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Ottawa family photographerNobody has to say cheese.
One relaxed hour, on location, for the whole family. Kids, parents, grandparents, and the dog.
Family sessions are built around how your family actually is, not how a studio thinks it should look. We pick a park, the canal, your street or your living room, I keep things moving and playful, and you get real smiles instead of stiff rows. Toddlers who will not sit still are welcome.
Prefer to talk first? Call or WhatsApp +1 343 254 1555.
What's included
No packages. Everything's in.
No packages to decode, no fine print to squint at. Every shoot is planned around you, and everything below simply comes with it.
- ✓ One hour on location anywhere in Ottawa or Gatineau
- ✓ Gentle, playful direction for kids and grown-ups
- ✓ Group photos plus candid moments between them
- ✓ Pets welcome
- ✓ Hand-edited photographs in a private online gallery
- ✓ Delivered within one week
The experience
Plan. Shoot. Deliver.
Pick a place
A park, the canal, your neighbourhood or your home. I will suggest a spot and a time of day with soft light.
Play, not pose
I keep sessions loose and quick for little ones, with a few guided group frames so everyone is in one picture.
Your gallery
Hand-edited photographs in a private online gallery within a week, ready to print, frame and share.
Your quote
One family, one clear price.
A relaxed one-hour family session is $250. Register in two minutes, tell me who is coming and where you would like to shoot, and I will confirm the plan.
The gallery
See the portrait gallery.
Family sessions are shot in the same relaxed, on-location style as my portraits.
Reviews
What clients say.
From families and people I have photographed. 5.0 on Google.
I had an amazing experience working with RUDQP. They made me feel completely comfortable during the shoot, and the final pictures exceeded my expectations. The quality, editing, and overall presentation were absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend to anyone looking for stunning and memorable photographs!
Akshita Mishra · Google review
Really lovely photos! The photographer has a great eye for capturing beautiful moments. The pictures came out really nice and the quality is excellent. Very talented and professional, would definitely recommend!
Kuldeep Bagga · Google review
Amazing photographer to work with. Very talented at taking high quality photos. Also very friendly and easy to work with! Highly recommend!
Emily K · Google review
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How much does a family photo session cost in Ottawa?
A relaxed one-hour family session on location is $250, with hand-edited photographs delivered in a private online gallery. All prices are in Canadian dollars.
Where do family sessions take place?
On location anywhere in Ottawa or Gatineau at no extra cost: parks, the canal, Parliament Hill, your neighbourhood or your home. The location is planned together, and a studio can be arranged on request (charged separately).
What if my kids will not cooperate?
That is normal and planned for. Sessions are kept playful and quick for little ones, with breaks when needed. The best family photos usually happen between the posed ones.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes. Pets are part of the family and welcome at every session.
When will we get the photos?
Edited photos are delivered within one week of the shoot, in a private online gallery hosted on the studio's own server, ready to download, print and share. Quick 48-hour delivery is available as a $149 add-on.
How do I book and pay?
Book online at rudqp.com/client: verify your email, choose what you want captured, and an exact quote arrives by email, usually within one business day. A 50% deposit by e-Transfer or cash secures your date; the balance is paid on the shoot day. Deposits are non-refundable on cancellation.