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Portraits by Johanna

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Last reviewed: August 10, 2026 | Truro | Wedding Photography |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Business status: Active.

Portraits by Johanna is a photography studio in Truro, Nova Scotia, led by Johanna. For couples looking for a Truro NS wedding photographer, the current official website confirms that wedding photography is part of the studio’s service mix, alongside commercial and portrait work.

The business says it has captured special moments since 2007. Its website provides a direct enquiry form, a published phone number and a Valley mailing address, allowing couples to contact the studio about their date and photography requirements. The details below distinguish confirmed information from items that need to be discussed directly.

Business overview

Portraits by Johanna is the business name used on the confirmed official website, johannamatthews.com. The homepage introduces Johanna as being with Portraits by Johanna, a photography studio in Truro, Nova Scotia. It explicitly lists wedding photography among the studio’s offerings.

The homepage also says the business has been capturing special moments since 2007. This establishes a published history for the studio, but it does not indicate current wedding availability. Couples should contact Johanna with their date before making photography plans around the business.

Services and specialization

Wedding photography is explicitly listed on the official homepage. The same page describes commercial photography, including product photos, events and headshots, as well as portrait photography. This confirms that the business works across several photography categories; it does not establish a particular wedding style, package tier or product list.

The website says Johanna aims to make the process easy, from discussing options through a relaxed photo session and image retouching and production. This is helpful context for an initial enquiry, although couples should request a wedding-specific description of coverage and deliverables before booking.

Confirmed wedding-related offering: wedding photography.
Other published services: commercial photography, product photos, event photography, headshots and portraits.
The site mentions image retouching and production, but does not publish wedding image quantities, delivery timing or product inclusions.

Service area and who it may suit

The studio identifies itself as being in Truro, Nova Scotia, while its contact page lists an address in Valley, Nova Scotia. It may suit couples seeking a photographer based in the Truro area who prefer to contact a local studio directly before selecting a wedding supplier.

The official pages reviewed do not define a wedding travel radius, destination coverage or whether travel is included in a quote. Couples planning a celebration outside the immediate Truro area should ask whether their venue is within the studio’s current service area and whether travel affects the fee or schedule.

Published location: Truro/Valley area, Nova Scotia.
No wedding travel radius or destination-coverage policy was published on the official pages reviewed.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the studio’s clearly published wedding-photography offering, named photographer and direct contact route. The website also documents service since 2007 and describes a workflow that includes discussing options, a photo session, retouching and image production.

The practical limitations are gaps in the current public information, rather than negative findings. The reviewed official pages do not publish wedding collections, hours of coverage, a second photographer, engagement sessions, albums, digital-image quantities, delivery timelines, insurance, contract terms or a detailed travel policy. These points should be confirmed in writing.

Confirmed: wedding photography, Truro-area studio, contact form, phone number and a published since-2007 history.
Confirm directly: coverage, photographers, deliverables, timeline, travel, contract and contingency details.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official pages reviewed do not show wedding package prices, starting rates, retainers, taxes, travel fees or add-on costs.

Ask for a written quote that states the date, venue location, coverage period, included images or products, editing and delivery expectations, payment schedule, taxes, travel costs and terms for postponement or cancellation. This enables a like-for-like comparison with other local photography proposals.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

Contact and booking

Portraits by Johanna publishes a contact form at johannamatthews.com/contact/ and lists the phone number (902) 899-2208. The official contact page lists the business address as 319 Salmon River Road, Valley, Nova Scotia B6L 4E6.

When making an enquiry, provide the wedding date, venue or general location, approximate timeline and the coverage you are considering. The site advises that messages typically receive a reply within 24 hours and asks visitors to follow up if they do not hear back. That is a published contact instruction, not a confirmation of date availability.

Website: https://johannamatthews.com/
Contact page: https://johannamatthews.com/contact/
Phone: (902) 899-2208
Address: 319 Salmon River Road, Valley, Nova Scotia B6L 4E6

What couples should confirm

The official site provides a basis for contacting this Truro-area studio about wedding photography, but it does not publish the full detail needed for a booking decision. Use a consultation and written agreement to establish the scope before paying a retainer.

It is useful to compare proposals on the same facts: duration and locations of coverage, whether another photographer is available, what is delivered, image-use rights, turnaround time, travel and additional costs. Also confirm who will photograph the day and how schedule changes, illness, weather or venue restrictions are handled.

Is Johanna available for the wedding date and venue location?
What coverage duration, locations and deliverables are included?
Is a second photographer available or recommended?
What are the retainer, payment, cancellation, postponement and travel terms?
When and how will final images be delivered, and what usage rights are included?

Last reviewed

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. This profile uses direct pages on the confirmed official Portraits by Johanna website. Wedding offerings and booking details can change, so confirm the details of any proposal directly with the studio.

For broader planning research, couples can also browse Canada Wedding Guide’s directory and planning resources.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Portraits by Johanna offer wedding photography?

Yes. The official homepage explicitly lists wedding photography among the studio’s services.

Where is Portraits by Johanna based?

The studio identifies itself as being in Truro, Nova Scotia. Its contact page lists 319 Salmon River Road, Valley, Nova Scotia B6L 4E6.

What phone number does Portraits by Johanna publish?

The official website publishes (902) 899-2208.

Does Portraits by Johanna publish wedding package prices?

Current pricing is not explicitly published on the official pages reviewed. Ask the studio for a wedding-specific written quote.

Does the official site confirm engagement sessions or a second photographer?

No. The reviewed official pages confirm wedding photography but do not explicitly list engagement sessions or a second photographer. Confirm these details directly.