Ontario Wedding Videographer
Documentary wedding films for Ontario couples who want to hear their vows again, feel the room again, and watch their wedding day unfold exactly as it happened.
You're in the right place if...
→ You want to hear your vows, your speeches, your first dance song again, not just see them again
→ You're a little camera shy and want a team that makes you forget the cameras are even there
→ You care more about how the day felt than how it looked on paper
→ You want one trusted team handling everything so your only job on the day is to be present
Our Wedding Videography Style
We blend two things most videographers keep separate: the candid, handheld feeling of a home video shot by someone who loves you, and the warm, grainy nostalgia of real Super 8 film. Digital coverage catches the moments you didn't know were being filmed, the side conversations, the laugh before the vows, the in-between. Super 8 gives your day the timeless, cinematic feeling of something already precious, the kind of footage that looks like a memory the moment we shoot it.
Most of our favourite wedding films combine both. Not digital alone, and not Super 8 alone, but the two woven together, sometimes with real audio pulled straight from your ceremony or a quiet interview with the people who love you most. The result feels less like a wedding video and more like a short film, one you'll still want to watch on your tenth anniversary. 🫶🏼
A Candid Niagara Wedding Film
Shot like a friend was there the whole time, handheld, warm, and completely unposed. Every laugh, every side conversation, every moment you didn't know was being filmed. This is what your day actually felt like.
A Documentary Toronto Wedding Film
A blend of digital coverage, Super 8 film, and intimate audio interviews woven together into something that feels more like a short film than a wedding video. Real voices, real moments, real story.
A Jazz-Inspired Hamilton Wedding Film
Shot right on the water, this one leans into mood, warmth, and the kind of unhurried pacing that lets a candid moment breathe into a real story instead of rushing to the next cut. Documentary at its core, but edited with the rhythm of a jazz set, a little loose, a little smoky, completely alive.
A Family Estate Teaser Film in Ontario
A quick highlight cut delivered days after the wedding, the vows, the first dance, set against the beautiful estate. Built to be watched in under two minutes and shared before the full film is even ready.
Our Ontario Wedding Videography Services
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The Amare Video Collection
Full-day documentary coverage of your ceremony, your speeches, your first dance, and everything in between. We film the way we shoot photography, quietly, unobtrusively, and always looking for the real moment rather than staging one. Your footage is edited into a cinematic highlight film, along with dedicated vows and speeches edits so you can relive the exact words, not just the memory of them. See full pricing
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The Storytellers Collection
Our most-booked collection, and for good reason. One team handles your entire day in both film and photography, which means no coordinating between two separate vendors, no overlapping equipment in each other's shots, and one cohesive creative vision from your first look to your last dance. If you want the fullest possible record of your wedding, sound, motion, and stills, this is it. See full pricing
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Nostalgic film add-on
Real analogue film woven into your digital coverage for the moments that deserve extra warmth and texture. See how Super 8 works and what it costs →
Meet Your Ontario Wedding Videographers
We're Anika and Carson, the Ontario wedding videographers behind Amare Studios, and we built this whole thing on a simple belief: that the moments that matter most deserve to be preserved forever.
Amare means "to love" in Latin. We didn't pick that name to be clever. We picked it because this whole thing, the studio, the work, the life we've built together, started with exactly that.
We met working at Starbucks in 2018 and never looked back. We fell in love, built this business together, and got married surrounded by everyone we love most. And somewhere in planning our own wedding, we truly understood what it means to want every single moment of that day preserved forever. That's what we bring to every wedding we shoot. Not just a camera. A genuine understanding of what's at stake.
Today we shoot alongside an incredible team including Nurin and Crystal, who we chose not because they filled a role, but because we felt it, that instant connection that tells you someone truly cares about this work the way we do.
We are so grateful to do this together. And we genuinely cannot wait to capture your love story too. 🫶🏼
Documentary Wedding Films Across Ontario and Worldwide
Your wedding day isn't just a series of moments, it's a story with sound, rhythm, and motion. Our team’s style is all about capturing that story as it actually unfolds, the nervous laugh before you walk down the aisle, the exact words in your vows, the room erupting during your first dance. We want you to be yourself, and we'll be there with a camera that never feels like it's watching.
From Toronto to Hamilton, Niagara to Muskoka, Prince Edward County and everywhere in between, We know Southern Ontario and we love filming across it. But some weddings take us further, We’re right there with you.
Most of our weddings are right here in Ontario, but we also travel across Canada and worldwide for destination weddings. Whether you're saying yes in the Italian Dolomites, on a cliffside in Portugal, or somewhere neither of us has been before, we’re in.
Just me, my team, your day, and wherever it takes us.
Ontario Wedding Videography FAQs
Q1: How much does an Ontario wedding videographer cost?
Wedding videography in Ontario typically ranges from $3,000 to $7,500 depending on coverage and deliverables. At Amare Studios, our Video Collection starts at $4,200 for full-day documentary coverage across the GTA, Hamilton, Niagara, and Southern Ontario. Inquire for full pricing on our pricing page.
Q2: What does a wedding videographer actually deliver?
You'll receive a cinematic highlight film (typically 6 to 10 minutes) capturing the emotional arc of your day, plus additional edits like your vows and speeches depending on your collection. We edit for story and feeling, not just a chronological montage.
Q3: What does your wedding videography style actually look like?
We blend candid, handheld digital footage with the warm, grainy nostalgia of real Super 8 film. Digital catches the moments you didn't know were being filmed, the side conversations, the laugh before the vows, the small in-between. Super 8 gives your day a timeless, cinematic quality, the kind of footage that feels like a memory the moment we shoot it. Most of our favourite films combine both, sometimes woven together with real audio pulled straight from your ceremony or a quiet interview with the people who love you most.
Q4: Do you shoot every wedding on both digital and Super 8, or can we choose?
You choose. Some couples want full-day digital coverage only, some want an entire day shot on Super 8, and many want the blend, digital as the backbone with Super 8 woven in for key moments like your ceremony or getting ready. We'll talk through what feels right for your day on your discovery call.
Q5: Do I need both a photographer and a videographer?
Not everyone does, but most couples who skip video say it's their biggest regret a year later. Photos show you how the day looked. Film lets you hear it, the vows, the laughter, the exact song during your first dance. If budget allows, the combination gives you the fullest possible record of your day.
Q6: Will a videographer be intrusive during our ceremony?
No. Our approach to filming is the same as our approach to photography, documentary and unobtrusive. We use quiet equipment, work discreetly, and stay out of your guests' sightlines wherever possible. Most couples tell us they forgot our videographer was even there.
Q7: Do you offer Super 8 film as part of your videography packages?
Yes, Super 8 is available as an add-on to any video collection. Visit our Super 8 wedding film page for full details on pricing, process, and what to expect.
Q8: Do you record real audio, like vows or speeches?
Yes. Whenever possible we capture real audio directly from your ceremony and reception...
Q9: How long until we receive our wedding film?
Most couples receive their highlight film within 10 to 12 weeks of their wedding date. We'll keep you updated throughout the editing process so you're never left wondering.
Q10: When should we book our wedding videographer?
Most couples book their photography and videography team 12 to 18 months before their wedding date. Peak season dates (May through October) often book out 18 to 24 months in advance, especially for popular Saturdays. If your date is closer than that, still reach out, we sometimes have openings.
Sound like your kind of team? Let's chat 🫶🏼
Love From Our Couples
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![Bride and groom walking down the aisle at outdoor wedding ceremony in a wooded area, surrounded by seated guests, with a gazebo in the background.]()
"I absolutely adore all of our photos from Anika - she completely captured the aesthetic and vibe of our wedding. She made us feel so comfortable."
Christina & Rich
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![A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at the camera on a rocky shoreline with a calm lake and snow-capped mountains in the background.]()
There aren’t enough words in the world to express how incredible Anika & Carson are. They were amazing from start to finish. The photos are insanely beautiful and everything we could have hoped for!
Chelsea & Michael
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![Bride and groom dancing at wedding reception under a clear tent with guests seated at tables and twinkle lights overhead.]()
"Anika, thank you so much for taking such beautiful photographs of the best day of our lives. You captured the day perfectly. You have such an amazing talent, and we are so blessed to have found you."
Alexandra & Stefan
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![A bride and groom in a canoe on a calm lake with a forested shoreline in the background, during a wedding ceremony.]()
"Wonderful- friendly, professional and just lovely to have around. She brought so many special touches and creative ideas. When we look at the pictures, it's like magic."
Annika & Andrew
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![A bride and groom sharing a happy moment outdoors during fall, with the bride holding a bouquet of white roses, surrounded by yellow and green foliage.]()
"You can tell she's truly passionate about what she does and wants to help you capture an everlasting memory."
Natalie & George
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![A couple dressed in wedding attire walking hand in hand through a vineyard, surrounded by green grapevines and trees under a cloudy sky.]()
"A relaxing presence who guided us through finding the best spots, how to pose, and what to do"
Alanna & Norman
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![Bride and groom exchanging vows at their outdoor wedding ceremony with floral arch behind them, bride smiling and the groom reading vows.]()
"“She was so invested in our big day that we felt like she was a friend who was shooting our wedding”"
Karen & Shaddy
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![A bride and groom share a kiss during their wedding ceremony in an elegant indoor venue decorated with flowers and string lights.]()
"She knows how to capture the moment and we can relive our wedding day through her photos!"
Mercedes & Antonio
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![A couple holding hands and walking through a grassy field at sunset, with trees and a colorful sky in the background.]()
"She is very kind and easy to work with and made the shoot fun and the results were amazing. She is very supportive and helpful and always will go the extra mile to help her clients."
Merate & Seif
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![A bride and groom dressed in wedding attire standing close together outdoors, with a cloudy sky and an ocean in the background, partially covered by a veil.]()
"She made us feel so comfortable and her vision leads to the most stunning photos! We loved them all! She made our day feel like the day we had always envisioned."
Dominica & Simon
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![A young man and woman holding hands while walking along a rocky shoreline with water splashing behind them. The man is wearing a black and green checkered shirt and brown boots, and the woman is wearing a white sweater, jeans, brown ankle boots, and a plaid scarf. Trees with fall foliage are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.]()
"For two very awkward people, this felt so natural. Anika talked us through the whole process and recommended some great spots to shoot at."
Michelle & Brendan
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![A bride and groom walking hand in hand during their wedding ceremony in a decorated church with guests in the background.]()
"She was so helpful right from the beginning and made us feel so comfortable and beautiful. The shots she captured are stunning and really capture the happiness and the love. "
Jessica & Scott
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![A couple dressed in formal wedding attire poses together inside a dimly lit venue with a dark wall and hanging lamps behind them. The man wears a tuxedo with a bow tie, and the woman wears a white lace wedding dress. A table with bottles, glasses, and remnants of food is in the foreground.]()
"Her positive and relaxed attitude made awkward photo-taking fun. She was able to capture our day in such a special way"
Vanessa & Benji
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![A bride and groom kissing on a stone pathway surrounded by tall, green trees in a park or garden.]()
"My fiance and I were super nervous for our engagement shoot but she made it so fun and easy. The pictures came out stunning!"
Taylor & Jessie
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![Couple in wedding attire walking hand in hand through a crowd of people holding sparklers at night.]()
"As a couple we are pretty awkward in front of a camera, but you would never know it seeing her photos! She was wonderful at coaching us to relax and let our genuine smiles shine through"
Adelaide & Evan
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