Visual Roots Photography

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Business status: Active.

Visual Roots Photography is a husband-and-wife photography team of Andrew Essig and Kate Gass. For couples searching for Collingwood wedding photographers, their official site describes a candid, naturally inspired approach built around relaxed direction, real moments and imagery that is true to colour.

The studio identifies Tiny, Ontario, on the shores of Georgian Bay as its home base and says it photographs weddings and events across Muskoka, Collingwood, Barrie, Midland and other Ontario locations. The business also notes more than 20 years of wedding and event photography experience. This profile reflects information published by Visual Roots and reviewed on 2026-08-10.

About Visual Roots Photography

Visual Roots Photography presents Andrew and Kate as a husband-and-wife photographer team. Their stated approach is to keep sessions fun and relaxed while looking for strong light, connection and honest moments. They describe their image style as true to colour and timeless rather than based on current editing or posing trends.

The official site says the team has photographed weddings and other events from Muskoka to Collingwood, Barrie to Midland, as well as internationally, for more than 20 years. That establishes relevant wedding-service context and a long-running regional focus, but couples should still ask about the team’s availability for their own date and venue.

Services and specialization

Wedding photography is the central service documented on the official site. Full-day wedding packages are described as including two lead photographers, unlimited consultations by Skype, FaceTime, phone and email, scheduling assistance, an online gallery, and high-resolution image files ready for printing.

Visual Roots also publishes engagement photography options, including a one-hour beach or forest get-to-know-you session and a longer adventure engagement session in the Muskoka–Georgian Bay area. The site additionally lists headshot and branding sessions, portrait galleries and family portrait work. Those non-wedding offerings may be useful for couples wanting an engagement session with the same team, but should not be assumed to be included in a wedding package.

• Wedding photography with Andrew and Kate listed as two lead photographers for full-day packages
• Engagement sessions, including beach, forest and adventure-session formats
• Online gallery and high-resolution image files listed with full-day wedding packages
• Headshots and branding sessions, plus portrait and family photography

Service area and who it may suit

Visual Roots says its studio is in Tiny, Ontario, and its site repeatedly names Collingwood, Muskoka, Georgian Bay, Wasaga Beach, Midland, Barrie, Huntsville and Gravenhurst among the areas it serves. Its service-areas page says the team works throughout Ontario and enjoys travelling to other provinces; it invites couples to ask about travel or on-location work.

The business may suit couples planning an Ontario wedding who prefer outdoor or natural-light imagery and a team that describes its process as candid and relaxed. The Midland page also says the photographers work across settings ranging from casual backyard weddings to formal events. That is a description of their stated scope, not a guarantee that every venue, date or travel request can be accepted.

• Home base stated as Tiny, Ontario, on Georgian Bay
• Published regional references include Collingwood, Muskoka, Midland, Wasaga Beach, Barrie and Huntsville
• Ontario-wide and other-province travel is described as something to discuss for an individual booking

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the two-photographer structure for full-day wedding packages: the pricing page specifically names Andrew and Kate as the two lead photographers. The same page documents consultations, scheduling assistance, an online gallery and high-resolution files. Their official descriptions also consistently identify a natural, candid, true-to-colour approach.

The main practical limitation is that the official site does not publish a complete all-inclusive wedding price list or a fixed travel-fee schedule. It provides a starting price and coverage-duration options, but individual add-ons, specialty collections, weekday or elopement pricing, travel needs and final scope require direct confirmation.

• Confirmed feature: two lead photographers in full-day wedding packages
• Confirmed feature: published 5-, 8- and 10-hour coverage options
• Confirm directly: travel charges, date availability, exact deliverables and any venue-specific requirements

Pricing

Visual Roots publishes wedding-package pricing starting at $2,895 for packages with 5, 8 and 10 hours of coverage. Its pricing page says full-day packages include Andrew and Kate, consultations, scheduling assistance, an online gallery and high-resolution files. It also lists à la carte options such as heirloom albums, extra coverage hours, engagement sessions and fine-art prints.

For engagement photography, the published one-hour get-to-know-you session is $395 and includes 10 high-resolution files; the two-hour adventure engagement session is $720 and includes 65 high-resolution files, 80 km of travel in the Muskoka–Georgian Bay area, and an online gallery. These are website-published figures, so couples should confirm they remain applicable to their date, location and chosen collection.

• Wedding packages: starting at $2,895, with 5-, 8- and 10-hour options
• Get-to-know-you engagement session: $395
• Adventure engagement session: $720
• Headshot sessions: from $225 in studio

Contact and booking

The official site lists phone number 705-361-3270 and provides an online inquiry route. Its Midland booking guidance says the process begins with an email or phone call, followed by an in-person or virtual meeting, a written quotation and confirmation.

Because Visual Roots describes a tailored quotation process for at least some work, an inquiry should include the wedding date, venue or community, approximate timeline, guest or wedding-party logistics, desired coverage length and whether an engagement session or travel is needed. A written quote is the appropriate place to confirm the final price and inclusions.

• Phone: 705-361-3270
• Website inquiry form: available through the official site’s Contact/Inquire link
• Consultations may be in person or virtual, according to the official booking guidance

What couples should confirm

Before booking, ask which photographer or photographers will attend, whether the requested date is open, and which published package best fits the schedule. Confirm the number of coverage hours, whether extra hours are available, what is included in the selected gallery and file delivery, and the timing for delivery.

For weddings outside the studio’s nearby service areas, ask for travel and accommodation terms in writing. Couples considering an elopement, weekday event or intimate gathering should also ask about the specialized or custom collections mentioned on the pricing page. Finally, review the written agreement for payment timing, cancellation or rescheduling terms, image-use permissions and any venue insurance requirements.

• Availability and assigned photographer or photographers
• Travel, accommodation and location-related charges
• Exact package inclusions, add-ons and delivery timeline
• Contract, payment, rescheduling and insurance details

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the photographers behind Visual Roots Photography?

The official site identifies Visual Roots Photography as a husband-and-wife team: Andrew Essig and Kate Gass.

Where does Visual Roots Photography provide wedding photography?

Its official site names Tiny, Collingwood, Muskoka, Georgian Bay, Midland, Wasaga Beach, Barrie, Huntsville and Gravenhurst, and says it serves locations throughout Ontario. It asks couples to contact the team about travel or on-location work.

What is the published starting price for a Visual Roots wedding package?

The official pricing page lists 5-, 8- and 10-hour wedding coverage packages starting at $2,895. Couples should confirm current pricing and the collection that applies to their event.

Do full-day wedding packages include two photographers?

Yes. The official pricing page says full-day wedding packages include Andrew and Kate as two lead photographers.

Does Visual Roots offer engagement sessions?

Yes. The official pricing page lists a one-hour get-to-know-you session and a two-hour adventure engagement session, each with its own published price and inclusions.

Sources checked

• Muskoka, Collingwood Wedding & Portrait Photographers
• Pricing – Muskoka Wedding and Portrait Photographers | Visual Roots
• Service Areas – Muskoka Wedding and Portrait Photographers | Visual Roots
• Midland, Ontario Wedding & Portrait Photographers

Phone: 705-361-3270

Website: https://visualroots.com/