Peggy Skof
photography
OTTAWA WEDDING & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Documentary-Style Wedding & Family Photography in Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley
Photographs that feel like memories
I’m Peggy, an Ottawa wedding and family photographer serving couples and families throughout Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley who want their photos to feel honest, emotional, and deeply personal.
My approach is relaxed and story-driven, focused on capturing genuine connection rather than overly posed moments. I want you to fully experience your day while I quietly document it as it naturally unfolds.
The big moments matter, but so do the quieter ones, the atmosphere, the people around you, and the emotion woven throughout it all. More than anything, I want your photographs to bring you back to how it truly felt, with images that feel warm, timeless, and full of connection.
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I’m Peggy, an Ottawa-based wedding and family photographer working throughout Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley.
I photograph intimate weddings, families, and in-home newborn sessions with a focus on connection, atmosphere, and honest storytelling.
My approach is quiet and unobtrusive. I won’t direct every moment or interrupt the natural flow of your day. Instead, I pay attention to the in-between moments, the ones that often mean the most later on.
My goal is simple. To create images that feel like your memories, not just photographs of them.
Based in Lanark County, serving Ottawa, Almonte, Carleton Place, and surrounding areas.
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The Heart Behind The Work
ABOUT PEGGY
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Weddings, families, and newborn sessions across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley
Peggy made us feel completely comfortable from our engagement session through our wedding day, even though we had never been in front of a camera before. She guided us naturally while still allowing the day to unfold organically, and the entire experience felt easy and relaxed.
The photos completely blew us away. We couldn’t be happier with the experience or the final images.
~ Marie & Peter, Ottawa, ON.
Peggy was incredibly patient, kind, and wonderful with our family during our session with our two young boys. She made everyone feel comfortable, kept the kids engaged and having fun, and captured so many genuine, candid moments along the way.
We’re so happy with the experience and the photos, and we’ll absolutely be hiring her again.
~ Sarah, Ottawa, ON.
Peggy has photographed some of our most meaningful milestones, from our engagement and wedding to our newborn session with our two-week-old baby. She is kind, reliable, and so wonderful to work with, and her photos are absolutely beautiful.
She has such a natural ability to capture genuine moments, and we’ve received countless compliments on both our wedding and newborn photos. We couldn’t recommend her more highly.
~ Leah & Ryan, Ottawa, ON.
A relaxed approach to wedding photography
I know how overwhelming weddings can feel, especially when you are worried about timelines, family dynamics, or being in front of a camera all day. My role is not just to take beautiful photographs, but to help create a calm and comfortable experience from beginning to end. I’ll gently guide you when needed, step in when things need direction, and quietly document the moments that unfold naturally throughout the day. The goal is never perfection, but creating space for you to be fully present, connected, and able to enjoy your wedding while knowing the memories are being captured honestly and intentionally.
I focus on atmosphere, emotion, and meaningful moments that make your wedding feel uniquely yours.
Relaxed Guidance
You never have to wonder what to do or how to pose. I’ll guide you naturally while keeping things relaxed and genuine.
Story-Driven Approach
Images that Last
My editing style is warm, cinematic, and timeless, creating photographs that will still feel honest years from now.
Story-Driven Approach
I focus on atmosphere, emotion, and meaningful moments that make your wedding feel uniquely yours.
I focus on atmosphere, emotion, and meaningful moments that make your wedding feel uniquely yours.
Let's work together
If you’re drawn to photography that feels honest, emotional, and story-driven, I would love to hear from you. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, welcoming a new baby, or simply want to preserve this season of life, I’m here to document it in a way that feels natural and true to you.
Now booking intimate weddings and family sessions across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley.
I respond within 1–2 business days.
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.
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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
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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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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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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.