Pounamu Photography

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026. Availability unconfirmed. Review pending.

Pounamu Photography Sherwood Park is an existing Canada Wedding Guide listing, but its current official business identity could not be verified as of August 12, 2026.

The legacy website now identifies McBain Camera, not Pounamu Photography. A separate website for Jade Lavallee Photography states that Jade has not taken photography clients since September 2025, but it does not identify itself as Pounamu Photography.

Current verification status

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026. This profile is marked review_pending because no current official source was found that matches the name Pounamu Photography and confirms active wedding-photography services.

The supplied legacy website resolves to McBain Camera, a photography retailer and service provider. It does not establish a current connection to Pounamu Photography or its historical wedding listing.

Services and specialization

The legacy record describes wedding and event photography, engagement sessions, boudoir photography, second-shooter options, multiple-location shoots, slideshows and “trash the dress” sessions. These are historical listing details only; they are not confirmed as current offerings.

Jade Lavallee Photography’s website continues to show wedding, engagement, lifestyle and boudoir portfolio navigation, but its homepage also states that Jade is no longer taking photography clients. Those portfolio categories should not be treated as bookable services.

Service area and who it may suit

Sherwood Park, Alberta is attached to the existing directory record, but no current official Pounamu source confirms an active service area.

Couples looking for a Sherwood Park or Alberta wedding photographer should confirm whether this photographer is accepting any new work before comparing style, coverage or travel options.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

No current company-specific strength can be documented from a confirmed official Pounamu Photography source.

The key practical limitation is the identity and availability gap. The listed website belongs to another business, while the available Jade Lavallee Photography website says new photography clients are not being accepted. The legacy address and phone number remain unverified.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published.

No reliable current wedding-package, hourly-rate, deposit or add-on pricing for Pounamu Photography was found on a confirmed official business source. Any historical package information should not be used for budget planning.

Contact and booking

Do not use McBain Camera as a booking contact for Pounamu Photography; the available evidence identifies it as a separate business.

Before sending an inquiry or payment, obtain direct confirmation of the operating business name, whether bookings are available, the correct contact method and written contract terms.

What couples should confirm

Confirm whether Pounamu Photography remains an active business and whether Jade Lavallee is still associated with the listing. If a successor business is identified, ask it to provide a current official website or booking page.

If bookings are available through a verified source, confirm the photographer assigned, coverage time, second-shooter arrangements, travel fees, delivery timeline, image rights, backup plan and payment schedule in writing.

Directory update needed

A current first-party URL or direct business contact that clearly identifies Pounamu Photography is needed to complete this profile. An address and phone number should be added only after publication by that verified business source.

Until then, the listing should remain in review rather than presenting legacy biography details as current facts.

Continue planning

• Canada Wedding Guide directory
• wedding planning guide

Frequently asked questions

Is Pounamu Photography verified as an active wedding photographer?

No. As of August 12, 2026, no current official source confirming Pounamu Photography’s active identity and wedding services was found.

Can couples book Jade Lavallee Photography?

The Jade Lavallee Photography homepage states that Jade has not taken photography clients since September 2025. Contact the business directly only for clarification about archived galleries or any changed circumstances.

Are wedding photography prices available?

Current pricing is not explicitly published on a confirmed official Pounamu Photography source.

Sources checked

• https://canadaweddingguide.com/pounamu-photography/