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Mathias Fast Photography

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Last reviewed: August 11, 2026 | Richmond | Wedding Photography |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 11, 2026. Business status: Active.

Mathias Fast Photography is an active Vancouver wedding photographer business. The confirmed official website identifies Mathias Fast as an editorial wedding photographer serving Vancouver and international destinations, with wedding, engagement and portrait work shown in the portfolio.

Last reviewed: August 11, 2026. The former Richmond address, Richmond Health website and legacy phone number do not match the confirmed photography business and have not been carried forward. The official site provides a Vancouver base but does not publish a street address, so no postal address is listed here.

Services and specialization

Mathias Fast photographs weddings and also presents engagement and portrait work through the official portfolio. For wedding coverage, the stated style is editorial yet unscripted: portraits receive directed, editorial guidance, while the ceremony and reception are approached in a quieter documentary manner. This is useful context for couples comparing photographers who want some intentional portrait direction without treating the entire day as a posed shoot.

The business says every delivered image is individually graded for colour, exposure and tone. Key portraits also receive light retouching. Wedding images are supplied through an online gallery, where couples can download photographs and order prints. The site says couples can generally expect 80 to 100 curated images per hour of coverage.

Wedding photography
Engagement and portrait photography
Online gallery delivery, downloads and print ordering
Individually graded delivered images and light retouching for key portraits

Service area and who it may suit

Mathias Fast is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The official site also states that he works internationally, with a focus on Europe and Southern Africa, and maintains ties to Cape Town. Destination coverage is therefore documented, but travel costs and logistics should be discussed for each event.

This listing may suit couples planning a Vancouver wedding who are looking for an editorial look alongside candid documentation. It may also be relevant for multi-day or destination celebrations, provided the date, travel terms and staffing needs are confirmed early. The business says it takes a limited number of commissions per season.

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia
Serves Vancouver and international destinations
Destination work is described with a focus on Europe and Southern Africa
Cape Town wedding coverage is separately priced on the official site

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented operational strength is the stated backup and contingency approach: the business says it records to dual memory cards, carries liability insurance and maintains a network of experienced colleagues for emergencies. It also publishes a defined delivery window of six to eight weeks after the wedding. These are business-stated features, not third-party endorsements.

For staffing, Mathias Fast says most commissions are photographed solo. The site recommends adding an associate photographer for multi-day events, complex timelines or guest lists over 200. That makes the scope of coverage, associate availability and any added fee practical questions for larger celebrations. A public street address is not available on the confirmed official site, and package inclusions beyond the published summaries require an inquiry.

Dual-card recording and stated liability insurance
Published six-to-eight-week photo delivery window
Solo coverage is the usual approach
Associate coverage should be discussed for large or complex events

Pricing

Current pricing is explicitly published. Local Vancouver wedding coverage begins at $5,600 CAD. The Rates page lists a typical spend of $6,500 to $8,500, while noting that rates and packages are customizable and that a detailed rate sheet is available on inquiry.

The same page lists multi-day coverage from $10,000, destination coverage from $5,600 plus travel, portraits from $900 and associate coverage from $4,000. Cape Town wedding-day coverage is listed from R45,000. Couples should confirm applicable taxes, final coverage hours, travel costs, associate fees and the precise deliverables in writing before booking.

Vancouver wedding coverage: from $5,600 CAD
Typical spend published: $6,500–$8,500
Multi-day coverage: from $10,000
Destination coverage: from $5,600 plus travel

Contact and booking

The confirmed contact page lists mf@mathiasfastphotography.com and 604.362.5027, alongside an online inquiry form. The form asks for both partners’ names, contact details, wedding date, ceremony and reception venue, budget and planning information, which gives couples a clear way to request availability and a detailed rate sheet.

The official FAQ says a confirmed date is needed to secure a contract. It states that the business typically accepts commissions 12 to 18 months ahead and requires a signed contract plus a 50% retainer to secure a date. The site describes the retainer as non-refundable, although it may be transferred to a new date subject to availability; a future prime-weekend move may involve a rescheduling fee.

Email: mf@mathiasfastphotography.com
Phone: 604.362.5027
Online wedding inquiry form available
Published booking requirement: signed contract and 50% retainer

What couples should confirm

Ask for the detailed rate sheet and confirm the exact number of hours, coverage locations, editing and delivery inclusions, taxes, travel expenses and payment schedule. While the site publishes starting prices and typical spend, the final package is customizable.

For a large guest count, multi-day schedule or overlapping events, ask whether an associate photographer is recommended, who will attend, and how that affects the quote. Couples should also confirm whether their preferred date is available before making venue or travel commitments. If a postponement is possible, review the date-transfer and rescheduling terms in the contract.

Availability for the exact wedding date
Final package, coverage hours and taxes
Travel and destination expenses
Whether associate coverage is needed
Contract, retainer and postponement terms

Portfolio and planning context

The official journal includes wedding and venue-focused work from British Columbia, including Sea to Sky, North Vancouver, Vancouver and Sun Peaks, as well as a Calgary Indian wedding feature. These posts show the business’s wedding-focused editorial context, but couples should review full galleries and discuss their own venue, lighting, cultural events and timeline directly with the photographer.

The official process information says planning begins around eight weeks before the wedding using a timeline guide. During portraits and key transitions, the business describes providing gentle direction; during the ceremony and reception, it describes remaining unobtrusive. Couples who have a specific balance in mind between portraits and candid coverage should raise that during the consultation.

Wedding and venue journal available on the official site
Planning timeline guidance is described for approximately eight weeks before the wedding
Couples can discuss portrait direction and documentary coverage balance during inquiry

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mathias Fast Photography based?

Mathias Fast is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The official site also states that he accepts international commissions and maintains close ties to Cape Town.

What does Vancouver wedding coverage cost?

The official FAQ says local Vancouver wedding coverage begins at $5,600 CAD. The Rates page lists a typical spend of $6,500 to $8,500 and says packages are customizable.

How long does it take to receive wedding photos?

The official FAQ states that wedding photos are delivered within six to eight weeks of the wedding date through an online gallery.

Does Mathias Fast work with a second photographer?

The official FAQ says he primarily photographs commissions solo. For multi-day events, complex timelines or guest lists above 200, the site recommends adding an associate photographer.