Byfield-Pitman Photography

Last reviewed: July 29, 2026. Business status: Active. Byfield-Pitman’s official site currently presents wedding galleries, an Ottawa contact route and recent wedding-related portfolio/blog material. Wedding prices are not published.

Byfield-Pitman Photography is an Ottawa photography studio founded in 1997 and led by owner and photographer Ben Welland. The company specializes in candid, natural and documentary-style wedding photography, alongside engagements, proposals, events, portraits and commercial work.

Wedding photography approach

• Candid and documentary wedding-day coverage
• Story-led coverage of interactions and emotional moments
• Couple portraits alongside unposed event photography
• Engagement and proposal photography
• Ottawa base with portfolio evidence of work in other locations, including Montréal

The official wedding portfolio is organized as complete event stories rather than only a short highlights page. That makes it possible to assess how the photographer handles ceremonies, receptions, groups, portraits and changing light across a wedding day.

Pricing

No wedding package price, hourly rate or starting investment is published on the official website. Ask for a quote specifying coverage hours, photographer count, engagement session, travel, image-delivery schedule, gallery and download rights, print products, taxes and overtime.

Practical strengths

• Long operating history: the company states that it has photographed weddings since 1997.
• Named lead photographer: the About page identifies owner and lead photographer Ben Welland and details his professional background.
• Defined visual approach: couples looking for candid, narrative coverage can compare that description against multiple full galleries.
• Current wedding evidence: the live site retains an active wedding section and recent wedding-focused editorial material.

Limitations and what to confirm

• The website does not publish prices, package contents, turnaround time, deposit, cancellation or postponement terms.
• Confirm whether Ben Welland personally photographs the event and whether a second photographer or substitute could be assigned.
• Ask how many edited images are typically delivered, whether RAW files are excluded, how long the gallery remains online and what print rights are included.
• For travel outside Ottawa, request mileage, accommodation and schedule costs in writing.

Contact Byfield-Pitman Photography

• Address: 551 Hilson Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario
• Phone: 613-742-8873 (1-613-PICTURE)
• Enquiries: official website contact form
• Official website: byfieldpitman.com

Best fit: couples who prefer candid, documentary wedding coverage with an established Ottawa photographer and who are comfortable requesting a tailored quote rather than selecting from public packages.

Official sources reviewed: company overview, photographer background, wedding portfolio, recent work and contact details.

Address: 551 Hilson Avenue, Ottawa, ON

Phone: 613-742-8873

Website: https://www.byfieldpitman.com/