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Amare Studios

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Last reviewed: July 31, 2026 | Burlington | Wedding Photography |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: July 31, 2026. Business status: Active.

Amare Studios is an Ontario wedding photography and videography team based in Welland and serving Niagara, Burlington, Hamilton, Toronto and other Southern Ontario communities. Couples searching for an Amare Studios Ontario wedding photographer will find a documentary-led approach supplemented by editorial portraits, digital video and optional analogue formats.

The current official website identifies Anika and Carson as the married couple behind the studio and documents a broader photography and video team. The profile below summarizes only information published by Amare Studios and was last reviewed on July 31, 2026.

Services and specialization

Amare Studios offers three principal wedding collections: photography, videography, and a combined photo-and-video option called the Storytellers Collection. The site also lists engagement sessions, Super 8 film and 35mm photography. Engagement coverage is included with the combined collection or may be added to photography coverage.

The studio describes its style as documentary at its core with editorial elements. Its stated approach is to photograph events candidly as they unfold while providing more deliberate composition for portraits and couple photographs. Video work shown in the portfolio includes digital documentary films, Super 8 coverage and hybrid digital-and-Super-8 films.

Wedding photography through the Amare Photo Collection
Wedding videography through the Amare Video Collection
Combined photography and video through the Storytellers Collection
Engagement sessions and optional second-shooter or additional-hour upgrades
Super 8 film and 35mm photography add-ons

Approach, team and delivery

Anika is identified as the creative lead and photographer, while Carson is identified as the business manager and videographer. The website also names additional photographers and videographers. Its pricing FAQ says couples can choose who leads their coverage and should be told who will attend before the wedding.

Published delivery terms include sneak peeks within one week and a private online gallery containing at least 600 individually edited photographs within eight weeks. The site says galleries can be downloaded and used for print, web and social sharing. Wedding films are scheduled for delivery within ten weeks through a private link or Google Drive.

Service area and who it may suit

Amare Studios states that it is based in Welland and works throughout Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, Toronto, Muskoka, the GTA and the rest of Southern Ontario. It also accepts destination work elsewhere in Canada and internationally.

The documented approach may suit couples comparing candid or documentary coverage but who still want composed portraits. The combined collection is also relevant to couples who prefer photography and video managed by one studio. Those specifically considering analogue texture can review the portfolio’s Super 8 and 35mm examples before deciding whether an add-on fits their plans.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the range of formats available through one team: still photography, digital video, Super 8 and 35mm. The studio also publishes concrete delivery targets and provides links to wedding galleries and film examples, giving couples material to examine beyond a small selection of homepage images.

There are practical limits to what can be confirmed online. The full collection guide is supplied only after an enquiry, and inclusions may vary by collection. The website identifies several possible team members, so couples should not assume that Anika or Carson will personally cover a date unless the proposal says so. No complete postal address is published on the official site; it identifies only Welland or Southern Ontario as the base, so the address field is intentionally blank.

Pricing

Amare Studios publishes partial current pricing; complete current pricing is not explicitly published. Its pricing page says most couples invest between $4,200 and $8,000. The homepage states that the Photography Collection starts at $4,200 for full-day documentary coverage across Southern Ontario. The pricing FAQ also lists destination coverage from $6,500 with travel costs included.

To reserve a date, the studio says couples receive a custom proposal, sign a contract and pay a $2,000 retainer. The final balance is due two weeks before the wedding, and credit-card payment is accepted. Couples should request the full guide and confirm taxes, coverage hours, the number and identity of shooters, travel terms, deliverables and add-on prices before comparing the total with another proposal.

Contact and booking

The official contact route is the enquiry form at amarestudios.ca/contact. The site also publishes anika@amarestudios.ca and (289) 707-1011. Its contact page currently says the team is booking weddings for 2026 and 2027, with limited availability remaining; availability should still be checked for the couple’s exact date.

The stated booking sequence is enquiry, discussion or discovery call, custom proposal, signed contract and retainer. An enquiry should include the date, venue or intended region, requested photography or video services, cultural or schedule considerations and any interest in Super 8, 35mm or engagement coverage.

What couples should confirm

Before signing, ask for a complete collection guide and a sample contract. Confirm who will attend, whether the quoted hours are continuous, how backup coverage is handled, and which deliverables apply to the selected collection. Couples should also review at least one complete gallery and a complete film that resemble their venue, lighting and schedule rather than relying only on highlights.

Confirm the precise delivery method, image usage and printing rights, revision terms for video, archive period, cancellation or rescheduling provisions and any HST or travel charges. Destination couples should have the included travel terms written into the proposal. Anyone adding analogue coverage should also clarify how much Super 8 or 35mm material is included and how it will be edited or delivered.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Amare Studios based in Burlington?

The current official website identifies the studio as based in Welland, Ontario, while listing Burlington among the Southern Ontario communities it serves. It does not publish a full street address.

Does Amare Studios provide both wedding photography and videography?

Yes. The official service list includes separate photography and videography collections plus the combined Storytellers Collection. Super 8 and 35mm options are also listed.

What does Amare Studios wedding photography cost?

The studio says most couples invest between $4,200 and $8,000, with its Photography Collection starting at $4,200 for full-day documentary coverage. A full price guide must be requested.

How long does Amare Studios take to deliver wedding photographs and video?

The published schedule is sneak peeks within one week, a gallery of at least 600 edited photographs within eight weeks, and wedding-film delivery within ten weeks.

How is an Amare Studios wedding date reserved?

The studio describes a process involving a custom proposal, signed contract and $2,000 retainer. It says the remaining balance is due two weeks before the wedding.