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Jason McKenzie Photography

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Last reviewed: October 6, 2026 | Thunder Bay |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: October 6, 2026. Business status: Active.

Jason McKenzie Photography is a Thunder Bay wedding photographer offering candid wedding coverage and hybrid packages that combine still photography with a short highlight film. The official wedding page publishes three coverage lengths, each with an engagement session, and also lists custom packages and individual add-ons.

This profile summarizes first-party information for couples comparing style, deliverables, price and booking requirements. Jason describes his approach as natural, relaxed and centred on candid or “in-between” moments; that is the operator’s description of his style rather than an independent assessment. Contact details and package terms should be reconfirmed directly before signing. Last reviewed: October 6, 2026.

Services and specialization

The official site focuses its wedding offering on photography paired with a highlight film. It says packages can typically cover preparations, the ceremony, family formals, the reception and other planned parts of the day, subject to the selected number of hours and the couple’s schedule.

Jason presents the service as a one-person hybrid approach rather than a full videography team. The listed films are four to five minutes long and use candid moments recorded throughout the wedding day. Couples looking for a longer film, full ceremony recording or separate audio coverage should ask whether any of those options can be added to a custom proposal.

Six, eight or ten hours of photography in the published packages
A four-to-five-minute highlight film with every listed package
An engagement session with every listed package
Custom packages available on request
Wedding albums and additional coverage listed as add-ons

Service area and who it may suit

Jason McKenzie Photography is based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The official website says Jason is willing to travel, and the pricing page lists a travel-hour charge, but it does not define a standard radius or identify which destinations require travel fees.

The documented offering may suit couples who prefer candid photography, want both photos and a concise wedding film, and would rather have one provider handle those two deliverables. Couples planning events outside Thunder Bay should request a written travel calculation, including the time covered, transportation costs and whether accommodation is required.

Thunder Bay is the confirmed home market
Travel is offered according to the business website
Exact travel boundaries and related expenses require confirmation

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include transparent package prices, multiple coverage lengths, an engagement session in each listed package, optional second-photographer hours and online delivery of final images and videos. The website also allows couples to request a custom package when the standard choices do not match their plans.

The hybrid format is specifically a photography service paired with a short highlight film. The supplied official pages do not state the expected number of final photographs, editing turnaround, online-gallery retention period, backup procedures, cancellation terms or rescheduling policy. These are evidence gaps to clarify, not indications of poor service.

Published package and add-on prices
Choice of three standard coverage lengths
Online gallery delivery
Custom package requests accepted
Long-form video details and several contract terms are not specified in the supplied pages

Pricing

The official wedding page lists Package 1 at $4,660 for ten hours of photography, a highlight film and an engagement session. Package 2 is $3,750 for eight hours with the same listed inclusions, while Package 3 is $2,980 for six hours with a highlight film and engagement session.

Published add-ons are $385 per additional photography hour, $50 per travel hour, $200 per second-photographer hour, $625 for a 12-by-12-inch 30-page wedding album, $325 for an engagement session and $750 for a highlight film. The site states that 13% HST is extra on packages and add-ons. It also says 50% of the package cost is due at signing to reserve the date, with e-transfer and credit card accepted. Couples should obtain a current written quote because package content and prices can change.

Package 1: $4,660 before HST
Package 2: $3,750 before HST
Package 3: $2,980 before HST
Reservation payment: 50% of package cost at signing
Custom-package pricing is provided on request

Contact and booking

Couples can contact Jason McKenzie Photography through the official website form, by telephone at (807) 708-3306 or by email at info@jason-mckenzie.ca. The business website lists 115 Essex Court, Thunder Bay, Ontario, as its address.

The wedding page directs couples to enquire about date availability. A booking should not be assumed until the business confirms the date and both parties complete the required agreement and reservation payment. Before paying, request a written package summary showing coverage hours, deliverables, taxes, add-ons and any travel costs.

Official contact form available on the business website
Final images and videos are listed as delivered through an online gallery
Availability must be confirmed directly

What couples should confirm

Ask how the photography timeline will be allocated across preparations, ceremony, portraits and reception, particularly with the six-hour option. Confirm whether travel occurs within paid photography time and how overtime is approved if the schedule runs late.

The contract should also identify the estimated photo count, delivery timeline, gallery expiry, album design process and what is captured in the highlight film. Couples interested in speeches, ceremony audio, full-length video or multiple camera angles should ask specifically whether those deliverables are available. Finally, confirm the cancellation, postponement, equipment-backup and illness-contingency terms.

Current availability and final package price
Exact start and finish times
Travel, accommodation and overtime calculations
Number of edited photographs and delivery schedule
Highlight-film scope and audio coverage
Second-photographer responsibilities
Cancellation, postponement and contingency terms

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Frequently asked questions

Do Jason McKenzie Photography’s wedding packages include video?

Yes. Each of the three wedding packages currently published on the official site includes photography and a highlight film. The site describes the film as four to five minutes long. Couples requiring long-form coverage should ask whether it can be included in a custom proposal.

What is included in the published wedding packages?

Each listed package includes an engagement session, a highlight film and either six, eight or ten hours of photography. The official site also says custom packages may be created on request.

How much is required to reserve a wedding date?

The official pricing page states that 50% of the package cost is due at signing to reserve the date. It lists e-transfer and credit card as accepted payment methods. Couples should verify the payment schedule and cancellation terms in the current contract.

Does Jason McKenzie Photography travel outside Thunder Bay?

The official site says Jason is based in Thunder Bay and willing to travel. A travel hour is listed at $50, but the published information does not define the included radius or other possible travel expenses, so destination-specific costs should be confirmed in writing.