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About Leesa

Ottawa Boudoir Photographer
Ottawa Boudoir Photographer

My 
Story

Ottawa Boudoir Photographer

Hey there! I’m an energetic, loving, and fun(ny) gal with an amazing husband, Matt, a beautiful baby girl, Thea Skye, and two wildly entertaining cats—Loki (yes, named after the god of mischief) and Lola (inspired by my favourite wine, because priorities).

Boudoir photography wasn’t exactly in my original plan. I actually went to school dreaming of becoming a forensic photographer. But when that path didn’t pan out, I decided to carve my own—and it led me to this incredible, fulfilling life that I wouldn’t trade for anything.

Beyond my love for capturing empowering moments, I have a few other obsessions—wine, coffee, and tacos, to name a few. I also collect shot glasses and vintage film cameras. No trip is complete without snagging a shot glass from every city, province, state, or country I visit. And let's be real—I can’t function without a large coffee in the morning. If you're a fellow fan of Grey’s Anatomy and Schitt’s Creek, we’ll get along just fine (and yes, those sample names on my contact form? Totally inspired by my favourite characters—go check it out!).

More than anything, my biggest goal—whether personally or professionally—is to make everyone feel comfortable, just as they are, wherever they are in life’s journey. I carry this belief into every boudoir session and every interaction because confidence and self-love should be for everyone.

Ottawa Boudoir Photographer

WHY
BOUDOIR?

If you’re looking for a super serious, all-business boudoir photographer... well, that’s just not me. I’m silly, I’ll make you laugh, and we’re going to have a fun AF time—trust me!

When I shot my very first boudoir session, I was so nervous. I had absolutely NO idea what I was getting myself into. At that point, I was still figuring out where I wanted my photography journey to take me. So, I packed up my gear, headed to my client’s home (yep, I used to travel before I had my own studio), and we shot for—get this—3 hours. Why? Because I had zero clue what I was doing. Now they are 2 hours because I KNOW what I'm doing and have multiple sets to play with!

Luckily, it was a friend of mine, which made all my awkward mistakes a little less painful. They were beyond patient, and somehow, we ended up turning it into a couples session! The photos turned out amazing, and by the end of it, I felt so confident—honestly, I think I walked away with more confidence than my friends did.

From that moment on, I knew boudoir was my thing. I threw myself into learning everything I could—taking courses, mastering posing techniques, hosting boudoir marathons at Airbnbs, and working with tons of amazing clients. Fast forward to today, and I’m proud to say I’m one of the best boudoir photographers in Ottawa (yep, I said it!).

My clients don’t just walk away with gorgeous photos—they leave feeling like absolute badasses. Many have even started self-love journeys after their sessions and keep coming back for more! And guess what? Boudoir isn’t a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Your body is always changing, and I truly believe in celebrating it at every stage. Whether you want to capture the moment now or come back after hitting a personal goal—DO IT. You deserve it.

Boudoir isn’t just about taking sexy photos to gift to your partner—it’s about celebrating you. Because let’s be real—you deserve to treat yourself, and I’m here to make sure you have an unforgettable experience while doing it!

Ottawa Boudoir Photographer

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