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

Families in Nature

A woman with long, wavy hair and glasses holds three children, two of whom are kissing the baby on the cheeks, all smiling outdoors during sunset.

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!

A family outdoors with a father lifting his young child while the mother embraces them, all sharing a moment of affection.
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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.

A happy family walking outdoors among green trees, with two adults and two young children, one of them being a baby, smiling and enjoying a scenic nature setting.
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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.

A woman smiling while embracing two children on a wooden bridge surrounded by nature during sunset.
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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.

A man carrying a young girl on his shoulders outdoors in a park or nature setting during late afternoon or early evening.
A woman walking outdoors holding a young girl in her arms on a dirt path surrounded by greenery and trees, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
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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.

A woman and a young boy enjoying time together on a rocky lakeshore, with trees and water in the background.
A young girl and a golden retriever sitting on a rocky shoreline near a body of water, with a distant landmass on the horizon.
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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.

A family of four enjoying time by a river, with a man carrying a young boy on his shoulders, a woman standing next to a young girl, all smiling and laughing.
A young girl with long blonde hair wearing a floral hair bow stands outdoors near water with a blurred background.
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A happy family outdoors in a forest during fall. A man is holding a young boy, both smiling and leaning close to each other. A woman is holding a young girl, both also smiling and facing each other. The family is dressed in warm clothing, surrounded by trees with fallen leaves.

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.

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