Cole Hofstra Photography

Last reviewed: August 13, 2026. Business status: Active.

Cole Hofstra Calgary wedding photographer is the page-specific search phrase for this verified Calgary photography business. Cole Hofstra Photography’s official website identifies Cole as a Calgary-based photographer and provides a current contact route for wedding enquiries.

The business documents wedding photography, elopement photography and related portrait work. Its contact form lets couples select engagement, elopement, wedding-day and full-day coverage options, making it possible to begin an enquiry with the event date and location. Last reviewed: August 13, 2026.

Services and specialization

Cole Hofstra Photography documents wedding photography as a core service. The official site also presents engagement sessions, family photography and commercial photography, although this listing is focused on wedding-related work.

For wedding enquiries, the contact form lists engagement coverage of two hours, elopement coverage of three to four hours, wedding-day coverage of six, eight or 10 hours, and full-day coverage of 12 to 14 hours. These are coverage-length options shown on the official contact form, not published packages or prices.

The official website also describes Calgary and mountain elopement photography. Its elopement content refers to intimate celebrations and locations in Calgary, Canmore, Banff and the wider Rockies. The site notes that Cole also works as a wedding officiant through a separately linked business; couples should clarify whether they are enquiring about photography, officiating, or both.

Service area and who it may suit

Cole Hofstra Photography lists Calgary, Alberta as its base. The official homepage says the business travels for weddings and is licensed and insured to shoot across Alberta, including Banff, Canmore, Jasper, Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country.

This may suit couples planning a Calgary wedding as well as those considering a Rocky Mountain celebration or elopement. The official site also contains destination-wedding work, but a portfolio page does not establish current travel availability, travel fees or destination booking terms.

Couples planning an event outside Calgary should provide the venue or city when they enquire. The contact form specifically requests the event date, location and desired coverage, which gives the business the information needed to confirm whether the date and travel plan are workable.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature is the range of coverage lengths offered through the official booking form, from a two-hour engagement session to 12–14 hours of full-day coverage. This helps couples frame an initial conversation around the scale of their event.

Another documented feature is the business’s stated Alberta licensing and insurance for wedding photography. The site specifically names several mountain and park destinations where it says it is licensed to work. Couples should still confirm venue permissions and any current permit requirements for their particular ceremony or portrait location.

The main practical limitation is that the site does not set out current package inclusions in detail. The reviewed pages do not specify the number of photographers, image-delivery format, editing scope, gallery access period, albums, print products, turnaround time or backup coverage. These points should be confirmed in writing before a booking decision.

• Documented booking form options: engagement, elopement, wedding-day and full-day coverage.
• Documented Alberta travel and licensing statement, including Banff, Canmore, Jasper and Kananaskis Country.
• Practical limitation: detailed deliverables and current package terms were not published on the reviewed pages.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official contact page shows coverage durations but does not publish photography rates, retainers, taxes, travel costs, overtime charges or package totals.

A tailored written quote is especially important for mountain, park and destination events, where travel, lodging, permits, timing and additional coverage can affect the scope. Couples should ask what is included in the quoted coverage and whether any location-related costs are separate.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

Contact and booking

Cole Hofstra Photography publishes a Calgary address, telephone number, email address and online enquiry form. The form asks for the couple’s names, email, phone number, event date, location, desired coverage and further event details.

For an effective first enquiry, state whether the event is an engagement session, elopement or wedding; include the venue or proposed area; and identify the desired number of hours. This directly matches the information requested by the official booking form.

Because an available contact channel does not itself confirm an open date, availability should be treated as unconfirmed until the business responds and provides a written booking proposal or contract.

What couples should confirm

Before signing, confirm the exact coverage start and end times, whether travel time is included, and what happens if the schedule runs late. For an elopement or mountain event, also confirm the approach to weather, access, permits, alternate locations and any required travel arrangements.

Ask who will photograph the event, whether an assistant or second photographer is included, the expected image-delivery timeline, approximate image count if relevant, and the delivery method. Couples should review a current full gallery or recent work that is comparable in season, venue type and event size to their plans.

Request the complete agreement before paying a retainer. It should identify the booking party, total price, payment schedule, cancellation and postponement terms, copyright or usage arrangements, insurance information if required by the venue, and any extra fees.

Portfolio context and page scope

The official site includes wedding and elopement portfolio material, with Calgary, Canmore, Banff and destination examples. Portfolio examples show past work and location context; they should not be read as confirmation that a particular venue, destination or date is currently available.

This profile is deliberately limited to first-party information from Cole Hofstra Photography’s official domain. It does not use directory descriptions, social posts or reviews as proof of current services, quality, awards or availability.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cole Hofstra Photography based?

The official contact page lists Calgary, Alberta and the address 111 25 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 3G4.

What wedding coverage lengths are listed?

The official contact form lists engagement coverage of two hours; elopement coverage of three to four hours; wedding-day coverage of six, eight or 10 hours; and full-day coverage of 12 to 14 hours.

Does Cole Hofstra Photography work outside Calgary?

The official site says the business travels for weddings and is licensed and insured to shoot across Alberta, including Banff, Canmore, Jasper, Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country. Confirm travel terms for your event directly.

Are wedding-photography prices published?

Current pricing is not explicitly published. Ask for a written quote that confirms coverage, travel, taxes, retainer and any additional fees.

Sources checked

• Calgary Photographer | Calgary Wedding Photographer | Cole Hofstra
• Calgary Photographer | Contact | Cole Hofstra Photography
• Elopement Photography | Elopement Photographer | Mountain Elopement

Address: 111 25 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 3G4

Phone: (780) 994-2378

Website: https://colehofstra.com/