 each. Customized wording and choice from about 50 classy holiday templates.

Cards can be made from any photo (even if I haven't taken them) as long as you have your copyright release and digital file.
Sizes vary from 4x6 card inserts (for family and friends to take out of the card and put on the fridge all year), 4x8 flat photo cards, 4x5 and 5x7 standard folded premium card.

- Your Ottawa family photographer
To see more updated holiday work, please be sure to add us to Facebook under Melanie Shields-Photography, or our fan page, Melanie Shields Photography

Christmas portaits with Melanie Shields Photography

2011-11-15T17:25:00.000-06:00

While it's still warm outside and I am personally still in fall mode, our clients are returning for their annual Christmas portraits! Our first holiday session took place in the first week of November.

Holiday Packages are now available until December 5th. After that regular pricing will apply. Book early to reserve your space and ensure (for canvas, calendars, cards or photobooks) Christmas delivery.

Packages starting at just $39
The Nibble:
20 minutes in studio. Choice of one background
1-8x10, 8 wallets, About 20 images to choose from on password protected site.

Xmas snack;
30 minutes. One background
2-8x10s, 1-5x7, 8 wallets, 30 to choose from

Holiday meal:
1-11x14, 2-8x10s, 3-5x7s, 8 wallets.
30-40 minutes in studio, two background changes
All images posted to password protected site

The Feast package:
75: 4x6 holiday postcards with chosen picture
2-8x10s, 10 images on CD
45 minutes in studio. Two background changes

Also a reminder if you are looking to have your photos transfered to canvas, made into a keepsake coffee table album or do holiday cards for your family's gifts, place your orders early as I can only take a limited amount of albums. Please order prior to December 1st for guaranteed Christmas delivery
Hope to see you this holiday season. If you have any questions about our Ottawa Family Christmas portraits please inquire either via email at info @ melanieshieldsphotography.com or phone at 613-296-1239

Melanie Shields Photography and Beantown on WeddingBells Blog!

2011-10-26T18:15:00.000-05:00

We were fortunate enough to be selected to be on the WeddingBells.ca Real Weddings Blog for Andreanne and Graham's rainy (but gorgeous) fall wedding at the lovely Bean town Ranch in Plantagenet, Ont.
Here was the feature:

Wedding Bells Blog WEDthings
Real weddings

An Autumn-Themed Wedding In Eastern Ontario

Andreanne Beaulne and Graham Stevens, October 2nd, 2011, Plantagenet, Ontario.

Photography courtesy Melanie Shields Photography, (melanieshieldsphotography.com).

Vendors

Ceremony and reception location: Beantown Ranch
Dress: Julianne’s Bridal & Formal Wear
Hair: Odalia from Salon Elegance
Groom’s tux: Moores
Favours: Maple leaf wine stopper from Huge Wedding Savings Canada
Bridal party attire: Merry Marry
Cake: Ready-Made Custom Cupcakes
Caterer: Beantown Ranch
Flowers: Corsages and boutonnieres from Flowermania. Floral arrangements prepared by a co-worker of the bride using synthetic materials primarily purchased at Michaels.
Music: Quality Entertainment
Stationery: Michaels

Tags: autumn, brown, dogs, fall, indoor, ontario, orange, Plantagenet, real weddings, red, rustic, yellow

Posted October 20th, 2011 9:00 am By Bailey Spagat

Wonderful Light the Night Event, October 15th 2011

2011-10-14T14:46:00.000-05:00

One of my Bride's Kim and her family have organized a wonderful event that I am proud to have donated an awesome framed photo for the silent auction to.
All money raised will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.

Event details:
Time Tomorrow at 7:00pm - Sunday at 2:00am
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Location Local Heroes Bar&Grill-Bells Corners (15 Robertson Road)
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Created By Lindsay Valente
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Lindsay's beautiful sister-in-law Kim is currently in hospital fighting cancer. For those who know Kim, it will come as no surprise that her spirits are higher than ever and we all know this is just one more step in her battle to beat cancer once and for all.

On October 15, 2011 at 7 p.m. you are invited to join us at Local Heroes Bar & Grill in Bells Corners for an event to raise funds for Kim’s favourite charity –the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Kim’s team, CanCervive, will be participating in the Light the Night Walk next month and we want to make a donation in Kim’s name as a thank you for everything she does to inspire us.

There will be awesome door prizes, a silent auction and a prize for the person who is best-dressed in Light the Night colours-red, white and gold.
Tickets are $5 and will be available to purchase beforehand from Lindsay Valente and at the door the night of the fundraiser. All proceeds will go to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. (http://www.lightthenight.ca/)
I hope you will join us for a night of fun and fundraising in honour of our amazing Kim!
Thank you to those who have generously donated prizes so far:
-Ottawa Senators

-Ottawa 67's

-Darcy McGee’s Kanata

-Canadian Sport Martial Arts Academy

-La Bottega

-Doolynaz Cupcakery

-First Fret Music

-Melanie Shields Photography

-Nails by Design

-Loblaws

-Brown's Your Independent Grocer

-Renu Spa

-Rinaldo's

October 2nd Ottawa wedding at Bean town Ranch

2011-10-06T15:37:00.000-05:00

Bean town Ranch is always a pleasure to visit. They appoint people to look after the bride and groom whenever they need anything, the venue is gorgeous and the food is amazing!

This was the first time I had been here on a non sunny day and the wedding was still incredible.
Andreanne and Graham, a big special thank you for having me there to photograph your wedding.
Andie and Graham were the winners of the discounted wedding package from the Spring 2011 Ottawa Wedding Show, so I'm so glad to have met them.
Also, there wedding will be appearing online somewhere very special to me with more details to follow as soon as it is confirmed.

Ottawa Family Photographer, Fall themed day

2011-09-30T21:04:00.001-05:00

Melanie Shields Photography, affordable Ottawa family photographer, is having a mini session Fall themed portrait day, Sunday October 23rd, 2011. We will also be having costume day on the weekend of 29-31st, details TBA.

This year's theme portrait day will consist of:
1 brown background, complimentary fall colour
Fall themed props
30 minutes in studio time
Mulitple poses and varieties
Online proofing of all images (generally about 40-50)
+ 1-8x10 retouched enlargement
Option to buy additional enlargements at regular price starting at $3
Only $35.00

Times available range from late morning to early evening, email for further details or to reserve your space: info @ melanieshieldsphotography . com (no spaces)
Or telephone at 613-296-1239, Facebook Melanie-shields photography
By appointment only please.

Weekend Canvas Sale

2011-09-23T20:35:00.000-05:00

Weekend Canvas Special!
Do you have a favourite image you would like printed to canvas?
They are available in sizes 8x10 and up at very reasonable prices. They make great gifts with the upcoming holiday season and are, for this weekend only (Friday September 23rd to Sunday the 25th at midnight) $5 off per canvas.

To place an order, or if you have any questions, please send me an email at info @ melanieshieldsphotography. com or by phone 613-296-1239 (please note this weekend I have a wedding, five shoots and a meeting so reaching me by phone may be a little more difficult)

Pictured is one famiy's 3 16x20 canvases they used to fill up the white staircase. It is a great way to add colour and spruce up your house or office with personalized portraits.

Fall Portrait in the Park Sessions, Ottawa Family Photographer

2011-09-20T13:25:00.001-05:00

Ottawa family photographer portrait in the park special:

Melanie Shields Photography annual Portrait In the Park days are coming for Fall.
Each year we have a few dates where we visit an Ottawa park for the full day in order to do
6-8 sessions and offer the best rates to our customers.

1) Mini shoot
20 minutes photography time
Includes online proofing of all images taken
10 retouched images on high resolution Cd to reprint as desired
Great for small families (2 children and under), headshots
$80

2) Medium Shoot
40 minutes of photography time
Includes online proofing of all images taken
20 retouched images on high resolution Cd to reprint as desired
1- 8x10 enlargement
Great for families under 6 people, engagements, pregnancy, pets
$120

3) Maximus shoot
45 minutes photography time
Includes online proofing of all images taken
+ one 40 page customized hard cover coffee table album with chosen images
+ 2 5x7 enlargements
+ option to purchase digital images
$160
Great for families under 7 people, engagements, pregnancy, pets

DATES AVAILABLE:
October 1st: Downtown Ottawaslots still open:
12:30-1:30
2:30-3:15
4:45-5:15 mini shoot
5:30-6:30
6:45-7:15 sunset mini shoot (great for engagements, couples etc. Not ideal for families)

October 9th: Ottawa Park 9:00 - 9:45
10:00-10:30 minishoot
12:15 - 1:00
1:15 - 1:45 minishoot
3:30 - 4:15

To reserve your space, please contact to arrange 50$ non refundable deposit to hold your
space for this event. If there is anyone with vouchers who would like to attend as well please contact
early because space is limited.
Please contact me at info at melanieshieldsphotography dot com
(no spaces, please use @ and .com) or telephone me at 613-296-1239 to reserve your space today!

Flowers!

2011-09-16T16:25:00.000-05:00

I have such wonderful clients.
Paula Hall (gorgeous bride who I have photographed in her wedding attire twice; one wedding day and one trash the dress on the hay bales) just surprised me with this amazing bouquet. I have never seen a variety so unique.
I love my job... and flowers!

I'm pretty sure Paula follows my blog so a big thank you for the huge surprise. It made my day :)... I love the colours!

Weddingbells Magazine Ad

2011-09-14T12:16:00.034-05:00

I was a little surprised to open the new WeddingBells Magazine 2011fall/winter issue and see a picture I took over 6 years ago used in a Moscatel Ad.
(My photo included the model's head but I guess they liked it without!)

In the spirit of blast from the past here are a few other images from the shoot taken in the gorgeous Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata, Ontario.
Makeup courtesy of Debbie Lougheed (also appearing as the model in the ad) and custom designed gowns by Moscatel Boutique, downtown Ottawa.

August wedding at The Canadian Golf and Country Club, Ottawa Wedding photography

2011-09-13T15:52:00.013-05:00

I am working on this wedding to deliver this week from the end of August which was all held at the beautiful Canadian Golf and Country Club.
I hadn't been here before but I was pleased to take photos there as they made it really easy and the spots were very picturesque!

here are a few from the day.

A big thank you to Natalie and Dan for choosing me to be a part of their special day.
Enjoy.

Fun Grand Entrance dance!

Ottawa Wedding Photography, September 2011 Special

2011-08-23T11:36:00.003-05:00

If you are getting married in the month of September (2011) and have found additional money in the budget to hire a professional photographer we have a special for you.
This month only last minute wedding photography packages apply.
3 options available for your wedding day photography needs:

Basic Package:
Ceremony coverage
After portraits with family, friends, bridal party and bride and groom
Up to 400 images on Cd
Approximately 2.5 hours
$450.00

Intermediate:
Pre Wedding Bridal Portraits in one location
Ceremony coverage
After portraits with family, friends, bridal party and bride and groom
Up to 500 images on Cd
Approximately 4 hours
$600

Advanced:
Pre wedding
Ceremony
After portraits with family, bridal party, bride and groom
Beginning of reception coverage (entrance, mock cake cut, details at reception etc)
Up to 700 images on Cd
Approximately 5 hours
$700
(over 300$ off our regular price)

Ottawa wedding photographer - Lifestyle Engagement shoot

2011-08-21T15:41:00.001-05:00

I had the chance to photograph my October 2nd wedding's couple with their pooch, Charlie near their beautiful home in Ottawa.
Here were some of my favourites from the shoot.

Enjoy!
www.melanieshieldsphotography.com

Win 2 free tickets to the Wedding Values Dress Sale

2011-07-22T15:10:00.001-05:00

Melanie Shields Photography:
We are giving away two tickets to the Wedding Values Bridal Gown Sale and show.
All you have to do is click the 'Like Us' link on our Melanie Shields Photography business page between July 22nd and July 29th.

I am going to put everyone's name into a hat and draw two names to both win two tickets to our event happening August 7th, 2011 supporting Team Diabetes
The sale will ofcourse include complimentary light refreshments, an incredible raffle with prizes from each of these vendors:
Melanie Shields Photography - we're doing a gift certificate toward any type of session so even non brides will be happy to win
Stella and Dot representative Michelle
Amber Sheikh, Makeup Artistry for all ethnicities
Shazia Khan, Cake Baker and Decorator
We will all be on hand to answer any questions about our services or industry

We look forward to seeing everyone there.
If you don't win but would still like to pick up your advance tickets, you can stop by the studio with a minimum $2 donation 100% of proceeds going
to Team Diabetes Canada.

Win 2 free tickets to the Wedding Values Dress Sale

2011-07-22T15:10:00.000-05:00

Wedding Values- Wedding dress and mini show

2011-07-05T18:28:00.000-05:00

it's back. finally. And Melanie Shields Photography is hosting!

Whachu talkin' bout Willis?
WEDDING VALUES, a mini wedding show where we are sellling lots of gorgeous dresses both gently-loved and brand spankin new with tags! Many dresses are in the $400-500 range, and some are around $100! Even for the new ones!

Where is it?
Here at our home/studio
54 Tybalt Cres.
Bells Corners, Ontario

When?
Sunday, August 7, 2011
10 AM-4 PM

Why should I go?
This is supporting TEAM DIABETES!!!

I already have my dress, what else will be there?
Melanie Shields Photography (me!), a makeup artist for many ethnicities, an amazing cake baker/decorator, and stunning jewels that you can buy for yourself, for your wedding party, or as gifts. Who doesn't like gifts? We'll all be on hand to answer your important questions whether you want to know the average price of a wedding cake or whether or not you should do engagement photos.
We are also planning an amazing raffle which all the vendors have donated a prize to.

Ok, I'm in. It's for a good cause, and it'll be a fun day. I'll even bring some friends. How can I get my ticket?

Email mike_and_crys_team_diabetes@hotmail.com for tickets if you would prefer to pick up DOWNTOWN or
WESTEND email me at contests@melanieshieldsphotography.com to pick up tickets here.
Tickets are a minimum donation of $2 to TD.

We are going to have light refreshments, there is ample free parking and we are wheelchair accessible.

Please spread the word by sharing this link:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=242558135757164

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Facebook

2011-06-16T15:22:00.001-05:00

Please feel free to like us on Facebook for daily pictures and as soon as we hit 100 friends we will be running contests!

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Best of Ottawa, Survey

2011-04-26T14:46:00.000-05:00

Does anybody like to fill out those surveys you see in the Kanata Kourier, EMC Nepean to see who your favourite restaurants, stores and.. wedding photographers are?

If you do please visit:
http://surveys.metroland.com/TakeSurvey.aspx?PageNumber=1&SurveyID=n2KLmm2

Make sure to select the Nepean Division of the EMC and in line 119 (favourite Wedding Photog)
write us: Melanie Shields Photography

Thanks and can't wait to see the results

Ottawa Wedding Show, April 2nd and 3rd

2011-03-16T14:58:00.000-05:00

Come see us at the Ottawa Wedding Show!

Come visit our booth, #14 (when you first walk through the doors to the exhibition hall straight down the first aisle on your left hand side) at the Ottawa Wedding Show April 2nd and 3rd.

Drop in to discuss your photographic needs for your wedding or event with no obligation. View our printed samples, slideshows and products we are able to offer to anyone, not just those whose weddings we've shot.

Are you sold?
Book your wedding photography package for your 2011 or 2012 wedding at the show and received your choice of;

1) Engagement Session DVD Slideshow with 50 of your favourite images set to music. value of $50

Or

2) 40 pg softcover guestbook with your engagement images. value $75

Or

3)1 Edited 5x7 enlargement for each member of your Bridal Party (max. 16 additional 5x7s) value $95

subject to availability.
We look forward to hearing your event's details at the upcoming show. April 2nd and 3rd 10-5pm.
Special package deals for off season and full day weddings only for the Ottawa Wedding Show.

For families... Already married?
We love visitors, new customers and old, so come visit our booth for your 15% off in studio special coupon.
Coupons are limited.

http://www.melanieshieldsphotography.com/

First Newborn Session of 2011

2011-02-22T11:25:00.000-06:00

Here is baby Jude (love the name) who I got to photograph early February. He was super easy to work with and ofcourse adorable!
Here are a few favourites:

Grand Opening Special

2011-02-02T12:24:00.000-06:00

This was Colin, who was our first in studio session for our new location.
We got to chatting about business (and what he needed these headshots for) and I looked up his website for mortgage rates (not for us personally for the next five years) but the rates a broker can offer, very very good!

...COLIN B. REID, Mortgage Agent
102-880 Taylor Creek Dr., Orleans, ON K1C 1T1
Direct Line: 613.590.2500 Cell: 613.794.0520
www.centum.ca/prosourcemortgages

January 29th Boudoir Marathon

2011-01-20T13:22:00.001-06:00

I still have a few spaces in the afternoon of January 29th for our annual boudoir marathon

Our new location allows for free parking, no rush in and out, extra time in between clients and additional space to shoot and move around.

1a. 45 minute session
(1-2 outfits)
Cd with 20 high resolution retouched images(can be used to reprint your images at anytime)

+ 25 printed 4x6 enlargements of your choice Online password protected proofing to pick your favourite images
Hair and makeup included from talented artist Alyssa Hartley
$155

1b. 30 minute session, now available! enough time for one outfit and a variety of poses

Includes 10 images on Cd,
10 printed 4x6 images in box
$100

add hair and makeup for $30

2a- 60-70 minutes (2-3 outfits)
20 image 4x6 leather bound album
+15 images on high resolution Cd
Online password protected proofing to pick your favourites I
ncludes Hair and Makeup
$270

2b-
60-70 minutes (most popular option)
30 retouched images on high resolution cd
+ 25 of your favourite printed 4x6s
Online password protected proofing to pick your favourites
Includes Hair and Makeup
$190

$50 deposit is due to hold your space. Remainder is due at time of session. To view more samples please visit: http://www.melanieshields.zenfolio.com/ under Boudoir/glamour

BRING A FRIEND, save $5 each

New Year, New Studio!

2011-01-18T11:44:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year,
I'm very excited to share that we've moved our studio location to Bells Corners!
I now have a much larger, wheel chair accessible studio and I want to show it off.

Grand Opening Special:
$25 session fee plus cost of prints or digital files.
No need to pick a package just have any type of photography taken (newborn, family, pregnancy, boudoir, headshots, personal, pets, engagement, etc) pay the 25$ session fee and select afterwards which images you would like either printed or on Cd.

Fine print:
One session per family. Not to be combined with any other promotion
No minimum purchase
Valid for in studio sessions , 1 hour or less.
Offer valid January 15th- March 31st 2011.

Questions or comments, please email me at:
info@melanieshieldsphotography
613-296-1239

or visit the website at:
www.melanieshieldsphotography.com

We look forward to seeing you soon
Follow the blog each month for a money saving offer by the 1st of the month.

Last Chance to Vote!

2011-01-12T11:38:00.000-06:00

This is your last week to vote for my wedding image in the Top Knots Contest.
If you haven't yet, please take two minutes of your time to click on this link. Check your email- follow the address and click the VOTE NOW link on that page to take you back to my image to vote.
http://www.topknotscontest.com/bin/Rate?image_id=1011000383

I'm currently 17th and would love to finish in the top 20.
Thanks again for everyone's support- it wouldn't have been possible without you!

Vote for my wedding image

2010-12-02T18:58:00.000-06:00

Please take one minute to visit this link below:
http://www.topknotscontest.com/bin/Rate?image_id=1011000383

to vote for my Image of Michelle and Supriyo's Northern Indian Style Wedding from Thanksgiving Weekend to win the Top Knot's People's Choice contest winner.

Thank you!

Trash the Dress, Pt 2

2010-10-24T18:28:00.000-05:00

Back in August we posted our first ever Trash The Dress contest which closed on August 31st. From the entries I chose two lucky winners for the two sessions: Modern and Country Brides.

A big Thank you to Tania Poole of Genesis Mobile Spa-http://www.genesisspaonline.com/
Tania did the makeup for the two sessions and for this session she also did Paula's hair, which was the loose Trash the Dress curls/style I was going for.

This was our Country Bride, Paula. I did her and Tony's country themed wedding back in October 2009 so she mentioned it was our anniversary for photography when I did her session on Thanksgiving Monday. For her engagement session, her and Tony had fishing poles and we had a ton of fun, for the wedding they had it at Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm in Edwards Ontario and it was very centered around the country feel so she was perfect to win the Country Bride themed Trash the Dress. We had so much fun driving around scouting locations and getting weird looks from passer-byers and ofcourse sitting ontop of piles of haybails together.

The hunting block Paula brought.

There were so many to choose from as we had three locations but these were the ones that really stood out to me.

The hay bails we were so happy to find. We also found a large spider in them which we tried to avoid!

Thanks so much to easy going Paula. I'm sure we'll be working together again soon :)

Trash the Dress, Pt 1

2010-10-18T14:11:00.000-05:00

Back in August we posted our first ever Trash The Dress contest which closed on August 31st.
From the entries I chose two lucky winners for the two sessions: Modern and Country Brides.

Big Thank you to Tania Poole of Genesis Mobile Spa -http://www.genesisspaonline.com/
She did the makeup for the two sessions, she worked with the colours I had in mind for the two brides and added valuable suggestions not to mention her level of perfection.

Our first session was our modern Bride from Barrie, Ontario, Lisa who brought along her awesome husband Darryl.
They had a destination wedding 5 years ago in May and didn't have the luxury of a professional photographer for her wedding day. Almost 5 years she still fit beautifully in her amazing lace gown.
We had two locations: One at Brewer Park under the Dunbar Bridge- where House Of PainT has produced some creative graffiti and off the Ottawa River Parkway.

At the Kichisippi lookout along the Ottawa River Parkway

Thank you to my wonderful models, who i would love to have back anytime.

August 29th 2010, Boudoir Marathon.

2010-08-21T16:19:00.000-05:00

Ottawa SUMMER Boudoir Marathon

Melanie Shields Photography is hosting our second boudoir marathon this year in time for Summer/fall. For your ladies who need birthday, anniversary or Christmas presents for your significant other!

The session will be held at the beautiful Hotel Indigo in Ottawa, on August 29th 2010. (there are still time slots for both days available, please contact for more information)

Sessions start at just $150.

1. 45 minute session (1-3 outfits)
Cd with 25 high resolution retouched images
(can be used to reprint your images at anytime)
+ 25 printed 4x6 enlargements of your choice in box

Online password protected proofing to pick your favourite images
$150

2a- 60-70 minutes (2-3 outfits)
20 image 4x6 leather bound album
+15 images on high resolution Cd Online password protected proofing to pick your favourites
$250

2b- 60-70 minutes (most popular option)
30 retouched images on high resolution cd
+ 25 of your favourite printed 4x6s in box
Online password protected proofing to pick your favourites $180

Save 15 dollars off any package if booking between August 20st and 29th.

Extras are available at an additional cost including canvas prints, photo book or album. The session includes light refreshments.An option to have your makeup professionally done by my contact makeup artist is also available at 40 dollars per person.To view more samples please visit: www.melanieshields.zenfolio.com

Win your Trash the Dress Session- This month only!

2010-08-13T19:13:00.000-05:00

Win a Trash/Shoot the dress, Photography Contest
http://www.melanieshieldsphotography.com/
613-296-1239

Were you recently married but want to get back into that dress and shoot some more edgy photos? We have two sessions we will be giving away that include up to 2 hours of photography time and 50 of your best images on high resolution DVD to reproduce as you like..
Value of $250
Additional photo books or prints will be extra.

Rules and Regulations:
Contest opens August 10th and closes August 28th, 2010. The winner will be drawn on Tuesday August 31st, 2010.

1. Shoot must take place in Ottawa/Ottawa area between September 1st 2010 and October 1st, 2010 to apply for this photography contest. You must be willing to get your dress a little dirty. We by no means will be trashing it by burning it or spray painting it (unless that’s your idea at the end of the shoot)

The two sessions we are giving away are as follows:
a) Modern Bride, some images taken on train tracks, some taken in the river at sunset. Must be willing to get the bottom of your dress wet (it actually makes it cleaner!)
Your husband is more than welcome to come in a suit or whatever outfit to have some photos taken together

b) Country Bride, images will ideally be taken with a barn, horses, hay barrels, and corn fields. Husband is welcome to participate; if you have a farm or area with these qualities please include this in your entry.

2. Because this is a photography contest, winner approves Photographer to use any images for self promotion/contest/portfolios online or printed, or to follow up contest with. Release will need to be signed prior to shoot.

3. Entry form must be completed as specified below
Please submit these details to contests@melanieshieldsphotography.com with “Trash my Dress” in the subject line or respond to this post.

Please Include
1. Your Names and Your Wedding Date
2. Which session interested you, A or B?
3. Your telephone number and email address
4. Please briefly describe your dress, and why you deserve to win.

Good luck to all who apply. Winner will be notified August 31st by email and telephone.All entries become property of Melanie Shields Photography.

Ever since my wonderful assistant and I trashed my dress on the long weekend , I havent been able to get the sessions off my mind thus why I'm offering two sessions at no cost!

Married!

2010-07-17T10:21:00.001-05:00

To everyone who has been asking for a photo of our special day, here is one sneak peak.
Thanks for everyone being so understanding with my delayed responses and somewhat scatter brain. We got married last Saturday and all our guests had a great time!

Hope to share more soon!

Way Better Cakes and Candies, Ottawa

2010-05-26T11:08:00.000-05:00

I was referred to Michelle from Way Better Cakes and Candies when my cake baker became unavailable to fulfil her orders and I'm so happy I was.

Here are the cakes she did for Jen and Adam's Wedding that I photographed on April 3rd.

Michelle was able to work with my budget and has an amazing personality, attention to detail and was wonderful through the whole process.
Also, looking at her cakes you can tell she is super talented and has the same drive for perfection that our studio has.

Here is her cake that she provided to Strathmere and The New Hot 89.9 Married in 23 Hours Contest!

Another creative cake featured in Bride and Groom Magazine,

And some other amazing cakes:

If you are looking for affordable cakes that you know you can rely on, contact Michelle at:
http://www.waybettercakes.com/

Ottawa Spring Boudoir Marathon

2010-04-10T10:07:00.000-05:00

Melanie Shields Photography is hosting our second boudoir marathon this year in time for Spring!

The session will be held at a beautiful hotel in Ottawa, on May 1st and 2nd. (there are still time slots for both days available, please contact for more information)

Sessions start at just $150.

1. 45 minute session (1-2 outfits)
Cd with 20 high resolution retouched images(can be used to reprint your images at anytime)

+ 25 printed 4x6 enlargements of your choice
Online password protected proofing to pick your favourite images
$150

2a- 60-70 minutes (2-3 outfits)
20 image 4x6 leather bound album
+15 images on high resolution Cd Online password protected proofing to pick your favourites $250

2b- 60-70 minutes (most popular option)
30 retouched images on high resolution cd
+ 25 of your favourite printed 4x6s Online password protected proofing to pick your favourites $180

Extras are available at an additional cost including canvas prints, photo book or album. The session includes light refreshments.

An option to have your makeup professionally done by my contact makeup artist is also available at 40 dollars per person.

To view more samples please visit:

www.melanieshieldsphotography.com or www.melanieshields.zenfolio.com

Where were we a year ago today!?

2010-03-17T11:50:00.000-05:00

Jamaica!
In tribute of Sonia and Carl's anniversary I thought I'd post some new and improved photos from their wedding in Ocho Rios.

The rings

The vows in the sun

The wonderful families we came down with.

Speeches

The sunset

We hope to be at a Destination wedding next year around this time again!

Ottawa Wedding Show, March 6th and 7th

2010-03-07T19:19:00.000-06:00

Wanted to say thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit me at the Ottawa Wedding Show this weekend at Lansdowne Park. Although it was a long two days it was fun and I was glad to meet all of you!

Just a note that our Show Package listed on the flyer will be valid for all consulations booked prior to April 10th.

Also our two draws
Grand Prize, 20% off any wedding package

Runner Up, 1 engagement session plus 25 images on Cd
will be taking place this Wednesday the 10th of March. Winners will be notified by email and telephoned to confirm prize details.

Hope to be seeing you again at the Ottawa Wedding show next March, 2011!

Wed By Hand Bridal Show, February 27th, 2010.

2010-02-19T18:51:00.000-06:00

Come visit me next weekend at the Wed By Hand, Ottawa's First Indie Wedding Show.

The show runs 10-3:00pm on Saturday February 27th, 2010 at The Courtyard Marriott
There are two events, the wedding show and bridal bargains (which have items from previous brides for sale)
Admission is just 3 dollars and proceeds are going to support Team Diabetes

It's going to be a great event, so please come see me!

And the weekend after that you can also see me at The Lansdowne Park Ottawa Wedding Show, Saturday and Sunday the 6th and 7th from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ottawa Boudoir Marathon

2010-01-06T12:16:00.000-06:00

Just in time for Valentine's day, also makes a nice intimate present for the groom on your wedding day.
Saturday January 30th, 2010 will be my first ever in hotel boudoir marathon.

Beautifully decorated rooms, located downtown Ottawa where on street parking is available.
Sessions start at 2pm and run until about 9pm depending on interest level.

I am offering 4 different packages to meet your needs. Cds , bound albums and prints will all be ready by February 14th but please note if you order an additional photobook (coffee table album) that this takes approximately one month's time and would not arrive prior to Valentine's Day)

Packages:

1a- 40 minute session (1-2 outfits)
2-5x7 enlargements
20- 4x6s in an ivory leather bound album
Online password protected proofing to pick your favourite images
$190.00

1b- 40 minute session
Cd with 25 high resolution retouched images (can be used to reprint your images at anytime)
+ 25 printed 4x6 enlargements of your choice
Online password protected proofing to pick your favourite images
$135.00

2a- 60-70 minutes (2-3 outfits)
20 image 4x6 leather bound album
+15 images on high resolution Cd
Online password protected proofing to pick your favourites
$250.00

2b- 60-70 minutes
40 images on high resolution cd
+ 25 of your favourite printed 4x6s
Online password protected proofing to pick your favourites
$175.00

The cost of the hotel and light refreshments are provided in package prices.

Bring a friend, each save $5 dollars off your package.

Additional items can be added including full session low resolution cd, high resolution cd, photobooks, enlargements. Please inquire for those rates and to reserve your space in the marathon.
A pre event consultation is require either by phone or in person to go over your package needs and what type of style you're going for and a deposit of $50 is require to save your space. The remainder is due on January 30th.
Hair and makeup is not provided. I will ask my contacts if they can come to do hair and makeup at their regular rate or I could suggest some salons in the hotel's area.

Christmas Post

2009-12-27T12:29:00.000-06:00

First off, Happy Holidays to Everyone!
Here are some photos of a beautiful family, Mandy Mark and Lukas.
Enjoy

Mom and Lukas

Dad and Lukas

So cute

The whole family

Baby Lukas

With his big smile!

and Mom and Dad

Thanks guys for a wonderful session that i'm so happy I could share for Christmas.

Kyle And Renee, Pregnancy Photos

2009-12-14T17:45:00.001-06:00

Renee and Kyle's wedding was in Janaury 2009 and they're expecting a baby January 2010!

The beautiful Renee

In the beginning of January they'll find out if it's a girl or boy.
Thanks very much to the both of them for allowing me to put their photos up on display!

Kyle And Renee, Pregnancy Photos

2009-12-14T17:45:00.000-06:00

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More Fall images from Hogsback Park!

2009-10-27T10:32:00.001-05:00

A big thank you to Emily and Amir who modelled for me for my first session of the day on the 10th. Although we had never met prior to our session they were so open and willing to try any pose and I think we all had a great time.

Good luck on your destination wedding, Emily and Amir!

Fall Sessions

2009-10-12T13:26:00.000-05:00

Here is one engagement session from last weekend's portraits in the Park Session.
I have one space left for Sunday the 18th at 11:15-12:15pm

Here are a few favourites from my second session on the 10th.

Rainbow in the falls

Hopefully Courtney said yes because their wedding is in less than 7 months!

This was when I accidentally took a picture of just the leaves and they started wondering what I was really doing lying on the ground!

Thanks to both couples I saw on the 10th, I had a lot of fun photographing both of them as they were both different and really outgoing.

Computer Concepts in Kanata is the best!

2009-09-17T14:11:00.000-05:00

With all my recent terrible customer service (for both the business and for the wedding) I have to rave about my latest WONDERFUL experience.
As you probably all know by now, my hard drive died and I spent a few days running around dealing with people who couldn't help me or who wanted to charge me over 800 dollars to recover my data (who will remain nameless). My last hope was Computer Concepts on Castlefrank Road in Kanata.

I went in around 12:00pm and they told me they would check it out and give me a call later in the afternoon if they could see my data. At about 3:00pm they told me to come back in because they'd recovered my data in what would have taken the other guys three days and at like 10 times less!

I see on their website http://www.computerconcepts.ca/ it says "tired of dealing with big box stores?" and yes I am, i love supporting smaller businesses because we have to look out for each other.

Anyways, Doug at Computer Concepts is my new best friend. Sorry Mario of 1180 Party Productions. (Mario was my best friend from the time he said he'd dj my wedding until now!)
They've already checked in to make sure my hard drive is still working and I've managed to transfer my data and for that I thought they deserved a post about how wonderful they are. It's refreshing to find a company that isn't looking to take advantage of you and genuinely are concerned about your important data.

Inconclusion, if you have computer problems or want computer products including harware and software, do yourself a favour of not dealing with uneducated people who will sell you the wrong cable (again no names) and go to Computer Concepts because they're the best!

Portraits In The Park- Session Dates and Times

2009-08-24T13:35:00.000-05:00

This year I will be having two portraits in the park sessions, both at the beautiful Hogs Back Park in October.

Here are a few photos of the grounds incase you've never seen the it in the fall. I'll be doing everything from portfolios, headshots, families to engagement sessions.

Some taken last year:

DATES AVAILABLE:

Saturday October 10th, 2009 Hogs Back Park:
8:30-9:30 filled
9:30-10:45 open
11-12:00 filled
12:15-1:30 open
2-3:30 open
3:30-4:15 filled
4:30-6:00 open

Sunday October 18th, 2009. Hogs Back Park:
10-11:15 filled
11:30-12:30: open
12:45-2:00 open

The session prices will be as follows (prints, photobooks and all extras can be purchased at an additional cost):

Headshots, personal photos (1 person)
$75
1/2 an hour of photographer's time on location
approximately 50 images on CD

Pregnancy (1-3 people)
$100
45 minutes in the park
all images on high resolution Cd

Engagement Session (2 people)
$125
45 minutes to 1 hour of photographer's time
All images on high resolution Cd

Family Session (1-5 people)
$150
1 hour of photographer's time
all images on CD

Family Session (5-10 people)
$200
1.5 hours of photographer's time
Unlimited groupings/poses
all images on high resolution cd with rights to reproduce

Please contact me at info at melanieshieldsphotography dot com (no spaces, please use @ and .com) or telephone me at my contact number to reserve your space today!

July was family portrait month

2009-08-14T18:34:00.000-05:00

Here at the studio and location, July seemed to be the month of family portraits and it was great. We seemed to have good weather long enough for our outdoor and in studio shots of several families. Here are 6 week old cutie Mackenzie and 11 month old beauty, Grace.

soo cute

With Daddy

and Mommy

Such a loving family...

Feet

Hands

Grace,

Smiley

I adore this picture of Kelly and Grace playing

The famous Army crawl..

Thanks to both families for letting me share their images of their beautiful daughters.

Kayla and Chuk!

2009-07-26T22:16:00.001-05:00

This year I don't have too many Strathmere weddings (unlike last year) so I vowed to do everything in my power to use all the locations for Kayla and Chuk's wedding in June.

Here are a few of my favourites from their engagement session at Mackenzie King Estate that I posted as the network crashed!

And the wedding...

Beautiful pew buckets!

Guys having fun before the ceremony

Inside Ceremony

Their faces make me laugh every time I see this photo!

In the Garden

I love that the Grooms can always make their Brides laugh

Thanks for the opportunity guys; your wedding was beautiful and definitely memorable.

Katy and Ben's wedding

2009-06-29T09:58:00.000-05:00

Sorry for getting behind, but as everyone probably knows by now, this year I am insanely swamped with weddings, engagements and just about every other type of photography!

Here are so photos from Katy and Ben's wedding a few weeks ago.
Their reception was at the beautiful CedarHill Golf and Country Club and we had tons of fun!

Katy in her backyard

The Church

Ben's Pre Pictures.

No flash photography, but everyone else was cheating and using flash...

Looking at them through the glass...

The happy couple walking out the church!

Katy's lovely family who I am getting to work with again next June. Big Congratulations to Chris and Amanda on their upcoming wedding!

Using the natural light

I think this one is adorable!

2nd half of the Rockcliffe Park weekend, Grace and Stefan

2009-06-13T21:44:00.000-05:00

Here are some of my favourite images from this year's season so far. I knew Grace wanted some creative images that she would cherish forever and I am pleased with the result.

The Group, after the ceremony...

Bridal Party

Bride

Groom

We drove up to Mackenzie King Estate and got some amazing shots there:

They were up for anything!

The amazing venue at the City Hall, Gatineau

Incredible buffet by Lindocile Catering

Speeches!

Everything was beautiful from the colour scheme to venue and decorations. I can't wait to show them the rest of their photos because there were tons of really incredible shots.
When Grace found a few on my website, she sent this email to me:

"Hey Mel, Just wanted to let you know that I looked at the couple on the website and OMG are they ever gorgeous. I am soooo thrilled and can`t wait to see the rest. I`m going to be home next Friday so I can`t wait to look through them.

Thanks for everything and I think my caterer is going to like the pic you took of the food. You did a great job and I will highly recommend you and will be using your services again for our family pics each year :) Grace"

..And that's what makes my job so rewarding when people take the time to tell you that they loved their photos and think you did a great job in capturing the day!

1 weekend 2 Rockcliffe Weddings!

2009-05-23T20:50:00.000-05:00

Last weekend I had the pleasure of visiting The Rockcliffe Park Pavillion twice for one wedding on the 16th and one on the 17th. The 16th it rained which saddened me and the 17th was cold but we still had a great time doing the after portraits at Mackenzie King Estate.

Here are a couple from Christine and Steve's wedding which was beautiful.

The dress hanging on a plant hanger in the livingroom (the best idea I've ever used as it showed the dress amazingly)

Christine looked amazing!

She was raving about her makeup done by the talented Hina Mughal

Steve after the ceremony in the gazebo

Here they are at their reception site, The Centurion which is very close to my house!

The rings

I love her centerpieces and decor. They were simple and extremely elegant..

Probably the best dessert I've ever had at a wedding (I don't usually eat dessert though) but it was surprisingly tastey. I had the opportunity to sit with Sophia from MYevents (http://www.eventsbymy.com/) who really impressed me as she was creative, fresh and so nice/personable. The day went off perfectly as she stopped any problems before they occured.

First dances, dragging the shutter... I have to throw in some creative shots too.

They have so many more that I will hopefully have time to share in the near future.

Jen and Ken, May 9th Wedding!

2009-05-14T10:47:00.000-05:00

We didn't get the most gorgeous sunny day on Saturday but Jenny and Ken still had a beautiful wedding in Orleans and reception at the amazing Brookstreet hotel in Kanata.
Here are a few photos from the day...

Jen's bouquet that everyone was inlove with from Select Blooms, it was everything she had asked for and was quite beautiful (and heavy!)

The adorable Ring Bearer and Flower Girl

Brookstreet from outside. I had to shoot quickly as the rain was thick and couldn't chance damaging the cameras.

Boys being boys!

The gorgeous ladies

The Cake Cut

The reception room

Best wishes for the new Mr and Mrs.

Amy and Nick's Wedding, May 2nd

2009-05-04T10:11:00.000-05:00

I know I always say "This weekend I had the pleasure of photographing..." but this weekend I really did have the great pleasure of photographing Amy and Nico's beautiful wedding. We had tons of fun despite the winds and cold outside and captured thousands of beautiful pictures that I'm sure we both will cherish forever.
I was really looking forward to this wedding since the moment I met Amy and her family at the Bridal Show last September. I could tell right away that she had a bubbly personality and she is just so cute. After doing their engagement photos I could tell they really were in love and the only time Nico would smile was while he was looking at Amy so I am very proud to show some images of him actually smiling (It was tough though)

Nicolas at his parent's beautiful home in Kemptville

Doing a cheers!

Amy's dress hanging up in the bridal suite at the Baldachen Inn, where their reception took place.

This bouquet was very impressive. It was made by a favourite vendor of mine, Candice from Creations By Candice who I have worked with before. The wrap around the bouquet was the sash that came with Amy's dress. I think it turned out amazing and her details shots were all incredible.

Inside the church, St. Anne's, not allowed to use flash and was told to be invisible, so was shooting without the huge tripod. After the ceremony Amy said she didn't see me at all so I obviously did a good job at being inconspicuous.

Thanks to Steve, the best man, for this pose. Sorry that I tried to change your pose because you did a great job. I was trying to take the pictures of the girls and I told the boys to just relax and i turn around the find them climbing the ruins!

The girl's, all looking so beautiful.

The guys, misbehaving again. "danger, keep off" does not mean anything to this bunch... but I am so glad they did because these pictures are one of a kind.

I've always wanted a door way to do poses like this.

These cakes were truly awesome. They were all handmade by a friend of Amy's, I wish I caught her name, but she made 80 little cakes and hand decorated each of them and the larger piece that they are cutting into. Everyone was in awe of the detail and time it must have taken to produce these.

and finally the speeches..

I'm pretty sure this is when Amy's dad said that it was good that everyone realized that Amy was the princess that she thought she was! Very touching speeches and I caught some great reactions as well...

I wish both Amy and Nico the happiest future because they definitely deserve it, and when they eventually have children they must come back to see me!

Sabrina And Mike Engagement Photos

2009-04-26T18:13:00.000-05:00

Downtown Ottawa, this time the grass was green and it was alittle bit warmer than the February session.
This couple is so cute and affectionate! They wanted to do a kind of natural feel to the photos and I think I captured how they interact with each other.
Sabrina's makeup was done by a great makeup artist who I met in Makeup classes named Cathy Kiraly of Best Face Forward. She did such a nice natural makeup for her as she doesn't normally wear makeup and I think it looked fantastic.

Laughing together

Everyone knows how much I love this fence!

Up on Parliament

What a great area that I had never seen before.

My models, Sabrina and Mike

I just love the way she's looking at her fiancee!

Telling her a joke

Just as we were done it started to rain but I really enjoy the last two we took with the umbrella.
Here is her foot flip

Thank goodness that the weather wasn't like yesterday when that storm rolled across Ottawa and Gatineau.

Tessa and Eric's Wedding, April 18th

2009-04-21T11:06:00.000-05:00

I had the pleasure of photographing Tessa and Eric's wedding this past Saturday in Ottawa. Their ceremony was held at St. Gabriel's church, which was beautiful and the reception at the Orleans Legion.
Here are a few of my favourites so far...

Tessa's shoes with her dress hanging up on the wall

Getting ready, putting on her earrings

I just love this one.

Eric getting his bout. pinned on

The boys!

The church from the choir pit.

Leaving for the reception. What a cute and so happy couple!

in the stairwell

first dances...

Amazingly beautiful cake. Am I just biased because it's black and white!?

Made of Honour, Sarah's speech

Last but not least... During Tessa's Father's speech

Michel, Tessa's father was describing how Eric asked if he could call him Dad, truly funny!

Thanks Tessa and Eric for letting me share in your day, it was fantastic and I had a lot of fun.

Newborn Session from the fall

2009-04-13T20:43:00.001-05:00

I just had to post this newborn session that I had taken in the fall. This is baby P, who loves the colour orange!

Here's the little guy snoozing through the session

We woke him up and he started to fuss but after no time at all he was back to the happy baby he is.

and the best for last....

Thanks so much for letting me post this session. I can't wait to see him back for his 1 year photos, he had already changed so much at Christmas!

Spring Engagement/Pregnancy Photos

2009-04-06T20:48:00.001-05:00

A big Congratulations goes to Chrysanthe and Stephen who are expecting a baby boy July 11th, 2009!
Here are a couple photos from our session at the Arboretum. Thank goodness for Chryssy always being warm because I dragged them outside and it was freezing this Sunday the 5th of April.

Beautiful Belly!

Showing some signs of Spring

Can't wait for the wedding, only 6 more months!

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

2009-03-25T17:55:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Sonia and Carl and their families for bringing me along for the amazing trip to Jamaica for their destination wedding in Ocho Rios. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience that I wont forgot. The scenery was incredible and the wedding felt like I wasnt' even working at all. Both of their families were fun and made taking their pictures a breeze.
Here are a few of my favourites, although I have about 150 favourites I've narrowed it down to 24.

Finally someone brought me along to the salon with them. Thank goodness I did go or else Sonia may not have her eyebrows and she would have flat wedding hair. (long story)

Carl on his balcony

Sonia on her balcony overlooking the ocean

Where the ceremony was held.

Les parents de Sonia avec Elle

Carl's first glimpse of his bride. Aww!

La cérémonie

Making it official!

This photo was so fun. I did the traditional grouping and the aunts ask me "can we do something fun!?" YES! I told them all to strike a fun pose and yell "Woooo!" Well apparently everyone on the opposite side of the resort could hear it.

The guys being silly..

Hanging out in the ocean

La belle Sonia

The rocks

Carl being bad!

Infront of the waterfall and Lighthouse water slide.

Dig in

Amazing sunset

To see more, please visit the online proofing site at http://www.melanieshields.zenfolio.com/
Luckily I get to see this fun bunch one more time at their At Home Reception On Saturday as I really enjoyed the wedding!
Here's a quick glance at their honeymoon pictures.

Such an adorable couple.

Sonia And Carl!

2009-03-25T17:35:00.001-05:00

I wanted to post before I left for their Ocho Rios, Jamaica wedding but I just ran out of time.

Here is a reminder of their beautiful engagement session at Hogs Back Park in January (in the cold, and it was one of the coldest days, i could see the camera mirror fogging up, brrrrr...)

Sonia and Carl's favourite photo, which made it onto their At Home Reception Invite.

walking through the trails

I remember we all got covered in snow for this shot.

Beautiful and natural smile :)

Cutest picture I took all winter!!

Thanks for a great session, I look forward to posting your pictures from Jamaica on the next post. I loved the warmth quite a bit more!

Steph and Kristian's Engagement Session

2009-03-13T15:30:00.000-05:00

February 22, 2009 04:21:47
Posted By Mel
On Valentine's Day this year, Steph, Kristian and I headed for downtown Ottawa to create some of the most beautiful winter engagement portraits I have done yet.
Despite Steph's nervousness for smiling I feel we really captured her natural beauty while smiling and laughing.

The cutest!

Over looking the locks...

Everyone's favourite

Have some fun!

Thanks so much guys for such a great session despite the cold!