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Welcome to Colleen Anne Photography’s blog featuring photo planning tips and tricks, as well as Colleen’s personal work.

Featured Blog Posts
The Best Spring Blossom Locations for Photography in Ottawa
Feb 19, 2026
spring blossoms, spring, Dominion Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm Ornamental Gardens, Rockcliffe Rockeries, Planning tips
The Best Spring Blossom Locations for Photography in Ottawa
Feb 19, 2026
spring blossoms, spring, Dominion Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm Ornamental Gardens, Rockcliffe Rockeries, Planning tips

After months of cold and snow, one of the first signs of fair weather in Ottawa are the blossoming trees. They’re one of the most stunning backdrops for outdoor photography this time of year and perfect for engagements sessions, wedding portraits, maternity session, or family portraits.

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Feb 19, 2026
spring blossoms, spring, Dominion Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm Ornamental Gardens, Rockcliffe Rockeries, Planning tips
Tips from an Ottawa City Hall Wedding Photographer
Feb 4, 2026
Ottawa, Wedding Photography, City Hall, Elopement, Small Wedding, Planning tips, Wedding Photographer
Tips from an Ottawa City Hall Wedding Photographer
Feb 4, 2026
Ottawa, Wedding Photography, City Hall, Elopement, Small Wedding, Planning tips, Wedding Photographer

Getting married at Ottawa City Hall is a meaningful and simple option for couples who want a beautiful, legal ceremony. As an Ottawa City Hall wedding photographer, I’ve captured City Hall weddings and know how to help couples plan for both the ceremony and the photography that surrounds it.

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Feb 4, 2026
Ottawa, Wedding Photography, City Hall, Elopement, Small Wedding, Planning tips, Wedding Photographer
Top 7 Winter Wedding Photo Tips
Feb 2, 2026
Wedding Photography, Planning tips, Winter Weddings
Top 7 Winter Wedding Photo Tips
Feb 2, 2026
Wedding Photography, Planning tips, Winter Weddings

Winter wedding portraits bring about some unique challenges but a little preparation before the wedding can really pay off for getting the pictures you want and having a good time while you do it. Here are a few of my favourite tips to help you get the most out of your winter wedding portrait session

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Feb 2, 2026
Wedding Photography, Planning tips, Winter Weddings
The View From Grand Canyon National Park
Jan 4, 2020
Landscape, Grand Canyon National Park, Nature
The View From Grand Canyon National Park
Jan 4, 2020
Landscape, Grand Canyon National Park, Nature

In my travels, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the Grand Canyon. It’s a popular destination to be sure for vacationers and photographers alike. It’s such an often photographed place but its also one that’s always changing.

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Jan 4, 2020
Landscape, Grand Canyon National Park, Nature
Mindfulness in nature photography
Dec 6, 2019
Nature, Still life, Mindfulness
Mindfulness in nature photography
Dec 6, 2019
Nature, Still life, Mindfulness

Before I went to school for photography, I learned how to use my first film camera from my Dad. We used to…

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Dec 6, 2019
Nature, Still life, Mindfulness
Should I do a first look?
Nov 14, 2019
Wedding Photography, Planning tips, First look
Should I do a first look?
Nov 14, 2019
Wedding Photography, Planning tips, First look

I often get asked by couples if they should do a first look on their wedding day. My response is…

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Nov 14, 2019
Wedding Photography, Planning tips, First look

The Best Spring Blossom Locations for Photography in Ottawa

Colleen Johnson February 19, 2026

After months of cold and snow, one of the first signs of fair weather in Ottawa are the blossoming trees. They’re one of the most stunning backdrops for outdoor photography this time of year and perfect for engagements sessions, wedding portraits, maternity session, or family portraits.

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In Photography Locations Tags spring blossoms, spring, Dominion Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm Ornamental Gardens, Rockcliffe Rockeries, Planning tips

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Tips from an Ottawa City Hall Wedding Photographer
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Top 7 Winter Wedding Photo Tips
Feb 2, 2026
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The View From Grand Canyon National Park
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Should I do a first look?
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Looking back at a beautiful summer maternity session at the Arboretum. The ethereal boho dress shown is available in my client closet for maternity, family and engagement sessions. #Maternityshoot #maternityphotographer #ottawamaternityphotographer #
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Hiked in to Ottawa's Princess Louise Falls for this engagement shoot 

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With the reopening this fall, wedding couples who had to forgo their receptions last year have had a chance for a do-over. This portrait was taken at just such a celebration one year later. It was beautiful to see friends and family come together at
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