Sam & Kaitlyn
Love in Bloom at Mer Bleue Bog
Spring in Ottawa is a season of contrasts — the promise of new life meets the lingering chill of winter. That day at Mer Bleue Bog, the air still carried a crisp bite, the kind that makes you pull your coat a little tighter… or better yet, wrap your arms around the one you love.
That’s exactly what Sam and Kaitlyn did. As the soft evening light danced across the boardwalk and the marsh stretched out in muted spring tones, they drew close, leaning into each other with warmth that had nothing to do with the temperature. The cold became just another reason to hold on tighter, to share quiet smiles and whispered words that only they could hear.
This session felt different for me — not only because of the breathtaking backdrop, but because of them. I’ve known these two for years through mutual friends, and watching their relationship grow has been such a joy. Now, to see them on the edge of this new chapter, newly engaged and glowing with excitement, was beyond special.
They weren’t just posing for the camera — they were soaking up the moment. Every laugh, every brush of a hand across a cheek, every glance held a little longer than the last spoke of a love that’s steady, sure, and ready for forever.
Mer Bleue Bog gave us the perfect canvas that day — wild, serene, and full of quiet beauty. But it was their connection that made the images truly come alive. These photographs aren’t just about an engagement… they’re about the years of friendship, love, and shared history that brought them to this point, and the beautiful road ahead that will carry them even further.
Keep scrolling to see my favorite photos from Sam and Kaitlyn's engagement session!
Session Details:
Location: Mer Bleue Bog, Ottawa, ON K4B 1H9
Photographer: Christie Tinker | Wild Rose Film
Date: March 5, 2024
Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
Hi, my name is
Christie Tinker
The face behind the lens
I am a 32 year-old wife, mother, daughter, and sister. I grew up locally to Cornwall, Ontario and I’m a labor and delivery nurse. I have two beautiful children, my 4 year-old daughter, and my 2 year-old son. I'm married to the love of my life, Matthew, and we've been together for 12 years. I have two dogs, a golden retriever and a husky/malamute/German Shepard mix. We finally followed our dream of living in the country this past fall, and now live in Martintown, Ontario. I used to dream of stepping onto my porch with a coffee in hand, hearing the sounds of birds singing, and my children laughing and playing outside. I wanted to walk through my garden while smelling the fresh country air... reveling in the silence and privacy of country living. And now, finally I have all of this. I also love hiking, wine tasting, charcuterie, cooking over baking, iced coffee, warm weather, long drives, movie soundtracks, and having a good laugh with friends.
I first discovered my interest in photography when we travelled to Iceland in 2018. I bought my first camera and snapped pictures of our whole trip. My passion reignited when we had our daughter. I love preserving moments in time because I’ve learned time goes by so quickly and all we have as a reminder are these photos. My husband always says I’m the only person he knows who likes to go through old photo albums. I like to tell your story as the moment happens. You will find I use prompts to guide you through your session instead of set poses. The most breathtaking photos happen when you're naturally interacting with each other. Sneaking kisses, tender touching, twirling, dipping, tickling, and giggling. Seeing your love makes my heart burst - It’s like watching a story unfold to me. You will always catch me smiling behind the camera and shouting how much I love what I’m seeing, because its true! I love what I do. I am down to try just about any idea. Those often lead to some of the best photos!
