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In 2011, I started my business as a boutique wedding photographer.

I grew that business beyond my wildest dreams, and formed a reputation as one of the top wedding photographers in Ottawa.

Since then, a lot has changed!

If you found me on Google, you were probably searching for the best wedding photographer in Ottawa.

Well, you found me! Except there are a few things you should know... (keep reading! your girl loves to drag out a story.)


AND I'M MAKING THE LIFE OF MY DREAMS, ON MY OWN TERMS.

HEY, I'M LAURA KELLY!
2011
Started a boutique wedding photography business from my corporate cubicle. 

Focused on building a killer reputation in the city and found my stride as the luxury wedding photographer for happy people. I did the wedding booth thing, the Style Me Pretty thing, and used a billion hashtags and wrote over a thousand blog posts to spread the word. 
2017
2018
2019
now
Looking around at the photography business of my DREAMS, I couldn't help but wonder what I'd choose to conquer next...

Twenty weddings a year was a great fit for this chapter of my life, but where was my business headed after photography?

Key realization: there was going to be a second career.
I started a podcast, "You Might Not Like It," to document my purpose hunting and connect with others doing the same. 

It makes great company for a road trip, because finding yourself is more fun when you can do it together. Closing in on 200 episodes now!
You know that part in the bridge of You're On Your Own, Kid when Taylor Swift says she "found something they can't take away?"

I found the thing they can't take away when I stepped into the role of Coach and discovered my passion for helping people feel more at home in their bodies and more alive in their purpose. (Although I didn't have the body piece just yet, I only became a Certified Body Acceptance Coach in 2023!)

I get to help people reconnect with that spark of power and vibrancy in their lives, and that just blows my mind. This is only the beginning!
I spend my days in deep conversations with my coaching clients, dreaming up some new in-person experience, writing my first book, and telling stories on the podcast. 

My life outside my business fills my cup to the brim, as we explore our beautiful city, Ottawa, Canada, as a family of four. My friendships feel like sisterhood. My body is home. I didn't know life could get this good!  
I still find time for 2-3 photo sessions per month, as well as a small number of weddings each season. Check out what's on the photography menu below!

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BRANDING & SMALL BUSINESS PHOTOGRAPHY

Some people call it a social media shoot, a headshot session, lifestyle / brand photography, etc.

For me, a branding session encompasses everything from "stock" style photos to promote your products or services, headshots, casual candids to promote you and your work, studio/location tours, and everything in between.

$625 +HST
CASUAL LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Every season I take on a handful of sessions to document the big milestones. A maternity session, a lifestyle newborn session, a milestone anniversary, etc.

My style is light, casual, and focused on documenting the JOY at every stage! I also love to mix it up with candids, natural-looking posed shots, and closeup details.

Click here for my lifestyle guide!

$625 +HST

INCLUDES: 50 edited photos in an online gallery

INCLUDES: 50 edited photos in an online gallery

WEDDINGS & ELOPMENTS

I used to take on more than twenty weddings a season, but that's not the dream anymore. For 2024 and 2025 my goal is to serve 5-7 couples who totally fit the vibe of a relaxed and joyful day. I love candids, and I offer a ton of direction to maximize what we can create during the photo time, so you can get right back to the party! That's how the best photos come to be, anyway! 

Click here to see my pricing guide with more information about booking a wedding!

$625/hr +hst

INCLUDES: APPROX 50 edited photos PER HOUR OF COVERAGE in an online gallery

TAKE A SCROLL...

THIS LITTLE GALLERY HAS SOME OF MY FAVOURITE PHOTOS OF ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN.

Soufflé tootsie roll tart lemon drops brownie macaroon. Gingerbread cotton candy powder toffee chocolate cake gummies chocolate candy. Gingerbread halvah caramels oat cake. Brownie tiramisu chocolate jelly beans bear claw chocolate cake sesame snaps sweet cupcake. Chocolate bar macaroon cookie chocolate sweet danish cookie. Fruitcake cotton candy topping ice cream sweet roll dessert bear claw. Candy cotton candy croissant chocolate muffin.

Bonbon biscuit lemon drops dessert chupa chups toffee. Gingerbread tiramisu icing jujubes cookie pie.

Tart lemon drops brownie macaroon. Gingerbread cotton candy powder toffee chocolate cake gummies chocolate candy.

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LAURA KELLY PHOTOGRAPHY & COACHING