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Courtney Clarke Photography

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Last reviewed: August 9, 2026 | Victoria | Wedding Photography |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 9, 2026. Business status: Active.

The website attached to this record now identifies the business as Laura Clarke Photography, a Toronto wedding photographer offering wedding and lifestyle photography. The official site describes Laura’s images as natural, bright and timeless, with an approach that combines candid coverage and guided, relaxed portraiture.

This is a material identity update: the existing CanadaWeddingGuide page says Courtney Clarke Photography and categorizes the business in Victoria, while the current official website consistently uses Laura Clarke Photography and Toronto. The exact attached domain remains active, contains the matching Clarke and Photography name elements, and documents current wedding services and booking information. This profile therefore follows the current official identity. Last reviewed: August 9, 2026.

Current business identity

Laura Clarke Photography is the name displayed throughout the current official website. Laura describes herself as a Toronto-based wedding and content-creator photographer, and the site footer identifies the business as a Toronto-based wedding and lifestyle photographer available across Canada and for destinations worldwide.

The official pages reviewed do not connect the given name Courtney with the current business. Couples arriving through this older listing should use Laura Clarke Photography when making an inquiry and confirm that they have reached the intended photographer. The legacy Victoria address and telephone number are not repeated because neither is published on the current official site.

Services and specialization

The wedding service centres on candid photography and relaxed portraiture. Laura says she tries to remain unobtrusive while moments unfold, but will also provide posing guidance so portraits do not feel stiff. Her portfolio language emphasizes natural, bright, timeless and fun photographs rather than heavily staged coverage.

The wedding page also documents engagement sessions and dedicated pricing for intimate celebrations, including city hall ceremonies, elopements and surprise weddings. Its featured galleries include Toronto, Ottawa and Lisbon celebrations. The broader site lists family, newborn and maternity photography as well as branding, interiors and events, although couples should inquire about the current scope of any non-wedding assignment.

Wedding-day photography
Engagement sessions
Intimate weddings, micro-weddings and elopements
Timeline, location and styling guidance
Edited digital images delivered through an online gallery

Service area and who it may suit

Laura is based in Toronto. Her travel FAQ specifically mentions Muskoka, Prince Edward County and the Ottawa Valley, while the site also states that she is available across Canada and for worldwide destinations. Out-of-province assignments or work requiring air travel receive a custom quote.

The approach may suit couples who want candid coverage but still appreciate direction during portraits. It may also be relevant to camera-shy couples, since the documented process includes an initial meeting, planning conversations and guided relaxed portraiture. Couples planning several locations, more than 200 guests or complete cocktail-hour coverage should discuss whether a second photographer is appropriate.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include pre-wedding planning support, a detailed questionnaire about six weeks before the wedding, timeline confirmation and location or styling suggestions. The site states that a sneak peek is sent the day after the wedding and that the completed edited gallery is delivered within ten weeks. For an eight-hour wedding, the FAQ says couples can expect approximately 700 photographs, with received images colour-corrected and edited.

Practical limitations are mainly matters of evidence and package fit. Laura says she photographs almost every wedding alone and discusses a second shooter mainly for tight multi-location timelines, events exceeding 200 guests or couples wanting all of cocktail hour documented. The site does not publish a street address or business telephone number. Current official pages reviewed also do not confirm the older listing’s references to photo booths, Beloved sessions or product photography, so those services should not be assumed.

Confirmed feature: candid coverage combined with guided portraiture
Confirmed feature: next-day preview and completed gallery within ten weeks
Item to confirm: whether a second photographer is available and what it costs
Missing public detail: complete package inclusions and travel charges

Pricing

The current wedding page displays an average wedding investment of $5,000. It lists separately booked sessions at $675. For intimate weddings of 70 guests or fewer, the published rate is $750 plus HST per hour with a two-hour minimum, which produces a displayed minimum of $1,500 plus HST before any travel or optional additions.

These figures should be treated as starting reference points rather than a complete quotation. The site does not publish a full package table, label the currency beside the figures or provide costs for travel, extra coverage, albums or a second photographer. Couples should request a written proposal covering their date, locations, hours, taxes and deliverables.

Contact and booking

Use the inquiry form on the official Laura Clarke Photography website. No current official street address or telephone number was found, so the older address and phone attached to this record should not be used without direct confirmation.

The documented booking process requires a signed contract and a 35% retainer to reserve the date. The current site says Laura is booking 2027 and 2028, but availability is date-specific and can change. Engagement-session planning begins after booking when that service is added.

Official website: https://lauraclarkephotos.com/
Inquiry page: https://lauraclarkephotos.com/contact
Booking requirement: signed contract and 35% retainer

What couples should confirm

Before signing, ask for the current collection guide and a written description of coverage hours, image estimates, engagement-session inclusion, gallery access, reproduction rights, backup procedures and delivery timing. Confirm whether the quoted amount includes HST and whether travel, parking, permits, accommodation or air travel will be added.

Couples should also clarify who will photograph the wedding, whether a second photographer is recommended, how schedule changes or overtime are handled, and what happens if the event is postponed. For an intimate wedding, confirm that the published hourly option applies to the date and venue. Because this listing’s old title and geography differ from the official site, verify the business name and Toronto service base directly in the contract.

Exact hours of wedding-day coverage
Number of photographers and any second-shooter fee
Travel and accommodation charges
Expected image count and gallery access period
Cancellation, postponement and overtime terms
Whether albums, prints or engagement coverage are included

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Frequently asked questions

Is Courtney Clarke Photography now Laura Clarke Photography?

The website attached to this record currently and consistently identifies the business as Laura Clarke Photography. It does not explain the Courtney name, so couples should refer to the current brand and verify the contracting party before paying a retainer.

How much does Laura Clarke Photography charge for weddings?

The official wedding page displays a $5,000 average investment. Intimate weddings of 70 guests or fewer are advertised at $750 plus HST per hour with a two-hour minimum. A custom written quote is still necessary.

Does Laura Clarke Photography travel outside Toronto?

Yes. The site names Muskoka, Prince Edward County and the Ottawa Valley and states that travel across Canada and to worldwide destinations is available. Out-of-province work or travel requiring a flight is custom quoted.

When are wedding photographs delivered?

The official process promises a sneak peek the day after the wedding and a completed, edited gallery within ten weeks.

How is a wedding date reserved?

The official FAQ says a signed contract and 35% retainer are required to secure a date. Couples should confirm current availability through the website inquiry form.