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Wedding photo & film guides
Planning a wedding in the GTA or elsewhere in Southern Ontario? Start with the questions that matter to your day.
10 guides
How much should we budget for wedding photography in Toronto?
Start with the hours, people and finished photographs you want. Comparing those three things tells you more than comparing starting prices.
TimelineHow many hours of wedding photography do we need?
Work backward from the last moment you want photographed. The span between that moment and the first one matters more than the guest count.
PhotographyDo we need two wedding photographers?
A second photographer is most useful when two things you care about will happen at the same time.
FilmIs a wedding videographer worth adding to photography?
Consider the things a photograph cannot play back: the pause in a vow, the delivery of a joke, the sound of the room after a speech.
FilmWedding highlight, full ceremony or raw footage: what is the difference?
These describe different things: a story edited for watching, a record of an event from beginning to end, and the camera files used to make an edit.
BookingWhat should we ask before booking a wedding photographer?
Ask to see a full gallery that resembles your day, then talk through who will show up, how they work and exactly what you receive.
EngagementWill an engagement shoot help if we feel awkward in photos?
It can. A short session lets you learn what kind of direction feels comfortable before the wedding day has a timetable.
TimelineShould we do a first look or wait for the aisle?
Choose the moment you want to experience first, then build the portrait schedule around it. Either choice can work.
LocationsWhat if it rains on our wedding portrait plans?
Pick one sheltered portrait spot before the forecast matters. It should fit your largest group and be available when you need it.
LocationsDo we need a permit for wedding photos in a park?
Check with the operator of the specific property before you put a park or garden on the itinerary. A public entrance does not tell you whether a booked portrait session is permitted.