Ontario Wedding Photographer
Documentary wedding photography and film for silly, loving, and adventurous couples in Ontario
You're in the right place if...
→ You want to look at your photos & videos ten years from now and feel your stomach flip all over again
→ You're a little camera shy and want a team that makes you forget the cameras are even there
→ You care more about how the day felt than how it looked on paper
→ You want one trusted team handling everything so your only job on the day is to be present
Meet Your Ontario Wedding Photographers
We’re Anika and Carson, and we started this because we believe the moments that matter most deserve to be kept forever.
Amare means “to love” in Latin. We didn’t choose it to sound clever, we chose it because everything here, the studio, the work, the life we’ve built, started with exactly that.
We met working at Starbucks in 2018 and never looked back. Planning our own wedding is what taught us what’s actually at stake on a wedding day, and it’s what we bring to every one we shoot since.
Nurin and Crystal shoot alongside us now. We didn’t pick them to fill a role, we picked them because they get it too.
We can’t wait to capture your love story. 🫶🏼
Documentary Wedding Photography Across Ontario and Worldwide
Your wedding day isn’t a performance, it’s just your life happening in real time. We’re there to catch it exactly as it unfolds, so you can be yourselves and forget we’re even there.
We shoot all over Southern Ontario, Toronto to Muskoka to Niagara, and we travel for destination weddings too. Wherever your day takes you, we’re in.
Our Ontario Wedding Photography and Videography Services
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Engagement Sessions - Included with our Storytellers or available for add-on
Love From Our Couples
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![Bride and groom walking down the aisle at outdoor wedding ceremony in a wooded area, surrounded by seated guests, with a gazebo in the background.]()
"I absolutely adore all of our photos from Anika - she completely captured the aesthetic and vibe of our wedding. She made us feel so comfortable."
Christina & Rich
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![A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at the camera on a rocky shoreline with a calm lake and snow-capped mountains in the background.]()
There aren’t enough words in the world to express how incredible Anika & Carson are. They were amazing from start to finish. The photos are insanely beautiful and everything we could have hoped for!
Chelsea & Michael
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![Bride and groom dancing at wedding reception under a clear tent with guests seated at tables and twinkle lights overhead.]()
"Anika, thank you so much for taking such beautiful photographs of the best day of our lives. You captured the day perfectly. You have such an amazing talent, and we are so blessed to have found you."
Alexandra & Stefan
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![A bride and groom in a canoe on a calm lake with a forested shoreline in the background, during a wedding ceremony.]()
"Wonderful- friendly, professional and just lovely to have around. She brought so many special touches and creative ideas. When we look at the pictures, it's like magic."
Annika & Andrew
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![A bride and groom sharing a happy moment outdoors during fall, with the bride holding a bouquet of white roses, surrounded by yellow and green foliage.]()
"You can tell she's truly passionate about what she does and wants to help you capture an everlasting memory."
Natalie & George
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![A couple dressed in wedding attire walking hand in hand through a vineyard, surrounded by green grapevines and trees under a cloudy sky.]()
"A relaxing presence who guided us through finding the best spots, how to pose, and what to do"
Alanna & Norman
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![Bride and groom exchanging vows at their outdoor wedding ceremony with floral arch behind them, bride smiling and the groom reading vows.]()
"“She was so invested in our big day that we felt like she was a friend who was shooting our wedding”"
Karen & Shaddy
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![A bride and groom share a kiss during their wedding ceremony in an elegant indoor venue decorated with flowers and string lights.]()
"She knows how to capture the moment and we can relive our wedding day through her photos!"
Mercedes & Antonio
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![A couple holding hands and walking through a grassy field at sunset, with trees and a colorful sky in the background.]()
"She is very kind and easy to work with and made the shoot fun and the results were amazing. She is very supportive and helpful and always will go the extra mile to help her clients."
Merate & Seif
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![A bride and groom dressed in wedding attire standing close together outdoors, with a cloudy sky and an ocean in the background, partially covered by a veil.]()
"She made us feel so comfortable and her vision leads to the most stunning photos! We loved them all! She made our day feel like the day we had always envisioned."
Dominica & Simon
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![A young man and woman holding hands while walking along a rocky shoreline with water splashing behind them. The man is wearing a black and green checkered shirt and brown boots, and the woman is wearing a white sweater, jeans, brown ankle boots, and a plaid scarf. Trees with fall foliage are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.]()
"For two very awkward people, this felt so natural. Anika talked us through the whole process and recommended some great spots to shoot at."
Michelle & Brendan
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![A bride and groom walking hand in hand during their wedding ceremony in a decorated church with guests in the background.]()
"She was so helpful right from the beginning and made us feel so comfortable and beautiful. The shots she captured are stunning and really capture the happiness and the love. "
Jessica & Scott
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![A couple dressed in formal wedding attire poses together inside a dimly lit venue with a dark wall and hanging lamps behind them. The man wears a tuxedo with a bow tie, and the woman wears a white lace wedding dress. A table with bottles, glasses, and remnants of food is in the foreground.]()
"Her positive and relaxed attitude made awkward photo-taking fun. She was able to capture our day in such a special way"
Vanessa & Benji
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![A bride and groom kissing on a stone pathway surrounded by tall, green trees in a park or garden.]()
"My fiance and I were super nervous for our engagement shoot but she made it so fun and easy. The pictures came out stunning!"
Taylor & Jessie
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![Couple in wedding attire walking hand in hand through a crowd of people holding sparklers at night.]()
"As a couple we are pretty awkward in front of a camera, but you would never know it seeing her photos! She was wonderful at coaching us to relax and let our genuine smiles shine through"
Adelaide & Evan
Sound like your kind of team? Let's chat 🫶🏼
The Ontario Wedding Blog
Everything we wish every couple knew before their wedding day. Real Ontario weddings, our favourite venues across Toronto, Hamilton, and Niagara, and planning advice straight from the team.
Ontario Wedding Photography FAQs
Q1: How much does an Ontario wedding photographer cost?
At Amare Studios, our Photography Collection starts at $4,200 for full-day documentary coverage across the GTA, Hamilton, Niagara, and Southern Ontario. Inquire for full pricing on our pricing page.
Q2: Do you offer both wedding photography and videography?
Yes. We're one of the only studios in Ontario that handles photography, videography, Super 8 film, and 35mm film all in-house under one creative vision. Most couples book our Storytellers Collection, which bundles photo and video together so you have one team handling everything on your wedding day.
Q3: What is your wedding photography style?
Our style is documentary at heart with editorial touches. That means we focus on capturing real, unscripted moments as they happen, the laughter, the tears, the in-between glances, rather than over-posing or staging. The goal is for you to look at your gallery years later and feel like you're right back in the day.
Q4: What is Super 8 wedding film?
Super 8 is actual analogue film, not a digital effect or filter. It's the same nostalgic, warm film format your parents and grandparents used. We shoot Super 8 alongside our digital video coverage as an add-on for couples who want something truly heirloom. Each roll captures about 3 minutes of edited footage and adds a timeless, cinematic quality that digital cannot replicate.
Q5: How do I choose the right wedding photographer in Ontario?
Start by looking at full galleries, not just highlight reels. Anyone can curate ten beautiful images, but a full gallery shows you whether the photographer can capture every part of the day consistently. Look for documentary moments, real emotion, and an editing style that feels timeless rather than trend-driven. We also recommend booking a quick discovery call with any photographer you're considering. You should genuinely like them as people, because they'll be with you all day.
Q6: What makes Amare Studios different from other Ontario wedding photographers?
Three things. First, we handle photography, videography, Super 8 film, and 35mm film all in-house under one creative vision, so there's no coordinating between separate vendors. Second, we're a husband and wife team who built this together since 2017 and understand what's actually at stake on a wedding day. Third, our style is genuinely documentary, meaning we capture your day as it actually happened, not as a styled version of it.
Q7: Do you shoot weddings of all cultures and traditions?
Yes, absolutely. We've photographed Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, secular, and multicultural weddings across Ontario. Every wedding has its own rhythm and traditions, and we approach each one with curiosity, respect, and a willingness to learn. If you have specific cultural moments that matter to you, we'd love to hear about them on our discovery call so we can plan accordingly.
Q8: When should we start looking for a wedding photographer?
Most couples start their search 12 to 18 months before their wedding date. Peak season dates (May through October) often book out 18 to 24 months in advance, especially for popular Saturdays. If your date is closer than that, still reach out, we sometimes have openings and our team has additional availability.
Still have questions?
We love hearing from you. Send us a message or schedule a call , it's just a vibe check, we promise. 🫶🏼
A real September wedding at Cranberry Creek Gardens in Delhi, Ontario. Katie and Mitchell's documentary wedding story photographed by Amare Studios, Ontario wedding photographers.