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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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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
6 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


New V-Stole for Ashbury College Grad Photos
Spencer Studio Has A New V-Stole for Ashbury College Grad Photos We are excited to announce a new addition to our collection of graduation gowns and accessories! Recently, we received the Ashbury College V-Stole, which now joins our extensive collection of over forty V-Stoles , academic hoods, and epitoges. Our graduation gowns and regalia are available to our clients to use during their grad photo sessions and not available for sale, rent or loan. At Spencer Studio, we o
Robin Spencer
Jan 211 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


School Photos - Max and Dinosaurs
Daughter Tina said Max missed the school photos this year and would asked if I take a few just to mark the year. Max and I couldn't...
Robin Spencer
Feb 19, 20251 min read


Robin Spencer
Feb 19, 20250 min read


Creative LinkedIn Profile Photo Idea
A great idea for a LinkedIn headshot. I wish I could take credit for it but it was Danielle who suggested including her guitar in several...
Robin Spencer
Jan 21, 20251 min read


Married 48 Years
My wife Judy and I are celebrating our 48th wedding anniversary. This year a quiet dinner at a romantic, little, out-of-the-way Italian...
Robin Spencer
Jan 21, 20251 min read


A Grad With An Amazing Talent
Asryn, Hair Hanging Grad Astyn came in with her mom for grad photos. When I asked what she did for fun her mother explained that Astyn...
Robin Spencer
Jan 8, 20251 min read


Jan Gao. So Inspiring.
What a great time I had meeting and photographing Jan Gao, MPA. She has a fascinating story about her life and why she is running for...
Robin Spencer
Jan 8, 20251 min read


Awarded #1 Best Photography Studio in Ottawa 2023
It started out a rough week, then I recied this email notification. Best in Ottawa selected Spencer Studio as the #1 Best Photography...
Robin Spencer
May 31, 20231 min read


Grads and their furry friends
I'm just fooling around today and put together a few shots of grads with their furry friends. Hey, where are the cat people? And I would...
Robin Spencer
Apr 7, 20231 min read


Grad Photos. Behind The Scenes Video.
A Few Behind The Scenes images of Brigitte a graduate of Collège La Cité in Ottawa. Spencer Studio Ottawa. #lovemyjob#OttawaPhotographer#...
Robin Spencer
Mar 16, 20231 min read


Grad Photos with Real Flowers
Sadie wanted to bring her own flowers to her grad photo session. Typically we use silk red roses but I loved her multicolored bouquet and...
Robin Spencer
Mar 7, 20231 min read


Behind The Scene Images. Grad Photos
A few behind-the-scenes images from a grad photo session at Spencer Studio Ottawa. #lovemyjob #OttawaPhotographer #SpencerStudio...
Robin Spencer
Mar 7, 20231 min read
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