"Ottawa Maternity, Newborn & Family Photography Blog | Sonia Gourlie Fine Art Photography"

Baby sitting beside cake during first birthday cake smash Ottawa studio session

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Planning a first birthday cake smash Ottawa session? Here’s what happens if baby doesn’t like the cake — and why parents still love their galleries.

What Happens If My Baby Doesn’t Like the Cake? | First Birthday Cake Smash Ottawa

Luxury maternity portrait of expecting mother photographed in Ottawa studio by PPOC-accredited maternity photographer.

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Capture the beauty of your pregnancy with a luxury maternity photographer in Ottawa. Learn when to book, wardrobe tips, studio vs outdoor sessions, and maternity + newborn combo options in this complete guide.

The Complete Guide to Maternity Photography in Ottawa

Newborn baby girl sleeping peacefully in a basket with soft pink and lavender wraps, styled by Ottawa newborn photographer Sonia Gourlie

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Families often find us while searching for “newborn photography near me” in Ottawa. First, this sweet session included calm moments, soft colors, and so much love—exactly the experience we aim to create for every family who walks through our studio doors. Mom discovered Sonia Gourlie Fine Art Photography while researching newborn photographers in Ottawa and […]

NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY NEAR ME | OTTAWA

Mother and child Mother’s Day portrait session in Ottawa

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A Luxurious Fine Art Photography Experience Celebrating the Heart of Motherhood Motherhood is made of fleeting moments—soft embraces, shared laughter, and quiet connections that pass far too quickly. We thoughtfully design our Mother’s Day Portrait Sessions in Ottawa to preserve those moments as timeless, fine art portraits that celebrate the beauty, strength, and legacy of […]

Mother’s Day Portrait Sessions in Ottawa

Ottawa newborn photography of baby posed in brown textured wraps

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Preparing for your newborn photography session doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. With the right guidance and a photographer who handles the details for you, your experience can be calm, meaningful, and even relaxing.

This newborn photo session prep guide was created to help Ottawa parents feel confident and prepared—so you can fully enjoy your baby’s first professional portrait session.

Newborn Photo Session Prep Guide

First birthday cake smash photography Ottawa baby girl soft pink setup smiling with cake

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Parents in Ottawa searching for Simplicity Cake Smash Sessions in Ottawa or cake smash photography near them will love our streamlined, modern approach. These sessions highlight your baby’s natural expressions and personality, creating timeless images without elaborate props or themed setups. With a minimalist backdrop and a calm, baby-led pace, your little one becomes the […]

Simplicity Cake Smash Sessions | Ottawa