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Hilary Spencer Creative Photography

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Last reviewed: August 13, 2026 | Oshawa | Wedding Photography |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 13, 2026. Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 13, 2026. Hilary Spencer Creative Photography is the current business name used on hilaryspencer.ca. For couples searching for a Durham Region wedding photographer, the official site presents Hilary Spencer as a photographer based just east of Toronto who documents weddings and portraits with romantic, true-to-life imagery.

The business’s current website replaces the legacy Story Planet URL associated with this listing, which now belongs to an unrelated charity. The official photography site provides a wedding gallery, current investment information, a FAQ and direct contact details. It does not publish a postal business address, so no address is shown here.

Services and specialization

Hilary Spencer’s official website lists wedding photography as a core service and also presents engagement, newborn and family, branding, and product photography. For wedding clients, the site describes coverage of celebrations ranging from large ballroom events to smaller backyard ceremonies. It also refers to elopements and destination weddings as options that receive custom pricing.

Her stated visual approach is romantic and true-to-life. The wedding gallery is useful for reviewing the type of work she chooses to show publicly, while the FAQ says each image receives basic exposure adjustments and a style application intended to keep clients looking like themselves.

Wedding photography
Engagement photography
Elopement and destination wedding enquiries
Albums, prints and canvas options, subject to package or separate purchase

Service area and who it may suit

The official site says Hilary Spencer is located just east of Toronto and names Durham Region, the GTA, Kawarthas, Prince Edward County, Muskoka, Hamilton and Niagara-On-The-Lake among the areas she documents. It also says travel can be discussed for a new city or other destination.

This may suit couples planning in the Durham Region or elsewhere in southern Ontario who want a photographer whose published work and language emphasize wedding-day storytelling and portraits. Because travel is discussed case by case, couples outside the named regions should request a written quote that covers any travel-related arrangements before booking.

Wedding process and booking approach

The wedding page outlines a six-step process: review the work, use the contact form to discuss event details, book, arrange an engagement session, plan the photography timeline, and receive photos after the wedding. The site says Hilary is available during planning to map out a photography timeline.

To hold a wedding or event date, the official wedding page and FAQ both specify a signed contract and a 25% retainer. The site also notes that albums may be included in some wedding packages and can be purchased separately; prints and canvas are available as other purchase options.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the business’s clear, current wedding workflow: it sets out how an enquiry progresses to a contract, retainer, planning, wedding coverage and image delivery. Another documented feature is insurance; the FAQ says the photographer carries it. The site also offers custom packages, which can be relevant where a standard package does not match an event format.

The public site does not list a postal studio address, detailed package inclusions, turnaround times for weddings, travel fees, taxes, cancellation terms, or date availability. Those omissions are practical points to confirm directly, rather than negatives about the service.

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is explicitly published: the official Investment page says wedding packages start at $3,200. It says custom packages and quotes are available, and that elopements and destination weddings are priced on a custom basis.

The published starting figure is not a complete quote. The official page does not state what is included at that level, whether taxes apply, or how travel changes the total. Couples should request a written proposal that identifies coverage time, deliverables, payment schedule and all applicable charges.

Contact and booking

The confirmed official website is https://www.hilaryspencer.ca/. It lists telephone number 905-914-7705 and email hello@hilaryspencer.ca, and its wedding page directs prospective clients to the contact form to share their event details.

The site’s published booking requirement is a signed contract plus a 25% retainer to hold a wedding or event date. Contacting the photographer directly is the appropriate way to confirm whether a particular date is open and which package is available.

Phone: 905-914-7705
Email: hello@hilaryspencer.ca
Website contact form: available on the official site

What couples should confirm

Before committing, ask for a proposal tailored to the celebration: the wedding date and hours of coverage, locations, whether an engagement session is included, expected image delivery, album or print options, and any travel costs. If your venue requires proof of insurance, ask for the current certificate and confirm that it meets the venue’s requirements.

Also review the contract before paying the retainer. Confirm the total price, taxes, payment dates, rescheduling and cancellation terms, image-use permissions, and who will provide coverage if circumstances change. These details are not fully published on the official site and should be agreed in writing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Hilary Spencer Creative Photography charge for weddings?

The official Investment page says wedding packages start at $3,200. It also says custom packages and quotes are available; elopements and destination weddings are custom priced.

Does Hilary Spencer travel for weddings?

Yes. The FAQ says travel can be planned, and the official site lists the GTA, Prince Edward County, Muskoka, Hamilton, Niagara-On-The-Lake and beyond among its wedding service areas. Confirm travel costs and logistics in a written quote.