Ottawa Portrait Photographer for Children & Youth
When I started my business, I had two children who were 2 and 4 years old. I’m now a mom to a tween and two teens, left wondering (a) where did the time go? (b) how much time do I have left to take photos of my kids before they are ready to leave home for work, school, and new opportunities?
Insert parental panic here.
The late elementary, middle, and high school ages are some of my favourite to photograph. Why? Because it’s during these years that you start to see their sense of self and personality in its most authentic form. Including the sass, sarcasm, eye rolls, and glares.
As our children grow older it can often be challenging to capture just who they are. These years can be fraught with intense emotions and questions about their sense of self and identity. My years of experience in working with children and teens of all ages allows me to connect with the youth in front of my camera and create a space of acceptance for wherever they are in the process of understanding themselves.
The most common concerns I hear from parents of youth, who would love professional photos, are about choosing outfits for a session, scheduling a session around school or work, as well as dealing with reluctance to participate in a photography session. As experienced professional, and parent of tweens and teens, I am here to help you plan the entire process to ensure you and your child (or teen) end up with photos you both love.
Every session I plan is as unique as the child or teen I am photographing. I am as passionate about my work behind the camera as I am about making the entire experience easy, fun, and stress-free. My sessions are well organized to make the best use of the time we have together and our detailed preparation in the lead up to your session means that everyone is prepared and on the same page long before your child or teen comes into the studio.
Ottawa Photographer for Children and Teens (6–18) Photography Session Information
40 minute Extraordinary Youth Photography Sessions
For one child or teen with multiple outfits, backdrops, and with special interests (e.g. musical instrument, sports equipment). For sibling groups of two to four children with two different backdrops or two different outfits.
Your session fee includes:
- A 40 minute long session with an experienced professional
- A session in studio (use of studio sets, backdrops, and accessories) or outdoors (location scouting and back-up weather date are provided)
- Custom session planning services including wardrobe selection, styling your session, and choosing the poses and types of photos that are the most important to you and your family.
- 14 edited, retouched, and artistically enhanced digital files of your choice in colour as well as 6 gift prints.
20 minute More Memories Youth Photography Sessions
For one child (two backdrops, two outfits) OR for two siblings (two backdrops or two outfits) OR for three-four siblings (one backdrop and one outfit). Can also be used for photos of one child with a special interest (e.g. musical instrument, sports equipment).
Your session fee includes:
- A 20 minute long session with an experienced professional
- A session in studio (use of studio sets, backdrops, and accessories) or outdoors (location scouting and back-up weather date are provided)
- Custom session planning services including wardrobe selection, styling your session, and choosing the poses and types of photos that are the most important to you and your family.
- 8 edited, retouched, and artistically enhanced digital files of your choice in colour as well as 3 gift prints.
15 minute Memories Youth Photography Sessions
For one child on one backdrop (two outfits) OR for two siblings (one backdrop, one outfit).
Your session fee includes:
- A 15 minute long session with an experienced professional
- A session in studio (use of studio sets, backdrops, and accessories) or outdoors (location scouting and back-up weather date are provided)
- Custom session planning services including wardrobe selection, styling your session, and choosing the poses and types of photos that are the most important to you and your family.
- 5 edited, retouched, and artistically enhanced digital files of your choice in colour as well as 3 gift prints.
10 minute Moment Youth Photography Sessions
For one child on one backdrop (one outfit).
- A 10 minute long session with an experienced professional
- A session in studio (use of studio sets, backdrops, and accessories) or outdoors (location scouting and back-up weather date are provided)
- Custom session planning services including wardrobe selection, styling your session, and choosing the poses and types of photos that are the most important to you and your family.
- 3 edited, retouched, and artistically enhanced digital files of your choice in colour as well as 2 gift prints.
As an experienced Ottawa Portrait Photographer, I have a variety of different session options. Child and Youth Photography Session Prices start at $259. Every session is as unique as the family that books it: send me an email and I can help you figure out which session option is best for you!
As one of the most popular Ottawa Photographers for over a decade, I have photographed thousands of Ottawa children and teens. My mission is to create a safe and welcoming space for all youth; ensuring that photography sessions are fun AND result in beautiful photographs that both kids and parents will love.
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