Sam & Matt's Elopement in Ottawa

Sam & Matt came to town for their elopement last month and I had the privilege of documenting the beautiful, intimate event. Surrounded by all the charm of the capital city of Canada, we strolled around downtown chasing shadows and perfect light together. After this we headed over to the Arboretum for an intimate ceremony surrounded by their family.

When it comes to en elopement there is no script that needs to be followed. It can be as intimate as the couple wants and can be anywhere that they want to go- downtown and the Arboretum are both always great options. Together, for this elopement, they were perfect.

© Joey Rudd Photography www.joeyrudd.ca Ottawa Elopement Photographer

Gillian & Ryan's Wedding at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa

The National Arts Centre (NAC) is one of my favourite places to photograph weddings. Nowhere else can boast as classy an atmosphere as this venue’s tall windows and modern aesthetic. Gillian & Ryan brought the fire to their wedding with their spunky and fun personalities. Every aspect of their wedding spoke of their confidence, love of life, and respect from their friends and families. Plus, they were down for anything! It was a blast to photograph of such a fun and beautiful day.

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Reception Venue: National Arts Centre • Florist: Love in Bloom • Hair: Erica Prosser • DJ: Quality Entertainment • Bridal Gown: Revelle Bridal • Music: Kimberley Dunn • Decor: Chic & Swell • Officiant: Jean Duval • Photographer: Joey Rudd Photography

© Joey Rudd Photography www.joeyrudd.ca Ottawa Wedding Photography

2022 Highlights

2022 was an incredible year, full of so many celebrations! Some where postponed weddings from 2020 that were finally able to happen, some were big and some were small, but all of them were incredible privileges to photograph.

With every opportunity to capture moments in people’s lives I carry the weight of the responsibility to tell their story in an authentic and creative way. I LOVE being given this opportunity. It requires trust on both ends and I will never cease to be indebted to those who place this trust in me. Thank you for letting me into your lives. Thank you for allowing me to be creative. Thank you for enabling me to do what I love.

I also want to recognize that as a photographer working primarily in the Ottawa area I am working on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.

Here are a few of my favourite photos from this past year.

© Joey Rudd Photography www.joeyrudd.ca Ottawa Wedding Photographer