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How Much Does Wedding Photography Cost in Toronto?
Wedding photography in Toronto covers a wide range, and the honest answer depends on the photographer’s experience, how many hours you book, and how much of the day you want kept. Rather than quote a market average we can’t stand behind, here is how Orchid prices a wedding and exactly what moves the number — wedding coverage is customized by package. The recommended package is two photographers across the full day; coverage can begin with a single photographer, and we quote your day once we know the details. Photographs are delivered as high-resolution originals with overall colour adjustment, plus individually retouched photos by package.
What actually moves the price
Three things shape most of the difference between one wedding quote and another: hours, people, and how much is kept. A longer day — getting ready through the last dance — costs more than a half-day. A second photographer, who covers one partner’s morning or a second angle during the ceremony, is an add-on, not a default. And the depth of retouching matters: retouched images are worked on frame by frame — the count depends on the package — slower and more considered than a high-volume studio’s template pass. The camera is the smallest line item; the planning before, the calm on the day, and the care afterward are what you are really paying for. A day with more to cover — a Chinese wedding’s tea ceremony, door games, and evening banquet, for instance — usually asks for more hours. Chinese wedding photography
What’s included — and what’s extra
Every Orchid wedding package includes full-day coverage, your photographs as high-resolution images with individually retouched photos by package, and a private online gallery with full-resolution downloads. What is optional, and priced separately, is what couples most often ask about: a second photographer, a wedding film, styling, a separate pre-wedding session, and printed albums. We would rather name these plainly than fold them invisibly into one number — so you can decide what your day actually needs.
Orchid’s starting prices
We publish where each service starts, so the conversation begins honestly. A pre-wedding session starts from $1,580. Portrait sessions start from $150, and an all-inclusive micro wedding starts from $2,180. Wedding coverage is customized by package — tell us about your day and we quote it. These are starting points — the final figure depends on your hours and any of the add-ons above. For the fuller picture of what each one includes, see our investment page
What you receive, and when
Your photographs are delivered as high-resolution images in a private online gallery, with individually retouched photos by package — retouching arrives about 10 business days after you confirm your selection. Booking is reservation-first and calm: a retainer holds your date, the balance is due before the wedding, and we work by e-transfer, cheque, or cash — no online card processors, no platform fees layered on top. Popular dates tend to go first, so it is worth reaching out early, though we never pressure-book. To see how a wedding day is actually shaped, read our wedding-day guide
Where each service starts
| Wedding day | By package |
|---|---|
| Pre-wedding | From $1,580 |
| Portraits | From $150 |
| Micro wedding | From $2,180 |
Starting prices, stated plainly — the final figure depends on your hours and what's included.
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Budgeting for your own day
Every wedding is shaped a little differently, so the most useful number is the one built around your date, your hours, and what matters most to you. Tell us a little about your day and we will talk it through honestly — no quote theatre, no pressure.
FAQ
- How much does wedding photography cost in Toronto?
- It varies widely with experience, hours, and what is included. At Orchid, wedding coverage is customized by package; the recommended package is two photographers across the full day, and coverage can begin with a single photographer. The number depends on your hours, the package, and extras like a pre-wedding session or a printed album — tell us about your day and we’ll put together a quote.
- What is included in a wedding package?
- Full-day coverage, your photographs as high-resolution images with individually retouched photos by package, and a private online gallery with full-resolution downloads. A second photographer, a wedding film, and styling can be added.
- How many photos do we get, and how soon?
- Photo counts depend on the package you choose. Every wedding package delivers your photographs as high-resolution images, plus individually retouched photos — the count depends on the package — in a private online gallery.
- How does payment work?
- A retainer holds your date and the balance is due before the wedding. We work by e-transfer, cheque, or cash — we do not take online card payments, so there are no platform fees.
- Do you photograph smaller weddings?
- Yes. An all-inclusive micro wedding — for 25 guests or fewer — starts from $2,180, with florals, an officiant, styling, and coverage arranged together.
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