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My approach is personal, relaxed, and based on connection & trust — a fundamental part of my process. Natural, intentional and completely true to you. Your wedding day, captured from my perspective.
The photos I create challenge the idea of “perfection” often associated with wedding photography.
Rather than try to manufacture it, I focus instead on capturing the real, unrepeatable, often unseen genuine human moments that make each wedding experience truly unique.
The way I photograph weddings is quite simple — a no-nonsense approach without any added stress on your wedding day. Just real, honest, “as it happened” photographs of your day, showcasing exactly what happened.
Born and raised in Toronto, I now live in Fergus Ontario, a small town just north of Guelph with my wife, two daughters, and our two dogs.
My photography business started in Toronto, and I continue to I serve couples planning weddings primarily in the Toronto area, as well as popular wedding locations across Southern Ontario such as cottage weddings in Muskoka, the Kawarthas, and vineyard weddings in Niagara on the Lake.
I began photographing weddings back in 2003 when I left a career as a designer and illustrator in the advertising and marketing business. Since then I’ve travelled extensively, and have photographed several hundred weddings – some as small as five guests, and a quite a few large scale productions with hundreds in attendance.
I fly under the radar on purpose, and I tend to work with couples who value their privacy as well.
Creating work that’s authentic and unique to each couples wedding, their family, and the personalities present is important to me.
I don’t want to be that photographer that simply re-creates the latest trendy posed images, but rather I want to be the one that preserves these memories with honesty and heart.
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A lot of your photos look very intimate, almost like you know the people personally - how do you get those photos?
I do not alter, stage, direct, or add or take away anything. I don’t ask people to pose or re enact anything at all. My work is based primarily on trust. Trust is everything. I get to know you well in advance of the wedding day, so on the day we’re just hanging out. I’ve also been doing this for a while, so I know how to handle all sorts of situations and different types of people.
What exactly is documentary / candid wedding photography? We see this word used a lot.
You’re right, it is a keyword that is used a lot, especially in 2026 as it’s very “on trend” to say you are a documentary wedding photographer. Everyone wants “real” photos - or at least they say they do, but then end up sharing a Pinterest page full of obviously staged, posed, directed images.
What I do is this - I don’t do any of that. Yes, it’s harder to photograph a wedding like this, but I’ve been doing this for well over twenty years!
When I’m photographing your wedding, I’m looking at the bigger picture - first the scenery, then the people, then the emotions and interactions with those closest to you. I observe, document, and present you with images that can never, ever, ever be copied or repeated in any way whatsoever. In no way do I set up moments to “happen” - if your wedding is chill then your wedding photos will look like that.
If you’re having a wild party, chances are the photos will also reflect that energy.
I can only shoot what happens.
Do we get any posed photos at all?
That depends - do you want any? Most couples ask me to take a few quick relaxed portraits of the two of them at some point, and some family group shots. That is just standard and should always be done, but you can do this in a few minutes throughout the day, you don’t need to make a big deal about it. Do I pose you? Like do I physically move you around or tell you how to hold one another? No, never - because two people in love always know how to just be together and I feed off of that energy and shoot that.
Can you tell us how many photos we will get?
Photography isn’t a volume game. It’s about capturing the right moments and creating a sequence of images that shows the vibe of the day and what happened.
With that said, most final galleries that I deliver have about 475 images that I edit down from whatever I shoot during the day.
I present only the best images so that you can enjoy the viewing process.
Do you photograph all types of weddings?
Yes - if you ask and it’s a good fit, then I’ll see you at your wedding day.
So who is “the right couple” for you then?
I don’t really like the term “ideal client” because that sounds like I’m only interested in photographing the rich and famous and only want to be known as a luxury wedding photographer. However, if I were to look back over the several hundred weddings I’ve shot - my “ideal” couple would be two people who are really into each other, love their friends and family, and who just want to enjoy their wedding day socializing and interacting with them.
They aren’t overly precious about the process, and they know that the day won’t be perfect because that’s an unattainable goal anyway. They want beautiful, interesting, funny, personal photographs that are only for them.
Do you photograph every wedding yourself?
Yes. I don’t ever book weddings and send photographers found on Facebook to cover me (something that unfortunately is done far too much lately!)
What sort of cameras do you use?
These days, it doesn’t actually matter - every digital camera is incredible.
Over my career as a photographer I’ve owned and shot almost every type of camera, but what I do all my work on now, both personally and professionally are the Fuji cameras.
They are small, the resolution is perfect, the black and white and colour images are fantastic.
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“Andreas was very easy-going and flexible. He managed to capture our special moment together authentically while always conducting himself professionally. I would recommend him as a photographer for any special occasion.”
LISA MCILMOYLE
“We had an amazing experience working with Andreas at our wedding in Italy. He noticed the smallest details and was so friendly and easy going through the stressful parts of our day.”
ALESIA CASATI
“He has an eye for capturing those fleeting moments that go by unnoticed. A pleasure to collaborate with Andreas in Samos.”
ELLI’S PLAN, SAMOS WEDDING PLANNER
“I've had the privilege of collaborating with Andreas on multiple occasions, and I can attest that he is a genuinely dedicated photographer who relentlessly pursues the perfect shot!”
LUIS MOREIRA / PEEK MEDIA
“Andreas, thank you for your professionalism and discretion. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you last summer.”
BELLES RIVES HOTEL
“Andreas’ work is phenomenal. He truly captures the moments that you wish you could freeze in time. Rather than having an assortment of super posed photos, I have a gallery that shows the energy and feeling of our wedding day. From start to finish, Andreas has been super supportive, involved, and fun to work with - and our guests loved him!”
MELISSA YOUNAN
“I booked Andreas as my documentary photographer because of how comfortable and beautiful the women in his photos look.”
VANJA PETKOVICH
‘Hey Andreas, your work is cool. Despite it being monochrome, your photos are so full of “colour” as they showcase the human energy present in that moment. A true gift!”
JENNIFER HAYS
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Email — hello@andreasphoto.ca
Phone — 416 474 5014
I can be reached by email, phone, or filling out the inquiry form below.
I personally respond to all inquiries the day I get them — so you’ll likely hear back from me later on today.
My Booking process is fairly simple.
Inquire today. You will hear back from me soon. If your date is available, we can schedule a time to chat, or you can simply request a contract to review and approve online.
A signed agreement and retainer of 50% will secure your date.
Photography prices vary based on a few variables, mostly duration of coverage and location.
When you inquire, simply let me know your anticipated photography budget and we’ll go from there.
