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Trina Koster Photography

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

Business status: Active.

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

Couples looking for a Guelph wedding photographer can consider Trina Koster Photography, a Guelph studio offering wedding coverage through a team that includes Trina Koster, Jeannine Brady and Casey Wiginton. Its official material emphasizes photographs of people, combining directed portraits with spontaneous moments. The wedding packages currently published by the studio include planning consultations, consecutive event coverage, a second photographer and high-resolution JPEG delivery through a password-protected online gallery.

This profile was last reviewed on August 8, 2026. The official website confirms the business name, Guelph address, telephone number, wedding inquiry email, service area and current package information. Prices below are published starting figures rather than quotes for a specific date or venue, so couples should confirm availability, taxes, travel and final contract terms directly with the studio.

Services and specialization

Trina Koster Photography documents weddings through a mix of planned portraiture and candid storytelling. Trina’s portfolio describes natural posing, spontaneous photographs and clear direction for groups. The studio also offers guidance on arranging the photography timeline so that portraits, family combinations and other important parts of the day can be covered efficiently.

Every published wedding package includes a consultation, consecutive wedding-event coverage, a second photographer and all high-resolution JPEG wedding images delivered through a password-protected web gallery. Depending on the package, couples may also receive an engagement portrait, an album-design session and a printed lay-flat coffee-table book.

Wedding-day photography from three to eight consecutive hours
Couple, family and wedding-party portraits
Documentary candid coverage by a second photographer
High-resolution JPEG delivery through a shareable protected gallery
Engagement portrait and album options in selected packages

Photography approach and team

The official site presents Trina Koster Photography as a team rather than a single-photographer operation. Its wedding portfolio names Trina Koster, Jeannine Brady and Casey Wiginton. Couples should review each photographer’s portfolio because the studio maintains separate pages for their work and describes individual approaches.

Trina’s official profile says she has photographed more than 500 weddings. She describes an approach that combines natural posing, spontaneous moments, crowd direction and learning which people and photographs matter most to each couple. The studio’s About page says Trina established the business in 1995 after graduating with a Fine Art major; those are useful experience indicators, although couples should still assess recent full galleries for consistency with their preferred style.

Service area and who it may suit

The studio is based in Guelph and officially identifies Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge as its service area. Its package page states that a travel fee applies when the location is more than 50 kilometres round trip outside Guelph. The site does not publish the amount of that fee, so venue-specific travel costs require a quote.

The packages may suit couples who want two photographers and a choice between digital-only delivery or a collection that adds an album. Three-hour options accommodate coverage centred on a ceremony and portraits, while five- and eight-hour packages cover a larger portion of the day. Couples planning outside the named region or needing more than eight hours should ask whether custom coverage is available.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include two-photographer coverage in every listed package, a consultation to plan timing, high-resolution gallery delivery and transparent starting prices. The range from three to eight hours gives couples several defined coverage levels. The studio also publishes separate photographer portfolios, which helps couples examine the people who may photograph their wedding.

Some important booking details are not stated on the reviewed pages. The site does not publish a guaranteed image count, delivery turnaround, preview schedule, backup procedure or date-specific availability. It also does not identify which team member will lead every booking. These are information gaps to resolve during a consultation, not evidence of a service problem.

Confirmed feature: a second photographer is included in every published package
Confirmed feature: digital files are delivered through a protected online gallery
Practical limitation: travel charges are mentioned but not quantified online
Practical limitation: availability and delivery timelines require direct confirmation

Pricing

The A La Carte package starts at $1,700 and includes three consecutive hours, two photographers, a planning consultation and high-resolution JPEGs. Additional coverage is listed at $200 per hour, up to eight total hours, and includes both photographers plus the additional images captured.

The Intimate Package starts at $2,300 for three hours and adds an album-design session and a 20-page, 10-by-10-inch lay-flat book. The Essentials Package starts at $3,500 for five hours and includes an engagement portrait plus a 40-page book. Into the Night starts at $4,500 for eight hours and includes an engagement portrait and an 80-page book.

The official page states that all fees are subject to HST and that travel charges apply beyond the stated 50-kilometre round-trip boundary. All four figures are starting prices. Couples should request a written quote confirming their date, photographer assignment, venue travel, desired coverage, album specifications and any optional additions.

Contact and booking

Wedding inquiries can be sent to weddings@trinakoster.com. The official telephone number is 519-767-2948, and the studio is listed at 54 Preston Street in Guelph. The company’s portfolio asks couples to book a consultation to discuss wedding photography needs.

A useful initial message should include the wedding date, venue or city, approximate coverage window, expected schedule and preferred photographer if the couple has reviewed the individual portfolios. Couples interested in an album should also identify which published collection appears closest to their needs so the studio can prepare a relevant quote.

What couples should confirm

Before paying a retainer, confirm that the chosen photographer and second photographer are named in the agreement, especially because the business operates as a team. Ask to view complete recent galleries—not only portfolio highlights—from weddings with similar lighting, season and venue conditions.

The contract should specify arrival and departure times, the number or range of edited images, gallery delivery timing, usage and printing rights, backup arrangements, cancellation or postponement terms, travel charges and HST. For album packages, confirm the selection process, revision allowance, included retouching, production timeline and whether upgrades affect the starting price.

Whether the preferred lead photographer is available
The final price including HST, travel and additions
The expected image count and delivery schedule
Contingency arrangements for illness or equipment failure
Album design, revision, retouching and production terms

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Trina Koster Photography charge for wedding photography?

Published packages currently start at $1,700 for three hours, $2,300 for the Intimate Package, $3,500 for the Essentials Package and $4,500 for Into the Night. HST and applicable travel charges are additional, and couples should confirm current pricing in a written quote.

Is a second photographer included?

Yes. Every wedding package listed on the official website includes a second photographer for documentary candid coverage.

Does Trina Koster Photography offer wedding albums?

Yes. The Intimate, Essentials and Into the Night packages include an album-design session and a 10-by-10-inch lay-flat book. The published page lists 20-, 40- and 80-page books respectively.

Is an engagement portrait included?

An engagement portrait is listed with the Essentials and Into the Night packages. It is not listed as an inclusion in the A La Carte or Intimate packages.

Which areas does the photography team serve?

The official homepage names Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. A travel fee applies to locations more than 50 kilometres round trip outside Guelph; the amount must be confirmed with the studio.