Ottawa photographer · Weddings, portraits, events and more
Magazine-quality photos for Life’s biggest moments.
Weddings · Photo and film
Your wedding, photographed by someone who knows the traditions.
Eritrean, Ethiopian and multicultural weddings are my specialty. I know the ceremonies, the dances and the details that matter to your family, and I stay with you from the first call to the final gallery.
- Photo and film from one team, with matching edits and one point of contact
- Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and destination weddings worldwide
- Now booking 2027, with a reply on availability within 24 hours
Portraits · Studio and on location
Portraits made to be framed.
Engagements, couples, families, milestones and personal branding, in the studio or somewhere you love. I guide your posing and your outfits so you can relax in front of the camera, and the result looks polished, natural and like you.
- Engagements and couples at locations around Ottawa
- Families and milestones, in the studio or on location
- Headshots and personal branding you will actually use
Every big moment
Events, photo booths and graduations.
Events
Baptisms, birthdays, cultural celebrations and community events, photographed candidly so every laugh and every detail is kept.
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Photo booth rentals
Studio-quality photo strips made with pro lighting and cameras, for weddings, parties and company events.
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Graduation
Cap-and-gown classics or something more creative, on campus or on location around Ottawa.
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Photography for your business and your team.
Headshots, team portraits, brand imagery and company events, photographed with the same polish and calm as everything else I do. Tell me about your team and your timeline and I will reply within 24 hours with next steps.
- Headshots and team portraits that look consistent and current
- Brand and product imagery for entrepreneurs, creatives and small businesses
- Company events, from launches to holiday parties, with optional photo booth rental
Kind words
Loved by couples and families across Ottawa.
I finally went over all the pictures. Every time I go over them again, I see new things that I love. Thank you so much for capturing so many candid moments. There was so much love and great energy at our wedding and we literally get to feel it through the photos. Your quality and communication level is amazing.
Natu, again, thank you so much! You're such an amazing photographer and delivered my vision for my wedding so well! A lot of people have been complimenting our photos and we are definitely recommending you to people!
Natu was amazing! He made us feel so comfortable and captured our engagement perfectly. The photos are stunning—every detail and candid moment was beautifully done. We’re so grateful for their talent and couldn’t recommend them more!
It was my first time getting professional headshots, and I absolutely loved the experience! The session was fun, relaxed, and very comfortable. Nati made me feel at ease throughout the entire shoot, and the final photos turned out amazing. I’m so happy with the results and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a talented, professional photographer!
I am so happy with how my graduation photos turned out! Nathanael did such an amazing job capturing an important moment for me. From the very beginning, he made sure I felt comfortable and confident in front of the camera, which I truly appreciated as someone who is camera shy. The photos came out beautifully and every detail was perfect. Thank you for creating such beautiful memories for me to look back on.
The photos turned out amazing, perfectly encapsulating the joy and surprise of the celebration. Nathanael truly has an eye for detail and knows how to tell a story through his photography. I am beyond grateful for his work and would recommend him a million times over. If you’re looking for a photographer who is skilled, personable, and dedicated, Nathanael is your guy! Thank you, Nathanael, for making this event unforgettable!
I’m so happy I chose Life Photos!! Natu was so easy to work with. He is kind and accommodating and made the entire process feel enjoyable & effortless! My pictures turned out beautiful! I would 100% recommend him as your photographer!
Why Life Photos
What sets Life Photos apart.
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Effortless service
A reply within 24 hours, a clear plan from first message to final gallery, and a personal Wedding Photography Guide for every wedding client. I work in English, Français and ትግርኛ, so planning feels easy for you.
02
Vibrant, true-to-life colour
Rich, glowing colour without heavy filters. Skin tones stay natural, gold stays gold, and every dress, flower and fabric keeps its real shade, so your photos look like your day and still look right in twenty years.
03
Magazine-quality photos
Composed like an editorial shoot, sharp in every detail and edited with care. Weddings, baptisms, graduations and portraits all get the same standard, because you only get life’s biggest moments once.
Meet your photographer
Hi, I’m Nathanael.
I have been the one with the camera at family gatherings, trips and community events since I was a kid.
I named the business Life Photos instead of using my own name, because I believe the photos should be about your life and your milestones. Tell me what you are planning and I will help you end up with images that feel elevated, yet true to you.
Now booking 2027
Tell me what you are planning and when.
I reply within 24 hours with availability and next steps.