Step 1
Plan Your Portrait Session
Tell me who you love and what you want to remember. We will plan outfits, sets and the family groupings that matter to you.
Ottawa maternity, newborn & family portrait studio
For the moments you wish you could keep forever.
Babies grow. Families change. Together, we create photographs that bring you back to the people and moments you love. A fully guided portrait experience in our private Ottawa studio.
Ottawa portrait sessions
Ottawa Portraits for
Every Chapter
From the anticipation of meeting your baby to the laughter of your growing family, preserve the moments that make this season yours.
Maternity
Before you meet them, remember the wonder of carrying them.
Newborn
The tiny fingers and sleepy stretches you never want to forget.
Toddlers & Kids
The little expressions. The big milestones. All the personality.
Family
The laughter, the closeness, the way you belong together.
Headshots
Professional portraits that put your best face forward.
Guided posingPrivate studioSame-day viewingCustom retouchingDigital portraits
Your Ottawa photography experience
Your Portrait Experience
Step 2
Your Guided Studio Photoshoot
Settle into our private Ottawa studio. I guide the posing, lighting and little details, with gowns, props and styled sets ready.
Step 3
Choose Your Favourite Portraits
View your photographs after an approximately 15-minute image-preparation and coffee break, with guidance as you choose the expressions and moments you love most.
Step 4
Enjoy Your Finished Artwork
Review your custom retouching before printing. Bring home photographs that return you to the people and moments you love.
Your Ottawa portrait studio
Portraits in
Your Own Style.
Soft and romantic. Rich and dramatic. A little playful. Your portraits should feel like you.
Explore more than 30 styled sets, a signature flower wall and swing, maternity gowns and a collection of newborn props. We will choose the details that bring your vision together.
Gowns & Florals
Before you meet them, remember the wonder of carrying them.
Tiny Details
The tiny fingers and sleepy stretches you never want to forget.
First Birthday Magic
The little expressions. The big milestones. All the personality.
A Little Drama
Celebrate who you are, and the woman you are becoming.
Your Family, Together
The laughter, the closeness, the way you belong together.
More than one favourite
Different Portraits.
Different Things to Remember.
The whole family together. A quieter portrait for two. The way you turn toward each other when you smile. A collection makes room for these different connections, rather than asking one photograph to hold them all.
Everyone, together
A photograph of the whole group gives your collection its starting point.
A quieter connection
A portrait for two can hold a different feeling from the full family photograph.
A smaller grouping
Different pairings give each connection its own place in the story.
Room for personality
A change in expression or the way you turn toward each other can be worth remembering too.
Close, and comfortable
A seated portrait offers another way to remember being together.
The collection, connected
Consistent styling brings the portraits together while leaving room for different moments.
A selection from our family gallery, showing how one coordinated studio look can leave space for full-group portraits, smaller groupings and different expressions. At your in-person viewing, choose the photographs that matter to you.
Explore your family portrait experience →From your session to your home
Portrait Photography to Keep With You
Photographs to return to, long after this chapter has changed.
Edited Digital Portraits
Keep the expressions and connections you love in fully edited digital portraits, ready to enjoy and share.
Portraits for Your Home
Bring your photographs into everyday life. Explore print and wall-art options, with guidance on the pieces that suit your family.
Your Favourite Details
Every purchased image is professionally retouched. Review your edited portraits before they are printed, so the finished images feel right to you.
The Ottawa studio
A Studio Designed for
the Full Experience
A private 3,500 sq. ft. space with styled sets, maternity gowns and newborn props. Professional lighting and gentle posing guidance, so you can relax and enjoy your session.
Step inside our studioThe studio experience
A Little Look Into
Your Portrait Session
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Newborn momentsExplore session →
Family connectionExplore session →
Birthday magicExplore session →
Your Ottawa portrait photographer
Meet Your Ottawa Photographer
Photographs that bring you back.
I am Kayla, and I want your portraits to feel like your family: full of connection, personality and love.
When I bought my first home, a canvas of my puppy made me smile every morning. That small moment changed how I thought about photographs. I wanted to give other families artwork they could enjoy every day.
From planning and posing to choosing your favourite portraits, I guide you through the details. Together, we create photographs that bring you back to the people and moments you love.
Your portraits. Your way.
Loved by Ottawa families
Kind Words From Our Google Reviews
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Kayla is an incredible photographer and an amazing human being! Thank you!
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I had a great experience with Kayla! She was very warm and made the whole process easy. I was really pleased with the photos and highly recommend her services!
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Kayla is a true professional and was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her services.
Before you book
Your Ottawa Photography Questions
What do you photograph in your Ottawa studio?
Maternity, newborns, first birthdays, toddlers, family portraits, business headshots, boudoir, milestone birthdays and Christmas portraits. Each session is guided from planning to your finished photographs.
Will you guide my posing during the photoshoot?
Yes. You do not need any posing experience. I guide your posture, expression, hands and movement, with professional lighting to help you feel comfortable and look like yourself.
What should we wear for our portrait session?
Your preparation guide helps you choose. Bring favourite options and we can decide together. Maternity clients can use the studio gown collection, with multiple looks included. Boudoir clients bring their own outfits.
What if my children need a break during family photos?
Children are welcome as they are. We work with patience and flexibility, leaving room for their personalities and the moments between poses. Parents remain responsible for their children in the studio.
Can our whole family join the photography session?
Yes. Parents, siblings and extended family are welcome, with no extra charge for additional people. Tell me who is coming so we can plan your groupings.
What does a portrait session cost?
Portrait sessions are $280 + HST, including your guided session and two edited digital portraits. Additional packages are optional, starting at $690 + HST for ten additional images and matching prints. Headshots are $280 + HST with two edited digital images. See session pricing and inclusions for the details.
Are digital photographs included?
Your session includes two fully edited digital portraits and no prints. Choose your favourites in person after your session. The optional $690 + HST package adds ten edited digital portraits with matching prints included in the extra package, for twelve digital images in total. Unedited files are not provided.
How long is a photography session?
Regular portrait sessions include up to 2 hours of photography, plus 1 separate hour for viewing and selection. Newborn sessions include up to 3 hours of photography, plus 1 separate hour for viewing and selection. The approximately 15-minute image-preparation and coffee break is additional and separate. Headshots retain their one-hour offer.
Can we photograph in the studio and outdoors?
Both can be included under the same session fee. We can discuss the nearby location and the looks you would like while planning.
What if I need to reschedule my photoshoot?
The studio allows one reschedule with at least 72 hours notice. If someone is ill, please contact the studio. Retainers are non-refundable; read the studio policies for the full booking terms.
What if I feel camera-shy during my portrait session?
Most clients feel this way at first. The private studio, guided posing and professional lighting help you settle in. You choose your own favourite photographs after the session, with custom retouching tailored to your preference, from natural to glamorous.
Should I wait to feel more confident before booking portraits?
You deserve to remember this season as you are. Thoughtful styling, flattering lighting and gentle posing guidance help you feel supported throughout your photography session.
What if my partner does not enjoy family photos?
Your family photography session is guided efficiently, with clear direction and no awkward guessing about how to pose. We keep the experience relaxed and focused on your connection.
Can I bring my pet to the Ottawa photography studio?
Yes. Pets are welcome in the studio and can be part of your portraits.
Are prints included with additional portrait purchases?
Your session includes two edited digital photographs and no prints. The optional $690 + HST package adds ten edited digital photographs with matching prints included in the extra package, for twelve digital photographs in total. Your edited portraits are emailed for approval before printing.
How many outfits and studio sets can we use?
There is no limit on outfit changes or the number of sets you use within your reserved photography session. Bring options and we will help you choose the looks that work best.
What makes a guided studio portrait experience worth the investment?
Your photography session brings together a private studio, varied sets, wardrobe options, professional lighting, posing guidance, same-day image viewing and custom retouching. The finished portraits preserve a season of your life to enjoy for years.
Photographs become irreplaceable
Why Your Portraits Matter
“The true value of a photograph is not realized until it is the only thing left.”
For the moments you wish you could keep forever.
Create something to hold on toPets welcome Bring your furry family membersWheelchair accessible Ottawa portrait studio
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Tell Me About Your
Portrait Session
Tell me who you would love to photograph and what you want to remember. Let us plan something meaningful together.
The studio is open by appointment for booked sessions. Drop-in visits and in-person consultations are not offered.