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Proper Photography

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Last reviewed: August 8, 2026 | Sarnia | Wedding Photography |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 8, 2026. Business status: Active.

Proper Photography is a Sarnia wedding photographer led by Ryan Farr, with Kate Farr available as an additional photographer. The official website identifies the business as Proper Photography, describes Ryan and Kate as wedding and newborn portrait photographers, and places them in Sarnia, Ontario. That exact brand match, local identity and current wedding-service content establish the official domain as properphoto.ca.

This profile summarizes what couples can verify directly as of August 8, 2026. Proper Photography publishes wedding, elopement and short-coverage pricing, along with delivery estimates, travel notes and payment options. The details are useful for an initial comparison, but availability, taxes, the final schedule and all contractual terms still need to be confirmed with the studio.

Services and specialization

Proper Photography’s wedding work is led by Ryan. The standard published wedding service begins with four hours of photography and includes a consultation, online photo delivery, more than 500 images, an engagement session, next-day teaser images and a set of highlights within 15 days. Kate can be added as a second photographer. The site also lists extended full-day coverage, a photo booth and a rush-return option as paid additions.

Separate options are published for elopements and smaller celebrations. These include a one-hour post-wedding “Faux Elopement,” a two-hour elopement service and a two-hour Wedding Mini intended for backyard or intimate weddings. The Wedding Mini begins at the ceremony or first look and includes couple portraits before cocktails. Proper Photography’s FAQ says packages can be customized and that another type of portrait session may sometimes replace the included engagement session.

Wedding-day photography with Ryan Farr
Optional second photographer with Kate Farr
Engagement session included with the published four-hour wedding service
Elopement and two-hour intimate-wedding options
Online image delivery, teaser images and published gallery timelines
Optional photo booth, extended coverage and rush delivery

Photography approach and delivery

The official site describes a personality-led approach based on guided direction rather than rigid posing. It emphasizes candid photographs, natural movement and true-to-colour editing while retaining some polished classic portraits. The site also states that photographs are created without generative AI. These are documented working choices, not independent assessments of image quality.

For the $3,000 wedding service, the pricing page gives an estimated full-gallery turnaround of approximately six to nine weeks, while warning that the queue may extend delivery to 20 weeks. Next-day teasers and highlights within 15 days are listed separately. Couples should treat each timing statement as an estimate until it is included in their agreement, particularly for peak-season dates.

Service area and who it may suit

Proper Photography is based in Sarnia. Its portfolio contains weddings and engagement sessions in Sarnia and elsewhere in Ontario, while the FAQ says standard packages cover travel within Lambton County. For weddings more than an hour from Sarnia, the company says travel expenses such as accommodation and rentals are negotiated. Destination-wedding packages are adjusted for transportation and related costs.

The published choices may suit couples wanting guided but candid-focused photography, an engagement session and clearly itemized options for shorter or extended coverage. The elopement page specifically says its two-hour Proper Elopement has no travel charge within Southwestern Ontario. Couples outside Lambton should confirm which travel rule applies to their selected service, since the elopement and general wedding terms are presented separately.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Confirmed features include posted wedding prices, an included engagement session in the main wedding service, online delivery, an optional experienced second photographer and stated preview and gallery timeframes. The FAQ also confirms insurance, an associate-photographer contingency for extreme circumstances and the ability to discuss customized packages. These are useful operational details that can be compared with a couple’s schedule and venue requirements.

There are practical limits to what can be confirmed online. The site does not publish live date availability, a sample contract, a definitive maximum gallery turnaround, or full cancellation and rescheduling terms. Its contact page did not expose a verifiable public telephone number during this review. The studio street address appears elsewhere on the official site without a postal code, so couples should confirm where any meeting or engagement session will occur rather than assuming the studio accepts walk-ins.

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is explicitly published. The four-hour wedding service is listed at $3,000. Up to eight additional hours of full-day coverage is shown as a $1,000 add-on. A second photographer is $500, or $1,000 for full-day second-photographer coverage. The photo booth and 15-day full-gallery rush option are each listed at $1,000.

The Wedding Mini is $1,000 for two hours, with extended-family and sunset additions priced at $500 each; travel outside Lambton costs extra. The Proper Elopement is $1,500 for two hours with extra time at $500 per hour, while the one-hour post-wedding Faux Elopement is $500. Further destinations and resort services require an enquiry.

The FAQ describes two payment choices: a 50% non-refundable deposit with the remaining 50% due 15 days before the wedding, or full payment at booking with a 13% discount described as effectively offsetting HST. The wedding-pricing page does not clearly label whether each displayed amount includes or excludes tax. Couples should confirm currency, HST, travel calculations, deposit treatment and which add-ons are included in the written quote.

Contact and booking

Enquiries can be submitted through the Contact page on properphoto.ca. No telephone number could be verified on the official pages reviewed, so the legacy number should not be relied upon without confirmation from the business. The official site identifies the studio at 144 Front St. N in Sarnia, but couples should use the contact form before visiting.

A useful first message should include the wedding date, ceremony and reception locations, expected coverage window, approximate guest count and whether a second photographer or engagement session substitution is being considered. Couples planning outside Lambton County should also provide a complete itinerary so travel and accommodation can be quoted accurately.

What couples should confirm

Before paying a deposit, ask for a written proposal tied to the actual date and itinerary. Confirm the named photographer, hours of continuous coverage, the meaning of “full day,” estimated image count, delivery method and the contractual deadline for the full gallery. If Kate is being added, verify the number of hours covered and whether the quoted second-photographer fee is the standard or full-day rate.

Also confirm HST, travel and accommodation charges, overtime pricing, meal or break expectations, backup coverage, image-use permissions, gallery-retention period, cancellation or postponement terms, and what happens if the delivery queue reaches the longer timeframe mentioned online. Proper Photography states that it does not provide video, so couples wanting a film should arrange a separate videographer and confirm how both teams will coordinate.

Obtain written confirmation of availability and the lead photographer
Clarify taxes, travel, accommodation and overtime
Record the contracted preview and full-gallery deadlines
Confirm second-photographer hours and responsibilities
Review cancellation, postponement and backup-photographer clauses
Coordinate separately with a videographer if video coverage is required

Continue planning

Frequently asked questions

Does Proper Photography publish wedding prices?

Yes. As reviewed on August 8, 2026, the official site lists a four-hour wedding service at $3,000, a two-hour Wedding Mini at $1,000 and a two-hour Proper Elopement at $1,500. Several add-ons are also priced. Confirm taxes, travel and the final total in writing.

What is included in Proper Photography’s $3,000 wedding service?

The official pricing page lists four hours with Ryan Farr, a consultation, online photo delivery, more than 500 images, an engagement session, next-day teaser images and highlights within 15 days.

Can couples add a second photographer?

Yes. Kate Farr is offered as a second photographer for $500, with full-day second-photographer coverage listed at $1,000. Confirm the exact hours in the proposal.

How long does Proper Photography take to deliver a wedding gallery?

The pricing page estimates approximately six to nine weeks for the full gallery but says delivery may reach 20 weeks depending on the queue. The applicable deadline should be recorded in the contract.

Does Proper Photography travel outside Sarnia?

Yes. General packages cover travel within Lambton County, according to the FAQ. Costs are negotiated for weddings more than an hour from Sarnia, while the two-hour Proper Elopement is advertised without travel charges in Southwestern Ontario. Confirm the rule for the chosen package.