Wearing socks. 

Being late.

Mosquito Bites.

Waiting in line.

Laundry.

Hates

Stretchy pants.

Clean House.

Go with the flow.

Lake views.

The smell of rain.

SMUTTY BOOK LOVER.

Loves

"When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else."

- Georgia o'keefe

I believe the universe sends us little signs—and you finding your way here might just be one of them. If you’re anything like me, you value moments that are real, heartfelt, and beautifully imperfect.

For over 12 years, I’ve been capturing couples exactly as they are—unapologetically in love. Every story I photograph is different, yet each one moves me in the same way: the way two souls find each other, choose each other, and weave their lives together. I live for the stolen glances, the belly laughs, the soft touches, and the quiet moments no one else notices.

Hey, I’m Heather Hugo!
As an elopement and wedding photographer based in Barrie, Ontario, it’s the connections and friendships I make that fuel both my work and my heart. I’m a huge people person, and there’s nothing I love more than photographing the love you share—those real, genuine moments that make your story uniquely yours.

You might be wondering how I get couples to feel so relaxed and look so effortlessly natural in their images. The secret? I take the time to get to know you—both as a couple and as individuals. After booking, I send you an easy-to-fill-out questionnaire where you can share everything from your personalities to your favorite songs (yes, I’ll happily play them during your session or your wedding portraits to set the perfect mood!).

When it’s time for your session, I have a whole collection of tried-and-true prompts that spark real connection, laughter, and genuine emotion. Sometimes it’s fun and silly prompts, other times it’s my collection of truly awful dad jokes—which somehow always lead to real laughter or even better jokes from you.

I also encourage couples to bring personal items or meaningful touches to their session—anything that makes it uniquely you. That’s how we make your photos deeply personal, not just another Pinterest-perfect gallery.

Photography, to me, isn’t just about beautiful images. It’s about trust, connection, and allowing yourself to be fully seen. I’m here not just as your photographer, but as your cheerleader, hype woman, and ride-or-die on one of the most meaningful days of your life.

At the end of the day, we just have fun together. And when you’re having fun, the magic happens effortlessly.

Wedding Photographer in Barrie Ontario