Wedding & Engagement Photography

Most life event shoots come with the following, unless otherwise specified

  • For Candid-style photo session: 150 to 250 images per shooter per hour (300 to 500 images per hour for 2 shooters)
  • Full resolution files
  • Edited for use online and in small prints & cards
  • Online viewing gallery with instruction
  • Wedding Photography with 2 shooters includes elopements
  • Prices are subject to change without notice.

Wedding Photography

Wedding plans always include:

  • A free Discovery call and customized timelines
  • Coverage time is consecutive. We are not able to accommodate breaks in coverage over the course of the day.

Wedding plans do not automatically include:

  • Prints
  • Albums
  • Engagement Shoots
  • Travel fees
  • GST

Your wedding coverage time will always be customized.

The pricing below is a guideline only. Sample timelines and their costs can be found hereClick here to get a rough estimate on the total time that you might need.

Engagement Shoot

1.5h
$520
  • Associate Photographer Rate (inquire for Partner Jean-Marc)
  • ~90m of consecutive photography
  • 250-350 full res images retouched for web

Elopement With 1 Photographer

2h
$790
  • Associate Photographer Rate (inquire or Partner Jean-Marc rates)
  • 30m Ceremony + 90m Couples Shoot

Elopement-Style With Guests

2h
$1,220
  • For ceremonies with guests, but no events, and those looking for lots of candids together!
  • Two (2) Photographers Associate Photographer + 2nd Rate (inquire for Partner Jean-Marc + 2nd rates)
  • Two (2) Hours of Coverage: 30m Ceremony + 90m Couples Shoot
  • About 600 to 1000 Full Resolution Images For Download

Just the Basics

4h
$2,270
  • Associate Photographer Rate (inquire for Partner Jean-Marc)
  • 4h of photography
  • About 1,200 to 2000 full res images retouched for web
  • Could cover Ceremony, Family photos, Bridal Party, and Couple photos

Minimum Standard Wedding

8h
$3,650
  • Associate Photographer Rate (inquire for Partner Jean-Marc)
  • 8h of photography
  • About 2,400 to 4,000 full res images retouched for web
  • Could cover some getting ready, ceremony, family photos, bridal Party, couple photos, and a bit of reception

Full Day

12h
$5,370
  • Associate Photographer Rate (inquire for Partner Jean-Marc)
  • 12h of photography
  • About 3,600 to 6,000 full res images retouched for web
  • Full coverage of getting ready, ceremony, family photos, bridal Party, couple photos, and reception

Additional Hours Lead+2nd

1h
$430
  • Associate Photographer Rate (inquire for Partner Jean-Marc)
  • Includes the editing required for the additional photos

Additional Hours Lead Only

1h
$250
  • Available only for elopements and engagement shoots
  • Associate Photographer Rate (inquire for Partner Jean-Marc)
  • Includes the editing required for the additional photos

Wedding & Engagement Film-Making

Discover if a wedding film is right for you, at this link. And why we should be the ones to do it here!

Our wedding film services include

  • Lead Shooter + 2nd Shooter (One shooter may be available for elopements only)
  • A 30-60sec trailer
  • A 5-7min full day edit (3-4m for elopements)
  • HD video file
  • Licensed Copyright Free Music
  • Travel within Calgary (30km and 20m from our studio)

Full Day Coverage

Our wedding film-making is only for full-day coverage, or elopements

Full day coverage always includes:

  • 2 shooters
  • Getting Ready (Camera team splits up to capture coverage for each person)
  • Ceremony
  • Bridal Party Session
  • Couples Session
  • Reception
  • Grand Entrance (if applicable)
  • Speeches
  • Optionally: First Dance(s) and Dance Party

Elopements

We want to make sure that you are able to have a calm and stress free day therefore all of our elopement packages start at 2h. We really want to allow enough time for you to enjoy your intimate ceremony and get those fantastic couples shots

Coverage 1: Basic

Includes a 30m ceremony + 90m couples portraits

Coverage 2: Getting Ready + Basic

Includes 1h of Getting Ready, 30m ceremony + 90m couples portraits

Coverage 3: Getting Ready + Basic, + 1 extra locations

Includes 1h of Getting Ready, 30m ceremony, 90m couples portraits + 1 additional location during either the portraits session or the ceremony in a different location as the portraits

Additional shooter

For coverage options 2&3 we would recommend this so that you get the getting ready shots for both partners

Your Wedding Film Coverage Time Will Always be Customized

Sample timelines can be found here. Pricing at that link does not apply to film. Coverage times below are shown for cost estimates only – your custom coverage will often fall in between those.

Prices are subject to change without notice.  GST or travel fees are not included.

Full Day

8h
$4,980

Full Day

10h
$6,000

Full Day

12h
$6,750

Full Day

14h
$7,510

Elopements

Basic
$1,740

Elopements

Getting Ready + Basic
$2,040

Elopements

Getting Ready + Basic + Extra Location
$2,190

Additional Hours Full Day

$710
  • Includes 2 shooters
  • Includes the editing required for the additional footage to be incorporated.

Commercial & Documentary

Brand Lifestyle, Event Photo or Video, Brand Story Doc & Documentary Shoots

All brand lifestyle and event shoots are customized, but include at minimum:

  • 1h Visioning session: we discuss the shoot objectives, logistics, and create a shot list, discuss props, etc.
  • A lead shooter. An assistant and/or a 2nd shooter may be added if recommended
  • Shooting in one location (more locations possible with a custom quote)
  • Photography:
    • Web resolution images (1800px on the long edge)
    • 150 to 250 images per hour, per photographer
    • Lighting is used as required for the best look
  • Videography
    • An event video in HD, length depending on the content or idea

Unless otherwise specified, shoots do not include

  • Travel time and mileage outside of 20km and 20m from our studio
  • For Photography
    • Higher resolution upgrades (medium and full resolution upgrades are available)
    • Detailed retouching
  • For Videography
    • Bulk Clips MAY Be available
  • Rush Rates (Rush and Double Rush rates may be available)
  • A second shooter (this could be added depending on the event or the shoot)
  • GST

Standard Brand Story Documentary Shoots

The following are some ‘standard’ brand story documentary starting points.  While most shoots are customized completely and will differ slightly, these will give you a starting point for pricing.

Shoot Description Cost Range
Mini Brand Story Doc

·      2.75h shoot with 2 videographers (Lead+2nd)

o   2h shoot with 45m setup time

·      1h visioning session

·      Location Scout

·      1 location

·      1 to 2 interviews (45m)

·      B-roll shoot (1h15m)

·      Up to 18.25h of video editing

·      2-3m HD Video Download from our server

$2,780 to $3,530
Standard Brand Story Doc

·      4.25h shoot with 2 Videographers (Lead+2nd)

o   3.5h shoot with 45m setup time

·      1h15m visioning session

·      Location Scout

·      1 to 2 locations

·      2 to 3 interviews (~1h30m)

·      B-roll shoot (2h)

·      Up to 31h of video editing

·      4-5m HD Video Download from our server

$4,450 to $5,950
Full Day Brand Story Doc

·      10h shoot with 2 Videographers (Lead+2nd)

o   9.25h shoot with 45m setup time

·      4h of visioning session + Production Meetings

·      Location Scout

·      3-4 locations

·      4 to 6 interviews (~3h to 4.5h)

·      B-roll shoot (~5h-6h)

·      Up to 60h of video editing

·      5-10m HD Video Download from our server

$8,930 to $11,930

Real Shoot Examples

Shoot Description Cost Range
2.75h shoot with 1 photographer & an assistant

·      One (1) location

·      One (1) subject

·      Shoot time includes setup time

·      5 short scenarios: writing in a living, reading in a living room, making a smoothie, client work, yoga

$1,240 to $1,730
6.5h Workshop shoot with 1 photographer

·      One (1) location

·      Roaming a full day of workshops for a lot of students learning different activities

$1,740 to $2,220
2.75h Client Appreciation Event with 1 Photographer

·      One (1) location

·      Speeches, mingling, conversation

·      Off-camera lighting was used to augment the event space lighting

$930 to $1,410
3.5h Client Event with 1 Photographer

·      Double Rush Turnaround (2-3 business days)

·      One (1) location

·      Speeches, mingling, conversation

·      Off-camera lighting was used to augment the event space lighting

$1,440 to $1,920
Trade Show Highlight Video

·      2 shooters (Lead+2nd)

·      1.5 h planning session

·      2.5h of coverage

·      14h video editing

·      Up to 2m highlight video with informal participant interviews

·      Rush Editing (Rough cut in 9-11 business days)

$2,890 to $3,270
Full Day Corporate Sponsored Youth Workshop Event

·      1h planning session

·      2 shooters (Lead+2nd)

·      6h coverage plus 1h to set up

·      Travel to and accommodation in Edmonton

·      25h video editing

·      Up to 2m highlight video with informal participant interviews

$5,680 to $7,480

Non-Commercial Large-Scale Documentary & Shows

The pricing for our Brand Story Documentaries are a good place to start for non-commercial documentaries.  However we have some examples of recent documentaries we have created.

Shoot Description Cost Range
Multi Day Documentary – Sky Sisters Pilot Episode

·      12h of pre-production time

·      33h of shooting with 2 shooters and an assistant

·      117 hours of editing

·      Shooting on multiple locations and multiple days

·      20 minute documentary story

$25,000 to $26,000
Reality TV Live Cooking Show – Roots to Recipes

·      20h of pre-production time

·      35h of shooting with up to 6 team members

·      Shooting on 8 locations and over 8 days

·      Live Feed of the show to a live audience with live switching

·      183 hours of editing

·      60 minute live reality TV show documentary story

$42,360 to $45,460

 

4-Episode Scripted and Interview historical show – Original Slurs

·      22h of pre-production time

·      53h of shooting with up to 4 team members

·      Shooting in 3 locations over 7 different days

·      90 hours of editing

·      4x 22m episodes

$28,530 to $31,520

Additional Shooting Hours List

The following rates are for either photography or videography

Shoot Description Costs
Additional Shooting Hours 1 Shooter

·      Can be applied to any event or lifestyle shoot

·      Includes the editing and images/footage from the additional time

Photography $280

Videography $310

Additional Shooting Hours 1 Photographer or Videographer + Assistant

·      Can be applied to any event or lifestyle shoot

·      Includes the editing and images/footage from the additional time

Photography $330

Videography $360

Additional Shooting Hours 2 shooters (Lead+2nd)

·      Can be applied to any event or lifestyle shoot

·      Includes the editing and images/footage from the additional time

Photography $470

Videography $550

Additional Shooting Hours 2 shooters + assistant

·      Can be applied to any event or lifestyle shoot

·      Includes the editing and images/footage from the additional time

Photography $520

Videography $600

Detailed Retouching or Additional Editing Time $75/h

Headshots

  • Portraits on-location can be on a plain seamless backdrop or using the environment as a backdrop
  • We can organize a hair and makeup artist for touch-ups, or for full makeup and hair touch-ups if time permits.

For 4 or fewer people

Costs Total Cost Cost/Person
1 person $240 $240
2 people $400 $200
3 people $560 $187
4 people $720 $180
NB: These are in-studio, do not include on-location fees or other upgrades, and must be shot sequentially

Upgrades

Item Cost
On-location Fee (with location scout) $320
On-location Fee (without location scout) $200
Hair and Makeup Touchups Upgrade (~30m/person) $200 minimum, good for 4. Each additional person: $50.
Additional Detailed Retouching $75/h
Resolution Upgrades Inquire for Price

For 5 or more people

For 5 or more people, a custom quote is better for the client.  Prices can be as low as $150 per person in-studio, not including on-location upgrades, location scouts, or hair and makeup touch-ups.

Families, Newborn, and Maternity

About these prices:

  • For Candid-style photo sessions: 150 to 250 images per shooter per hour (For 1 shooter) will be delivered
  • In-studio formal portraits number of shots will depend on the number of groupings
  • Full resolution files unless otherwise specified
  • Edited for use online and in small prints & cards
  • Online viewing gallery with instruction provided
  • Rates do not include GST or travel outside of Calgary.
  • Prices are subject to change without notice.

Have something unique in mind? We are all about working with you to customize to your needs. Use the contact form to get in touch.

Family Minis

Only at Scheduled Events
$160
  • 15m per family
  • 2-5 groupings
  • 10-12 web res images retouched for web
  • 1x retouched 4x6 mailed to you (shipping included)

30m In-Studio Family Portraits

You and Your Family, Timelessly
$420
  • 30m In-Studio
  • 6-10 Groupings
  • 50-100 Full Res Images Retouched For Web Use
  • 1 x 4x6 Prints Mailed To Your Address
  • Weekday rebate may be available

Posed and Playful

You and Your Kids
$460
  • 45m
  • 20m of 4-6 Groupings + 20-25m of Candids
  • About 75-150 Full Resolution Images For Download
  • 1x 4x6 Print Mailed To Your House

Posed & Playful Plus

Bring An Extra Family
$600
  • 1h15m
  • 30m for 6-10 group shots + 30-45m Unposed Candid Time
  • 150 to 250 Full Res Images retouched for web use
  • 2 x 4x6 Prints Mailed To Your Address

Celebrating Maternity

You, Spouse, and Peanut
$680
  • 90m Shoot
  • 200-400 web res images retouched for web
  • 1x retouched 4x6 mailed to you (shipping included)

Your New Lives

At Home With Your Newborn
$740
  • 2h Relaxed Shoot At Home - on Baby's schedule
  • About 150-250 Full Resolution Images For Download
  • 1x 4x6 Print Mailed To Your House