Limelight Photography

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026. Business status: Active.

Limelight Photography is the Calgary practice of photographer Paula Bitner. For couples looking for a Calgary wedding photographer, the official site presents dedicated wedding coverage alongside engagement, family, portrait and event photography.

Paula Bitner states that she has operated Limelight Photography for 20 years and photographed hundreds of events across Alberta. The wedding offering is supported by a dedicated portfolio, wedding-pricing page and enquiry process, giving couples a clear starting point when comparing local photographers.

Services and specialization

Limelight Photography lists weddings among its core photography services. Paula Bitner’s official portfolio navigation includes dedicated Wedding and Engagement sections, while the home page describes work spanning weddings, corporate events, private gatherings, non-profit galas, bar and bat mitzvahs, family sessions, portraits and lifestyle baby sessions.

For weddings, the published package inclusions are pre-wedding consultations, ceremony and formal-photo coverage, professionally edited images, a private online gallery, and a USB drive of high-resolution photographs. The site also says there is no limit on photographs taken or locations.

Optional wedding additions listed by the business are getting-ready coverage, reception coverage, an engagement session, a second shooter, custom-designed wedding albums, gallery-wrapped canvases and professional prints or enlargements. These are options rather than automatic inclusions, so couples should request the full package sheet for the exact scope they are considering.

• Wedding and engagement photography
• Ceremony and formal-photo coverage
• Edited images, private online gallery and high-resolution USB delivery
• Optional getting-ready, reception, engagement and second-shooter coverage
• Albums, canvases, prints and enlargements

Service area and who it may suit

The official site identifies Paula Bitner as a Calgary photographer and says she has photographed events across Alberta. It is therefore relevant for couples planning a Calgary wedding and for those considering another Alberta location, subject to confirmation of travel, date availability and related fees.

The service may suit couples who want a photographer offering a consultation before booking and who value the listed digital delivery options. It may also be relevant for couples interested in adding engagement coverage or printed keepsakes through the same studio.

The site does not publish a complete wedding travel policy, a fixed maximum coverage area or a wedding-date calendar. For a destination outside Calgary, confirm whether the date and location can be accommodated and whether travel or overnight costs apply.

• Calgary-based photography service
• Officially describes event work across Alberta
• Custom elopement package available by enquiry
• Out-of-city logistics and fees require confirmation

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature is the breadth of published wedding deliverables. Each wedding package is described as including pre-wedding consultations, ceremony and formal coverage, unlimited photographs and locations, an assistant, professionally edited files, a private gallery and a high-resolution USB drive.

Another confirmed feature is the ability to tailor coverage. The business states that several packages are available, offers optional coverage elements and invites couples to discuss needs in a complimentary consultation or by phone. Its wedding page also specifically invites enquiries about a custom elopement package.

A practical limitation is that the public page does not show the full package comparison, hours of coverage, turnaround timing, deposit amount or a written cancellation and rescheduling policy. Request these details in writing before booking.

• Published standard inclusions are clearly listed
• Several wedding packages are available by enquiry
• Custom elopement package is mentioned
• Full package detail and contract terms are not publicly published

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is explicitly published: Limelight Photography lists wedding coverage from $2,695. The business says several packages are available and asks couples to contact it for the full pricing sheet and package options. Prices do not include GST.

The stated payment approach is a two-payment schedule, with a deposit at booking and final payment due a few weeks before the wedding. The public page does not state the deposit amount, final-payment date, coverage hours in the starting package, or travel costs.

Optional products have separate published starting prices, including prints from $5, gallery-wrapped canvases from $110 and albums from $350. These product prices do not establish the cost of a particular wedding package; request a written quote for the selected coverage and any add-ons.

• Wedding coverage: from $2,695, before GST
• Several package options: enquire for the full list
• Two-payment schedule stated; deposit amount is not published
• Custom elopement pricing: enquire

Contact and booking

Limelight Photography’s official site lists phone number 403-279-4529 and provides a wedding inquiry form. The form lets couples indicate whether they are checking availability, requesting a free wedding consultation, ready to book, or asking general questions.

The wedding-pricing page says a complimentary consultation can be arranged to discuss plans and pricing options. For an efficient first enquiry, provide the wedding date, ceremony and reception locations, anticipated coverage window, and whether you are considering getting-ready, reception, engagement or second-shooter coverage.

No public studio address was displayed on the reviewed official pages, so this profile does not list a postal address. Confirm the preferred meeting method and any in-person consultation location directly with the business.

• Phone: 403-279-4529
• Wedding inquiry form on the official website
• Complimentary consultation stated
• Postal address not published on the reviewed official pages

What couples should confirm

Before booking, ask for the full wedding package sheet and a written quote that identifies the chosen coverage, included hours, assistant arrangements, editing and gallery delivery timing, and all applicable GST, travel and product charges.

Couples considering optional services should clarify whether getting-ready or reception coverage changes the coverage length, whether a second shooter is available for the date, and how engagement-session scheduling works. For an elopement or Alberta destination wedding, request the custom package details and any travel requirements.

Review the booking agreement for the deposit amount, final payment deadline, rescheduling or cancellation terms, image-use permissions, backup arrangements and product ordering deadlines. These items are not fully detailed on the public wedding-pricing page.

• Full package price and coverage hours
• Travel, GST and add-on costs
• Delivery timeline and gallery access period
• Deposit, cancellation and rescheduling terms
• Second-shooter availability and elopement logistics

Profile review and evidence

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026. Limelight Photography is marked active because the confirmed official domain matches the business name and Calgary photography identity, contains wedding-service information, lists a current contact route and provides a wedding enquiry form.

This profile relies on direct pages from the confirmed Limelight Photography domain. Information that is not publicly stated, including a postal address and complete package terms, has been left unconfirmed rather than inferred.

• Official identity: Limelight Photography and Calgary photographer Paula Bitner
• Wedding pricing and enquiry route published on the official domain
• No official postal address found on the reviewed pages

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the photographer behind Limelight Photography?

The official site identifies Paula Bitner as the Calgary photographer behind Limelight Photography.

What is included in Limelight Photography wedding packages?

The site lists pre-wedding consultations, ceremony and formal coverage, no limit on photographs taken or locations, an assistant, professionally edited images, a private online gallery and a high-resolution USB drive. Confirm the exact inclusions for the package you select.

How much does Limelight Photography wedding coverage cost?

The official wedding-pricing page lists coverage from $2,695, before GST. Several packages are available, so contact the business for the full pricing sheet and a quote.

Does Limelight Photography offer elopement photography?

The wedding-pricing page says to ask about a custom elopement package. Availability, location coverage and pricing should be confirmed directly.

How can I contact Limelight Photography about a wedding?

Call 403-279-4529 or use the wedding inquiry form on the official Limelight Photography website. The site also offers a complimentary wedding consultation.

Sources checked

• Limelight Photography • Calgary Photographer
• Wedding Pricing • Limelight Photography
• Product Pricing • Limelight Photography

Phone: 403-279-4529

Website: https://limelightphotography.net/