Ontario Wedding Photography for Couples Who Want Real Moments, not Awkward Posing

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“Ben was absolutely stoic, consistent, empathetic, and supportive. Knowing that we didn’t have to stress about our photographer and that we could 100% count on Ben to capture photos of our day – was absolutely priceless. Worth. Every. Penny. We are so glad we had Ben on our team!”

Cassandra & Alex Smyth

My Unique Process

To me, wedding photography is more than capturing a few nice photos of a special day. It’s about quickly immersing myself into a couple’s closest friends and family, being there for the big important moments and the ones in between to authentically represent not only how those moments looked, but how they FELT. I want you to be able to look back on your wedding photos in 50 years and immediately be transported back into those moments and relive the smiles, laughter and tears. By being calm, quiet and unobtrusive, I can capture moments as they happen and by interacting with you and your closest humans, I aim to make every “posed” photo a genuine interaction. Put your trust in a wedding photographer with over a decade of experience, who you feel comfortable with and who aims to create beautiful, timeless and authentic images for you to cherish for a lifetime. I can’t wait to create photo magic with you.

Once your wedding is over, there’s no doubt that you’ll want to remember your wedding day fondly, for a lifetime. Wedding photos that feel authentic to your experience are truly immersive. The problem is that people often tense up when they’re in front of a camera. You might feel awkward or self-conscious because you’ve had previous bad experiences with getting your picture taken – I know I have.

But I believe that being photographed can and should be a FUN experience that enhances your wedding day, rather than takes away from it. I understand that it’s not always easy to relax in front of a camera, which is why I create a stress-free wedding photography experience that allows me to capture moments of real interactions and genuine joy.

About the Photographer

Hi, I’m Ben! I’ve been a full-time Kitchener wedding photographer since 2012. I’m also a husband, a dad to 2 boys, and a bit nerdy. I love connecting with new people, so I’d love to hear from you.

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I’m a calm presence.

I naturally set a calm tone. My chill helps others to feel safe, relaxed, and less stressed. I can also take control and direct a group through a photo session without ever coming across controlling. (What can I say? It’s a gift.)

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Candid is king.

During a wedding day, I focus a lot of my time and energy into capturing true candid moments that unfold naturally without intervention. There’s a certain magic to unposed photos that just can’t be achieved in a manufactured moment.

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Human connection is vital.

Posed photos can feel stiff and awkward, so I will help you to connect with others by feeding you fun questions and prompts that will encourage genuine smiles and a real interaction with your favourite people.

Wedding Photography Packages

We don’t gatekeep pricing here. Client relationships built on trust and honesty don’t start with being forced into a high-pressure sales pitch to get basic information. That’s not your vibe and it’s not mine either. I love to customize packages to suit your needs, so don’t feel limited by the packages listed here.

  • Best Value

Main Squeeze

Get the full experience and have your story told fully; no opportunity missed, no moment undocumented. This package includes: two photographers for ultimate timeline freedom, a timeline consultation and an engagement session to ensure you’re comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

10 Hours
Second Photographer
Timeline Consultation
Online Gallery
Engagement Session

CAD$4900

  • Most Popular

Head Over Heels

Have your day captured beautifully from getting ready to party time! This package includes: eight hours of photography coverage, an engagement session, and a timeline consultation to iron out all the details well in advance of your big day, so you can relax and enjoy!

8 Hours
Timeline Consultation
Online Gallery
Engagement Session

CAD$3400

  • Just the Essentials

Sweetheart

From the first kiss to the first dance, ensure all of the essential moments of your wedding day are captured perfectly. This package includes: six hours of photography coverage, a timeline consultation, and a beautiful online gallery to view, share and download your precious memories in high-resolution.

6 Hours
Timeline Consultation
Online Gallery

CAD$2900

  • Ideal for Micro-Weddings

Intimate

Ideal for a small wedding or elopement. This package includes: up to four hours of photography coverage, and a beautiful online gallery to view, share and download your precious memories in high-resolution.

4 Hours
Online Gallery

CAD$2200

3 Stress-Free Steps to Booking

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Book a Call

Let’s find out if we’re a good fit. One intentional conversation will help me to understand your unique relationship, and what takes priority on your wedding day.

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Select a Package

Choose a photography package that fits your special day like a designer gown, or build your own bespoke package, made perfectly just for you.

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Pour Yourselves a Glass

Once your wedding package is booked, you can relax, knowing that your irreplaceable wedding memories will be memorialized for a lifetime. Cheers to that!

Let’s Get Started

Kind Words from Happy Couples

  • bride and groom kiss overlooking grand/speed river from cambridge mill wedding venue
    “Oh my god we cannot rave about Ben enough! We are so happy we went with him! He’s personable, creative, flexible, talented and overall amazing.”
    Kelsee & Taylor
  • lesbian wedding couple in golden hour sunlight
    “he captured the very essence of our love story, preserving it in breathtaking images that will be treasured for a lifetime.”
    Kelsey & Kaitlin
  • “We had never met Ben before our wedding day but had guests come up to us and ask if he was a friend because we were so comfortable around him.”
    Jordan & Adam
  • bride and groom cuddle on the porch of a shed
    “Knowing that we didn’t have to stress about our photographer and that we could 100% count on Ben to capture photos of our day – was absolutely priceless. Worth. Every. Penny.“
    Cassandra & Alex

Frequently Asked Questions

Perpetually Queried Conundrums

I’m very confident to capture the timeless love, genuine joy and human connection of most weddings without the help of a second photographer. However, I haven’t yet perfected the ability to be in two places at once, so depending on the unique structure of your wedding timeline, it might work best to have a second photographer join me so that every irreplaceable memory is captured.

I’m available to travel across Canada for your event. For weddings outside of an 80km radius from Kitchener, a travel fee will apply, depending on the distance and whether or not overnight accommodations are necessary. We’ll talk more about this during your consultation.

You’ll receive at least 50-80 photos per hour of coverage – that’s basically a photo a minute! However, depending on how action-packed your wedding day is, that number could be even higher. All of the photos you receive will be edited, high-resolution JPG files delivered via a beautiful, personalized, online photo gallery that allows you to easily view, download, share and print all of your favourite memories.

As your wedding photographer, I will be part of the team of people working towards the success of your wedding. While planning for photographing your wedding, I think carefully about each part of the day and try to anticipate any issues that will create friction regarding creating the photographs you’re hoping for, or cause any disruptions to you enjoying the day to its fullest. A timeline consultation is an hour-long video call, at any point during your wedding planning process, for us to go over your photography timeline together, identify any potential issues and resolve any concerns that either of us have. A timeline consultation is a complimentary add-on, included in most of my wedding photography packages.

I’m very conscious of how valuable and irreplaceable your wedding memories are to you, your family and friends. As the photos are captured, two copies are saved to two separate memory cards in each of my cameras, then after your wedding, I will make two more copies of your photos on my home office hard drives and SSDs. Within a few hours, another copy will be saved to a off-site cloud backup service. Until your photos are delivered to you, I ensure a copy of your photos are backed up on the original memory cards, at least 2 on-site hard drives and 1 cloud server. Data loss is very rare, but the extra effort of having multiple backups is worth ensuring the safety of your precious memories.

In 2026, the average full-day wedding photographer in Ontario will charge between $3500 and $6000, depending on the experience of the photographer, where they are located, and what’s included in the photography package.

Speaking with my full chest, YES! A great wedding photographer can truly make or break your wedding day experience. Your wedding photographer is someone you will spend the majority of your wedding day with. If the vibes are off, your memories will reflect that. Once your wedding is over, your photos are the best way to look back on your irreplaceable memories. If those moments weren’t captured well (or at all), you’ll be left with regret.

Often wedding photography packages will include an engagement session. If you’ve never worked with your wedding photographer before, your engagement session is a great way to get to know them better, get familiar with their style of posing and directing you for photos, and get valuable practice being in front of the camera. If anything in that experience raises red flags for you, you’ll have time to address those before your wedding day arrives.

Every wedding is unique, which is why I make it easy to customize your wedding photography to fit your special day perfectly. If you want to make changes to any of the packages listed below, just tell me your thoughts and we’ll figure out how best to accomplish your goals.

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