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Starfish Photography

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Last reviewed: August 8, 2026 | Victoria | Wedding Photography |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 8, 2026. Business status: Active.

Starfish Photography is a Victoria BC wedding photographer team led by Raluca and Billy. Its current official website identifies the pair by name and describes wedding and portrait photography in Victoria and beyond, establishing a clear match to this company record. The earlier catering-domain link does not belong to the confirmed photography business and should be replaced with the official photography website.

The team describes its approach as documentary-led, with true-to-life editing and a mixture of candid coverage and directed posing. Its published wedding options span full-day, half-day, and elopement or intimate-wedding coverage. This profile was last reviewed on August 8, 2026.

Services and specialization

The official website documents wedding photography as the core service relevant to this listing. Starfish Photography says it works in a documentary style while also using directed posing when helpful. Its stated editing approach is natural and true to life, and final photographs are delivered at full resolution through a private online gallery.

Wedding coverage is offered in three broad formats: full-day packages, half-day packages, and elopement or intimate-wedding packages. The packages are described as customizable around each couple’s itinerary. For full-day weddings, the business guarantees two photographers at no additional charge. It also says wedding clients receive planning support and that editing is completed in house rather than outsourced.

Beyond weddings, the website lists couples, engagements and proposals, family and maternity sessions, and portrait or branding work. Couples should treat these as separate service lines and ask what, if anything, can be combined with a wedding agreement.

Service area and who it may suit

Starfish Photography says its main focus is Greater Victoria. It is also willing to travel on Vancouver Island and beyond, and notes that the photographers regularly spend extended periods in Europe, particularly France. Travel willingness does not establish availability or an included travel allowance, so couples planning outside Greater Victoria should request a date-specific quote.

The documented approach may suit couples who want real moments recorded without excluding a limited amount of photographer direction. The outdoor emphasis and stated preference for natural light may also be relevant to garden, waterfront, park or other outdoor celebrations. The business specifically presents an option for remote-location elopements, but access, timing, weather plans and travel costs still need to be agreed in writing.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Several useful features are confirmed directly by the official website: two photographers for full-day weddings at no additional charge; a combination of documentary coverage and directed posing; full-resolution delivery through a private online gallery; in-house editing; planning support; and service in English, French or Romanian.

There are also practical evidence limits. The official pages reviewed do not publish a street address or public telephone number, so neither should be carried over from the legacy record. The website mentions an unedited thumbnail sneak-peek process but does not publish a complete delivery timetable for the finished gallery on the pages reviewed. It also does not specify album or print inclusions, image-use rights, backup arrangements, insurance, accessibility accommodations or cancellation terms. These are points to confirm, not assumed drawbacks.

Pricing

Current starting prices are explicitly published on the official wedding pricing page. Full-day wedding coverage starts at $3,800 for up to eight hours and at least 200 photographs. Half-day coverage starts at $2,500 for up to four hours and at least 100 photographs. Elopement and intimate-wedding coverage starts at $1,100 for up to two hours and at least 40 photographs.

These are starting figures rather than a complete quote. The page says packages can be customized and asks couples to make contact for personalized pricing. Before comparing totals, confirm the applicable currency, taxes, travel charges, extra-hour rate, deposit and payment schedule, exact edited-image count, and every deliverable included in the contract.

Contact and booking

Use the enquiry route on the confirmed official website to ask about a specific wedding date. No official street address or public telephone number was found on the pages reviewed, so the unverified legacy contact details are omitted. The website identifies the business simply as being in Victoria, British Columbia.

A useful first message should include the date, venue or general location, expected coverage hours, approximate guest count, whether the event is a full wedding or elopement, and any travel between locations. Couples interested in a two-person team should note that the guarantee is specifically stated for full-day weddings and ask what staffing applies to shorter packages.

What couples should confirm

Ask for a written proposal and contract matched to the actual itinerary. Published starting prices and general package descriptions do not establish availability or final cost for a particular date.

Review several complete wedding galleries, rather than only selected portfolio images, to assess indoor reception coverage, low-light work, skin tones and consistency across a full day. Also confirm who will photograph each part of the event and whether both Raluca and Billy are named in the agreement.

Date availability and the reservation or deposit process
Final package price, taxes, travel costs and overtime rates
Number of photographers for the selected coverage length
Edited-image count and expected final-gallery delivery window
Gallery access period, downloads, printing rights, albums and backup policy
Weather, rescheduling, cancellation and emergency-replacement terms
Permissions or permits for parks, gardens and remote locations

Evidence and identity note

Active status is supported by the current official domain, which names Starfish Photography, Raluca and Billy and describes wedding photography in Victoria. This satisfies the identity check independently of the supplied legacy listing. The previous listed URL, starfishcatering.ca, was unavailable and did not establish the photography business’s identity.

Only first-party pages on starfishphotography.ca were used for company facts. Directories, reviews, social posts, testimonials and the old Canada Wedding Guide copy were not used as proof of services, contacts or operating status.

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Frequently asked questions

Who photographs full-day weddings for Starfish Photography?

The official website says Starfish Photography guarantees two photographers for all full-day weddings at no additional charge. Couples booking shorter coverage should confirm the number of photographers in their proposal.

Does Starfish Photography offer elopement coverage?

Yes. The official pricing page lists elopement and intimate-wedding coverage starting at $1,100 for up to two hours and at least 40 photographs.

What photography style does Starfish Photography use?

The business describes a documentary approach with natural, true-to-life editing, supplemented by directed posing when appropriate.

Where does Starfish Photography work?

The official website says the team focuses on Greater Victoria and is willing to travel on Vancouver Island and beyond. Travel availability and costs should be confirmed for the specific date and location.