Melissa Gauthier Photography

Last reviewed: August 9, 2026. Availability unconfirmed. Review pending.

Melissa Gauthier Photography is confirmed as an Ottawa-area photography business, with an official site focused on newborn, maternity, and family sessions. For people searching for an Ottawa newborn photographer, the site describes a home-based studio in Orléans and availability in Ottawa and surrounding areas.

This existing Canada Wedding Guide page remains review_pending as of 2026-08-09 because the official site explicitly describes the photographer’s wedding work as retired. It therefore does not confirm a current wedding-photography service, wedding availability, or wedding package information.

Verification status

The official domain, melissagauthier.ca, identifies Melissa Gauthier Photography and presents Melissa as a professional photographer serving Ottawa and surrounding areas. The name match and current photography context establish the business identity.

However, the same official homepage says that Melissa has experience in weddings “(retired).” That is direct first-party evidence that conflicts with the purpose of this wedding-photography directory page. The profile is not marked Closed; it is held for review because current wedding services cannot be confirmed.

Services and specialization

The current official site promotes newborn, maternity, and family photography. It describes newborn sessions in the home-based Orléans studio, while full family and maternity sessions may be booked in studio or on location.

The photographer also advertises seasonal family-session marathons at parts of the year. A maternity investment page lists a 60-minute maternity session and notes that a newborn-and-maternity combination package is available.

Wedding photography should not be represented as a current service on this page. The official site refers to prior wedding experience but does not offer a current wedding portfolio, wedding package, or wedding booking path.

Service area and who it may suit

Melissa Gauthier Photography states that it is available for hire in Ottawa and surrounding areas. The studio is described as home-based in Orléans, Ontario, but the official pages reviewed do not publish a full postal address; the address field is therefore left blank.

The confirmed offering may suit Ottawa-area families seeking newborn, maternity, or family portraits, including clients who prefer a studio or location-based maternity or family session. It is not currently verified as a fit for couples seeking a wedding photographer.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include a home-based Orléans studio with neutral backdrops and props, studio newborn sessions, and maternity and family sessions available in studio or on location. The published maternity package includes fully edited digital files and an online gallery.

The practical limitation is clear: the official site says wedding photography is retired. No current wedding gallery, service inclusions, lead or second-photographer arrangement, coverage duration, contract terms, or wedding availability could be verified from the official domain.

• Confirmed current focus: newborn, maternity, and family photography.
• Confirmed service area statement: Ottawa and surrounding areas.
• Wedding services require direct reconfirmation before this listing can be activated.

Pricing

A current maternity price is published on the official site: $625 for a 60-minute maternity session. The listed inclusions are fully edited digital files, a studio or on-location session, and an online gallery.

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. The official site does not provide a current wedding package, retainer, travel fee, tax treatment, overtime rate, or wedding deliverables because wedding photography is identified as retired.

Contact and booking

The official homepage lists photos@melissagauthier.ca as the business email and includes a contact route. No official phone number was located on the pages reviewed, so none is published here.

For newborn, maternity, or family work, prospective clients can use the official contact route to ask about dates and the appropriate session type. For wedding inquiries, couples should first ask whether the retired wedding status has changed; this directory should not be treated as confirmation that wedding bookings are available.

What couples should confirm

Couples should confirm whether wedding photography has resumed before discussing dates, deposits, or coverage. If the business does accept a wedding inquiry, request a current wedding-specific portfolio and a written proposal rather than relying on the historical directory description.

They should also confirm who will photograph the event, coverage duration, edited-image delivery, backup arrangements, travel, retainer and payment terms, cancellation or rescheduling terms, and any applicable taxes. These items are not currently documented for weddings on the official site.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melissa Gauthier Photography currently offer wedding photography?

The official homepage says that Melissa’s wedding photography experience is retired. Canada Wedding Guide could not verify current wedding bookings or services.

What photography services are currently shown on the official site?

The official site promotes newborn, maternity, and family photography. It describes newborn sessions in the Orléans studio and maternity or family sessions in studio or on location.

What is the published maternity-session price?

The official maternity investment page lists a 60-minute maternity session at $625, including fully edited digital files and an online gallery.

Where does Melissa Gauthier Photography work?

The official site says the business is available for hire in Ottawa and surrounding areas and has a home-based studio in Orléans. A full postal address is not published on the official pages reviewed.

Sources checked

• https://canadaweddingguide.com/melissa-gauthier-photography/
• http://www.facebook.com/367686883696931