Ottawa Wedding Photography for Effortlessly Romantic Couples: Capturing Genuine Moments

Based in Ottawa, Canada. Also available in Windsor, ON, Switzerland, and worldwide.

Capturing Timeless Moments On Your Wedding Day

Your wedding day is more than just a celebration—it’s a collection of beautiful moments that tell the story of your love. Based in Ottawa, I focus on capturing those real, emotional moments with an elegant, relaxed, documentary approach. While I focus on documenting your day naturally, I also guide you with gentle prompts or poses to ensure you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Whether it’s an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, I’ll help you hold onto those memories in the most meaningful way.

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Hi there, I’m Dorothea!

I’m a Swiss photographer who recently moved to Canada. Why you ask? At the risk of sounding cheesy, for love.

My Canadian (now) husband and I met in 2017 while we were both traveling in London, England.

We had an instant connection, and the rest is history. 5 years long distance, and a pandemic later, we finally moved in together!!

Long story short, we chose to settle in Ottawa because we both love nature and it is close to his family, while also giving us a fresh start somewhere new.

I don’t have to tell you this, but there just is something magical in every single wedding. And getting to capture that in images for the couple to cherish for years to come is such a blessing!

“We got a large variety of all the types of shots we requested and they look fantastic.”

Dorothea was excellent to work with - organized, flexible, professional, and very friendly! She drove from Ottawa to Montreal for an 11am ceremony and still showed up early enough to take some (completely optional and extra) pre-wedding shots of the groom and groomsmen. We loved our engagement and wedding photos and got all the edited wedding photos only 6 weeks after the day. Dorothea was also very discreet with the picture-taking - we were surprised at how many shots she got of the ceremony and reception because we didn't even notice she was doing it! We got a large variety of all the types of shots we requested and they look fantastic. Highly recommend!!

Stephanie & Doug

Investment

Starts at $2220

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Weddings Packages

Elegant bride and groom in Ottawa at Patterson Creek captured in timeless photography style

“We couldn’t be happier with how our photos turned out.”

Thea is absolutely phenomenal to work with.

Not only did she do an amazing job of capturing our wedding day, she is also very helpful when it comes to planning your day in terms of timeline, photo locations, and general advice.

She's very professional and knowledgeable in what she does. We've received so many compliments on our photos and couldn't be happier with how they turned out.

Cara & Clarke

Frequently asked questions

Well, it's not as simple as a one-size-fits-all answer, but here's a practical guide!
Consider what moments matter most to you: the getting ready excitement, the first look, heartfelt speeches, or those dreamy sunset photos.
A typical 8-hour timeline can look like this:
1-2 PM: Getting Ready Photos (this can include robe photos with bridemaids, hair and makeup touchups, getting into dress, etc.)
2-2:30 PM: Groom Getting Ready Photos
2:30-3 PM: First Look
3-3:30 PM: Wedding Party
4-4:30 PM: Ceremony
4:30-5 PM: Family Photos (this might need more time if you have a big family, or more than 15-20 groupings)
5-5:30 PM: Bride & Groom Photos
5:30-6:00PM: Enjoy Cocktail Hour
6:15 PM: Grand Entrance
6:30-8:00: Dinner & Speeches
8-8:30 PM: Sunset Photos
8:30-9 PM: First Dance & Parent Dances
Customization is key! The day will fly by, so it's also
important to include enough breathing room between events to give you time to truly be present and let the events sink in.
I know waiting for your photos can feel sooo long! Which is why I will deliver a few previews to you within a week of your wedding day.
You will then receive the remainder of your gallery within 6-8 weeks after your wedding.
As your wedding photographer, I will be involved in some of the planning for your wedding, especially when it comes to the timeline of your day.
Whether your venue provides you with a standard timeline or not, I will help you create and adjust it to your ideal wedding day. This will help the day flow seamlessly with lots of photo opportunities during the day.
You can expect to receive around 75 photos per hour of coverage.
Yes!! I actually am trilingual and I speak French, English and German.
Having grown up in Switzerland, I learned both French and German as a small child, and learned English later on in school.

“From our first contact to the final delivery of our photos, the entire process was seamless, with excellent communication throughout.”

Thea is an incredibly warm, accommodating, and detail-oriented photographer! From our first contact to the final delivery of our photos, the entire process was seamless, with excellent communication throughout. The photos of our special day are simply breathtaking—they beautifully captured every moment we shared with each other and our loved ones. We feel so lucky to call Thea a friend, and we would recommend her without hesitation! ❤️