Ottawa & Gatineau Photography Locations
Check out some of the top photography spots in Ottawa & beyond!
If you want to know ONE thing about me, it's that nature is my jam. I love beautiful scenery - fields, forests, beaches, it’s all photogenic and full of beauty. So of course, my recommendation is always to choose a beautiful outdoor location, BUT I don’t want you to think you can’t get good photos if your backdrop isn’t so scenic. I could do an entire photo session in a parking garage and the photos would still be amazing.
The most important thing is that you feel comfortable. So if the outdoors isn’t your jam or if you don’t want to drive too far, that’s okay! Let’s choose a place that’s special to the two of you - maybe it’s your home or the café where you had your first date; whatever location you choose, just make sure it reflects you!
Here's a round-up of some beautiful locations in and around Ottawa & Gatineau
Central Ottawa
Metcalfe Hotel Lobby
Restays Courtyard
National Arts Centre (the view from the rooftop is amazing!)
Parliament Hill
Rideau Canal
National Gallery Of Canada (including inside!)
University of Ottawa
Byward Market
Chateau Laurier and Major's Hill
The Glebe
Dow's Lake
Dominion Arboretum
Ornamental Gardens at the Central Experimental
Tropical Greenhouse (limited indoor access)
Westboro Beach (partially closed in 2024 for redevelopment)
Hog's Back Falls
Vincent Massey Park
Ottawa East
Mer Bleue Bog
Princess Louise Falls
Pine Grove Trail
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Billings Estate National Historic Site
Petrie Island
Ottawa West
Old Quarry Trail
Walter Baker Park
Andrew Haydon Park (there's the most amazing hidden beach spot here!)
Ottawa South
Blacks Rapids Lockstation
Chapman Mills Conservation Area
Lytle Park (there's a dreamy field!)
Jack Pine Trail
Pinhey Forest (closed for storm recovery)
Watson's Mill
Nicolls Island
Québec
Aylmer Marina
Carbide Wilson Ruins
Mackenzie King Estate
Wakefield Covered Bridge
Outside Ottawa
Pinhey's Point
Mill of Kintail
Downtown Almonte
Constance Bay Beach
Photography Studios
Craving the perfect shot without the outdoor hassle? No more worries about the weather or finding parking in a busy lot.
From professional lighting setups to an array of stunning backdrops, these spaces are designed to capture the very essence of your vision—no sunburn or bug bites involved.
🌈 Enjoy Complete Control Over Lighting and Ambiance
🔮 Choose from a Wide Variety of Themed or Minimalist Backgrounds
🔒 Secure and Private—Let Your Creativity Run Wild Without Interruption
MDRN Studio (Kanata & Stittsville)
Studio 20/20 (Centretown)
Quay Studio (Centretown)
Skye Studio (St. Laurent)
18 Mill Street (Almonte)
Do you want to learn more about all the wonderful photography studios in Ottawa? Check out this blog post!
Farrah Sanjari Photography // Ottawa Wedding Photographer
Ottawa, Gatineau & Worldwide