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Sahara Studios

Professional Photographer in Ottawa, Gatineau & Surrounding Areas

Photography for the people, celebrations and milestones you want to remember.

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Years of professional
photography experience
3.5+
Photos taken in
the past 3 years
227,000+
Weddings photographed in
the past 3 years
29+
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The person behind Sahara Studios

Hi, I’m Kawthar.

Wedding + portrait photographer

Some photographs take you right back. To the hand you were holding. The people laughing beside you. The way it all felt.

That’s what I want to create with you. Whether you’re celebrating your wedding, a new chapter, or simply the two of you, there’s room here to slow down and be yourselves.

Meet Kawthar
Wedding PhotographyCouples + Engagement PhotographyPortrait Photography

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Stories worth keeping.

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The portfolio

Explore the galleriesBlack-and-white portrait of a bride and groom smiling at each other beneath a veil

The wedding experience

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Pricing + FAQ

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A little less posing. A little more living.

For the big feelings
and the quiet in-between.

Bring your whole selves. The laughter, the nerves, the happy tears. Let’s make photographs that feel at home in your story.

A little something for your wedding day

These preferred
venues get 15% off.

Book your wedding photography at any of the venues below and enjoy 15% off your wedding photography package.

Our preferred wedding venues

  • Evermore
  • 1818 Farm & Cidery
  • Château Ste. Agnès
  • Stonefields
  • Le Belvédère
  • Fairmont Château Laurier
  • Venue TwentyTwo
  • Aquatopia
  • National Arts Centre
  • National Gallery of Canada
  • Zibi
  • Bleeks and Bergamot
  • Orchard View
  • Strathmere

Mention your venue when you inquire so we can include your discount in your quote.

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White drapery and chandeliers above wedding reception tables at Stonefields
Stonefields
A sunlit greenhouse ceremony space with flowers and wooden chairs at Aquatopia
Aquatopia
Wedding reception tables beneath circular chandeliers at Bleeks and Bergamot
Bleeks and Bergamot
White wedding reception tables and floral arrangements beside tall windows at Le Belvédère
Le Belvédère
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The details that matter

How we compare.

Thoughtful extras, from your first session to the next story we photograph together.

Your experienceSahara
Studios		Others
Returning clients20% off all packagesA thank-you for coming back×
Complimentary Polaroid photo albumIncludedAll six wedding packages×
Complimentary engagement photoshootWith select wedding packages2–3 hours with Signature, Full Day and Full Day Archive×
Complimentary photo session guideIncludedPrepare for your time in front of the camera×
Wedding sneak peeks & gallery deliverySneak peeks within 48 hoursFull wedding gallery in 2–8 weeks×

Tell me about your plans, your people, and the moments you want to remember.

Let’s plan your photographs

TESTIMONIALS

Kind words from clients.

Graduate looking back while holding a bouquet outdoors

Graduation session

“I’m actually obsessed with all the pictures … given the rainy circumstances you still managed to capture beautiful moments. ❤️❤️😭😭”

NoorShared via Instagram
Graduate in a white outfit and burgundy headscarf holding a diploma folder

Graduation session

“I love them all so much idk how I’m gonna be able to chooseee 🥹🥹🥹 … I stayed up all last night looking at them. 😀”

AyaShared via Instagram
Graduate in a pink headscarf holding a bouquet by the water

Graduation session

“... anytime I need pictures again I’m hitting you up, youre amazing and your energy is everything. 🥹❤️”

SanaShared via Instagram
Two people smiling behind the FLOR coffee stand

Event session

“It was a pleasure meeting you today you are 100% vibes and 100% talent. 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼”

Zainab & Sanaa · FLOR mobile cartShared via Instagram
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Photography Across Ottawa, Gatineau & Surrounding Areas

Sahara Studios photographs weddings, couples, portraits, events, sports, graduations and branding sessions throughout Ottawa, Gatineau and surrounding areas. If your location is outside the immediate Ottawa–Gatineau area, include it in your inquiry so coverage can be planned around your session or event.

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Tell me about your plans, your people, and the moments you want to remember.

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Ottawa + Gatineau photographer

Let’s make memories.

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