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Chelsey Cunningham

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Last reviewed: September 19, 2026 | Brampton |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: September 19, 2026. Business status: Active.

Chelsey Cunningham Photography is an Oshawa wedding photography business serving couples across the Durham Region and GTA. Couples researching an Oshawa wedding photographer can review the photographer's published wedding collections, engagement session option, documentary approach and practical booking information before getting in touch.

The official website presents wedding photography as a candid, story-focused service. Chelsey describes spending much of the day blending into the background, while offering direction during couple portraits and encouraging movement, laughter and connection. This profile was last reviewed on September 19, 2026, using the business's official pages.

Services and specialization

The business offers wedding photography, engagement photography and proposal photography. Its wedding pages describe a documentary approach that aims to capture genuine actions, reactions and relationships throughout the day. For portraits, the photographer provides direction while keeping the process collaborative rather than requiring couples to recreate specific images.

Published wedding collections include six, nine and twelve hours of coverage. The official pricing page also lists a 60-minute engagement session with edited images and a one-year online gallery. The site states that wedding clients receive edited JPEG files rather than RAW files, and that approximately 10 per cent of a gallery is delivered in black and white.

Wedding collections: six, nine or twelve hours of coverage
Engagement session: 60 minutes with 60 edited images
One-year online gallery for downloading and sharing with family and friends
Fine art and contemporary album options are listed separately

Service area and who it may suit

The official website identifies Oshawa as the business location and says Chelsey Cunningham serves Whitby, Toronto, Barrie, Hamilton, Kingston and other areas. The supplied pages also document wedding work in Brampton and Mississauga, so couples planning celebrations in the GTA can assess the relevant galleries and confirm travel arrangements directly.

The documented approach may suit couples who want candid coverage, natural interaction and some gentle guidance for portraits. The photographer says that family and wedding-party photo lists are accepted, but that internet images are not recreated exactly. Couples looking for a photographer who also provides wedding videography should note that videography is not currently offered according to the official FAQ.

Based in Oshawa, Ontario
Published service areas include the Durham Region, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Barrie, Hamilton and Kingston
Documented fit: couples seeking candid, natural and collaborative wedding photography
Videography is not listed as an offered service

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

The official pages document several practical features couples can evaluate. The photographer states that wedding images are supplied through a one-year online gallery, clients receive printing rights, and backup equipment is brought to weddings. The FAQ also says that cameras record to two memory cards and that experienced second photographers may be arranged when appropriate.

The published process has boundaries that should be understood before booking. Editing includes contrast, colour, cropping and exposure adjustments, while specific-image retouching is an additional service. RAW files are not supplied, and clients are asked not to apply additional social-media filters or manipulate the delivered images. These are stated policies rather than independent assessments of quality.

One-year online gallery delivery is published
Printing rights are addressed in the official FAQ
Backup camera bodies, lenses, flashes, batteries and memory cards are stated as part of the equipment plan
Specific retouching is separate from standard editing
RAW files are not delivered

Pricing

The official pricing page publishes three wedding collections. Redwood lists twelve hours of coverage, a one-year online gallery and approximately 800 edited photos for $3,995. Willow lists nine hours, a one-year online gallery and approximately 600 edited photos for $3,495. Fir lists six hours, a one-year online gallery and approximately 400 edited images for $2,895.

The same page lists a 60-minute engagement session with 60 edited images for $595. Album options include a fine art album at $1,395 and a contemporary album at $595. The site also states that a signed contract and non-refundable retainer of $1,000 plus taxes are due to secure a wedding date. A second payment of 30 per cent of the remaining balance is due five months before the date, with the final payment due two weeks before the wedding.

Travel beyond 75 kilometres one way outside Oshawa is charged at $0.60 per kilometre according to the published FAQ. Couples should request a current, date-specific quote because package prices, taxes, travel requirements and availability may change.

Redwood: 12 hours, approximately 800 edited photos, $3,995
Willow: 9 hours, approximately 600 edited photos, $3,495
Fir: 6 hours, approximately 400 edited images, $2,895
Engagement session: 60 minutes, 60 edited images, $595
Fine art album: $1,395; contemporary album: $595

Contact and booking

The official website lists Chelsey Cunningham Photography at 264 Elizabeth Street, Oshawa, Ontario, with the telephone number 905.706.1753 and the email address info@chelseycunningham.com. The business invites couples to enquire through its website. The official FAQ says that the photographer accepts a limited number of weddings per month and often fills the calendar about a year in advance, but current availability is not confirmed in the supplied evidence.

A custom wedding package can be discussed for couples who need a different number of coverage hours. The site notes that weddings under six hours are not booked more than three months in advance. That policy, like all booking terms, should be confirmed for the date and location in question.

Phone: 905.706.1753
Email: info@chelseycunningham.com
Studio address: 264 Elizabeth Street, Oshawa, ON
A signed contract and non-refundable retainer are required to secure a date

What couples should confirm

Before signing, couples should confirm that their date and venue fall within the photographer's current travel arrangements and ask for a complete quote showing taxes, coverage, travel and any albums or retouching. The published travel policy is based on distance outside Oshawa, so the applicable calculation should be clarified for the wedding location.

Couples should also confirm the expected gallery delivery timeline. The official FAQ gives an estimated six to eight weeks for wedding photos and three weeks for engagement photos, while noting that seasonal workload can affect those estimates. Ask which collection best fits the ceremony, portraits, reception and planned travel time, and whether a second photographer is appropriate for the schedule.

Finally, review the contract's cancellation, postponement, substitute-photographer and image-use terms. The website describes a group of trusted peers who may photograph a wedding if the photographer is unable to attend, with editing resumed by Chelsey, but the precise contractual arrangement should be obtained in writing.

Confirm current availability and the complete date-specific quote
Verify travel distance, travel fees and any accommodation requirement
Ask about the estimated delivery schedule for the planned season
Clarify second-photographer arrangements and substitute coverage
Review editing, retouching, RAW-file and image-use policies

Last reviewed

This company profile was last reviewed on September 19, 2026. Information is based on the supplied official Chelsey Cunningham Photography pages.

Couples should confirm current prices, policies, service area and availability directly with the business before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What wedding photography packages does Chelsey Cunningham Photography publish?

The official pricing page lists Redwood with 12 hours of coverage for $3,995, Willow with 9 hours for $3,495, and Fir with 6 hours for $2,895. The listed collections include a one-year online gallery and approximately 800, 600 or 400 edited photos respectively.

How much is the wedding photography retainer?

The official FAQ states that a signed contract and a non-refundable retainer of $1,000 plus taxes are due to secure the wedding date. The remaining payment schedule should be confirmed in the contract.

How long does it take to receive wedding photos?

The published estimate is six to eight weeks for wedding photos and three weeks for engagement photos. The website notes that these time frames are estimates and can vary with seasonal workload.

Does Chelsey Cunningham offer wedding videography?

The official FAQ says that wedding videography is not currently offered as part of the business's services.

Are travel fees charged for weddings outside Oshawa?

The official FAQ says travel fees apply when travelling more than 75 kilometres one way outside Oshawa, at $0.60 per kilometre beyond that distance. Confirm the calculation for the specific venue before booking.