Business Details
14 Years
experience
Ottawa Newborn & Family Photography Services
Founded on a lifelong passion for capturing life's most precious moments, Little Wagon Photography has become Ottawa's premier destination for newborn, maternity, and family photography. With over 13 years of specialized experience in newborn photography and a decade of operating as a trusted local business, we combine technical expertise with artistic vision to create timeless images. Our team's global perspective, shaped by years of living in six countries, informs our ability to document diverse family stories with cultural sensitivity. We prioritize personalized service, offering both studio and on-location sessions tailored to each client's unique needs.Our commitment to quality extends to post-production, where we use professional editing techniques to ensure every image meets our exacting standards. Clients receive high-resolution digital files and have access to premium printing options through our trusted lab partnerships. By maintaining a relaxed, family-friendly environment, we help clients feel at ease while creating artful photographs that preserve milestones for generations.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Photography
Family Photography
Baby Photography
Photography Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 13+ years of specialized newborn photography experience
- Our sessions include professional editing and high-resolution digital files
- Customized sessions available at our Kanata studio or client-chosen locations
- We provide safe, supervised newborn posing techniques
- Complimentary pre-session consultation included with every booking
What people say
Beautiful creative photos
Amazing results
Relaxed atmosphere
Professional expertise
Treasured memories
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn photography sessions focusing on safe, artistic poses that highlight your baby's unique features. Our studio provides all necessary props and equipment while ensuring a warm, comfortable environment for both baby and parents. Sessions include comprehensive editing to enhance natural tones and details.
Maternity Photography
Artistic maternity sessions celebrating the beauty of pregnancy. We offer both studio and outdoor options with styling guidance to help mothers-to-be feel confident and radiant. Our photographers specialize in flattering poses that emphasize the natural elegance of this special time.
Family Photography
Custom family photography sessions that capture genuine connections between loved ones. Available in studio or preferred outdoor locations, our approach blends posed compositions with candid moments to create authentic representations of family dynamics and relationships.
Baby Photography
Developmental milestone photography for babies aged 3-12 months. Our sessions incorporate age-appropriate props and activities to create engaging portraits that document your child's growth and personality during their first year.
Photography Workshops
Hands-on newborn photography education covering posing techniques, lighting setup, and post-processing. Workshops include live demonstrations with real clients and personalized feedback to help photographers develop professional skills and confidence.
People
Mariana
Lead Photographer
Professional photographer with 13+ years specializing in newborn and family photography. Combines global perspective from living in six countries with technical expertise to create timeless images that capture authentic family connections and milestones.
Questions
Where are sessions held?
Sessions can take place at our Kanata studio or any outdoor location of your choice within the Ottawa area.
What should we wear for family photos?
We provide styling guidance including color coordination tips and prop selection to ensure cohesive, visually appealing compositions.
How do you ensure newborn safety?
We use only safe posing techniques with proper support, follow strict hygiene protocols, and have extensive training in newborn photography safety standards.
What's included in the session fee?
All sessions include professional photography, basic editing, and high-resolution digital files. Printing products available through our partner lab.
How long until we get photos?
Gallery delivery typically takes 2-3 weeks after your session, with expedited options available for urgent requests.
Do you offer photography education?
Yes, we conduct newborn photography workshops covering posing, lighting, and editing techniques for both beginners and experienced photographers.
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Reviews (6)
Chelsea N.
Sep 14, 2021
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Very experienced, wonderful pictures, very professional and timely turnaround. 10/10 would recommend.
Meredith Stamenov
Dec 02, 2020
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My husband and I are so grateful we found Mariana and had her do our newborn photoshoot. We are newer to Ottawa and did a lot of research to find someone who would be a perfect fit and capture these precious moments beautifully - and we found that in Mariana. She is incredibly talented and watching her work is a form of art. She was so personable and made our experience comfortable, memorable and full of joy. Thank you Mariana, we cannot wait to work with you again in the future!
Doina Gidilica
Jan 16, 2020
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I rarely post, but saw a poor review when I looked up the site to recommend it to a friend and didnt feel it reflected our experience. We had a wonderful experience with Mariana and we absolutely loved the pictures! Mariana worked her magic with the baby throughout the entire session. I wish wed have been able to take her home with us so that she can look after the baby :). Everyone thats ever tried knows how hard it is to take baby pictures, especially the ones where they have to pose. She also had to work with our son, who at the time was a very active toddler and she had the perfect
Rachelle Arsenault
Nov 07, 2019
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Mariana is an amazing infant photographer! We had her do the Christmas mini session with our 2-month-old in November 2019, and she was so patient and creative with the different holds and placements of our daughter. At most, the pictures could have taken 3 weeks to come back to us edited, but Mariana had them back to us in 3 days! We love her style and good eye, and will definitely be going back to her to document more milestones for our daughter. Thank you so much Mariana!
C. Ab
Jan 11, 2019
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If you are looking for the best photographer around the city, you found her in Mari!! She is very talented, committed and passionate photographer! We loved our maternity & newborn shoot! She's so sweet and was amazing with our baby. What a GREAT experience! The moments captured were so amazing !! The images are out of this world and the final presentation was truly beautiful!!
Trisha Shaver
Jan 09, 2019
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I am so thankful we went with Mariana of Little Wagon for our newborn photo shoot. She had lots of poses, outfits, props, and headbands for us to choose from. She was so prepared, took her time and was patient during nursing & diaper changes. Clearly experienced and great with babies & kids, we are so thrilled with the all the different photos! I really regret not getting newborn pics for our first two children... they are only this little once. Although I'm so happy she was also able capture incredible shots of all 3 kids together, and we will CHERISH them forever! Little Wagon is so worth it
