Valerie Richer Photography

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026. Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026. Valerie Richer Photography is an active Calgary-based photography business with an official contact page inviting enquiries for 2026–2027 weddings. The business identifies Valerie Richer as the photographer and publishes a direct booking form and email contact.

For couples looking for a Calgary wedding photographer, the official wedding page presents a documentary and candid approach with a touch of editorial direction. Its published wedding focus is intimate restaurant weddings, micro weddings and mountain elopements rather than a one-size-fits-all description of every wedding format.

The official site also names Calgary, Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis Country in its wedding coverage. No street address or telephone number was published on the official pages reviewed, so this profile lists the verified website and email route rather than carrying forward the unverified legacy contact details.

Services and specialization

Valerie Richer Photography advertises wedding photography alongside family and branding photography. For wedding clients, the dedicated service page describes documentary and candid coverage with an editorial element. The stated wedding categories are intimate weddings, micro weddings, restaurant weddings and mountain elopements.

Published package details show wedding-day coverage, high-resolution edited images delivered through an online gallery and printing permission. The two longer packages also include a one-hour engagement session; the full-day package includes a wedding book, keepsake box and slideshow. Engagement sessions, albums, parent books and additional coverage are also addressed in the published package information.

• Wedding photography for intimate, micro, restaurant and mountain-elopement celebrations
• Candid/documentary approach with editorial elements
• High-resolution edited images and online-gallery delivery
• Engagement sessions in selected packages; optional additional coverage and print products

Service area and who it may suit

The business says it is based in Calgary and offers wedding photography in Calgary, Kananaskis Country, Banff and Canmore. Its wedding FAQ also refers to rural Alberta within one hour of Calgary. The contact page names Cremona as an additional place served without travel fees, while the wedding page uses the broader rural-Alberta wording; couples planning outside Calgary should confirm their specific venue and any travel or licensing charge in writing.

This profile may suit couples whose plans centre on a smaller celebration, restaurant setting or mountain location and who want candid imagery alongside some guided portraits. The official material should not be read as confirmation that every venue, date, group size or outdoor plan can be accommodated; availability and logistics require a direct enquiry.

• Calgary-based service
• Officially named areas include Kananaskis Country, Banff and Canmore
• Rural-Alberta coverage is described on the wedding page
• Banff and Canmore town-boundary fees are published separately

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature is the clearly defined wedding style: the business describes its work as documentary and candid with a touch of editorial, and says it combines time for portraits with observational coverage for much of the day. Another practical feature is the published package structure, including coverage hours, image counts for the listed packages, delivery format and printing permission.

The official contact page provides a current enquiry form and an email address, but the pages reviewed do not publish a telephone number or a clean postal address. The business also says it is normally a solo photographer, although a second shooter may be available for an additional cost. That makes second-shooter needs, location access, weather contingencies and venue requirements useful early booking questions.

• Current 2026–2027 wedding enquiry route is published
• Wedding style and package inclusions are described directly by the business
• No official street address or phone number was found
• Second-shooter availability is not standard and must be requested

Pricing

Current pricing is explicitly published on the official wedding page. The Short & Sweet package is listed at $2,900 for four hours, 300 high-resolution edited images in an online gallery and full printing permission. The Essentials package is listed at $4,100 and includes a one-hour engagement session, six hours of wedding coverage, 500 edited images, a keepsake box with thirty 4×6 prints, a slideshow and printing permission.

Full Day Coverage is listed at $6,350 and includes a one-hour engagement session, nine hours of coverage, 800 edited images, a 30-page 12×8 fine-art print album, keepsake box, slideshow and printing permission. The page lists a $500 retainer for wedding packages and states that prices are subject to GST. It also lists a $250 licensing fee for Banff and $200 for Canmore within town boundaries, plus $650 per extra hour. Confirm the current total, applicable tax, add-ons and travel terms before booking.

• Short & Sweet: $2,900, four hours
• The Essentials: $4,100, six hours plus engagement session
• Full Day Coverage: $6,350, nine hours plus engagement session
• $500 retainer stated; GST and location-specific fees may apply

Contact and booking

The verified contact route is the enquiry form on the official website or info@valricherphotography.com. At the time of review, the contact page states that 2026–2027 weddings are being booked. The business describes its booking sequence as submitting an enquiry, meeting online or in person, then securing the date.

A public contact route is evidence that couples can enquire; it is not evidence that a particular date remains available. Include the date, venue, approximate schedule, guest count, desired coverage length and whether a second shooter is wanted so the photographer can confirm fit and provide a current quote.

• Website: valricherphotography.com
• Email: info@valricherphotography.com
• Official contact page states 2026–2027 weddings are being booked

What couples should confirm

Ask for a written proposal that identifies the selected package, hours of coverage, expected image delivery, engagement-session details, album or print inclusions, retainer, GST, payment schedule and cancellation or rescheduling terms. The website lists public pricing, but a quote for a specific wedding may change with coverage length, location or requested add-ons.

For Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis Country or rural venues, confirm the exact location, travel treatment, access, licensing or permit responsibilities, timing and weather backup plan. If two photographers are important, request confirmation of second-shooter availability and cost. Couples should also discuss the portrait timeline, key family groupings and any venue restrictions before signing.

• Exact date availability and contracted coverage hours
• Travel, Banff/Canmore licensing fees and venue access
• Second-shooter availability and added cost
• Delivery timeline, image backup and print/album details
• Retainer, GST, payment and rescheduling terms

Editorial verification note

The legacy listing supplied an unrelated-looking postal code, a telephone number and a Facebook URL. None is carried into this verified profile because the confirmed official domain provides a different current contact route and does not publish that address or phone number. The active status is based on the official site’s live wedding pages and its explicit 2026–2027 booking statement.

This profile describes only services, prices and areas stated on the official website. It does not treat testimonials, third-party directory entries or social content as evidence for claims about availability, performance, awards or suitability.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Valerie Richer Photography booking weddings?

The official contact page states that Valerie Richer Photography is booking 2026–2027 weddings as of this review. Contact the business directly to confirm availability for a specific date.

Does Valerie Richer Photography offer a second shooter?

The official wedding FAQ says Valerie is normally a solo photographer and that a second shooter can be provided on request for an additional cost. Confirm availability and pricing when enquiring.

How are wedding photos delivered?

The contact page says photos are delivered through a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads. It states that wedding editing takes about 6–14 weeks depending on the season; full-day weddings also receive all images on a USB key in a personalized keepsake box.

Sources checked

• Wedding Photographer | Calgary | Banff | Canmore | Alberta – Valerie Richer Photography
• Contact – Valerie Richer Photography
• Valerie Richer Photography – Calgary Wedding and Lifestyle Family Photographer

Website: https://valricherphotography.com/