Wedding photography

Wedding photography in Canada

Updated 4 November 2026

Wedding photography in Canada usually costs CA$1,000 to CA$2,000 for photos only, and CA$3,000 to CA$5,000 when video is included. Toronto photographers often quote by the hour, from about CA$250, so describe your day on BlaBlaPrice to get current quotes from local photographers.

Permits for outdoor ceremonies

In Toronto, a wedding ceremony photographed in a city park needs a permit. The city books these shoots in two-hour slots, on the hour, between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m., and the listing we found gives a fee of CA$693.46 for two hours. Check which parks and locations are covered before you choose the venue.

Licences and contracts

According to one freelance guide we found, Canada does not require a licence to work as a wedding photographer. That makes the contract more important: check the insurance, the portfolio and the terms yourself. Ask how many edited photos you will get, how long delivery takes and what happens if the photographer cannot attend on the day.

Season and light

Winter runs from December to February, when daylight is short and indoor ceremonies need more lighting. Summer, from June to August, brings long evenings and outdoor venues, so book early for a summer date. For a 2027 wedding, a contract signed in November still leaves plenty of time for the date you want.

How it is priced and delivered

Photographers quote either a package or an hourly rate. In Toronto the hourly rate starts near CA$250 with a four-hour minimum, and a longer day costs more. Ask for the delivery deadline in writing, and ask whether travel to Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary or Vancouver is included, because the price for a destination wedding can change.

What to write in your request

Give the wedding date, the duration, the location, what you want photographed or filmed, the number of edited photos, the shooting style you like and any extras, such as a second photographer. Add your delivery deadline and your budget. A few sample photos help the photographer match your style.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the day in your own words in a chat, and you can add sample photos. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, including price, terms and delivery. Your contact details stay hidden, and buyers pay nothing. Start from the home page, or see Photo & video for related work.