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"Ottawa's Most Trusted Photographer" ™
Ottawa Headshots
and Grad Photos
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
SORRY NO WALK-INS
CAPURING OTTAWA BEST SMILES FOR 46 YEARS
Our Ottawa Photo Studio Blog
It has always been my life's dream to write a blog so I could share my inner most thoughts... Ya OK not really. It's just random stuff that I find interesting or amusing, well hopefully amusing. The day to day goings on in one of the oldest photo studios in the Ottawa area, well maybe the planet. They tell me photographers are in business on average about eighteen months before they pack it in and get a real job. Well this one is run by a cynical dyslexic that has somehow made a go of it for over forty years. Yes that surprises me too.
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Why Ottawa Realtors Love a Professional Headshot With a Transparent Background
Your professional Ottawa realtor headshot needs to work everywhere your real estate business does—from your website and social media to business cards, marketing materials and For Sale signs. At Spencer Studio in Ottawa, we provide high-quality PNG realtor headshot files with transparent backgrounds for our realtor clients. This means your headshot can be placed onto virtually any background or marketing design without the need to remove the background yourself. A transparent
Robin Spencer
5 days ago2 min read


Celebrate Graduation With the People Who Matter Most
Graduation is a milestone worth celebrating—and it's also a wonderful opportunity to create professional graduation portraits with family. At Spencer Studio, our Graduation & Family Celebration Collection combines beautiful individual grad portraits with relaxed family portraits and multiple groupings. Parents, siblings and the graduate can all be photographed together, creating a collection of images that captures not only the achievement, but the people who helped make it p
Robin Spencer
5 days ago1 min read


Ottawa Professional Photographer is Still Living the Dream after 47 Years
Yes, after 47 years Ottawa Professional Photographer Robin Spencer has slowed down a little and I'm enjoying more leisure time and travel. "My schedule is a little easier and I'm only shooting professional headshots and graduation photos now in our Ottawa photo Studio. " Robin has decided to reveal some of my business secret to a select few and will now be doing some mentoring. and speaking to high school business/entrepreneur students and doing very informal talks to profess
Robin Spencer
Jun 61 min read


One Grad Equals One Tree Planted
🌲 Growing Futures Together In celebration of every 2026 graduate we photograph, Spencer Studio makes a donation to plant a tree in Canada through Tree Canada — supporting a greener future for generations to come.
Robin Spencer
May 91 min read


Robin Spencer
May 90 min read


Elevate Your Professional Image with Spencer Studio LinkedIn Profile Photos
Spencer Studio offers LinkedIn Profile Packages at Budget Prices In today’s competitive job market, your LinkedIn profile photo is often the first impression you make on potential employers, clients, or collaborators. A high-quality, professional photo can set you apart and communicate confidence, competence, and approachability . Spencer Studio specializes in creating LinkedIn profile photos that help individuals elevate their professional image without compromising on qual
Robin Spencer
Nov 27, 20252 min read


What is considered a Headshot Photo?
A headshot photo is a specific type of portrait that focuses on the subject's face, typically cropped to head and shoulders. It is...
Robin Spencer
Sep 12, 20251 min read


Best Headshots Tip #1 - Clothes That Fit
The clothes you wear for your photo session should be clean, pressed and should fit properly. We do best in editing to minimize minor...
Robin Spencer
Aug 25, 20251 min read


Best Headshots Tips #3 Adding a Pop of Colour
The Art of Professional Photography I always enjoy working with author and motivational speaker Derian Tuitt. He is the most interesting...
Robin Spencer
Jul 21, 20251 min read


The "Golden Ratio" Viewer
This is my latest professional photographer weirdo gadget. It helps me preview the composition so I can put the main subject into the...
Robin Spencer
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Blessed
A mom booked a portrait for her 4 year old daughter. During the photo session the mom told me that when her husband asked who she had...
Robin Spencer
Apr 22, 20251 min read


HEADSHOTS - On Black Backrounds
I have been getting more requests for headshots on black backgrounds. I love the look. So is black the new black? LOL
Robin Spencer
Apr 22, 20251 min read


DIY Jacket Clip For Headshots
DIY Jacket Clip I got this DIY gadget idea from Mike Price, MBA, M.Photog Cr. at his headshot photography workshop in Chicago. It's...
Robin Spencer
Mar 18, 20251 min read


An AI Created Background, Too Easy
This was interesting. A client wanted a photo in front of a white brick wall. Since I didn't have a white brick wall, I tried Photoshop...
Robin Spencer
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Love Malen Framing
Just a quick shout-out and thank you to Malen Framing. A framed certificate I received in 2011 had minor damage and needed some TLC. I...
Robin Spencer
Jul 18, 20241 min read


We Love Dogs!
Photos are always better (and more fun) when you add your best friend. Meet Olivia and Tucker (Left photo) and Tanisha and Maya (Right...
Robin Spencer
Jan 27, 20231 min read


A New Trick To Changing Colours
This was a pleasant surprise in the old dog new tricks department. I had to change the colour of a academic hood (Before/After above)...
Robin Spencer
Apr 8, 20221 min read


Retouchers in Peru
I admit that sometimes when I get too busy or overwhelmed I send some of my retouching work down south, way down south... Peru. I'm very...
Robin Spencer
May 25, 20211 min read


"What is that?"
Clients often ask " What is that?" I explain that it's a flash meter and one of my favorite and most important piece of #PhotoStudio...
Robin Spencer
Feb 19, 20211 min read
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