Toronto Documentary Wedding & Portrait Photographer
📍 Toronto Canada ☎️ 1 416 474 5014 📩 hello@andreasphoto.ca
Hi there, I’m Andreas, a Toronto area documentary & portrait photographer who has spent over twenty five years documenting a wide range of multi cultural weddings locally and abroad.
In addition to documenting private weddings, I also photograph simple & elegant studio lit portraits of couples and their guests.
I’ve included portfolios of portraits of couples, authentic & candid wedding moments, and a series called “after dark” which showcases the up close and personal way I photograph wedding and event receptions.
To inquire about having me photograph your upcoming event, please fill out the inquiry form or send me an email directly today.
Toronto & Southern Ontario Wedding & Portrait Photography Services
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Documentary Wedding Photography
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“We were so impressed by how comfortable everyone was with you photographing them. Thank you so much for your professionalism and the gorgeous portraits of our families.” — Daniella & Justine
I’m a photographer who documents the ritual of marriage by capturing the unexpected, unscripted & candid moments of human connection present that day.
The process of working together as your wedding photographer starts with connection. This is a fundamental part of the process of creating work that’s unique and personal to you and your families.
Once I confirm if your date is still available, we’ll schedule a time to have a conversation to get to know one another and review your wedding plans.
On the wedding day, I work alone, and my presence is basically one of a guest — meaning I don’t make the wedding day about me or about the process of being photographed.
I’m very much a “this is how it happened” type of a photographer.
My approach is relaxed and fairly low key, allowing you to enjoy your day without the stress of having to perform for the camera.
If you’re interested in working together, anything is possible really — I can document the entire wedding day, or you can have me there to just capture candids during the reception and party.
If you’d like your guests photographed in a studio setting, that is also an option.
When contacting me, let me know what you would like and I’ll provide you with a custom quote after I confirm availability and schedule a call with you.
To inquire about having me photograph your wedding, you can contact me today by email or by calling 416 474 5014 during regular business hours in Toronto.
Thanks so much — looking forward to hearing from you.
Andreas Avdoulos
I’m a Toronto Documentary Wedding & Portrait Photographer Capturing Up Close & Personal, Candid & Authentic Moments With Intention & Connection.
I’m not the right photographer for every couple — my approach is best suited for those who want real, unposed photos showing what actually happened at their wedding, and who want to enjoy as much time as possible with their guests.
👋 Hey there, thanks again for your visit today.
Before you take a look at my portfolios on this site, I’d love to tell you a little bit about myself and what I do for the couples who invite me into their lives.
Being a wedding photographer is very unique and specific type of work. I arrive at your wedding, meet your friends and family, capture intimate and personal images for you, and then when it’s all done I leave; only to do it all over again the next weekend with another couple.
Choosing a photographer is a big task, it’s about the work for sure, but it’s also about the connection.
What you’re essentially doing is inviting someone who you’re just getting to know, into your inner circle to be a part of what will be one of the most intimate, stressful, emotional, and exciting days in your lives together.
Being your photographer isn’t just a financial transaction for me. I get to know my couples fairly well leading up to the wedding day, and the way I do this work is a personal thing for me.
My wife and I will be soon be celebrating twenty one years of marriage. We live outside of Toronto with our two daughters, and I photograph weddings and private events locally, across Southern Ontario, and sometimes overseas.
My photography career began commercially, working primarily working with national and international brands, and I shifted into wedding photography around the same time that we got married.
This experience as husband and father has certainly influenced my work over the years, so much so that I’m at this stage in life where I fully appreciate and understand what you’re going through, and I can also connect with the parent’s side of the story as well. It’s a wonderful place to be as a wedding photographer.
My photography isn’t so much about the “stuff” but more about the human experience — and honestly, I think that’s what it’s all about anyway.
I know that you have an almost endless supply of photographers that you can choose from, and I’m grateful that you’re here considering me.
If you’re looking for someone to capture genuine, candid and personal wedding photographs of you on this incredible day, you’re at the right place.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(And some answers!)
Where do you photograph weddings?
I photograph weddings in the Toronto, but also across Southern Ontario from Muskoka to Niagara on the Lake. I also photograph destination weddings and have done so across Europe in France, Italy, and Greece.
If we hire you, will you be our photographer?
Yes, If you commission me to photograph your wedding, I will be there. In 20 years I’ve not missed one wedding. I take on a fairly small number of weddings yearly to ensure each one gets my full attention, and each commission is personally photographed, edited, and delivered to you by me. I also have two photographers on call that I can trust to cover an event should I be unable to be there.
Do you offer videography?
I am a photographer and do not offer videography services through my business.
We have no idea how many hours we need you for, can you help us?
Unless you’re planning a large scale multi day event, 98% of weddings take place within an 8-10 hour period, so that’s generally the amount of time I spend with you on your wedding day. That allows for photography to start shortly after hair and make up is complete and ends later on during the reception after all the dances have happened and the party is well under way.
What is your style of photography?
I specialize in candid, documentary style photography, with an emphasis on authenticity. The images presented here on my site represent the style and approach fairly clearly.
What are your thoughts on wedding photography?
I believe that candid genuine moments are far more memorable than anything staged or directed and when it comes to wedding photography, my style is rooted in the art of observation rather than fabricating anything.
How do people describe your style of photography?
Clients have described my work as organic, in the moment, and very real. Often they ask me if I know the couples in the photographs because they feel so intimate and personal. My “look” of the work I do is dramatic, often in black and white, and very up close and personal. The way I work is the same at each event; show up alone, establish a sense of trust with those around me, and capture very intimate, relaxed and candid images.
Do you work with assistants or second shooters?
I photograph weddings alone, and usually photograph the entire wedding experience, from rehearsal to welcome party or pre wedding dinner, and the full wedding day, this allows me to be fully immersed in the experience and capture more personal and intimate photos.
Do you do family portraits or just candids?
The majority of my work is “candid” and documentary style, but I do also photograph portraits of the couple and their families, it’s just not a big part of the day.
Do you only shoot black and white?
Most of my photographs are black and white, with colour usually reserved for the portraits and detail images.
What is “Documentary Wedding Photography”?
Documentary Wedding Photography is about capturing the day by observation rather than direction. It’s about creating a set of photographs from my perspective of your day so you can tell stories of your day through your own point of view.
How do we book you?
If your date is available we’ll schedule a phone call first, then I’ll send you a contract to review and approve online. A retainer is also due at the same time to secure your date.
How long have you been photographing weddings?
I’ve been photographing weddings since 2003 for couples representing a wide range of cultures and traditions. I’ve photographed multi day events with hundreds of guests and huge production budgets, and very intimate weddings with just five guests.
If we inquire today, when can we expect to hear from you?
I tend to respond to inquiries pretty fast. In fact, you will likely hear back from me today to let you know if I am available — no point in making you wait for days to find out I’m not even free on your wedding day.