John Wills Photography

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026. Business status: Active.

John Wills Photography is a Guelph wedding photographer with an official site that includes a dedicated wedding-photography page. The business presents wedding work as relationship-focused photography and invites couples to arrange an initial consultation to discuss the right collection for their day.

The site places the business in Guelph and describes a focus on Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph. It also says the photographer travels to other Ontario locations. Because the wedding page contains older material, couples should use the current contact page and confirm present availability, package details and pricing directly before booking.

Services and specialization

John Wills Photography’s official site identifies photography services across several areas, including family portraits, children’s portraits, headshots and Trash the Dress sessions. Its wedding-specific page describes wedding photography as telling a couple’s story and directs prospective clients to a wedding gallery.

That wedding page says packages include edited digital files printable up to 8 × 10. It also describes an in-person first consultation to discuss services, time frames and the collection that fits a couple’s plans. The page should not be read as a complete current package list, so confirm exactly what is included in a proposal for your date.

• Wedding photography and a wedding gallery are documented on the official site.
• The broader official site also lists portrait, children’s, headshot and Trash the Dress photography.
• An initial in-person consultation is described on the wedding page.

Service area and who it may suit

The official wedding page says John Wills Photography is based in Guelph and focuses on Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph. It further states that the business travels to other Ontario cities and locations. This makes the listing most relevant to couples planning weddings in Guelph and the surrounding tri-city and Cambridge area.

Couples outside that core area may still wish to enquire, but travel is not a guaranteed service commitment. Ask whether the venue is within the current service area, whether travel time or accommodation is required, and whether the photographer is available for the particular ceremony and reception schedule.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature of the business is its clear Guelph-area focus: the official site names Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge in connection with wedding photography. The site also offers a direct contact form, a current phone number and a physical Guelph address, giving couples a practical route to start an enquiry.

The official homepage states that John Wills is a three-time Professional Photographers of Canada Ontario Portrait Photographer of the Year winner, naming 2014, 2018 and 2021. This is a statement published by the business and is best treated as background to discuss with the photographer rather than a substitute for reviewing current work.

A practical limitation is that the wedding page includes references to 2010 and older package language. Its wedding-specific information is useful context but may not reflect today’s collections, fees, coverage or booking availability.

• Confirmed feature: a Guelph base and stated focus on Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph.
• Confirmed feature: a consultation-based approach is described on the official wedding page.
• Practical limitation: current wedding-package information needs direct confirmation.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published.

The official wedding page displays historical collection and package amounts, but it also references work from 2010 and contains more than one older starting-price figure. Canada Wedding Guide therefore does not present those amounts as current pricing. Request a dated written quote that states coverage time, number of photographers, engagement session if applicable, edited files, albums or prints, taxes, travel, overtime, retainer and payment schedule.

Contact and booking

The current official contact page lists John Wills, phone 519-400-6996, johnwillsphotography@gmail.com and 47 Brentwood Dr., Guelph, Ontario. It includes a contact form for enquiries.

The older wedding page shows a different phone number. Use the contact-page details first, but confirm the preferred current number or email when you enquire. The wedding page asks couples to get in touch to see whether their date is available; availability is not independently confirmed by this directory.

Portfolio, approach and expectations

The site’s About page says John Wills’ photography focus is connecting with clients so they can be relaxed and show their personalities in photographs. That is a stated approach, not a guarantee of a particular result. Review the current wedding gallery and ask to see examples that resemble your venue conditions, wedding size and desired coverage.

Before deciding, discuss the working plan for the day: preparation, ceremony, family formals, portraits, reception and any second location. It is also sensible to establish whether one photographer or additional coverage will attend, how long image delivery takes, how files are backed up and what permissions apply to image use.

What couples should confirm

Use the initial consultation to turn the general website information into a written agreement specific to your event. Confirm the photographer assigned to the wedding, the date and locations, arrival and finish times, breaks, image-delivery method and the precise items included in the price.

Ask for the cancellation, postponement and refund terms before paying a retainer. If the venue requires liability insurance, ask whether a certificate can be provided. These are practical booking checks, not claims about this business’s policies.

• Whether the requested date is available and who will photograph the wedding.
• The current collection, inclusions, total price, taxes, travel and overtime charges.
• Delivery timeframe, file resolution, editing scope and album or print options.
• Retainer, cancellation, postponement, insurance and contingency terms in the contract.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is John Wills Photography based?

The official contact page lists 47 Brentwood Dr., Guelph, Ontario. The wedding page also says the business is based in Guelph.

Which wedding areas does John Wills Photography describe serving?

The official wedding page names Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph as its focus and says it travels to other Ontario locations. Confirm travel for your venue directly.

Does John Wills Photography publish current wedding-package prices?

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The wedding page has older price references, but its dated material means couples should request a current written quote.

How can I contact John Wills Photography?

The official contact page lists 519-400-6996, johnwillsphotography@gmail.com and a contact form.

Does the business offer photography beyond weddings?

Yes. The official site also lists family portraits, children’s portraits, headshots and Trash the Dress photography.

Sources checked

• Wedding Photographers in Kitchener Waterloo and Guelph – John Wills Photography, Guelph and Area Photographers
• Family Photographers in Guelph and Area
• kitchener waterloo and guelph photographers and surrounding area
• Family Portrait Studios Guelph Kitchener Waterloo

Address: 47 Brentwood Dr., Guelph, Ontario

Phone: 519-400-6996

Website: https://johnwillsphotography.com/