Dakota Photography Co.
Ottawa Valley wedding and elopement photographer capturing emotion-filled moments with a documentary and editorial approach.
About
Dakota is an Ottawa Valley-based photographer with 6+ years of professional experience who specializes in weddings, elopements, and lifestyle photography. She grew up in Eganville and now documents couples and families across Eastern Ontario and beyond, with a strong passion for destination work.
Her approach is rooted in storytelling, capturing moments as they naturally unfold—the quiet exchanges, laughter between friends, and fleeting glances that matter most. While much of the day is shot candidly, she gently guides couples during portraits to ensure comfort while keeping space for authentic moments. She loves slipping away during sunset or blue hour to create timeless, romantic portraits her clients will treasure for years.
Dakota describes her style as true to colour with a bit of contrast, drawn to adventures and beautiful outdoor locations with natural light, trees, and tall grass. She's not afraid to get creative and get her feet wet. Working with her means lots of laughs and a relaxed, casual approach designed to help you feel completely yourself in front of the lens.
Packages
6 Hour Wedding
- 6 hours of wedding coverage
- Timeline assistance
- 1:1 meetings
- Digital collection
- Preview within 1 week
- Complete collection within 10 weeks
8 Hour Wedding
- 8 hours of wedding coverage
- Timeline assistance
- 1:1 meetings
- Digital collection
- Complimentary engagement session
- Preview within 1 week
- Complete collection within 10 weeks
10 Hour Wedding
- 10 hours of wedding coverage
- Timeline assistance
- 1:1 meetings
- Digital collection
- Complimentary engagement session
- Personal USB drive
- Preview within 1 week
- Complete collection within 10 weeks
Elopements
- Minimum 2 hours of coverage
- 10 people maximum
- 1:1 meetings
- Digital collection
- Preview within 1 week
Micro Weddings
- Minimum 4 hours of coverage
- 50 people maximum
- Timeline assistance
- 1:1 meetings
- Digital collection
- Preview within 1 week
FAQs
What is Dakota's photography style?
Dakota describes her style as true to colour with a bit of contrast. She's inspired by adventures and beautiful locations, loves shooting outdoors with natural light, trees, and tall grass, and isn't afraid to get creative. Her approach combines documentary and editorial perspectives focused on capturing authentic moments.
Does Dakota travel for weddings and elopements?
Yes, Dakota loves to travel and has a long bucket list of dream destinations including Tofino, Banff, Utah, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Australia. For destination weddings and elopements, investment depends on location and all travel fees must be covered by the couple.
What can I expect during a session with Dakota?
Expect lots of laughs and a relaxed, casual experience. Dakota acts as your biggest hype girl, helping you feel comfortable in front of the lens so your personalities show. Her posing approach is based on how you naturally interact with your partner or family, capturing moments like how you hold hands and look at each other.
Do you offer documentary/candid coverage?
Dakota Photography Co. specializes in candid, documentary storytelling.
Service areas: Dakota Photography Co. serves Ottawa. They may accommodate additional locations, please contact them to learn more.
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