Ottawa wedding photography + film

Your day,as it felt.

Quiet observation. Honest emotion.
Images that bring it all back.

Step into the stories

The person behind the camera

Not just your photographer. A calm eye in the middle of it all.

The best photographs happen when you forget there’s a camera in the room. Phil pays attention to the glances, the deep breaths, the hands held under the table—the moments that make the day yours.

Meet Phil
CleanTimelessDreamyPhoto · Film · Story

Selected wedding stories

How the day moves.

Soft green wedding tablescape with florals
01
The detailsbefore everyone arrives
Bride holding a white orchid bouquet beside a window
02
The anticipationquiet, luminous, close
Bride and groom walking through green grass
03
The first lookeverything slows down
Bride and groom laughing during a wedding speech
04
The laughtercompletely unplanned
Newlyweds embracing during a lively dance
05
The blurwhen the room disappears
Wedding guest dancing joyfully at the reception
06
The energyall the people you love
Newlyweds kissing in silhouette at sunset
07
The afterglowone last look back
Phil reviewing an image on his camera while photographing an event
Phil Opeña — photographer, filmmaker, steady presence.

Why Philsviews

It began with curiosity. It became a calling.

Phil picked up a Nikon D3200 in 2014 and started paying closer attention. To light. To people. To the moments that vanish if no one notices them.

Known for a clean, dreamy style, he blends instinct with quiet observation. He moves toward the energy, lets people be themselves, and shapes what he saw—and how it felt—into something timeless and personal.

That’s Philsviews.

Based in OttawaAvailable in Montreal, Toronto + beyond

What it feels like

Present when it matters.
Invisible when it doesn’t.

  1. 01

    We get to know each other.

    A relaxed consultation about your people, your priorities, and the way you want the day to feel.

  2. 02

    You stay in the moment.

    Thoughtful direction when you need it; room to laugh, move, and be yourselves when you don’t.

  3. 03

    You relive it honestly.

    A carefully edited gallery—and film, if you choose—rooted in emotion rather than poses.

Wedding investment

Choose how you want to remember it.

Transparent starting points. We’ll shape the final coverage around your day.

Photography

01

Classic Wedding

$2,500 + tax

Timeless imagery and natural storytelling for a full wedding day.

  • 8 hours of continuous coverage
  • One lead photographer
  • 300+ high-resolution edited images
  • Private online gallery
Ask about this package
Film

03

Wedding Film

$1,500 + tax

Movement, voices, and atmosphere preserved as a film you can step back into.

  • Short trailer
  • Cinematic highlight or documentary edit
  • Both film edits available for +$500
  • Full ceremony option available
Ask about this package

Engagement + lifestyle sessionsfrom $250

Event photographyfrom $500

Second photographer$500 / 6 hours

A better first step

Find a time.
Tell me your story.

Choose a consultation time that works for you. In twenty minutes, we’ll talk through your date, your vision, and whether we feel like the right fit.

20 minutesVideo or phoneComplimentary

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Almost there

Tell Phil a little about you.

You’re in the calendar

Looking forward to meeting you.

Interactive booking prototype. Connect Phil’s live calendar and email service before launch.

Good to know

Before you ask.

How long until we receive our photos?

Standard sessions are typically delivered in 2–7 days. Full wedding galleries and larger events usually take 1–3 weeks, with timing confirmed before your date.

Can we choose an editing style?

Yes. Phil’s signature is clean, timeless, and dreamy, but the final look can lean bright and airy, warm and cinematic, natural, or slightly moodier. You’ll align on the direction together.

Do you travel for weddings?

Absolutely. Phil is based in Ottawa and regularly considers work in Toronto, Montreal, and beyond. Travel fees may apply outside the local area.

How are our images delivered?

Your edited, high-resolution images arrive in a private online gallery designed for easy viewing, downloading, and sharing with the people you love.

Phil standing between newlyweds after their destination wedding

If this feels like you

Let’s make something
that feels like your day.

Find a consultation time