A Portrait of Tim Gowling Ottawa wedding & lifestyle photographer in a sherpa jacket.
Ottawa wedding & lifestyle photographer & wife wearing winter hats and sunglasses smile together outdoors with trees in the background.

More Than Just Photos — This Is About Your Story

Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer

You’re not just looking for someone to take photos.


You want someone who gets what this means — the moments, the people, the feeling of the day — and knows how to capture it without making it feel staged or forced.


That’s where I come in.

Hi, I’m Tim — a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Russell, Ontario, serving Ottawa and the surrounding areas.


I work with couples and families who care about real moments over perfect poses, and who want to actually enjoy their day while everything is being documented.

My approach is simple:


I keep things relaxed, organized, and running smoothly — so you never feel rushed or unsure of what’s happening next.


At the same time, I’m always watching for the in-between moments… the ones you didn’t even realize were happening.


That’s where the real story lives.

Fatherhood

Outside of photography, I’m a stay-at-home dad to three kids and the primary provider for my family.


What that means for you is simple — this isn’t just something I enjoy doing, it’s something I take seriously.


Every wedding, every session matters. Because this is how I support my family, and I treat every client with that level of care, commitment, and attention.

Ottawa wedding & portrait photographer with his family in winter attire against a backdrop of stacked firewood on a snowy day.

Photography

I’ve been behind a camera for most of my life — from getting my first film camera as a kid, to earning my photography diploma in 2015, to building a full-time photography business here in Canada after moving from the U.K. in 2016.


But what matters most isn’t how long I’ve been doing this — it’s how comfortable and confident you feel having me there.

A few more facts about me

Ottawa wedding & portrait photographer wakeboarding across a lake, creating a spray of water while performing tricks on a sunny day.
I've started the business

At the age of 35

I'm obsessed with

Timmies K pods

& English breakfast tea

My hobbies

Cliché but photography

& snowboarding

I have a Diplomas in

Automotive technology & motorsports

Automotive technician

Advanced Photography

Countryside management

Favorite podcast

The Vender Table of course

My best friend

My Wife of course!!

Ottawa wedding & lifestyle photographer & his wife have matching denim jackets share intimate moments against a brick wall on a city street.

Whether it’s your wedding day, a lifestyle session, or a meaningful moment you want to hold onto — my goal is always the same:


To give you photos that feel like you.


Natural. Honest. Timeless.

If that sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d love to hear more about your plans.

Ready to transform everyday moments into timeless memories?