Ottawa Wedding Photography for Effortlessly Romantic Couples: Capturing Genuine Moments
Based in Ottawa, Canada. Also available in Windsor, ON, Switzerland, and worldwide.
Capturing Timeless Moments On Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day is more than just a series of events, it’s a collection of beautiful moments you’ll want to hold onto long after the day is over. Based in Ottawa, I focus on capturing those real, emotional moments with an elegant, relaxed, documentary approach. While I focus on documenting your day naturally, I also guide you with gentle prompts or poses to ensure you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Whether it’s an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, my goal is to create photographs that bring you back to how the day actually felt.
“Dorothea captured happy and beautiful moments between us and we will treasure these photos forever!”
We hired Dorothea as our photographer for both our civil ceremony and our wedding reception. I researched many photographers in the planning process and Dorothea's portfolio stood out to me. I am beyond happy with the results of the photos I've received so far. Dorothea has a calming and kind presence, which was welcomed during the stress of the wedding events. My husband does not like having his photo taken and you can't even tell - Dorothea captured happy and beautiful moments between us and we will treasure these photos forever!
Hayley & Zach
Hi there, I’m Dorothea!
I’m a Swiss photographer who recently moved to Canada. Why you ask? At the risk of sounding cheesy, for love.
My Canadian (now) husband and I met in 2017 while we were both traveling in London, England.
We had an instant connection, and the rest is history. 5 years long distance, and a pandemic later, we finally moved in together!!
Long story short, we chose to settle in Ottawa because we both love nature and it is close to his family, while also giving us a fresh start somewhere new.
I don’t have to tell you this, but there just is something magical in every single wedding. And getting to capture that in images for the couple to cherish for years to come is such a blessing!
Going the extra mile to capture your most special moments…
“In addition to being an amazing photographer, she went above and beyond on the wedding day to ensure everything went smoothly.”
Thea was an absolute pleasure to work with for both our engagement shoot and wedding day! She was incredibly organized and helpful throughout the entire process, from our initial call to the day-of. She was able to capture our big day perfectly; we're so happy with how the photos turned out! We received SO MANY great photos soon after the wedding. In addition to being an amazing photographer, she went above and beyond on the wedding day to ensure everything went smoothly. Thea and her second shooter kept both of our wedding parties on schedule, coordinated with the venue staff, and helped us with many little details before the ceremony (ties, boutonnieres, dress buttons, ...). She shows the utmost professionalism while remaining warm and easy-going. We highly recommend her to capture any of your special moments. Thank you Thea!!
Lauren & Parker
Investment
Starts at $2799
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“We couldn’t be happier with how our photos turned out.”
Thea is absolutely phenomenal to work with.
Not only did she do an amazing job of capturing our wedding day, she is also very helpful when it comes to planning your day in terms of timeline, photo locations, and general advice.
She's very professional and knowledgeable in what she does. We've received so many compliments on our photos and couldn't be happier with how they turned out.
Cara & Clarke
Frequently asked questions
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Well, it's not as simple as a one-size-fits-all answer, but here's a practical guide!
Consider what moments matter most to you: the getting ready excitement, the first look, heartfelt speeches, or those dreamy sunset photos.
A typical 8-hour timeline can look like this:
1-2 PM: Getting Ready Photos (this can include robe photos with bridemaids, hair and makeup touchups, getting into dress, etc.)
2-2:30 PM: Groom Getting Ready Photos
2:30-3 PM: First Look
3-3:30 PM: Wedding Party
4-4:30 PM: Ceremony
4:30-5 PM: Family Photos (this might need more time if you have a big family, or more than 15-20 groupings)
5-5:30 PM: Bride & Groom Photos
5:30-6:00PM: Enjoy Cocktail Hour
6:15 PM: Grand Entrance
6:30-8:00: Dinner & Speeches
8-8:30 PM: Sunset Photos
8:30-9 PM: First Dance & Parent Dances
Customization is key! The day will fly by, so it's also
important to include enough breathing room between events to give you time to truly be present and let the events sink in.
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I know waiting for your photos can feel sooo long! Which is why I will deliver a few previews to you within a week of your wedding day.
You will then receive the remainder of your gallery within 6-8 weeks after your wedding.
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As your wedding photographer, I will be involved in some of the planning for your wedding, especially when it comes to the timeline of your day.
Whether your venue provides you with a standard timeline or not, I will help you create and adjust it to your ideal wedding day. This will help the day flow seamlessly with lots of photo opportunities during the day.
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You can expect to receive around 75 photos per hour of coverage.
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Yes!! I actually am trilingual and I speak French, English and German.
Having grown up in Switzerland, I learned both French and German as a small child, and learned English later on in school.
“From our first contact to the final delivery of our photos, the entire process was seamless, with excellent communication throughout.”
Thea is an incredibly warm, accommodating, and detail-oriented photographer! From our first contact to the final delivery of our photos, the entire process was seamless, with excellent communication throughout. The photos of our special day are simply breathtaking—they beautifully captured every moment we shared with each other and our loved ones. We feel so lucky to call Thea a friend, and we would recommend her without hesitation! ❤️
Jessica & Andrew
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