March 2025

Featured portfolio photo of animal from Prairie Paws in a magazine. Submitted photo by Mary Allen.

Capturing Ottawa: The Story of Mary Allen’s Photography

OTTAWA- Resident of Ottawa, Mary Allen, is the owner and operator of her own photography business. She specializes in adoption photos for the local animal shelter, Prairie Paws, as well as works in commercial advertising for real estate and insurance for example. Additionally, she shares the essence of Ottawa’s lifestyle on her Instagram page, @ottawaks_living. Through her lens, Allen captures the heart of the city, from its new and historic buildings and parks, to its vibrant community events and features.

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Everything Old is New Again

Everything in my house is new! Well, almost everything. I have a new stove, computer, humidifier, vacuum cleaner, and garage door opener. No, we didn’t win big on The Price is Right. Everything is new because a short time ago, everything was old, and it all quit working at the same time.

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