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About Anna Epp Photography

Anna Epp is a wedding, event and portrait photographer located in Ottawa, Ontario. Her passion for photography, and capturing those special moments, shine through in her work.

Anna started out in film photography 22 years ago and has not looked back since.

Anna works both with mostly natural light, she prefers to capture the beauty and realism that natural light provides.

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The D Family – The Barn – Stittsville Family Photographer

Sunday, October 7th, 2012

Another fabulous family at The Barn from last weekend.  This is the second in a set of good friends who entrusted me with their family photos. I think I said it in my last post that next to photographing family, close friends is the next hardest thing for me.  I have to say that we sure did have a lot of fun with this one. Twin boys who are three and their older brother who is five, can you just imagine hanging out with them on a weekend?  Mom and Dad are my true heroes.  I know that the younger years are hard with boys this close in age, but I know that in a few years they will have grown up to be fabulous men who will be nothing but helpful to Mom and Dad.  In the meantime, get a load of their cuteness.
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A huge thank you to the D Family for having me photograph your family, I look forward to another few years down the road so we can see how much the boys have changed.

If you would like to book a session at The Barn, there are still a couple of spots open for the October 14th Mini-Sessions. Once those are filled, and the weather turns cold sessions at The Barn will not be available again until next year, so don’t delay. Contact me today to book your session.

Family sessions not at The Barn are also available, a few dates left in late November and early 2013.  Gift Certificates can be purchased for the holidays, perfect gifts for under the tree.

First Look at The Barn – Stittsville Family Photographer

Friday, October 5th, 2012

I am so excited to share some images from a session I had a The Barn last weekend.  The M Family is an amazing family and I feel honored to be asked to capture their amazing smiles and beauty.  I think that next to photographing family, photographing some of your closest friends is one of the hardest things to do. Mrs M and I are quite good friends and travel partners so when I was asked to capture their family, I was not only honored but I had a short case of the nerves. Once they arrived at The Barn, all those nerves went away and we had a great time.  Children are drawn to The Barn despite the fact that it never housed animals, it was used as a Grist Mill. There is just something about being in a building that is over 200 years old.

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Thank you again to the M Family, for being such fabulous subjects and allowing me to capture how amazing you all are.

If you would like to book a session at The Barn, there are still a couple of spots open for the October 14th Mini-Sessions. Once those are filled, and the weather turns cold sessions at The Barn will not be available again until next year, so don’t delay. Contact me today to book your session.

Stay tuned … more sessions from The Barn coming soon…

Monica and John are Married – Ottawa Wedding Photographer

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

On a very beautiful Saturday afternoon in May, Monica and John were married at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Ottawa. Family and friends filled the church to witness their union. We first met Monica and John back in April for their engagement shoot and could see how in love they were. To actually be there on the day was such a blessing, to watch John so excited and filled with emotion waiting for Monica to arrive was just wonderful. Best Man, Will was truly amazing, keeping everything together for the guys and deserves a little shout out for being so great to John on his big day.
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The Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids all picked out their own shoes to match Monica’s Barbie shoes, in hot pink. I just loved them all. Stunning Ladies, just stunning!
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And then we have the Men. I mentioned before John was in the military as were two of his groomsmen, this made for some interesting and fun commentary throughout the day. And his older brother made up the third, so proud of his younger brother.
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Gorgeous couple, just beautiful to watch them together.
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The reception was held at the Canadian War Museum and what an amazing job they did. Monica had everything prepared just right there was a cocktail reception and buffet, a candy bar and cake. Just a few touches turned the War Museum into an elegant wedding affair, service was excellent and the bride and groom were both very happy. Nothing like the sun setting over the Ottawa River on the evening of your wedding.
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We received special permission to head down to the tank room for a few photos. We just couldn’t resist given John and Monica’s family history in the Military. It is not every day that you get the opportunity to be photographed with pieces of Canadian Military History.
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An evening of beautiful speeches from both John and Monica’s parents. I believe both the father of the Bride and the Father of the Groom had everyone in the room in tears with their tributes to their children. There is no question that they are both loved and in love and what an amazing way to start your life together.

Congratulations to Monica and John, wishing you many, many happy years together. Thank you for the opportunity to capture your day.
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Rivini Gown from Ashton Station Bridal

Flowers by Rideau Florist

Cake by Thimble Cakes

Engaged – Ottawa Wedding Photographer

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

I was contacted late last Summer to photograph the Spring wedding of Monica and John. As we were winding up one of my favorite seasons and heading into Winter, we decided that we should wait for Spring for the Engagement session, since all of us already had a very busy Fall planned with school, training and work.  And I am so happy we waited. We had such a beautiful day, even if it was a tad bit chilly. They sun was out and shining on us and we had lots of fun traipsing through the Market.

John is in the Military so we decided to start out at the National Peace Keeping Monument. A lovely spot to photograph as well as reflect. This shoot was all about them and the fact that their wedding is just a few short weeks away now. I find that when you ask the Groom -to-be if they are excited about the upcoming wedding, most of the time, they play it down even if you can see the excitement in their eyes. Not John, he was right there declaring how excited he was to marry Monica, a man very much in love.

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The plans are all coming together nicely, Monica and I have met a few times now and I have to say that she is one of the calmest Brides-to-be that I have ever met. I think it is safe to say that Monica and John are very well matched and I am looking forward to their Wedding Day very much.
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As we were walking through the market, I kept looking for the perfect patio to borrow. In my mind I could see Monica and John sitting at a patio chatting and having a lovely time together. We chose the Heart & Crown, mostly because it was easily accessible. They were talking and laughing and I was  far away from them getting some fabulous shots. After we were finished there was a little bit of a debate going on. Was this where they first met? or was it further down the street? Monica was sure that it was Heart & Crown, John not so much. But as the details unraveled it would appear that Monica was right and they did indeed meet outside the Heart & Crown, not far from where they were sitting on the patio. John was quick to admit that Monica was indeed right, once the details were all remembered. I was so thrilled that we happened to pick the spot that they first met for part of our shoot, it brought out some smiles and stories and is now documented for them and will now always be remembered.
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Monica and John, thank you for choosing me to be your Wedding Photographer, it is an honor for me and I look forward to capturing your day and all of its details for you both. I truly enjoyed meeting with you and seeing just how much in love you are. Your love radiates from both of you and I look forward to capturing it on your Wedding Day.
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There are still a few dates left for 2012 and am also booking into 2013. Please feel free to contact me for your Wedding Photography.

Jennifer of Hart and Galla – Ottawa Headshot Photography

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Jennifer and I have been working together for almost a year now. Although her company, Hart and Galla,  is based out of Toronto, her work brings her to Ottawa quite often. We talk all the time about how people should look like themselves in their avatars or on their webpages. It is great to have fun shots of yourself on a beach or at a party, but only if you are not a business. In the case of Jennifer, she did have a pretty great photo of herself, however, it was an older photo and it wasn’t done professionally, you could tell.  Jennifer has been working out and running and now looks a bit different than she did when that last photo was taken. It was time for an update.

Thanks to some really fabulous weather we had in Ottawa last week, we were able to meet for our session in short sleeves and light breezes, we couldn’t have asked for a better day. I am so pleased to present to you Jennifer of Hart and Galla as you would see her. This is the Jennifer you would be meeting and working with, her bright smile and sunny disposition is exactly how she is in business and I am so pleased that we were able to capture that.
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Thank you Jennifer, for having me capture you and your beautiful smile. It was a such an honor for me, I have enjoyed working with you over this past year and I look forward to doing it again very soon.
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If you are in business don’t leave your headshots in the hands of your iPhone, trust a professional to take care of this for you, and put your best face forward. Contact me today to book a headshot session of your own. I look forward to capturing your great smile and presenting you to your clients as they would and should see you.

 

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