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  1. Looking for an Ottawa Wedding Photographer? Here are the Green Flags to look for.

    Choosing a wedding photographer?Look for these 10 Green Flags Frank Fenn613-276-3351 EMAIL Green Flag #1 You can pay with a credit cardIf they can take your credit card, it means a bank has vetted them as a legitimate business =  less risk for you and more protection if something…

  2. Jacquie & Marc’s wedding at Beyond the Pale Byward Market

    Jacquie & Marc’s late summer wedding in Ottawa’s Byward Market - featuring Beyond the Pale, Byward Market, Major’s Hill Park and the Peace Tower.

  3. Farah & Alex wedding at The Opinicon

    Farah & Alex held their wedding celebration at the Opinicon in the Rideau Lakes last Saturday.

  4. Poppy in a big chair

    Having a studio in Kanata is a big advantage for being able to photograph people and dogs whenever I want to. As Kailey was coming in the next day I brought Poppy in the day before to prep the area and the lights.

  5. Kailey & Huw - Pet Photography

    Kailey & Huw came in for a portrait session yesterday. Kailey found me on Google and booked her appointment online. I could see that there is something great about their relationship by the way Huw was always attentive  and constantly watched Kailey.

  6. Hannah and Malcolm’s wedding at St Finnans in Alexandria, Ontario

    Friday, July 25, 2025St. Finnan’s Basilica – Alexandria, Ontario Hannah and Malcolm climbed into the bed of her grandfather’s old pickup,its faded green paint whispering of the years it had seen. The maid of honour took the wheel, steady hands guiding the moment forward.Behind them, the gothic silhouette of St.…

  7. Signature Wedding Portraits in Ottawa

    As I was editing Hannah and Austins photos (see the first picture below) from July 12, 2025 I was reminded that each wedding photographer needs to be well-rounded in the variety of pictures they make at the wedding, they must at least be good at getting the candid moments and…

  8. Maria and Ian Engagement Session in The Arboretum - Ottawa

    As part of my “Try before you buy” offer I met and photographed Maria and Ian at the Arboretum.

  9. Hannah and Austin’s July Wedding Portrait Session in Downtown Ottawa

    Hannah and Austin married in May (you can see their pictures in an earlier post) and they willingly wore their wedding attire again this past Saturday night for a three-hour creative portrait session in downtown Ottawa.It was hot and humid (really really humid) but we were able to walk to…

  10. Constant Evolution

    Constant Evolution. In 2020 I had become concerned that, after photographing so many weddings, I would become complacent and was on a track to “just dial-it-in.”  Fear of becoming a boring hack can be quite motivating. So I challenged myself to constantly improve (it was 2020).First lesson was to…

  11. Wedding Photography Editing Styles

    A lot of people hire a photographer based on how they edit their final pictures. Last year a furor erupted when a photographer delivered pictures edited in their style (see Sepia Bride) and the bride was not happy and it was a mess I deliver true-to-colour but can edit select…

  12. Strathmere Wedding Photography with Sam and Kyle

    Three hours. That’s what we had for Sam and Kyle’s Friday wedding. The good news? It was at Strathmere in North Gower and we had the use of The Lodge, the Garden and the Farmhouse. Plus, and this is important, we were going to do the first look and family…

  13. Awards in wedding photography

    Have you ever willingly put your professional work under the scrutiny of a panel—five highly awarded and respected experts in your industry—who pick it apart and analyze it publicly? I did. Why? Part of it, I’ll admit, is the desire for recognition for images I’m proud to have created. But…

  14. Whitney and Philippe Wedding at Ottawa City Hall

    Whitney and Philippe will have their official wedding in October but wanted to get married early with their closest relatives in attendance We met up in the Ottawa City Hall Courtyard for first look and then headed into City Hall to get the officiant. We made a few pictures beforehand…

  15. Relax Massage Headshots

    Relax Massage Group does something a bit different on their website’s Team page, they have the professional image in black & white and the alter ego picture in colour when you tap on the picture. I had several of their new team members in the studio for headshots during the…

  16. Hannah and Austin Wedding in Manotick

    Hannah and Austin had a gorgeous (and maybe a bit windy) day last Friday, May 2nd for their wedding. We met up with Hannah for some portraits. And first look on the bridge at Watson’s Mill And went to the gazebo across from the Mill   Christy (my assistant) insisted on…

  17. Cinematic Wedding Portraits in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario

    What is Cinematic Wedding Portrait Photography Think of your favorite movie scene—beautiful lighting, dramatic mood, a sense of storytelling.  Now imagine you and your partner as the stars of that scene on your wedding day. Cinematic wedding portrait photography takes that movie-magic mood and applies it to your wedding photos.…

  18. Greek Village Souvlaki

    I got to photograph Peter and his people at Greek Village Souvlaki in Centrepointe this week! And, naturally, had a great lunch at the same time.

  19. Dylan Black for Neighbours Magazine

    Once a month I get to photograph people who live and/or work in the Centrepointe/City View community for Neighbours magazine. Last week I got to photograph Dylan Black (a man who wears many hats at Boom and Jump).  Dylan and I go way back with our paths crossing at many…

  20. How to make Snow Angels

    How to make Snow Angel Pictures Photographer: bring a choice of lenses from 14 mm to telephoto - possibly a ladderAngel(s): dress appropriately and be prepared to walk through deep snow Step 1: Find a safe place with fresh snow  Step 2: Either bring a ladder or find something the…

  21. Inspired by an image on Monica’s Pinterest Board

    Inspiration boards are just that, for inspiration  Each couple & photographer can create their own unique take on. And that’s what we did here. The sun was setting and, after making family pictures, we had time to wander around the grounds at Ecotay (just outside Perth, Ontario) where we found…

  22. But there was a group dining in Beckta’s room with the balcony

    Bobbie-Lynn and Emil’s reception was held at Beckta and I had always wanted to get a portrait of a couple in the balcony. So I asked the staff if it was possible and it was, all I had to do was wait for the guests in (I’ll call it) the…

  23. Making the “Rabbit Pack” wedding party picture in Ottawa’s Chinatown

    I love looking at the old black & white pictures of the Rat Pack on the Las Vegas Strip.  But this picture was unplanned. A week before the wedding I had done recon for Michelle and Evan’s day and, as the ceremony was being held at Night Oat at 750…

  24. I asked ChatGPT to describe my pictures…

    “Describe the pictures on this website page https://www.frankfenn.ca/wedding-photography-in-ottawa” Response The webpage you referenced showcases the wedding photography of Frank Fenn, an accredited professional photographer serving Ottawa, Smiths Falls, and surrounding areas. Frank Fenn While I don’t have direct access to the specific images on that page, I can provide an…

  25. “You don’t want to go behind the barn, the field is all stingers.”

    How often do you get to photograph a farm wedding with an old rusted corrugated steel barn Not very. We had made pictures on the front side and then inside their barn (located just outside Brockville). I asked what it was like from the other side and that is when…
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