Meet Sonia Gourlie | Ottawa Fine Art Photographer Capturing Timeless Moments"
Timeless Portraits for Families Who Value Art & Emotion
Sonia Gourlie Fine Art Photography is an Ottawa photographer specializing in newborn, maternity, cake smash, milestone, children, and family photography. Families across Ottawa choose Sonia Gourlie Fine Art Photography for timeless fine art portraits, personalized sessions, and heirloom artwork designed to preserve life’s most meaningful moments.
Welcome! I’m Sonia — an Ottawa fine art photographer, mother of four, and artist devoted to capturing life’s most meaningful milestones. I specialize in newborn, maternity, baby milestone, cake smash, children, and family photography in Ottawa, creating light-filled, elegant portraits that feel natural, emotional, and timeless.
My sessions are intentionally relaxed and personalized so genuine connection shines through in every image. With years of professional training and hands-on experience, I create heirloom artwork designed to be displayed, loved, and passed down for generations.
As both a photographer and a mother, I understand just how quickly childhood passes. My mission is to preserve these fleeting moments so you can relive them for years to come.
Let’s create something truly meaningful together.
I can’t wait to design and photograph your dream session and turn your memories into lasting artwork for your home.
Warmest greetings,
Sonia
About Sonia Gourlie Fine Art Photography
Sonia Gourlie is a professionally accredited and internationally awarded photographer, recognized for excellence in children and newborn portraiture.
Accredited with Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) — Children & Newborn Photographer
Certified with Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International (APNPI)
Selected Awards & Honors
PPOC Ontario Salon — Tibor Horvath Award of Excellence & Best in Class Group Award
Cosmo International Photography Awards — 2nd Place Newborn Category
Legacy International Photography Competition — 2nd Place Infant Category
Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) — 3 Silver Awards
World Photographic Cup Europe (WPE) — 5 Silvers & 2 Bronze
The Portrait Masters — Multiple Silver & Bronze Distinctions
International Baby Photo Awards — Top 10 Photographers Worldwide
Credentials & Professional Recognition
If you Choose any Prints or Albumes , they will arrive Two to four weeks after the reveal appointment the beautiful museum grade products arrive and they can be delivered or picked up.
artwork arrives
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After your session, you'll receive a soft-proof gallery to select your favorite images. Once you've chosen your package, you'll receive a final, stunning HD online gallery with fully edited photos, ready for download and sharing.
OnLine Gallery
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This is when the magic happens. We implement all your specifics and create a photoshoot of your dreams.
We never rush and we provide light snacks. Your comfort is paramount.
session date
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Here we talk about your aspirations for the photoshoot. We discuss wardrobe, location, and all the fine details is discussed to obtain the look and feel that you want.
the consultation
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This is more than a portrait session, it is an experience
