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Summer Engagement Session at Major’s Hill Park | Ottawa Engagement Photographer

  • Writer: PEGGY Skof
    PEGGY Skof
  • Aug 8
  • 2 min read
Newly engaged couple walking in Major's Hill Park in Ottawa wearing traditional Korean Hanbok dress.

These two had just gotten engaged and knew exactly where they wanted to celebrate with photos; Major’s Hill Park in Ottawa. This park isn’t just one of the city’s most beautiful spots, with sweeping views of Parliament Hill and the Ottawa River, it’s also where they first met. It was the perfect place to have a summer engagement session.


As an Ottawa engagement photographer, I love sessions that tie into a couple’s personal history. The location becomes more than just a backdrop, it’s part of the story itself.


First Half: Elegant Tradition in the Heart of Ottawa


We split their engagement session into two parts. For the first half, she wore a stunning traditional Korean hanbok in the most vibrant shade of pink, while he looked sharp in a classic navy suit. The hanbok’s delicate embroidery and flowing fabric brought so much beauty and cultural depth to the photos.


We wandered through the flower gardens and tree-lined paths, capturing elegant portraits with Parliament Hill peeking in the background. The late July light was soft and golden, wrapping them in the warm glow of a perfect summer evening.


Woman wearing traditional Hanbok and her fiance cuddling at Major's Hill Park in Ottawa, Ontario.
A young couple twirling in Major's Hill Park with the Chateau Laurier in the back in Ottawa, Ontario.
A black and white image of a woman looking down while wearing traditional Hanbok in Ottawa, Ontario.
Black and white image of a couple about to kiss during golden hour in Ottawa, Ontario.

Second Half: Casual, Playful, and Full of Laughter


As the sun dipped lower toward the horizon, they both changed into casual outfits. This part of the session felt like a relaxed evening stroll together; the kind where you can’t stop smiling at each other.


We ran across the open lawns, chased the last bits of golden light, and ended the night with candid, joy-filled images. The contrast between the formal first half and the laid-back second half gave them a beautifully balanced gallery.


A couple lounging together under a tree during golden hour at their engagement session in Ottawa, Ontario.
A young couple laughing during their engagement session in Ottawa, Ontario, by the Parliament Buildings.

Engaged couple holding hands and laughing in open field at Major’s Hill Park during summer golden hour
A man picks up his fiance and twirls here around during a golden hour engagement session in Ottawa, Ontario.

Black and white image of a couple standing with the Parliament Building in the background, Ottawa, Ontario.
Photo of a young couple nose to nose in front of a dramatic sunset sky in Ottawa, Ontario.
Young couple snuggling during golden hour in Ottawa, Ontario, with the Ottawa River in the background.
A young couple walking arm in arm behind the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario during their engagement session.

Why Major’s Hill Park is Perfect for a Summer Engagement Sessions in Ottawa


Major’s Hill Park is one of my favourite Ottawa engagement photo locations because it offers so much variety. From vibrant gardens and tree-lined pathways to wide-open views of Parliament and the Ottawa River, it’s easy to create a gallery with lots of different looks, all in one place. And in summer, the golden-hour light here is pure magic.


If you’re newly engaged and looking for an Ottawa engagement photographer, I’d love to help you tell your story in a way that feels personal, beautiful, and true to you. You can reach me here.

 
 
 

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