I had so many wonderful families from Barrhaven and across Ottawa join me, and it was an absolute blast seeing all the kids and teens having a fantastic time in the festive Christmas setting. From sweet smiles to playful poses, every photo tells a unique story of holiday cheer.

Here’s a little preview of what we captured:

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In the heart of Ottawa lies a hidden gem perfect for capturing timeless family memories—the Ornamental Gardens. Imagine your family framed by the vibrant hues of sunset, with lush greenery and blossoming flowers providing a picturesque backdrop. This serene spot isn’t just a feast for the eyes; it’s a convenient and stunning location for your next family photo session.

The Beauty of the Ornamental Gardens

Located within the Central Experimental Farm, the Ornamental Gardens are a horticultural paradise. As the sun begins to set, the gardens transform into a magical landscape with golden light casting a warm glow over the vibrant flower beds. From delicate roses to towering sunflowers, the variety of flora offers a stunning array of colours and textures that make every photo pop. The carefully curated pathways and beautifully landscaped plots ensure that every angle and every shot captures the essence of nature’s beauty. This session here was nestled into the beautiful lilac tress!

Convenient Location

One of the greatest advantages of the Ornamental Gardens is its accessibility. Situated just a short drive from downtown Ottawa, it’s an ideal location for families looking to combine a photo session with a leisurely day out. The gardens are easily accessible with ample parking, making the logistics of your family photo session stress-free. Plus, after your session, you can enjoy a peaceful stroll through the gardens or visit other nearby attractions within the Central Experimental Farm.

The Perfect Setting for Family Fun

A sunset session at the Ornamental Gardens isn’t just about getting beautiful photos—it’s about creating memories. The soft evening light, coupled with the enchanting scenery, creates a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for families. It’s simply a beautiful place to visit and explore with your family – before and/or after your session! Whether you’re chasing your kids through the garden paths, sharing a laugh amidst the blooms, or posing for a serene family portrait, the experience is sure to be memorable.

Headshots: Professional Images with a Personal Touch

While the focus of your session might be on capturing those perfect family moments, consider taking a few minutes at the end for a quick headshot. After all the family fun and posing, it’s a great opportunity to update your professional image. With the sun setting and the garden as your backdrop, you’ll get a headshot that stands out—natural, warm, and polished. It’s a smart way to make the most of your time and investment, leaving you with versatile images for both personal and professional use.

All-Inclusive Digital Sessions

Our sunset family sessions are fully digital and all-inclusive, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. After your session, you’ll receive a curated gallery of edited images, ready for download. No hidden fees, no waiting for prints—just beautiful photos that you can share and cherish instantly. The convenience of a digital gallery means you can easily access your images, whether you’re creating an album, sharing on social media, or printing them for your home.

Book Your Session Today

Don’t miss the chance to capture your family’s unique story against the breathtaking backdrop of Ottawa’s Ornamental Gardens. Whether you’re looking to update your family album, create holiday cards, or simply enjoy a beautiful evening together, our sunset sessions offer the perfect blend of fun, beauty, and convenience. Contact us today to book your session and create lasting memories in one of Ottawa’s most picturesque locations.

Make your next family photo session unforgettable with the charm and beauty of the Ornamental Gardens. I look forward to capturing your special moments! Find more info here.

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In a world that often rushes by in a blur of responsibilities and routine, capturing moments of pure joy becomes a treasure beyond measure. Last month’s run of kids photo sessions brought me into a world of sessions filled with laughter, mischief, and boundless energy.

The stars of the last kids’ photo session? Four vibrant and spirited kids, each with their own unique spark that lit up the studio the moment they walked in. Armed with hands full of confetti and hearts full of excitement, they were ready to make memories that would last a lifetime.

As the confetti danced through the air, catching the light and painting the studio with bursts of colour, it was impossible not to be swept up in the infectious energy of these young souls. Every toss was accompanied by peals of laughter and wide smiles that seemed to stretch for miles.

What struck me most about this session was the genuine joy radiating from each child. There were no forced smiles or stiff poses here – just pure, unfiltered happiness that lit up the room brighter than any studio light ever could.

In an industry often dominated by sessions centered around babies and toddlers, it’s easy for older kids to feel overlooked. But as these photos beautifully showcase, there’s an undeniable magic in capturing the spirit of older children, who are often bursting with personality and zest for life.

This session served as a reminder that childhood is a precious and fleeting time, meant to be celebrated in all its messy, exuberant glory. It’s not just about documenting milestones or preserving memories – it’s about honouring the joy, the laughter, and the unbridled enthusiasm that defines this magical stage of life.

To the parents out there: don’t underestimate the importance of capturing these moments. Whether your child is five or fifteen, every stage of childhood is worth cherishing, and every smile is worth preserving.

And to the kids who graced my studio with their presence: thank you for reminding me what true happiness looks like. Your laughter is a gift, and I feel privileged to have been able to capture it through my lens.

So here’s to confetti-filled days and memories that shine brighter than any star in the sky. May we never forget the joy that comes from simply being alive, and may we always find reasons to celebrate, even in the smallest of moments.

For more information on Children’s Mini Sessions, visit here. Also visit my Facebook page for more previews.

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Christmas Mini Sessions are now open for booking: These are very special sessions that run back to back in a marathon format, with both morning and afternoon options available. It is essential that you choose a time of day that works for your child’s schedule. We want happy children, so booking over nap time, for example, may not be a great idea! 

There is always a risk to participating in a short session like this so please keep your child/children in mind, their nature and your open-mindedness for the way it may go. There are no reshoots or refunds so I encourage all families to please prepare as best as possible, bring rewards to help if needed and I will try my very best to give you a wonderful session! 

Please review the offerings and dates to make your booking! 

Sessions are for immediate family only. A selection of the best images are finished and delivered by online gallery.

How to book!

Please email me with your top 2-3 choices and I will get back to you. This can be a long process so please do not worry if you don’t hear from me quickly. I will get back to you asap. Once I confirm your date/time, full payment for your session is due within 48 hours unless otherwise discussed. No session spot will be held for more than 48 hours without payment or a payment arrangement.  Payment plans are available – please reach out to discuss! Payments accepted by email transfer only to info@elizabethfultonphotography.com and all prices are plus HST.  All reservations are non-refundable and only transferable to another date (for Christmas sessions only) if you are unable to attend due to COVID-19 or illness. Please do not attend a session if you are sick. We will reschedule! 

For further previews and information please visit my Facebook page! Information on family sessions can be found here.

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Newborn sessions are such a wonderful way to mark the arrival of your new baby. A new baby is a magical moment, one filled with boundless joy and unconditional love. As parents, we find ourselves entranced by the sheer innocence and charm of this new life. In the blink of an eye, they transform from tiny bundles of joy into curious explorers, making it crucial to capture these precious moments before they fade away. Newborn photo sessions offer the important opportunity to preserve this moment of time with your tiny baby.

One of the most remarkable aspects of newborn photo sessions is the tranquil experience they provide. As parents, your role during the shoot is simply to marvel at the exquisite beauty of your little one. I take the lead, guiding the session with expertise and care, and capturing each beautiful moment. The studio environment is carefully curated to ensure a peaceful atmosphere, allowing your baby to sleep comfortably. While I manage the session, you sit back and witness the magic unfold, cherishing the moments as they are frozen in time.

Newborns grow at an astounding rate. Those tiny toes and little fingers seem to expand before our very eyes, and within weeks, the once-small baby begins to explore the world with newfound curiosity. Amidst the sleepless nights and endless feedings, finding time for a newborn photo session might seem daunting, but it is undeniably worth the effort.

The images captured during these sessions encapsulate the essence of your baby’s earliest days, preserving their innocence and purity for a lifetime. These photographs become cherished keepsakes, evoking nostalgic feelings of joy and love, long after the newborn stage has passed.

Some may hesitate due to the investment involved in professional newborn photo sessions. However, the truth is that these memories are truly priceless. .

The wonder of a newborn photo session is a celebration of life’s most precious gift – a new baby – so, amidst the busy days and endless tasks of parenting, remember to invest in these invaluable memories – because, in the blink of an eye, your tiny newborn will have blossomed into a curious and adventurous soul.

For more information on newborn sessions, please visit here. Facebook is current with ongoing sessions and full of beautiful previews. Please visit for more!

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Maternity Sessions

Every time I do a maternity session, I can’t help but think of the birth of my business. I was pregnant with my first child, Mary, now almost 14, when I took the leap to open an in-home photography studio. I am entirely self-taught. That means different things to different people, but for me, it’s been a 15 year commitment to get better, to learn everyday, to take workshops, work with mentors, test myself, test my limits.

But in those earliest days, I was also a test subject. I got a sense of what I liked to see in photographs of myself when I was pregnant. And what I wanted to capture above all, was this boundless sense of hope and opportunity. This incredible feeling of fullness. Yes, of course, the belly is full. But so it the heart and the mind.

Maternity photos will never lose their sense of magic for me. Even though my last baby is going to be seven, when I look at my own maternity pictures, I am transported right back there, to a time when I hadn’t yet met Mary, Anna or Charlie. When they were of me, entirely, but not yet themselves.

And what I know now, so many years later, is that the hope, the excitement, the possibility…it doesn’t wane. It transforms into something so much more specific, concrete and precious. It becomes your child’s laugh, their impetuousness, their joy, their talents, their challenges…all of what you imagined coalesces into a real, thinking, feeling person, who never ceases to amaze.

But I am so glad to have those maternity pictures, because they remind me that as magical as being pregnant is, it’s only the precursor to the incredible journey of raising a child.

I encourage all parents, adoptive, those with surrogates, pregnant moms, to consider taking some pre-baby photos. Because while when we think about maternity pictures, we automatically skew to the baby bump, when in fact, the magic of hope and possibility is most often found in the eyes.

For further previews and information please visit my Facebook page!

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Hello! Outdoor family sessions are now open for booking! Openings subject to change/updates.

I am so excited to launch another year of beautiful outdoor family sessions.  This release includes dates from early May, through summer – so if you’re considering a session before the fall, this is the release for you!

Last year, I often heard clients say things like, “ohh, we should get our whole family together next year,” so this is your reminder to think about it, and maybe plan to include beloved grandparents or family members! This option applies to full family sessions only. 

Weekday sunset sessions currently have the option to use then beautiful Log Farm (always subject to change pending their situation), or for the full sessions, we can discuss options within central Ottawa area for your session. This may mean we meet at another greenspace, a beach, or elsewhere.  The Log Farm is not available for mini sessions or weekend sessions.  All sessions include the best images, edited and delivered by online gallery. Prices are plus HST and payments are by email money transfer. 

FULL FAMILY OUTDOOR SESSIONS
45 minute session $645 plus HST

Packages are for immediate family only. Additional fee of $25/per person applies to include extra family members. These sessions can be done in the Barrhaven/Manotick area or a central location or at the beautiful Log Farm on Cedarview (pending no changes to their availability).  Start time is roughly 6:30PM, but subject to change of +/- 40 minutes depending on lighting conditions as the season changes. You MUST be available for both your scheduled date AND rain date. 

Packages are for immediate family only. Additional fee applies to include extra family members. These sessions can be done in the Barrhaven/Manotick area or a central location. These cannot be held at the Log Farm. Start time between 8-9:30am – to be coordinated between us. You MUST be available for both your scheduled date AND rain date.  Alternate days during these weeks are also possible. 

Weekday mornings in June, July and August only.  No weekends. Date to be determined between us.

Packages are for immediate family only.  These are back to back sessions for a fixed session length. Sessions are typically located in the Barrhaven/Manotick area (or the arboretum in May if blossoms are in bloom) and are not done at The Log Farm. You MUST be available for both your scheduled date AND rain date. 

Saturday, May 20 (rain date: Sunday, May 21 – this is the long weekend)

8:55AM – available

Saturday, May 27 (rain date: Sunday, May 28)

Fully booked.

Saturday, June 3 (rain date: Sunday, June 4)

Morning fully booked.

7:10 – available

PLEASE NOTE:  All sessions have a rain date. Please do NOT book a date/time if you are not available on both dates. Rain before your session is not generally something to worry about as things dry up quickly but we do not want rain during your session! If rain is forecasted, we make all rain decisions the day of your session (generally about two hours before). Keeping both dates available is a requirement of your booking. If you fail to do so, you may lose your $200 non-refundable booking fee.

To view more information on outdoor sessions here or visit Facebook for further samples of my work.

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If there’s something I love more than taking family photos, it’s taking portraits of extended families. Being offered the privilege of recording a tiny moment of family history that is likely to be shared down the line.

Sure, there are sometimes challenges with big groups. But don’t worry, I promise it’s nothing I haven’t seen before. Colours don’t coordinate, no problem. Rain is coming and we can’t change the date: we’ll find a covered spot. Regardless of the little hiccups that come with big parties, it’s always well worth the investment.

Some of my favourite pictures are the candid snaps. The fact is, babies cry, great-grandmas get drowsy and teens are often expressing themselves with a sullen façade. And the thing is…that’s ok! In fact, it’s wonderful.

Because that’s the cycle of life. Things are exactly as they should be.

I’m not saying smiles aren’t great. They’re my gold standard. But I also believe in the power of capturing something even more magical: the real, unvarnished moments of family interaction that make each group so unique.

I’ve been invited to step into clients’ lives when a revered elderly loved one is facing a life-limiting illness; when a family member suddenly faces long-term care; or when a long-awaited grandchild is welcomed via adoption.

The wonderful thing about families is they come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes my photos capture generations, other times they focus in on how a given family has changed configuration, expanding to welcome step-parents and siblings, and reforming in a new and different shape.

Regardless of how a family is made up, the view from behind my lens is perfect. Because each family I see is exactly as it should be.

Are you thinking about an extended family session? Please reach out for further details and click to view more information on outdoor sessions here or visit Facebook for further samples of my work.

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