Ottawa MiniSessions - Ottawa Lifestyle Photography

It's that time of year!

There's a crispness in the air, beautiful colours changing and a cozy feeling coming on.  We're celebrating Fall's arrival by offering minisessions for the first time!

Spend some time with us in a park, having some fun.  

Great for your family photos, and holiday cards, perfect for Friends, Families, Pets, Couples, or Individual sessions.

Call us at 613 237 7835 or email natalielyle@me.com to book your session.

Sessions are 30 minutes with 10 print ready digital files for only $105+tax.

Summertime Relaxing! Ottawa Lifestyle Photographer

I've thoroughly enjoyed the slower pace in my work this last year to have more time at home with baby.  I've been just busy enough and will have a lot more coming soon, with family sessions, babies, 1st, 3rd and 90th birthday parties, baptisms, burlesque, and maybe even some mini-sessions.  I love photographing weddings, which we'll get back to after the summer, but for now I’m so glad to have more weekends and more time with family.  

Hope you have many moments full of your favourite summer pleasures, just like this!

I Love Summer Campfires!  Especially in Northwestern Ontario.
 

Monkey faces! Ottawa Lifestyle Photographer

How to beat the heat:

1. Find some nice cool shade.2. Proceed to make monkey faces.
Then run around excited to play because you're 5 and that what it's all about, even in this heat.

Ottawa Lifestyle Family Photographer

I had so much fun with this recent session!  I love reconnecting with clients.  More will be up on the blog, stay tuned!

Easter Bunny time!

 Happy Easter!  

I hope everyone is enjoying a glorious weekend to welcome Spring.

Ottawa lifestyle baby photographer

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Newborn & Family Photography-A Sneak Peek!

One of our favourite muses, Imogen, is now a proud big Sister!  Of course, we couldn't wait for a photo session with little Ollie.  We'll have more to share of this lovely family soon.  Here's a little peek for now:

Proud Big Sister

Time Flies By

Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes while I've gotten settled with our little one! Balancing baby life is going well, and I've enjoyed taking on some sessions already. Really looking forward to doing more now. Get in touch to book anytime! natalielyle@me.com

Can you believe this was 5 months ago, already?

Our little newborn Holden in the hospital.

Thanks, 

Natalie

Rethink Breast Cancer launched in Ottawa

Just this month, Rethink Breast Cancer launched in Ottawa with a Live Laugh Learn event at Lululemon in Westboro.  They've had these events in other cities, as well as informative events with specific topics and themes tailored to young women at various stages in their Breast Cancer journey.  The Live Laugh Learn event was a social evening for pampering and connecting with other young women who can relate.  Their were refreshments and snacks, cupcakes, makeovers by Physicians Formula, hair and wig specialists and of course, the photography to capture these fun new looks.  I swear it was 10% makeover and 90% confidence, strength and attitude that made these women look amazing!

Rethink Breast Cancer not only puts on wonderful events like these, offers peer support and so much more, but it is also a sponsor for the Nanny Angel Network.  The Nanny Angel Network provides relief childcare to mothers with breast cancer, all by volunteers in professional childcare.  

Also, Rethink Breast Cancer has come up with some very clever ads to help spread awareness, and ahem, encourage and remind women to self-check.  Have a look at what this organization does, and absolutely have a look at their video below, for a good chuckle. 

We love visitors

We love it whenever we get friends and family visiting in Ottawa.  This weekend, Neil was in town for the National Peace and Police Officer's Memorial.  He and his wife have been friends of ours for over a decade and, while I was able to see them a few months ago for a photoshoot at Kakabeka Falls, it had been awhile since Darcy had.  Taking part in the memorial meant a lot to Neil, and we hope to see him again here next year.  Thanks for making time for a visit, hope you had an easy trip back!

Back to Fall, Back to School

With September officially here, and the last long weekend for any summer-ish fun over with,  people have started to get into those back to school routines.  Here's hoping it's been fun for all those little ones, (especially those just starting school), and an exciting return for all the other kids, parents, and of course, the teachers.  Hope you're all enjoying switching gears!

From a family session at New Prospect School in Dryden, Ontario

Crosby, the cuddly houseguest

A couple of weeks ago our friend's dog Crosby made our place home for about a week.  The first night he was in his dog bed, and getting accustomed to our place again, after that he'd already claimed his favourite places.  One of these was the balcony, but he was so much happier when you went out there with him to watch all the downtown activity.
  
We had a fun date with our friends Sharon & Bosco at the newly renovated downtown Ottawa DogPark.  Neither of the dogs were into the new doggy water fountain, but were of course more than happy to run and play and chase a ball.  I think it's nice that the city put some work into the space, but I'm not sure how I feel about the gravel instead of grass.  We had a good time either way and it was nice being able to take him there since our apartment lacks the room to run and play (though Darcy & Crosby tried).
  

Hope you enjoyed your stay Crosby, it was fun having you!

Ottawa Buskerfest

Ottawa's home to endless summer festivals.  One of the best family festivals, is Buskerfest, when they close down Sparks street for 3 days and it's packed with incredibly talented entertainers and lively crowds.  It's a free event, with tipping highly encouraged, and can be very interactive and amusing.  This year it was the 20th annual and looked amazing.

Despite a busy weekend, I had a second to snap this and grab myself a very refreshing lemonade, since I was shooting a wedding nearby at the Chateau Laurier and The National Arts Centre.  I think I should have stuck around a little longer for some fun on the bouncy slide.  Who says they're only for children? 

Summer Heat & Beautiful Ontario Lakes

This heat is almost putting a damper on my summer fun! (I mean, really. 46 degrees?!, C'mon!) 

One of my favourite places on earth.  And favourite people, too.

Right after a fantastic few days with our favourite houseguests over Canada Day, Bluesfest was on and the heat didn't let up.  Darcy and I were very busy between work and volunteering with Bluesfest for two weeks and all I could think about was being in a lake!

 

 

 

The fun and the heat are making this a pretty memorable July so far.  It's been nice to be home working with the AC on, but kind of wish I was back home.  Especially if it would mean time with friends, family and these little kiddos that are little fish, just like I was, constantly in the water.

We had a shoot at Carnival Diablo on Friday, then it will be yoga in the park and a wedding on Saturday, and we'll see how the rest of our plans come together.  There will be some great photos to share with you as soon as we can!  I hope you are enjoying your long weekend, whatever you may get up to with this crazy summer weather !  

Exciting news!

I've been back in Northwestern Ontario now for almost a week.  I love that I sometimes travel working as a full-time photographer, and that I can go to my hometown for a semi-vacation and meet great new clients or meet again with others, but this trip home is especially exciting.  My brother and his wife were expecting a baby girl!  They had her 2 days before I arrived, so I was just in time for some photos of her first day at home.

I couldn't resist posting a photo, even an unedited quick one.  Check out the facebook page for a few more!

This is the first grandchild for my mom.  She's adorable and I can't wait to spend more time with her.  While the new parents get used to their routines I came to Dryden for some time with family and friends and also some sessions with new faces, and with one of my favourite clients.  It's been a great time so far, even the time spent moving plywood and painting and somehow managing to get a sunburn on a super cloudy, rainy week.  It's been great being back home but I will be off to see my niece for some cuddle time very soon! 

Here's another quick one of that sweet little newborn niece of mine!

While back in Northwestern Ontario I'm offering a special rate of $125 for my brief visit.  My lifestyle sessions are usually about an hour and a half, which gives us some room for locations, and fun activities for little ones. I will be heading to Thunder Bay on Saturday and making time for only a few more sessions while I'm there next week.  Send me an email at natalielyle@me.com to inquire about a session.

Love to your Mother

What gift could a mother love more than photos of you?

Starting this weekend, we are offering a special to introduce our Gift Certificates online.  

For this one week you can pick up our $200 Gift Certificates for only $150, perfect for our Lifestyle Session.  

Our $100 gifts are also available for $85 and $50 gifts for $45.

The certificates can be used for any of our services and products and will be mailed out within 24 hours of ordering.  

Plan early for wonderful family photos in the sunny seasons ahead.  

Our special pricing ends next Sunday, May 15th.

Enjoy your weekend and hope every mother gets some time to themselves, some time for hugs and some time to be spoiled!

Love at City Hall

A little while ago we had the pleasure of meeting Ratko & Karolina as they wed on a wintry Friday afternoon at City Hall.  It was sweet & intimate, with their two closest friends by their sides and a charming, gracious officiant. 

With enough winter light still pouring through the windows we took some time for photos before heading to the Byward Market to celebrate at Mangia.  The cozy restaurant was perfectly suited for the memorable evening, with a romantic, sophisticated setting with soft lighting and the glow of candlelight.  

Our heartfelt Congratulations and Best Wishes to Ratko & Karolina!

Natalie & Darcy