Makoi Belen

Last reviewed: August 4, 2026. Business status: Active.

Makoi Belen Photo + Video is a confirmed wedding photography and videography business serving Saskatoon and communities across Saskatchewan. For couples searching for a Makoi Belen Saskatoon wedding photographer, the current official website identifies Makoi as the founder and lead photographer and documents wedding, elopement and combined photo-and-video coverage. The site also presents a multi-person team rather than describing the company solely as a husband-and-wife operation.

The official information is materially different from this listing’s legacy record. The former restaurant-domain URL and old telephone number should not be used. The confirmed website is makoibelenphotography.com, and the current published phone number is 306-250-9595. No complete public postal address appears on the official pages reviewed, so an address is not displayed here. Last reviewed: August 4, 2026.

Business identity and current evidence

The official site consistently uses the names Makoi Belen Photography and Makoi Belen Photo + Video. Its homepage names Mark “Makoi” Belen as photographer and founder, while the team page identifies him as lead photographer. Those distinctive name matches, together with extensive wedding-specific content and current package information, establish the official identity.

The business remains suitable for an active profile because the official domain is accessible, provides current contact information and publishes wedding packages. This status confirms an operating web presence; it does not guarantee availability for any particular date.

Services and specialization

The documented focus is wedding and elopement photography, with videography available through combined packages. Makoi describes a visual-storytelling approach that uses natural light and sometimes incorporates film photography. The website’s portfolio and blog include weddings at Saskatchewan locations such as TCU Place, Remai Modern, Candle Lake and The Glen at Crossmount.

Published collections cover six-, eight- and ten-hour photography options, eight- and ten-hour photo-plus-video options, and a 14-hour multi-day collection. Depending on the package, listed deliverables include an engagement session, edited high-resolution digital images, a wedding highlight film, recorded ceremony or speech material, and multiple team members.

• Wedding and elopement photography
• Combined wedding photography and videography
• Engagement sessions included in the displayed collections
• Optional second photographer and same-day video edit
• Multi-day wedding coverage

Team, delivery and documented experience

The current team page names Makoi as founder and lead photographer, Nic Sarceno as lead videographer and editor, and additional photographers or photographer-videographers. The company says Makoi began shooting professionally in 2015 and that the team has photographed more than 300 weddings.

The FAQ states that wedding previews are provided after the event and gives a general photo turnaround of four to eight weeks. The package page more specifically lists final-image delivery within 60 days. Video delivery varies by collection, with published windows extending from 60 to 160 days. Couples should rely on the timeline written into their own contract.

Service area and who it may suit

Although the homepage markets the business as based in Saskatoon, the team FAQ says Makoi lives in Warman and operates across Saskatchewan, from Waskesiu to Regina. The homepage also names Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Candle Lake and Lloydminster among the areas travelled. Travel elsewhere in Canada is available by enquiry.

This may suit couples seeking one company for both still photography and wedding film, those planning an elopement or multi-day celebration, or couples who want an engagement session included with a displayed wedding collection. The package page says 200 kilometres of travel are included with all packages and lists additional travel at $0.65 per kilometre; the starting point and route calculation should be confirmed.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

The clearest documented strengths are the breadth of published package details, access to both photography and videography, a named team, and optional services such as a second shooter and same-day video edit. The FAQ also states that the business carries $2 million in liability insurance and insures its equipment. These are documented features rather than assessments of service quality.

Practical limitations concern information that remains unclear online. No complete business or studio address is published on the reviewed official pages. The site also presents different starting figures on different pages, and elopement pricing requires an enquiry. Availability, final deliverables, the assigned team members and the applicable travel total therefore need written confirmation.

Pricing

Current pricing is explicitly published, but the pages are not fully aligned. The homepage and contact page say wedding photography starts at $2,464, while the detailed package page lists the six-hour Silver photography collection at $2,800 plus PST. That page also lists Gold at $3,100 plus PST for eight hours and Platinum at $3,725 plus PST for ten hours.

Displayed combined collections are Classic at $5,025 plus PST for eight hours, Modern at $5,975 plus PST for ten hours and Luxe at $7,685 plus PST for ten hours. A 14-hour multi-day photo-and-video package is shown at $7,700 plus PST. The site invites couples to enquire about a four-hour elopement package rather than publishing its price. Because the general starting statements and detailed collection page differ, request a dated quotation before comparing suppliers.

• Second shooter: $400 add-on
• Same-day video edit: $1,200 add-on
• Content-creation highlights: starting at $500
• Black-and-white classic photo booth: starting at $500
• Extra photography or videography: $450 or $250 per hour, respectively

Contact and booking

Couples can use the enquiry page on the official website or call 306-250-9595. The contact page asks prospective clients to get in touch for a detailed pricing sheet and says to call if no reply arrives within 12 hours, while also suggesting that clients check their spam folder.

The site also offers consultation links for package discussions. Before treating a date as reserved, obtain the company’s written booking requirements, payment schedule, cancellation or rescheduling terms, tax treatment and confirmation of which photographer or videographer will attend.

What couples should confirm

Ask for a package-specific proposal rather than relying only on the headline starting price. The proposal should identify coverage hours, the number and roles of team members, estimated image count, film length, audio coverage, delivery schedule and every requested add-on.

Couples planning outside Saskatoon or Warman should also confirm where the included 200-kilometre allowance begins and whether accommodation or other travel costs apply. Elopement clients need the current four-hour rate and its inclusions. Album buyers should note that the FAQ describes albums as optional à-la-carte purchases rather than standard package inclusions.

• Availability for the exact date and locations
• Current package price, taxes, deposit and payment terms
• Named lead photographer, videographer and second shooter
• Travel calculation and any accommodation requirements
• Image and video delivery dates, formats and usage rights
• Backup, insurance, cancellation and rescheduling terms

Continue planning

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Frequently asked questions

Does Makoi Belen provide both wedding photography and videography?

Yes. The official package page lists photography-only and combined photo-plus-video collections. The team page identifies separate photography and videography roles, but couples should confirm the personnel assigned to their package.

What does Makoi Belen wedding photography cost?

The homepage and contact page say photography starts at $2,464. The detailed package page instead shows photography collections from $2,800 plus PST and combined photo-and-video collections from $5,025 plus PST. Request a current written quotation because these published starting figures differ.

Does Makoi Belen photograph elopements and small weddings?

Yes. The official FAQ confirms coverage for small weddings and elopements, and the package page invites enquiries for a four-hour elopement option. A current elopement price is not published.

Does Makoi Belen offer a second photographer?

Yes. The official FAQ says a second shooter is included with the highest package and available as an add-on. The detailed pricing page lists the second-shooter add-on at $400; confirm whether that rate applies to the selected collection.

How long does delivery take?

The company’s FAQ gives a four-to-eight-week wedding-photo turnaround, while the package page specifies final images within 60 days. Published video windows vary by package and can extend to 160 days. The signed agreement should state the applicable deadline.

Sources checked

• Saskatoon Wedding photographers — Makoi Belen Photography
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• Saskatoon Fine-art Wedding photographer — Makoi Belen Photography

Phone: 306-250-9595

Website: https://www.makoibelenphotography.com/