RUDQP

Ottawa wedding photographerYou'll only get to live it once.

Somewhere between the shaky-hands morning and the last slow song, your whole story shows itself, in a father's held breath, a grandmother's laugh, the way you look at each other when you think nobody's watching.

I stay close and quiet, guiding gently only when you need it, so the day stays yours. Then I give it back to you: every happy tear, hand-edited, in a gallery you'll open on anniversaries, on hard days, on random Tuesdays, for the rest of your lives.

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Bride in a blue blouse and gold jewellery smiling down at her mehndi covered hands, lit by soft window light

The gallery

Bride in a blue blouse and gold jewellery smiling down at her mehndi covered hands, lit by soft window lightView
Bride laughing with eyes closed as a makeup artist brushes on eyeshadow, palette in the foregroundView
Bride in a navy and gold lehenga turning toward the light, photographed from behind in a dark roomView
High contrast silhouette of a bride laughing with her head tilted back, wearing a beaded chokerView
Aerial drone photograph of a couple lying in a small wooden boat on deep green waterView
Groom in a flower garland closing his eyes as a family member applies a tilak to his foreheadView
Groom twirling his bride in a flowing red gown on a stone fort terrace under a purple and orange sunsetView
Bride at her haldi ceremony smiling up at the camera, encircled by dozens of turmeric covered handsView
Close up of a bride's feet decorated with detailed mehndi, stepping across flower petalsView
Bride in a yellow sari laughing as guests throw clouds of turmeric powder during the haldi ceremonyView
Black and white close up of a couple about to kiss, her hand resting on his headView
Bride laughing out loud as family pour a pot of water over her head during the haldi ritualView
Portrait of a smiling bride in red with a jewelled maang tikka, glowing in warm golden lightView
Silhouette of a bride in profile surrounded by hands holding makeup brushes, a comb and a hair toolView
Black and white photograph of a couple embracing above a misty valley of pine treesView
Engaged couple walking arm in arm down a tree lined path beside the water in Ottawa in early springView
Engagement session in Ottawa: couple strolling under bare trees at golden hour, smiling at each otherView
Couple laughing with arms outstretched at a lookout over the Ottawa River, Parliament Hill behind themView
Engagement photo in Ottawa at golden hour, he hugs her from behind with Parliament Hill in the backgroundView
Couple playing with arms spread wide at sunset during an Ottawa engagement session by the riverView
Couple in a tight hug at an Ottawa River lookout at dusk, Parliament Hill on the skylineView
Newlyweds posing in a wooded garden, the bride in a white jumpsuit and the groom in a mustard velvet jacketView
Bride with short dark hair and a pearl ear cuff smiling toward window light while getting readyView
Bride laughing as she fastens her earring in a dimly lit room before the ceremonyView
Bride standing with arms crossed in a moody bedroom lit by a single lamp, wearing a structured white bodiceView
Close up of a bride looking down over her shoulder, showing her pearl ear cuff and drop earringView
Black and white portrait of a confident bride in a white tuxedo style jumpsuit, hands in her pocketsView
Black and white photo of hairspray misting over a bride's styled short hair during final touchesView
Bride walking down the aisle with a deep red and purple bouquet as seated guests watch and smileView
Intimate indoor wedding ceremony with an officiant reading between the bride and the groom, greenery behind themView
First kiss at an intimate indoor ceremony, the groom in a mustard velvet jacket holding the bride closeView
Black and white candid of a bride and groom laughing together in a hallway after the ceremonyView
Bride to be in a pink sequin gown blowing her engagement ring toward the cameraView
Black and white photo of a bride putting on her earring beside a bright windowView
Creative black and white frame: a bride in silhouette holds up her ring so it circles the groom in the distanceView
Couple embracing at the end of a dark corridor, framed by doorways, in black and whiteView
Black and white close up of a couple touching foreheads with eyes closedView
Couple in a pink gown and plum tuxedo sharing a look on a rooftop under a dramatic evening skyView
Engaged couple in a blush gown and plum tuxedo posed against a copper velvet curtain, looking into the lightView
Full length portrait of a couple in a blush lehenga gown and plum tuxedo in front of a velvet curtainView
Close up of a bride smiling softly with eyes lowered as she adjusts her earringView
Couple seated together on a stage sofa under a white and pink floral canopy at their engagementView
Guests clapping in the front row at an engagement ceremony, a little girl in red joining inView
Couple cutting a tiered pink cake together in front of a wall of white flowersView
Couple silhouetted forehead to forehead under a tunnel of red drapes and fairy lightsView
Groom in a plum tuxedo kissing his seated bride on the forehead against a wall of golden lightsView
Pre-wedding photo of a couple framed in the doorway of a weathered heritage wallView
Couple leaning together and smiling in front of old stone temple spiresView
Couple sitting close on a rocky hillside, framed by out of focus green leavesView
Soft focus black and white of a couple touching foreheads above a rocky river gorgeView
Couple standing between two young trees at a riverside lookout in springView
Dramatic black and white of a couple on a rock ledge, her long gown trailing under stormy skiesView
Black and white pre-wedding photo of a couple in traditional outfits walking through a tree lined gardenView
Black and white photo of a couple sitting on the ground talking, framed by a tree trunkView
Bride and groom sharing a quiet moment between flowing yellow drapesView
Black and white silhouette of a bride in profile against a ring light as setting spray mists from both sidesView
Close up of a bride looking down under a red veil, wearing a nose ring and an emerald and pearl necklaceView
Bride in a deep red lehenga and groom in an ivory sherwani with a red turban, against a wall of golden lightsView
Black and white portrait of a groom in an embroidered sherwani and turban looking over his shoulderView
Bride and groom touching foreheads against a blue geometric wall, rim lit in redView
Sindoor moment: the groom's hand applies vermilion to the bride's forehead during the wedding ritualView
Black and white photo of a bride and groom seated at the mandap during the ceremony ritualsView
Couple in pastel embroidered outfits walking together in front of a white columned venue at golden hourView
Bride in a floral lehenga and groom in an ivory sherwani with a lilac stole walking past an elephant statue at golden hourView
Couple leaning on each other beside a terrace railing with the sun setting behind themView
Bride resting her head on the groom's shoulder on a terrace at sunsetView
Couple seated on the grass, her hand on his cheek, her embroidered lehenga spread around themView
Close up of a bride in a pearl matha patti and nose ring holding her partner's face and looking at the cameraView
Couple laughing cheek to cheek, the groom wearing a lilac stole over an ivory sherwaniView
Bridal portrait with a pearl matha patti and nose ring, her hand raised to her foreheadView
Bride seated in a lavender and ivory floral lehenga, touching her headpieceView
Bride sitting on stone steps in a lavender blouse and embroidered lehenga, smiling at the cameraView
Groom kneeling to help his bride with her shoe as she laughs, seated on the venue stepsView
Couple walking arm in arm beside a blue swimming pool, the bride laughingView
Couple walking past a pool, the bride smiling at the camera while the groom looks at herView
Couple strolling poolside arm in arm, smiling at each other in pastel wedding outfitsView

Reviews

What clients say.

From couples and families I have photographed. 5.0 on Google.

★★★★★

Booking him as our wedding photographer was hands-down the best decision we made for our big day! He has an incredible eye for detail and perfectly captured everything from the grand moments to the quiet, emotional glances. His warm and calming nature was a breath of fresh air amidst the wedding chaos; he made us and our guests feel entirely at ease. He used the venue's lighting and architecture to create unique, cinematic art. We will treasure these photos forever!

Reema Arya · Google review

★★★★★

One of the greatest people and photographers we have ever met. He did the best photo shoot at my brother's wedding and it was a blast. Very patient, and he gave his best in capturing the beautiful moments of us.

Anshika Saxena · Google review

★★★★★

Had the best experience. Professional and very friendly, made us very comfortable and captured some of the best moments. Highly recommended!

Jannat Wahi · Google review

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FAQ

Things people ask before they book.

Anything else, just ask.

How much does wedding photography cost in Ottawa with RUDQP?

Wedding coverage starts at $749 for a 3-hour minimum, with unlimited photographs, and each extra hour is $249. Engagement, pre-wedding or post-wedding sessions start at $499 for a 2-hour minimum. The exact quote is shaped around your timeline and locations.

What is included in wedding coverage?

Unlimited photographs, hand editing of every delivered image, a timeline planned together before the day, and a private online gallery for downloading and sharing. There are no hidden fees.

How soon after the wedding do we get our 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 and share. Quick 48-hour delivery is available as a $149 add-on.

Can we add a second photographer, drone or video?

A second photographer ($349), drone coverage and video are available on request; a behind-the-scenes reel is $199. A studio can be arranged on request and is charged separately.

Do you photograph Indian, South Asian and multi-day weddings?

Yes. Rudraksha grew up in Jabalpur, India, shoots in English and Hindi, and is at home with multi-day celebrations, ceremonies and receptions. Multi-day weddings are quoted as one project.

Do you travel outside Ottawa for weddings?

Travel anywhere in Ottawa and Gatineau is free. Beyond the National Capital Region, travel is quoted as a small add-on from $99, and RUDQP travels across Canada and internationally for destination work.

How do deposits and payment work?

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. All prices are in Canadian dollars.

Who owns the photos and can we print them?

You receive high-resolution edited photographs with full personal-use rights: print them, share them, post them anywhere. RAW files are not delivered. Commercial licensing for brands and campaigns is quoted separately.