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Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the season than by capturing beautiful moments of your loved ones? We are excited to announce our Spring Enchanted Mini Sessions 2025! These Spring Mini Portrait Sessions will be held in March 2025 and are the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories.

Spring Mini Portrait Sessions 2025 – Capture the Joy of Spring!

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Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and without a doubt, there’s no better way to show your appreciation than with Mother’s Day Portraits in Ottawa. At Sonia Gourlie Fine Art Photography in Ottawa, Ontario, we specialize in creating beautifully captured photographs that not only celebrate the love, joy, and memories shared between mothers and their families, but also provide a lasting keepsake.

Mother’s Day Portraits Ottawa | Sonia Gourlie Photography

A little boy in a cowboy hat taking a photo of his dog with a vintage camera outdoors in Ottawa, Ontario, during the fall. Surrounded by vibrant autumn leaves and golden sunlight, this charming moment captures the bond between the boy and his pet, perfect for the best photoshoot timings during the fall season for pet and children photography.”

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Discover the best time for pet photoshoots and tips for scheduling the perfect session with your furry friend. Get stunning results by understanding your pet’s routine, personality, and ideal timing.

The Best Time for Pet Photoshoots: A Complete Guide

Pregnant woman cradling baby bump, illustrating when to book a maternity session in a fine art photography setting by Sonia Gourlie.

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Wondering when to book a maternity session? The best time for maternity photos is between 28-36 weeks. Learn when to book a maternity session with Sonia Gourlie Fine Art Photography and enjoy timeless, artistic maternity portraits with a curated wardrobe for an unforgettable experience.

When to Book a Maternity Session

Ottawa Winter Wonderland Portraits

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Step into a Magical Winter Wonderland – A Storybook Portrait Experience Like No Other!

This winter, immerse your family in the enchanting world of snow and fantasy with our exclusive Storybook Winter Wonderland Studio Portrait Sessions.

Let your loved ones live out their own fairytale as they play in the snow, toss snowballs, and interact with Jack the Snowman in a breathtaking winter landscape. Imagine stepping into a magical world inspired by the wonders of Narnia, where every corner sparkles with the charm of a winter dream.

Ottawa Winter Wonderland Portraits 2025

Children with Flour Children laughing and playing with flour as they decorate holiday cookies.

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This holiday season, don’t miss the chance to create unforgettable memories with your family in a festive, joyful setting. Our Christmas baking portrait sessions in Ottawa offer a unique blend of fun, creativity, and heartwarming moments that will last a lifetime. Imagine the joy on your children’s faces as they roll out dough, decorate cookies, and pose for enchanting portraits. Treat your family to a magical experience that they will treasure for years to come. Secure your spot in our holiday baking wonderland today, and let the magic unfold! We can’t wait to capture your family’s festive spirit!

Magical Christmas Baking Portraits in Ottawa

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Transform Your Family Moments into Timeless Treasures This Fall

Imagine a magical fall afternoon where your family is perfectly styled, surrounded by the vibrant colors of the season, and captured in portraits that will be cherished forever.

Our exclusive fall portrait sessions offer an extraordinary opportunity to create stunning, timeless artwork of your loved ones, celebrating their unique beauty and fleeting childhood moments.

Fall Mini Photo Sessions Ottawa – Sonia Gourlie Photography

Ottawa Mother's Day 2024 Fine Art Petite Portrait Sessions An elegant portrait session for moms, grandmothers, and children

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Let me create those portraits that you have been dreaming about, Time flies so quickly and It’s easy to get caught up in the fast pace of life. The goal is to create truly special sessions that highlight Mothers or even Grandmothers. Children truly love seeing us in portraits with them. This is part of your legacy and your story. It is the one gift that becomes more valuable with time.

My goal is to have mothers feel truly special, it’s time to feel beautiful inside and out , we have amazing wardrobe pieces that will create timeless artwork, and our portrait experiences create lasting memories with your little ones on and off camera. This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate you by capturing these special moments – it’s a timeless gift for yourself and your children to hold on to as time passes.

Mother’s Day Petite Sessions 2024 Ottawa

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Photography as a craft is truly a never-ending lifelong learning journey. There is always something to learn and ways to grow in our industry. To give my clients the excellence I desire in my work, there is a level of mindset to continue to improve and aim for perfection.

Cosmo Awards International Competition awards 2022

Ottawa Ontario Premium Photographer

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This is a perfect way to capture your child as they go Back to School, plus they make perfect gifts and heirloom memories. I wanted to create a stunning set that was all real, and my big inspiration for these where inspired by Dr.  Seuss Apples up on Top Book.

Apples Up on Top Back to School Mini Sessions