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Melanie Shields Photography

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Last reviewed: August 10, 2026 | Ottawa | Wedding Photography |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Business status: Active.

Mélanie Shields Photography is the existing Canada Wedding Guide listing for the photographer behind Doire Photography. For couples looking for an Ottawa wedding photographer, the confirmed official site identifies Mélanie as a full-time wedding photographer based in Ottawa, Ontario.

The business says Doire Photography was founded in 2005. Its official introduction describes original, fun and romantic wedding images, with an approach intended to reflect a client’s lifestyle. The site provides direct email and phone contact details for enquiries.

About this listing

The current official website is branded Doire Photography and identifies Mélanie as the photographer. It aligns with this existing listing through the photographer name, Ottawa wedding-photography context and the matching direct telephone number. Details in this profile are limited to the confirmed official domain.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-10.

Services and specialization

Doire Photography identifies Mélanie as a full-time wedding photographer. The official site says her work is intended to capture a couple’s personality, along with the excitement and beauty of their wedding day. It describes the images as original, fun and romantic.

Mélanie also states that she is classically trained in both film and digital photography. The official page reviewed does not present a current, itemized wedding-service menu. Couples should therefore confirm such details as coverage duration, engagement sessions, a second photographer, albums, file delivery and the number of final images before booking.

Wedding photography
Film and digital photography background
Special-event photography, as described on the official site

Service area and who it may suit

The official site says Mélanie lives in Ottawa, Ontario. It references Ottawa’s trails, beaches, museums, city parks and urban spaces, as well as Gatineau Park, as local photography opportunities. This supports Ottawa as the confirmed local base.

This may suit couples seeking wedding photography with a stated focus on personality, emotion and romantic imagery, including those considering outdoor or urban Ottawa-area portraits. A formal travel area, destination policy and venue list are not stated on the official page, so couples planning outside Ottawa should ask about travel availability and related costs.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is experience: the official site says Doire Photography was founded in 2005 and identifies Mélanie as a full-time wedding photographer. It also documents training in both film and digital photography, which gives couples a specific starting point for discussing photographic approach and final deliverables.

The practical limitation is the amount of current detail publicly available on the official homepage. It does not specify package names, pricing, image counts, editing timelines, back-up arrangements, insurance, travel fees or availability. These are details to clarify in a consultation, not negative findings about the business.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published on the official site reviewed. Request a written quote based on the wedding date, venues, timing, coverage needs and desired deliverables.

When comparing quotes, confirm whether taxes, travel, additional hours, a second photographer, digital images, print rights, albums and additional sessions are included. Ask for the payment schedule and postponement or cancellation terms in writing.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

Contact and booking

The official website lists melanie@doirephotography and 613-816-7202 for direct contact. The confirmed website is https://www.doirephotography.com/.

For a useful availability enquiry, provide the wedding date, ceremony and reception locations, approximate timeline and the coverage you are considering. This helps establish whether the photographer is available and whether the requested scope is suitable.

What couples should confirm

Use the consultation to turn the site’s broad description of style into a clear written scope. Ask to review recent full wedding galleries comparable to your season, venue type, schedule and lighting conditions. Confirm who will photograph the event and whether a second photographer, assistant or associate is involved.

Also confirm coverage start and end times, overtime arrangements, gallery delivery timing, image quantity or minimums if offered, editing approach, gallery access period, print and sharing rights, weather plans, travel terms and contract conditions. Couples interested in film photography should ask whether it is available for their date and how the final images will be delivered.

Availability for the wedding date
Coverage hours, locations and overtime terms
Second-photographer or assistant options
Deliverables, delivery timing and usage rights
Travel, taxes, payment schedule and cancellation or postponement terms

Explore Canada Wedding Guide

For broader planning research, use Canada Wedding Guide’s directory and planning resources alongside this business profile. These hubs can help couples build a vendor shortlist and prepare questions before photography consultations.

Browse the wedding directory for vendor categories, or use the wedding and bridal guide for planning resources before finalizing photography requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mélanie Shields Photography the same business as Doire Photography?

The confirmed official website is branded Doire Photography and identifies Mélanie as the photographer. It aligns with this listing through the photographer name, Ottawa wedding-photography context and matching direct phone number.