As an Ottawa wedding photographer, I love capturing intimate weddings where connection, presence, and meaningful details are the focus. Stephanie & Doug’s early summer wedding at the Fritz Community Centre in Baie-d’Urfé was exactly that: a day centered on family, love, and authentic moments.

From their early ceremony to a relaxed lunch with their closest family and friends, the day had a sense of calm and joy that allowed everyone to truly enjoy each other’s company. Stephanie’s choice to wear her mom’s wedding dress added a deeply personal and sentimental touch that made the day even more special. It’s details like this—the elements that carry story, family history, and emotion—that make intimate weddings so memorable and unique.

Celebrating With Heartfelt Moments

The afternoon was filled with playful moments, including lawn games and relaxed mingling, which gave everyone space to laugh, connect, and enjoy the celebration. My approach to wedding photography focuses on capturing these genuine interactions: the glances, the laughter, and the little gestures that tell the story of your day.

Because Stephanie & Doug chose an intimate setting, I was able to photograph the details that matter most: their décor, the meaningful dress, their expressions, and the way their loved ones interacted. These moments are what make intimate weddings feel so personal and timeless.

Final Thoughts

An intimate wedding allows couples to focus on the people and details that matter most, creating a celebration that feels personal and authentic. Capturing these moments is what I love most about wedding photography. Stephanie & Doug’s day was filled with laughter, love, and meaningful moments that will be cherished forever.

“Dorothea was excellent to work with - organized, flexible, professional, and very friendly! She drove from Ottawa to Montreal for an 11am ceremony and still showed up early enough to take some (completely optional and extra) pre-wedding shots of the groom and groomsmen. We loved our engagement and wedding photos and got all the edited wedding photos only 6 weeks after the day. Dorothea was also very discreet with the picture-taking - we were surprised at how many shots she got of the ceremony and reception because we didn’t even notice she was doing it! We got a large variety of all the types of shots we requested and they look fantastic. Highly recommend!!”

— Stephanie & Doug

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Wedding Party

Bride & Groom

Reception

If you’re planning an intimate wedding in Ottawa, Montreal, or anywhere across Canada, I’d love to help you preserve it in a natural and meaningful way. I’m based in Ottawa, and I’m always happy to travel for couples who feel connected to my work, whether that’s across the country or worldwide. Reach out anytime and we can start planning photography that feels true to you.

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