Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Ottawa Newborn & Family Photographer
Lindsay Maahs Photography was founded in 2014 by Lindsay Maahs, a dedicated professional specializing in newborn, maternity, family, and milestone portraiture. With a career rooted in capturing life's most precious moments, our studio combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create timeless images. Our Barrhaven-based home studio offers a warm, controlled environment designed specifically for newborn safety and comfort, featuring curated props and soft lighting. We prioritize personalized service, tailoring each session to reflect the unique story of every family we photograph. Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to create relaxed, enjoyable experiences while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.Through seasonal mini sessions and comprehensive packages, we provide accessible options for families to preserve their memories. Our commitment to excellence extends to post-session support, ensuring clients receive images that exceed expectations. With over a decade of experience in the photography industry, we blend creative passion with technical mastery to deliver exceptional results. Our work has been featured in local communities across Ottawa and surrounding areas, establishing a reputation for quality and reliability. We remain dedicated to evolving our craft while maintaining the core values that have defined our studio since inception.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Sessions
Family Portraits
Milestone Sessions
Mini Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized photography sessions tailored to your family's unique story
- Our Barrhaven home studio provides a safe, comfortable environment specifically designed for newborns
- Over a decade of experience capturing maternity, newborn, and family milestones
- Consistently praised for professional yet relaxed approach with families
- Seasonal mini sessions and comprehensive packages to suit different needs
What people say
Fantastic experience
Great with kids
Professional approach
Beautiful images
Relaxed atmosphere
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn photography capturing delicate details in a safe, controlled studio environment. Our Barrhaven-based sessions use soft lighting and curated props to create timeless images of your baby's first days. Each session prioritizes infant safety while producing serene, artistic portraits that highlight natural poses and subtle expressions. Families receive high-quality digital images and print options to preserve these fleeting moments.
Maternity Sessions
Celebrating the beauty of pregnancy through elegant maternity portraits. Sessions focus on creating flattering compositions that honor the expectant mother's journey. Our approach combines professional lighting techniques with relaxed posing to capture both strength and vulnerability. Clients receive guidance on wardrobe choices and session timing to optimize photographic results during this special period.
Family Portraits
Custom family photography sessions documenting connections across generations. We specialize in creating cohesive compositions that reflect family dynamics while maintaining timeless appeal. Sessions include coordination guidance for outfits and locations, with options for both studio and outdoor settings. Our editing process ensures consistent color grading and natural skin tones across all family member portraits.
Milestone Sessions
Documenting developmental milestones from first smiles to toddler adventures. These sessions track your child's growth journey with age-appropriate props and themes. We offer structured timelines for key developmental stages while remaining flexible for personalized milestones. Images highlight personality development and physical changes through artistic compositions that maintain visual continuity over time.
Mini Sessions
Time-limited photography sessions for seasonal updates or specific portrait needs. Available in themed outdoor and studio formats throughout the year, these sessions offer efficient portrait options without compromising quality. Includes curated backdrops and coordinated styling elements while maintaining our signature attention to lighting and composition techniques.
People
Lindsay Maahs
Owner & Photographer
Professional photographer specializing in newborn, maternity, and family portraiture since 2014. Combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create timeless images. Prioritizes client comfort while maintaining professional standards in every session.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We specialize in newborn, maternity, family, and milestone photography with seasonal mini session options available throughout the year.
How do I book a photography session?
Contact us through our website or phone number to discuss your needs and schedule a consultation. We'll help determine the best session type and timing for your family's needs.
What should we wear for family portraits?
We provide detailed wardrobe guidance including color coordination and style suggestions to ensure cohesive, timeless portraits that complement our editing style.
Do you photograph outside the Ottawa area?
We primarily serve Ottawa and surrounding communities including Barrhaven, Nepean, Kanata, Manotick, and Stittsville. Travel arrangements can be discussed for specific requests.
What is included in your photography packages?
Packages vary by session type but typically include digital images, print rights, and online gallery access. Specific details are provided during our initial consultation.
Can I view sample galleries before booking?
Yes, our website features extensive galleries showcasing newborn, maternity, family, and milestone sessions to help you understand our style and approach.
Reviews (2)
Jessica Laurent
Oct 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Lindsay clearly really loves what she does because she was more then amazing. Overall a very positive experience not to mention great pictures! Would definitely recommend her.
Lindsay clearly really loves what she does because she was more then amazing. Overall a very positive experience not to mention great pictures! Would definitely recommend her.
Sutharshini Mayuran
Jan 07, 2020
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Lindsay is such a soft, gentle and kind photographer. we just had our newborn session with her and she was fantastic & amazing! She was great with my twins. She is very meticulous and thinks of every single detail. We were so happy with our session with her and look forward to many more!My husband and I were very impressed with her work, she exceeded anything I thought it would be. From start to finish she was very patient and caring, positioning our twin babies. She did everything she could to make sure that we got every shot that we wanted. We had such a great experience I would definitely recommend
