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Zekar Photography

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Last reviewed: August 11, 2026 | Hamilton | Wedding Photography |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 11, 2026. Business status: Active.

Zekar Photography is a Hamilton wedding photographer whose official site describes a photojournalistic, documentary approach to wedding-day coverage. The studio also offers family photography and studio portraiture, but this profile focuses on its documented wedding services.

The business’s official website identifies Zekar Photography as based in Hamilton, Ontario. It names Mike Tigchelaar as owner and lead photographer and describes Jessica Lawson as an associate photographer. An exact current postal address and telephone number were not published on the official pages reviewed, so they are not listed here.

Services and specialization

Zekar Photography’s official site presents wedding photography as its central wedding service. Its stated style is photojournalistic, also described as documentary wedding photography: an approach focused on recording the small and candid moments of a wedding day while allowing couples to stay present in the event.

The team page says the company has one lead photographer and one associate photographer to choose from. The site also has a wedding-pricing page and a separate page for wedding videography partners. Videography is not described as an in-house Zekar service; the page says the company works with external cinematography partners James Harskamp and Sadie Martin.

The company’s broader photography offering includes family photography and studio portraiture. Those services may be useful context for couples looking for a photographer with experience beyond weddings, but package scope for a wedding should be confirmed directly.

Wedding photography with a photojournalistic or documentary approach
One lead photographer and one associate photographer listed on the official team page
Wedding videography referrals through named external partners, rather than an in-house video service
Family photography and studio portraiture also listed by the business

Service area and who it may suit

The official website says Zekar Photography is based in Hamilton, Ontario. Its own Hamilton location guide discusses wedding and engagement photography locations in the city, including urban, waterfront, and natural settings. That makes the listing most directly relevant to couples planning a Hamilton-area celebration or engagement session.

The site does not publish a clearly defined travel boundary, travel-fee policy, or a current postal studio address on the official pages reviewed. Couples outside Hamilton should ask whether their venue is within the team’s service area and whether travel, parking, permits, or additional time affect the quote.

This may suit couples who are looking for candid, story-led wedding images rather than coverage described mainly in terms of formal posing. Couples wanting a highly specific editorial, studio-heavy, or video-inclusive package should discuss those expectations before booking.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the clearly stated photographic approach. Zekar Photography explains its wedding work in photojournalistic and documentary terms, and its team page describes an unobtrusive approach to candid moments. The site also provides a dedicated explanation of how it understands wedding photojournalism, giving couples material to assess whether that approach fits their priorities.

Another documented feature is pricing transparency at a starting-detail level. The official pricing page lists an eight-hour option, a shorter hourly option, engagement-session pricing, and included digital-image delivery and online gallery access.

There are practical evidence limits. No current official postal address or phone number was found, and the site does not publish a complete package catalogue, availability calendar, delivery timeline, contract terms, insurance details, image-rights terms, or travel policy on the pages reviewed. These are items to confirm directly rather than assumptions about the service.

Pricing

Current pricing is explicitly published. The official wedding-pricing page lists eight hours of continuous coverage at $3,160 plus HST for Mike and an assistant, or $3,160 plus HST for Jessica and an assistant. It says those packages include fully edited, full-resolution images for digital download and an online gallery.

For smaller events, the same page lists $300 plus HST per hour for three to six hours with one photographer. Engagement sessions start at $450 plus HST. The business says every wedding is different and invites couples to request a specific quote.

These figures should be treated as the published starting details available when this profile was reviewed, not a promise of availability or a complete total. Confirm whether the quote includes the desired number of photographers, hours, travel, taxes, venue costs, albums or prints, and any additional coverage.

Contact and booking

Use the contact link on Zekar Photography’s official website to begin an enquiry. The official team page also directs prospective clients to contact the studio manager to arrange a phone appointment with Mike or Jessica.

Because no telephone number or clean postal address was published on the official pages reviewed, this profile leaves both fields blank. Avoid relying on older directory contact details without confirming them directly through the official website.

When making first contact, provide the wedding date, venue or city, expected timing, the parts of the day you want photographed, and whether you are considering an engagement session or video partner. This will help the business provide the event-specific quote it says it prepares after discussing a couple’s needs.

What couples should confirm

Before signing an agreement, confirm which photographer will attend, whether an assistant or associate photographer is included, the exact continuous-coverage period, the number of edited images, and the expected gallery delivery schedule. Ask to see complete galleries from weddings with similar lighting, venue conditions, and timelines.

Clarify the full financial terms in writing: HST, retainer and payment schedule, overtime, travel or parking costs, engagement-session timing, and cancellation or postponement conditions. If video is important, confirm whether you would be contracting separately with one of the listed external videography partners.

Finally, discuss family-photo priorities, any cultural or religious moments requiring special coverage, venue restrictions, portrait locations, and permissions. The official site’s Hamilton location guide may be useful for ideas, but venue access and permit requirements should be confirmed for the specific date.

Profile review details

Last reviewed: August 11, 2026. The official domain matches the distinctive business-name tokens “Zekar” and “Photography” and contains direct wedding-photography, team, style, pricing, and contact context. This supports an Active profile.

No exact official address or phone number was located during the review, so neither has been inferred from the legacy listing or third-party directories. Published prices and offerings can change; couples should verify current terms before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What wedding photography style does Zekar Photography describe?

Its official website describes a photojournalistic, documentary style intended to capture candid and intimate moments throughout a wedding day.

Does Zekar Photography publish wedding photography prices?

Yes. Its official pricing page lists eight hours of continuous coverage at $3,160 plus HST for either Mike with an assistant or Jessica with an assistant; it also lists $300 plus HST hourly for three to six hours with one photographer and engagement sessions from $450 plus HST.

Is wedding videography included with Zekar Photography?

The official site says videography is not in-house. It names James Harskamp and Sadie Martin as external wedding-cinematography partners.

Where is Zekar Photography based?

The official website identifies the business as based in Hamilton, Ontario. A current exact postal address is not published on the official pages reviewed.