What Should Be Included in a Wedding Photography and Videography Package?

Written By Oleh Muzyka

Choosing wedding photography and videography is about more than deciding how many hours you want.

When comparing wedding photo and video packages in Toronto and the GTA, it can be difficult to understand what you're actually getting. One package may include eight hours of coverage and a short highlight film, while another includes the same number of hours plus ceremony footage, speeches, a second filmmaker, drone coverage and an engagement session.

So what should you actually look for?

A good wedding photography and videography package should clearly explain coverage, team size, photography deliverables, video deliverables and what happens after the wedding.

Here are the main things to consider before booking.

1. Wedding Day Coverage Hours

The first thing you'll usually see is the number of hours included.

Common coverage options can include:

  • 6 hours

  • 8 hours

  • 10 hours

  • 12 hours

  • Full-day coverage

The right amount depends on your wedding timeline.

An 8-hour package may be enough if your getting-ready location is close to the venue and your ceremony and reception happen in the same place.

Longer coverage can be useful if you want everything from early getting ready through late-night dancing.

The important thing is to choose coverage based on your actual timeline, not simply the largest number of hours.

2. Getting-Ready Coverage

Getting-ready photographs and video can tell an important part of the story.

This is when we can capture:

  • Wedding attire

  • Rings

  • Invitations

  • Flowers

  • Hair and makeup

  • Friends and family

  • Final preparations

  • The atmosphere before the ceremony

For video, these moments can also become part of the opening of your wedding film.

If both partners are getting ready in different locations, ask whether one or more photographers or filmmakers will be available.

3. First Look and Couple Portraits

A wedding photography package should include time for portraits.

This can include:

  • First look

  • Couple portraits

  • Wedding party

  • Family photographs

  • Natural candid moments

The goal doesn't have to be hours of posing.

For couples who prefer a more natural approach, portrait time can be structured around movement, interaction and genuine moments while still creating beautiful photographs.

Explore Wedding Photography to see our approach to wedding photography.

4. Ceremony Coverage

Your ceremony is one of the most important parts of the wedding day, so make sure you understand exactly what is included.

Photography coverage may include:

  • Guests arriving

  • Processional

  • Ceremony details

  • Couple

  • Wedding party

  • Family

  • Recessional

  • Candid guest moments

For videography, ask specifically about audio and ceremony coverage.

If you want to hear your vows again,

Oleh Muzyka