Peggy Skof
photography
OTTAWA WEDDING & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Documentary-Style Wedding & Family Photography in Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley
It goes by faster than you think
As a mom to two teenage girls, I know just how fast it all goes. I’m Peggy, and as an Ottawa family photographer, I know that childhood truly slips by before you even realize it’s happening.
One day you’re carrying them to bed, and the next they’re grabbing the car keys. The chaos, the laughter, the routines, and the quiet moments ~ these are the things I want to help you hold onto.
This is more than just photos. It’s about preserving a moment that changes in a blink, so you can come back to it exactly as it was. I photograph families and newborns in a way that feels honest, unposed, and true to this season of life.
Based just outside of Ottawa, I photograph weddings, families, and newborns in a way that feels honest, unposed, and true to this season of life.
For couples planning intimate weddings rooted in connection and presence.
This doesn’t have to feel stressful
You don’t need a perfectly clean home or perfectly behaved kids.
You don’t need to know how to pose or what to do with your hands.
I’ll guide you when you need it, but for the most part, I’m there to quietly document what’s already happening.
The way your baby settles into you. The way your kids move, play, and come back to you without thinking.
It’s relaxed, unhurried, and built around your real life, exactly as it is.
A simple, relaxed experience
Before we meet
We’ll chat about what matters most to you, where this season of life is right now, and how you want it to feel. I’ll guide you on what to wear, where to shoot, and keep things simple.
During your session
No stiff posing, no pressure. Just space for your family to be themselves, with a little guidance when you need it. The in-between moments are always the ones that matter most.
After your session
You’ll receive a full gallery of edited images, so you don’t have to choose between moments. The real ones, the quiet ones, the slightly chaotic ones, they’re all part of your story.
Choose The Season You're In
Family Lifestyle Sessions
Slow, quiet, in-home sessions that focus on connection over perfection.
The early days can feel like a blur, the exhaustion, the stillness, the way everything changes all at once.
This is about holding onto those moments, exactly as they were.
For the beautifully chaotic, in-between moments of family life.
The way your kids move, play, and come back to you without thinking.
These sessions are relaxed and unhurried, focused on connection over perfection, just as this season really feels.
Newborn Lifestyle Sessions
Newborn Lifestyle Sessions
Slow, quiet, in-home sessions that focus on connection over perfection.
The early days can feel like a blur, the exhaustion, the stillness, the way everything changes all at once.
This is about holding onto those moments, exactly as they were.
Slow, quiet, in-home sessions that focus on connection over perfection.
The early days can feel like a blur, the exhaustion, the stillness, the way everything changes all at once.
This is about holding onto those moments, exactly as they were.
Intimate Wedding Sessions
Simple, meaningful celebrations that focus on connection rather than tradition. Whether it’s a quiet ceremony by the river or an intimate dinner with your closest people, I’m there to document the honest, unscripted moments of your day. This is wedding photography for those who want to stay present and remember exactly how it felt.
Simple, meaningful celebrations that focus on connection rather than tradition. Whether it’s a quiet ceremony by the river or an intimate dinner with your closest people, I’m there to document the honest, unscripted moments of your day. This is wedding photography for those who want to stay present and remember exactly how it felt.
Intimate Wedding Sessions
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Intimate Stories: A Glimpse into Wedding Days
Documenting small weddings and elopements throughout Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley.
I also photograph small weddings and elopements for couples who want something simple, meaningful, and focused on connection rather than tradition.
The same relaxed, storytelling approach, just in a different season of life.
Whether you’re chasing your kids through golden-hour fields, soaking in a slow morning with your newborn, or saying your vows in an intimate, quiet place, I'm here for it. The real stuff. The messy, magical, honest moments that make up your story.
I photograph lifestyle family sessions and small, heartfelt weddings across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley. My focus is always on connection, emotion, and mood, not perfect poses, but how it felt in that moment.
Based just outside Ottawa, you’ll often find me wandering through nature or curled up in cozy homes, documenting the quiet beauty of everyday life.
Let’s make photographs that feel like poetry: honest, a little imperfect, and completely you.
Whether you’re chasing your kids through golden-hour fields, soaking in a slow morning with your newborn, or saying your vows in an intimate, quiet place, I'm here for it. The real stuff. The messy, magical, honest moments that make up your story.
I photograph lifestyle family sessions and small, heartfelt weddings across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley. My focus is always on connection, emotion, and mood, not perfect poses, but how it felt in that moment.
Based just outside Ottawa, you’ll often find me wandering through nature or curled up in cozy homes, documenting the quiet beauty of everyday life.
Let’s make photographs that feel like poetry: honest, a little imperfect, and completely you.
I photograph lifestyle family sessions and small, heartfelt weddings across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley. My focus is always on connection, emotion, and mood, not perfect poses, but how it felt in that moment.
Based just outside Ottawa, you’ll often find me wandering through nature or curled up in cozy homes, documenting the quiet beauty of everyday life.
Let’s make photographs that feel like poetry: honest, a little imperfect, and completely you.
Your wedding deserves to be felt, not performed.
Hi, I’m Peggy, an Ottawa family and wedding photographer.
You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to perform for the camera.
My sessions are built around real life, the way your family moves, connects, and settles into each other. The big celebrations, the in-between glances, and the quiet pauses that often matter most.
With over a decade of experience, I approach each session with calm guidance and thoughtful observation, creating images that feel timeless rather than staged.
Serving Ottawa, Almonte, Carleton Place, Perth, and the Ottawa Valley.
Hi, I’m Peggy, an Ottawa family and wedding photographer.
You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to perform for the camera.
My sessions are built around real life, the way your family moves, connects, and settles into each other. The big celebrations, the in-between glances, and the quiet pauses that often matter most.
With over a decade of experience, I approach each session with calm guidance and thoughtful observation, creating images that feel timeless rather than staged.
Serving Ottawa, Almonte, Carleton Place, Perth, and the Ottawa Valley.
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It’s not about posing. It’s about how it felt to be there, together.
It’s not about posing. It’s about how it felt to be there, together.
love creates, and the way your partner looked at you when no one else was watching.
Life doesn’t slow down, and that’s exactly why I reach for my camera, because one day, these photos will be what brings you back. Whether it’s the ordinary beauty of your family life or the stillness of an intimate wedding, my goal remains the same:
To create honest, artful images that feel like your story.
From the start, Peggy felt like an old friend. She made us comfortable, guided us with ease, and delivered mind-blowing photos. On our wedding day, she was calm yet decisive, capturing everything from the chaos to our first dance. Friends and family still rave about her! Peggy is a true hidden gem in Ottawa.
~ M & P
The photos are AMAZING! You truly captured the magic of our day. The first look with my dad is so special, I’m completely moved by these photos.
~ A & W
Love is found in the moments that never ask to be noticed.
~ Unknown
Your day, your way. No pressure, just presence.
honouring the beauty of this time. We’ll capture the tenderness, the strength, and the quiet magic of you, right here, on the edge of a whole new chapter.
Below, you’ll find a little more about the sessions I offer, and how we can make magic together in the midst of it all.
your kids, or promising forever to your person, these experiences are worth preserving with heart.
My goal is to create images that reflect the truth of who you are in this season, not just what it looked like, but what it meant to you.
I’d be honoured to bring your vision to life.
Start your journey below ~ family, maternity, or intimate weddings.
and a kind of love that already lives in your bones. Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, these sessions offer a chance to take a breath, step away from the noise, and honour the transformation you're moving through.
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This chapter is about more than a growing belly, it's the beginning of your motherhood story. Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, these sessions offer a quiet pause, a chance to breathe and honour everything you're becoming. There's a stillness to this time, a kind of love that already lives in your bones, even before your baby arrives.
Alongside maternity sessions, I also offer newborn and early motherhood sessions for those who want to capture this full, fleeting season.
MATERNITY SESSIONS
ottawa newborn lifestyle photographer
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Your Wedding, Honestly Told
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Your wedding day will pass in a blur, but your photos will bring it all rushing back. I focus on the connection, the nerves, and the quiet looks you didn't even notice—the moments that grow more meaningful with every passing year.
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ottawa newborn lifestyle photographer
Those first days, just as they are
Those first days at home are a soft, emotional haze. I document your baby in a calm, natural way—preserving the tiny details and the skin-to-skin connection that define this season.
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ottawa family lifestyle photographer
Life as it unfolds
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Real life, exactly as it unfolds. I photograph families without the pressure of perfection, creating honest, storytelling images that reflect who you truly are together.
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From Our First Hello to Forever Memories
From Our First Hello to Forever Memories
Just a few simple steps between hello and holding your story in photos.
Just a few simple steps between hello and holding your story in photos.
Tell me about the day you're dreaming of. Whether it’s an intimate wedding in the Ottawa Valley or a quiet, golden hour lifestyle session, I want to hear all the details that matter to you.
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2. IT'S OFFICIAL
Once you’ve decided we’re a match, I’ll send over a simple digital contract and retainer info to secure your date. From there, the date is yours and we can start planning the magic.
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3. THE SESSION
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You show up as you are. I’ll provide gentle guidance when needed, but mostly I’ll be watching for the real, unposed moments—the laughter, the quiet looks, and the pieces of your story that feel like home.
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4. THE MEMORIES
After your session, I hand-edit your images with a film-inspired touch. You’ll receive a private online gallery to share and download. Pour a cup of something warm and take your time reliving every moment.
4. THE MEMORIES
Peggy was an amazing photographer! She was our photographer for our engagement and wedding ceremony photos and captured great moments. She was excellent to work with and we will definitely work with her again for future projects. I highly recommend her for any occasion! :)
~ Tiffany & Kyle (Ottawa, Ontario)
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Peggy is amazing! She photographed our wedding in Sept 2024 and the photos turned out even better than we imagined. We’re not used to being in front of the camera, but she made us feel comfortable and captured beautiful candid moments. Our guests loved her too. She’s professional, creative, and so lovely to work with.
Highly recommend!
~ Marie & Peter (Ottawa)
Peggy was an absolute joy to work with. She photographed my wedding and delivered some incredible shots! She was professional and kind- can't recommend her enough.
~ Alison & Cameron (Ottawa, Ontario)
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Peggy's beautiful work speaks for itself. Peggy was very patient, kind, and great at directing us and them. She kept us all smiling, and was able to get our boys engaged, feeling special, and having fun for the camera. She took her time with us, and expertly captured the sweetest candid moments. I'm so happy I chose her above others! We will 100% be hiring her again!
~ Sarah & Family (Ottawa, Ontario)
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Peggy has photographed three of our major milestones: our engagement, wedding and 2 week old baby.
She is absolutely lovely to work with; she is clear, reliable and kind. AND her photos are absolutely stunning. Peggy has a knack for capturing special moments and the composition and lighting of her work is also beautiful.
We have received so many compliments on our wedding and baby shoot; friends and have family have been so impressed by how well Peggy captured us.
We highly recommend her as a lifestyle photographer! She’s the best!
~ Leah & Ryan (Ottawa, Ontario)
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Peggy was wonderful for our family photos. She was friendly and calm, told us exactly what to do so that she could take great shots, and shared many photos with us (all were fantastic) as part of the package. Would 100% recommend!
~ She-Yang & Family (Orleans, Ontario)
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Peggy was an absolute joy to work with! She did a beautiful golden hour maternity shoot with my partner and I and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Peggy made us feel so comfortable and we will cherish these photo memories for years to come!
~ Vikki (Constance Bay, Ontario)
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Had our family pictures with Peggy. Great experience. Very patient with our two young boys and dog. Her daughter was a great help as well. Got some great shots ❤️
~ Kim (Ottawa, Ontario)
I can’t wait to hear your story and capture it in a way that feels like you.
I can’t wait to hear your story and capture it in a way that feels like you.
I can’t wait to hear your story and capture it in a way that feels like you.