Business Details
12 Years
experience
Ottawa Newborn & Family Photographer | Lindsay Maahs Photography
Founded in 2014, Lindsay Maahs Photography has established itself as a trusted name in Ottawa's photography scene. Our expertise lies in capturing life's most precious moments through maternity, newborn, and family portraiture, with a focus on creating timeless images that reflect each family's unique story. Based in Barrhaven, our cozy home studio provides a welcoming environment for newborn sessions, while our outdoor expertise extends across Ottawa and surrounding areas. With over a decade of experience since launching our studio, we combine technical precision with artistic vision to deliver exceptional results. Our tailored approach ensures every session meets individual family needs, whether documenting a growing bump, capturing a newborn's first days, or preserving family milestones.We maintain rigorous professional standards through curated props, handpicked fabrics, and a commitment to natural posing techniques that highlight genuine connections. Our portfolio demonstrates consistent quality across thousands of sessions, with a focus on soft lighting and timeless compositions. Client satisfaction remains our priority, evidenced by our flexible scheduling options, detailed style guides, and pet-friendly policies. We invest in ongoing education to maintain our position at the forefront of family photography trends while preserving classic techniques that stand the test of time. Our transparent pricing structure and clear communication protocols ensure a stress-free experience from initial inquiry to final image delivery.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Family Sessions
Milestone Portraits
Cake Smash Sessions
Mini Sessions
Outdoor Photography
Studio Sessions
Print Services
Digital Images
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized sessions tailored to your family's unique needs
- Our Barrhaven studio provides a warm, baby-safe environment for newborn photography
- Experienced in capturing natural family connections since 2014
- Flexible packages accommodate pets as part of the family
- Guaranteed print-quality digital images included in all packages
What people say
Fantastic with kids
Super friendly and relaxed
Professional standards
Wonderful experience
Beautiful timeless images
Services
Newborn Photography
Capture your newborn's earliest moments in our warm Barrhaven studio. We specialize in safe, natural posing with curated props and fabrics. Sessions include parent and sibling involvement, wrapped/unwrapped poses, and professional editing. Our 2-3 hour sessions allow ample time for feeding breaks while ensuring we capture those precious sleepy poses that only newborns can achieve.
Maternity Portraits
Document your pregnancy journey with elegant outdoor or studio portraits. We offer two package options with sunset timing for optimal lighting. Sessions focus on natural posing that highlights your growing bump while maintaining timeless elegance. The Petite package offers weekday evening sessions at a scenic riverside location for more affordable maternity documentation.
Family Sessions
Preserve your family's connections through candid and posed portraits. Choose between 1-hour outdoor sessions or 20-minute Petite sessions for smaller groups. Our approach balances structured poses with spontaneous moments that capture your family's authentic dynamics. We provide location guidance and styling advice to ensure cohesive, lasting images.
Milestone Portraits
Celebrate your child's developmental stages with themed milestone sessions. Our 20-minute studio sessions work for babies 5 months and older, including first birthday cake smashes. We provide themed setups while maintaining flexibility for personalized touches. These sessions capture personality development while maintaining our signature timeless aesthetic.
Mini Sessions
Seasonal mini sessions offer affordable updates throughout the year. Available in 20-minute outdoor and 45-minute studio formats, these sessions focus on specific themes or simple portraits. Ideal for holiday cards, family updates, or capturing fleeting seasonal moments with a streamlined process and quicker turnaround.
People
Lindsay Maahs
Owner/Photographer
Professional photographer since 2014 with formal training in portrait composition and lighting techniques. Specializes in newborn safety and family dynamics, bringing both technical expertise and genuine warmth to every session. Continuously invests in education to maintain artistic excellence.
Questions
When should I book my newborn photography session?
Book before your baby arrives to guarantee availability. We leave room for early/late arrivals but recommend securing your spot in advance.
What's included in the newborn packages?
Packages include studio time, parent/sibling poses, wrapped/unwrapped poses, props, and 10-20 edited digital images with print release.
Do you photograph extended families?
Yes, we offer extended family sessions. Contact us to discuss group size and specific requirements for larger family portraits.
Can pets participate in family sessions?
Pets are welcome! Inform us in advance so we can ensure pet-friendly locations and appropriate session planning.
What should we wear for family portraits?
We recommend neutral or complementary colors and timeless clothing. A detailed style guide will be provided after booking your session.