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Deep Blue Photography

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Last reviewed: October 3, 2026 | Red Deer |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: October 3, 2026. Business status: Active.

Deep Blue Photography is an Edmonton-based wedding photography business serving Red Deer, Edmonton, and destinations across Canada and internationally. Operated by husband-and-wife team Jess and Sunny, the business has photographed over 220 weddings throughout the past decade, building a substantial portfolio that spans Alberta venues and destination locations.

The team has earned recognition through National and International professional photography awards, with their work published both in print and online. While they continue to accept wedding photography bookings, Jess and Sunny shifted their business approach in 2018 to focus more on client relationships and work-life balance. As Red Deer wedding photographers, they have documented ceremonies and receptions at central Alberta venues including St. Mary's Catholic Church, Heritage Ranch, and Westerner Park Chalet.

Wedding Photography Services and Approach

Deep Blue Photography offers wedding photography coverage for ceremonies, receptions, and engagement sessions. Jess serves as the primary photographer for all bookings, photographing engagement sessions, smaller weddings, and family portrait sessions independently. For full-day weddings, Sunny works alongside Jess as the secondary photographer, providing dual coverage throughout the event.

The team's portfolio demonstrates experience across diverse wedding styles and venues, from intimate elopements at Hotel MacDonald to full-scale receptions at golf clubs and barn venues. Their documented work includes church ceremonies, outdoor weddings, and destination celebrations. The business also operates Happy Hounds Photography for pet photography, and Sunny assists when couples include dogs in their wedding day photos.

Service Area and Travel Capability

Based in Edmonton, Deep Blue Photography serves Red Deer and the surrounding central Alberta region, with documented weddings at Red Deer venues and throughout the Edmonton area. Their portfolio includes work in St. Albert, Windermere, Derrick, Redwater, Whitecourt, and other Alberta communities.

The team travels for destination weddings and has photographed celebrations across Canada—including trips to Vancouver Island, Toronto, Cape Breton, and the Yukon—as well as international destinations such as New Zealand, Scotland, Iceland, Tahiti, and locations throughout the United States and Caribbean. Couples planning destination weddings or events outside the Edmonton-Red Deer corridor should discuss travel arrangements and associated costs directly with the photographers.

Documented Strengths and Experience

Deep Blue Photography's portfolio demonstrates consistent work across more than 220 weddings over the past decade, providing couples with evidence of the team's experience level and stylistic range. The business has received National and International professional photography awards, indicating peer recognition within the wedding photography industry.

The husband-and-wife team structure offers continuity and coordination for wedding day coverage. Their documented experience includes both ceremony and reception photography, engagement sessions, and family portraits at wedding events. The portfolio shows work across multiple seasons, lighting conditions, and venue types, from church interiors to outdoor autumn settings to evening receptions.

Practical Considerations and Limitations

Deep Blue Photography's official website features a portfolio-focused structure with limited service information pages. Couples will need to contact the business directly to confirm current availability, complete service details, package options, and booking procedures. The About Us page indicates the team made business decisions in 2018 to slow down and reduce their wedding volume, which may affect availability during peak wedding seasons.

Since 2018, the photographers have stopped submitting work for peer-reviewed competitions, focusing instead on client relationships. While this represents a deliberate business choice rather than a service limitation, couples seeking photographers with current competition awards should discuss recognition and credentials during the consultation. Contact information, specific package details, and booking timelines are not published on the website and must be obtained through direct inquiry.

Pricing Information

Pricing details are not published on Deep Blue Photography's website.

Couples interested in booking wedding photography services will need to contact Jess and Sunny directly to receive information about package rates, coverage options, travel fees for destination weddings, and any additional costs for services such as engagement sessions or extended reception coverage.

Contact and Booking Process

Deep Blue Photography can be contacted through the contact page on their official website at deepbluephotography.ca. The website includes a dedicated "Getting Married?" section for couples to begin the inquiry process. Specific contact details including phone number and email address should be obtained through the website's contact form.

Given the team's reduced wedding volume since 2018, couples should initiate contact early in their wedding planning process to confirm availability for their wedding date. During the initial consultation, couples can discuss coverage preferences, review the full portfolio, and determine whether Jess will photograph solo or whether Sunny will provide secondary coverage.

What Couples Should Confirm

Before booking, couples should confirm current package options and what each includes in terms of coverage hours, number of photographers, edited image delivery, and turnaround time. Since pricing is not published, request a detailed quote that outlines all costs including any travel fees if your wedding is outside the Edmonton-Red Deer area or at a destination location.

Discuss the team's current availability and booking timeline, particularly given their reduced volume since 2018. Confirm whether your wedding date and scope would involve Jess as the sole photographer or include Sunny as secondary coverage. Ask about the delivery format and timeline for final edited images, album options if desired, and the contract terms including deposit requirements and cancellation policies. If you plan to include pets in your wedding day photos, discuss this during the consultation to take advantage of Sunny's experience with dog photography.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Deep Blue Photography travel for weddings outside Alberta?

Yes, Deep Blue Photography has documented experience photographing destination weddings across Canada and internationally, including locations in the United States, Caribbean, New Zealand, Scotland, Iceland, and Tahiti. Couples planning destination weddings should contact the team directly to discuss travel arrangements and associated costs.

Will both Jess and Sunny photograph my wedding?

Jess serves as the primary photographer for all bookings. For full-day weddings, Sunny works alongside Jess as the secondary photographer. For smaller weddings and engagement sessions, Jess typically photographs independently. Couples should discuss their specific wedding scope during the consultation to confirm the coverage approach.

Can Deep Blue Photography accommodate pets in wedding photos?

Yes, Deep Blue Photography can include pets in wedding day photography. The team operates Happy Hounds Photography, a separate pet photography business, and Sunny has specific experience photographing dogs. Couples who want to include their pets should mention this during the initial consultation.