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Capturing the Light Photography

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Last reviewed: August 8, 2026 | Kitchener | Wedding Photography |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 8, 2026. Business status: Active.

Couples searching for a Kitchener wedding photographer may encounter this Canada Wedding Guide record under the legacy title Capturing the Light Photography. The website attached to that record currently identifies the business as Light and Shadow Photography and documents wedding services in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.

The official site presents options for elopements, conventional wedding-day coverage and destination celebrations. Depending on the package, documented features include engagement sessions, multiple photographers, full-resolution files, albums, preview images and drone photography.

This evidence-based profile was last reviewed on August 8, 2026. The official pages reviewed do not publish a clean street address, so the unverified address from the former listing has not been repeated.

Services and specialization

Light and Shadow Photography describes its wedding work as a mixture of elegant posed photographs and candid images. Its wedding page also documents the use of natural and studio lighting, professional digital equipment and vintage film cameras.

Coverage is divided between short elopement options and five named wedding packages: Iris, Lotus, Sapphire, Ruby and Blue Diamond. The packages progress from six hours to full-day coverage, with higher tiers adding items such as another photographer, albums, prints, extended editing and drone photography.

Wedding and elopement photography
Engagement sessions with standard wedding packages
Local and international destination-wedding coverage
Candid and posed wedding photographs
Digital and selected film-photography options
Additional photographers and outdoor drone photography
Wedding albums, prints and custom editing

Coverage and deliverables

Elopement coverage is offered in one-, two-, three- and four-hour formats, with at least 100 images stated for those packages. The named wedding packages list minimum image counts ranging from 400 for Iris to 1,400 for Blue Diamond.

The official page says presented images are supplied in full resolution, in colour and black and white, with lighting and colour optimization. Named wedding packages include preview images in two to three days and an online gallery for six months; Blue Diamond lists a one-year gallery. Some packages add an engraved USB, albums or wall art.

Service area and who it may suit

The business identifies Kitchener-Waterloo as its base and treats Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge as its local wedding area. Its wider Southern Ontario description extends from Windsor to Peterborough and from Tobermory to Niagara Falls. The site also invites destination-wedding enquiries for locations outside Canada.

The shorter elopement offerings may suit couples who need one to four hours of coverage. The standard packages may be more relevant to couples seeking six hours through an entire wedding day, while the optional film, second-photographer and drone services give couples additional formats to discuss. Elopement packages are advertised for Monday through Friday, with weekend bookings considered at the last minute if availability permits.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include more than 20 years of photography experience, consultation and wedding-planning support, full-resolution files, lighting and colour optimization, and both natural- and studio-lighting techniques. Standard wedding packages also include an engagement session and a stated reshoot provision in the event of a misfortune such as bad weather.

The public pricing page provides meaningful package outlines, but it does not show the individual total for every named wedding package. The reviewed official pages also do not provide a street address, an email address or a stated delivery time for the completed wedding gallery beyond the two-to-three-day previews. Couples should obtain those details directly before signing.

Pricing

The official wedding page publishes elopement packages starting at CA$300 and standard wedding packages starting at CA$1,800. These are starting figures rather than a complete quote for every coverage level.

Published à-la-carte pricing includes CA$300 per hour for additional local wedding coverage, CA$350 per hour for destination-wedding coverage, and CA$1,250 for an additional eight-hour day. An additional photographer is listed at CA$500 for three hours and CA$100 per hour afterwards. Outdoor drone photography is listed at CA$750 per hour. Domestic and digital wedding albums start at CA$350, while imported handcrafted Italian leather albums start at CA$850. Couples should confirm taxes, travel expenses, customization and the final package total.

Contact and booking

The official site directs wedding enquiries to 519-465-4085. It asks couples to get in touch to check availability and arrange an appointment.

A useful initial enquiry should include the wedding date, ceremony and reception locations, estimated coverage hours, whether an engagement session is wanted, and any interest in a second photographer, film or drone coverage. Destination clients should also identify the country or region so potential travel fees can be discussed.

What couples should confirm

Before booking, request a written proposal for the selected package and compare it with the inclusions currently shown online. Package customization is advertised, so the contract should make clear which advertised features remain included after any changes.

Couples should also confirm the assigned photographer, final image-delivery schedule, gallery expiry date, personal printing and sharing permissions, backup arrangements, payment schedule and cancellation terms. For destination or multi-location weddings, clarify travel and accommodation costs. If drone photographs are important, confirm photographer availability, venue permission, weather restrictions and a non-drone alternative.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Capturing the Light Photography the current official business name?

The existing Canada Wedding Guide record uses that title, but the attached official domain currently identifies the business as Light and Shadow Photography. Couples should use the current official name when making an enquiry.

Does Light and Shadow Photography offer elopement coverage?

Yes. The official wedding page lists one-, two-, three- and four-hour elopement options starting at CA$300. They are offered Monday through Friday, with last-minute weekend coverage subject to availability.

How much do its standard wedding packages start at?

The published starting price is CA$1,800. The page outlines five packages but does not display an individual total for every one, so couples need a written quote.

Is an engagement session included?

The official page says its standard wedding packages include a complimentary engagement session. Couples considering an elopement package should confirm whether an engagement session can be added.

Are full-resolution wedding files included?

The official wedding page says presented images are supplied in full resolution, in colour and black and white, with lighting and colour optimization. Delivery methods vary by package and may include a download page or USB.