Check out the list below for some beautiful outdoor locations in the Ottawa and SD&G area!

Families in Nature

West Ottawa: Old Quarry Trail

The NCC Old Quarry Trail in Kanata is a great location to capture family memories. The trails wind through forests and wetlands, providing a beautiful and natural setting for family portraits. The hiking trails offer opportunities to capture candid shots of your family enjoying the great outdoors together!

Ottawa East: Mer Bleue

Mer Bleue is a picturesque location for family photography. The expansive bog offers a unique and ethereal backdrop for family portraits, and the hiking trails provide endless opportunities to capture candid shots of your family exploring the natural beauty of the area.

South Glengarry: Cooper’s Marsh Conservation Area

Cooper's Marsh Conservation Area is a beautiful location for family photography. The hiking trails and boardwalks provide stunning scenery that is perfect for capturing family portraits, and the wetlands offer a unique and natural backdrop for candid shots of your family enjoying nature together.

Morrisburg: Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary

The Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a great place to capture family photos surrounded by nature. The sanctuary's many walking trails and boardwalks offer a variety of opportunities to photograph your family interacting with the beautiful wildlife that call this area home.

West Ottawa: Sheila McKee Nature Trail

The Sheila McKee Nature Trail along the Ottawa River is a stunning location for making family memories. The trail winds through lush forests and offers stunning views of the river, providing the perfect backdrop for family portraits.

Long Sault: Avonmore Beach

Avonmore Beach is an ideal location for family photography due to its picturesque setting and serene ambiance. The long stretch of sand, clear waters of the St. Lawrence River, and lush greenery surrounding the beach provide a stunning backdrop for capturing beautiful family moments.

Don’t see what you’re looking for?

If you have a park, beach, trail, private property or other outdoor space that is meaningful to your family and not listed here, I take special requests for locations for 1 hour shoots.