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Ontario Wedding Photographers

Our Ontario photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Toronto, Ottawa, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Markham, Vaughan, Kitchener, Windsor

Ontario Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Ontario - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Ontario photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Ontario elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Ontario documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
As the bride and her close family members, along with guests, help one another pin flowers before the small wedding, a black and white image captures the moment
Francesca Zambrini
A couple celebrated their small nautical-themed wedding on the bow of a boat at a State Park, with the boat Captain officiating
Lauren Lindley
The bride and groom eloped to a picturesque lake, where they tied the knot in a romantic ceremony
Lynne Kennedy

Ontario Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Ontario wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Canada WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, secret, small, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

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14 Ontario Wedding Photographers...

Ottawa wedding photography by Kathi Robertson

In her role as a wedding photojournalist, Ottawa's own Kathi Robertson skillfully captures moments of the wedding day with a journalistic style. With a background in fashion and commercial photography, Kathi's unique approach ensures that details are captured,...

Kathi Robertson

Ottawa in Ontario, CA
20
1
2500 (CAD)
Kitchener, Ontario wedding and elopement photography by Lori-Anne Crewe - Canada WPJA

Lori-Anne Crewe, a Canada-based destination wedding photographer, has a long history of creative and inspiring occupations. With a journalistic style and a creative vision, she finds joy in capturing the beautiful moments of love at weddings.

Lori Anne Crewe

Ayr in Ontario, CA
30
1
16
275/hour (CAD)

Ben Benvie, a Toronto-based wedding photojournalist, excels in his ability to capture the moments with stunning detail. With his journalistic style, he records the emotions and passion of each event, while remaining unobtrusive. Clients depend on his expertise for their...

Ben Benvie

Toronto in Ontario, CA
43
2500 (CAD)
Canada engagement, wedding and elopement photographer Viara Mileva - Quirky Love Photography

Viara Mileva, Wedding Photographer based in Canada; Background in Academia (BSc, MSc, Ph.D.); Decades of Drawing, Writing Fiction & Making Music. Weddings energize her - capturing raw moments of emotion and interaction between the couple and their families.

Viara Mileva

Bath in Ontario, CA
32
8
21
500/hour (CAD)
Ontario / Brampton wedding and elopement photography by Aniket Sananse of Canada

Aniket Sananse is an international traveling documentary wedding photographer, capturing the genuine emotions and unscripted moments of weddings and elopements.

Aniket Sananse

Brampton in Ontario, CA
6
1
29
2000 (CAD)
BW studio portrait of Toronto wedding photographer Thomas Campean, of Ontario Canada

Toronto-based wedding photographer, Thomas Campean, captures real moments and emotions, telling stories through his passionate photographs. With a background in Journalism and experience working for a news agency in London, he brings a unique perspective to his work.

Thomas Campean

Toronto in Ontario, CA
5
3200 (CAD)
Portrait of Mashal Asif, an Ontario Wedding Photographer of Canada

Mashal Asif

Toronto in Ontario, CA
6
2000 (CAD)
Kingston wedding photography by Josh Sauer of the Ontario WPJA

Josh Sauer, a Kingston wedding photographer, specializes in capturing the raw and creative vibe of weddings. With a background in street photography and a curiosity for people's lives, he approaches each wedding with great care and creativity.

Josh Sauer

Kingston in Ontario, CA
2650 (CAD)
Canada Wedding Reportage Photography by Colleen Johnson

Colleen Anne Johnson is an Ottawa-based wedding photographer with a photojournalistic approach, dedicated to capturing the emotions and moments that unfold between couples and their loved ones.

Colleen Johnson

Ottawa in Ontario, CA
1
2190 (CAD)
Canada wedding and elopement photographer Esther Gibbons

Esther Gibbons is a traveling wedding photographer specializing in capturing real moments and natural portraits. With a down-to-earth approach and impeccable timing, she puts couples at ease and tells their unique love stories. Since 2009, she has photographed weddings of...

Esther Gibbons

Montreal in Quebec, CA *Now booking Ontario weddings.
61
1
3
1
98
3600 (CAD)
BW studio portrait of adventure wedding photographer Eliza Slobodzian

Specializing in documentary wedding photography, Eliza Slobodzian expertly preserves heartfelt moments, infusing each image with genuine emotion.

Eliza Slobodzian

Cochrane in Alberta, CA *Now booking Ontario weddings.
42
98
4000 (CAD)
Canada wedding and elopement photography by Lauren Hannah Garcia

With a documentary approach, Lauren Hannah Garcia, a seasoned Canadian wedding photographer, finds inspiration in the captivating energy and emotional moments that unfold during weddings, preserving the connections between couples, family, and friends.

Lauren Hannah Garcia

Edmonton in Alberta, CA *Now booking Ontario weddings.
23
15
3300 (CAD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Rick Collins of Love You Me Picture studio

Rick Collins has 20 years of photojournalism experience and specializes in documentary wedding photography. His work incorporates natural beauty and stunning portraits for couples to cherish, both at home and abroad.

Rick Collins

Victoria in British Columbia, CA *Now booking Ontario weddings.
22
7
3600 (CAD)

John Lee, an experienced wedding photographer at Johnleegraphy in Hong Kong, specializes in capturing authentic moments for clients who value his distinctive photojournalistic style.

John Lee

Ma On Shan, HK *Now booking Ontario weddings.
4
10
1
19800 (HKD)

2 more photographers available for your wedding...

2300 Canadian Dollar

Ottawa, Ontario Wedding Photographer: W. Mike Lucy

Ottawa in Ontario, Canada

Passionate and personable photographer captures stunning moments

Mike has been working as a documentary photographer since his university days as the University Press Photo Editor, He has had a Leica in his hand since he first discovered...
300/hour Canadian Dollar

Toronto, Ontario Wedding Photography Studio: Percy Tong

Toronto in Ontario, Canada

Experienced Photographer Capturing Wedding Moments in Toronto

Canada-based wedding photojournalist offering specialized wedding, corporate and private photography services to our clients worldwide. I focus on capturing the important,...

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Ontario Couples

Ontario Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Ontario wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Ontario marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Ontario engagement portrait sessions with couples.

In this heartfelt image captured by an Ottawa wedding photographer, the scene takes place at a church in Ottawa, Ontario. The bride is seen wiping a tear under her veil, while her bridesmaids stand in a line behind her.
A couple in love stands close together under the Guelph Covered Bridge in Ontario, one of their cherished spots
In a private backyard in Elginburg, Ontario, a chicken curiously gazes at the beautiful bridal bouquet, adding a touch of whimsy to the wedding photo.
WPJA Honor Award-winning image captures a heartfelt moment as the bride prepares for her big day with the loving support of her mother and sister at a private home in Kingston, Ontario.
A wedding photojournalist captures a moment as a bridesmaid helps the bride adjust her wedding garter near the venue in Muskoka, Canada. Their location adds a special touch to this WPJA Honor Award-winning image.
The bride and groom stand together, smiling for a photo, taken by the groom's uncle, against a backdrop of a backyard ceremony in Ontario, Canada
At a movie theatre in Kitchener, Ontario, the bride's step-mother takes a break before the family portraits to enjoy an ice cream
A couple posed for an engagement shoot on a private yacht at Simcoe Lake, Ontario, which resulted in an image with a light pastel tonal palette
After the ceremony, the newlyweds enjoyed a romantic picnic in Kitchener, Ontario, their hands intertwined as they sat on a blanket, captured in a high angle detail shot
The newlyweds in Kitchener, Ontario, took a romantic portrait walk on a wooden plank path through the woods at their backyard wedding reception
In this black and white detail shot at the Toronto, Ontario wedding ceremony, the heart-shaped design on the shirt complements the envelope in his hand
At a ceremony in Toronto, Ontario, there was a solo candle and extreme low lighting in the room

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Ontario photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Ontario wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Ontario wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Ontario wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Ontario wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Ontario photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...Read more
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Ontario WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Bride and groom kissing at their rooftop garden wedding ceremony in Montreal, Quebec - Santropol Roulant

Amy & Chris

Photo by Esther Gibbons

I just teared up watching this. The slideshow is perfect. The song, the mood... it’s all perfect. Thank you so much for everything. We adore the photo albums and all the wonderful photos. It means so much to us, and you’ll help us cherish those memories forever. Thanks again for everything. Yer the best! A gem, truly.

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Crystal & Bosco

Photo by John Lee

We are so glad that we found you to be our wedding photographer because you are so friendly, professional, and responsible. You and your team worked wonderfully with our other film/photography crew, which was very important for us because we had three different groups of photographers/cinematographers. You are very professional and communicated with everyone very well so we never had to worry about crew getting into each others way. You were very responsible, always on time and sent us the final photos very promptly after the wedding. You also were really patient with us whenever we had questions or needed his help. You never seemed irritated or unreliable or unreachable, always happy and quick to reply to my messages. Most importantly, you took beautiful photos of our wedding day and captured all our happy and emotional moments. This made us feel very comfortable and ensured we captured all the essential family photos that we will cherish forever. Your photos were very real and natural and we love them very much! We are so glad that we hired you to be our wedding photographer and would highly recommend all our friends and family to book you as well!

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Anne and Geoff

Photo by Rick Collins

OMG, Rick, these are incredible. Thank you so so much!

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