
A CREATIVE, ARTISTIC HALIFAX WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Capturing real “RAW” moments in a candid storytelling style for a lifetime of amazing memories! Servicing the maritime provinces.
MEET YOUR STORYTELLER!
…capturing your
love story is my…
passion,
…telling your
love story is my…
happy place!
WHERE WE START IN TELLING YOUR STORY
Timeline
Having your wedding photography run smoothly on your big day means everything to me. I am a ducks in a row kind of gal. Organized to the extreme. Building the perfect timeline is important, so we don’t miss a single moment.
Image List
Just as important as your timeline,
we create an image list together including
all the important people in your lives. Again, not a single image that is important to you will be missed.
Collaboration
A team player at heart. You have a vision for your wedding day. I want to see that vision and bring it to life in your photographs. It’s just as important to me, that I am on the same page as both of you.
as seen on…
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... read more Sandra photographed my wedding in August. I was a bit stressed as I originally booked another photographer and unfortunately they had to cancel the day before due to an injury. They connected me with Sandra -- and she came through. She was very kind and understanding and made me feel very comfortable. For last minute she did a great job and asked me good questions to understand me and my husband's wants and esthetics. The day of she was focused, thorough, and professional. She went out of her way to determine which editing style I liked best. Take a look at her photography style on her website and if you like her style I'd recommend her!
Emily Patrick
September 16, 2023 -
... read more We’ve hired Sandra as our wedding photographer for later in 2022. So far we’ve only got our engagement photos done with her, but the experience was amazing!! She captured some incredible REAL moments between my fiancé and I. We couldn’t be happier with her work and we cannot wait to see what she captures on our big day! Update Oct 2022: Sandra and her assistant Naray were such an amazing team. I was in awe of Sandra's ability to get amazing pictures with large groups of people. The weather didn't work out in our favour on the day of our wedding, but Sandra and Naray still managed to get really beautiful pictures and we couldn't be happier! Will be printing them to give out as gifts and decorate our home very soon!
Julie Smallwood
November 16, 2022 -
... read more We can not say enough good things about Sandra. Right from the beginning she was quick to reply and answered all of our questions. During the engagement session we were both a little nervous, not enjoying being in front of the camera. She instantly put us at ease and let us be ourselves, which truly made the photos special, because they were authentic to who we are as a couple. She definitely knows her business, she kept everything organized for us, got our input on the feel we were going for , but added her own personal touches. She checked in prior to our session to be sure we were ready and made sure we didn't have any other questions. She is passionate about what she does and it shows not only in her work, but in her interactions with you. You definitely will not be disappointed booking with Sandra. We are very much looking forward to her being a part of our wedding day next year!
Cecile Bland
September 16, 2022 -
... read more If you're looking for a wedding photographer and you've come across Sandra then your search is over! We had the absolute pleasure of working with Sandra, who photographed our wedding this August! She was extremely professional yet friendly. From the very first inquiry and throughout the whole planning process she was prompt with answering our questions and emails. When you select Sandra to be your photographer not only do you get someone with a creative eye and vision to capture each moment, she truly captures how you are as a couple. The pure, raw moments, and the fun silly ones too! Sandra worked closely with us to create a schedule for our wedding day and was also very accommodating to any specific changes or requests that we had. Our wedding day was during a heatwave and the temperature got up to 41c. It was by far the hottest day of the year. Sandra powered through the day like a champ. When she had an image in mind, she stopped at nothing to get it! During the day, we didn't even notice her, but she was capturing some of the best moments! She gave us photos that are absolutely unique to us and that made our memories of the day that much more special! The quality of her work is phenomenal. You can see her passion for photography simply by looking at her photos. We received our gallery of photos and I cried through almost the whole thing, she truly captured our day in such a beautiful way!
Cecile Partridge
September 7, 2022 -
... read more Sandra is amazing… extremely organized and professional, quick communication throughout the process, not to mention that we LOVE the finished products we received. Sandra and Naray (her second shooter the day of our wedding) were both a joy to work with, they helped put our guests (and us) at ease during the formal photos - they were even great working with our dog (who was our flower girl). The final images and video that we received are stunning, we are grateful that our special day was captured so beautifully. My husband and I both agree that the single best wedding planning choice we made was hiring Sandra, she is so helpful and really helped us capture the images we wanted in a way that felt very natural. We would whole-heartedly recommend her to anyone getting married in Nova Scotia, you won’t have any regrets (we sure don’t!)
Randi Van Blarcom
August 14, 2022 -
... read more An incredible photographer from start to finish! Sandra and Dianne were wonderful on our wedding day and made sure to capture all the images we'd hoped for - plus many more! Sandra is very detail-oriented and ensured we were all on track. The photos are stunning.
Abbie Branchflower
July 14, 2022 -
... read more Sandra was amazing to work with, very fast to communicate and communication was so good it took so much pressure off of me. A week before the wedding she sent me a reminder email of everything to bring and it was so helpful to be able to pack it all in a bag! She arrived early and looked for perfect spots which were shown to us. So well organized and a dream to work with making sure we got all the shots we wanted. Her team of photographers worked well together and helped us stage all the shots so we looked perfect. If I could remarry my husband again, Sandra would be my first call!
Haley Craig
July 14, 2022 -
... read more We’ve hired Sandra as our wedding photographer for later in 2022. So far we’ve only got our engagement photos done with her, but the experience was amazing!! She captured some incredible REAL moments between my fiancé and I. We couldn’t be happier with her work and we cannot wait to see what she captures on our big day!
Julie Smallwood
January 14, 2022 -
... read more Due to the pandemic my wedding ended up happening in two separate parts over the span of 2 years. Sandra was with me every step of the way. From the moment we sat down to meet her and she started telling us about her process we were hooked. She is organized, detail oriented, passionate, and caring. Through all the craziness and the stress, Sandra keeps her cool and works with her team like a well oiled machine. I will never be able to say thank you enough for everything that she did or for the amazing photos and video that she took. If you need a photographer, she is the one you want!
Marisa Boudreau
January 14, 2022 -
... read more Sandra and her team were fantastic to work with! She helped us work out a schedule for our wedding day to make sure we got in all of the shots we wanted. She thought of every detail to make the photos run smoothly! She was flexible and worked well with our requests. Her prices are very reasonable and the shots were BEAUTIFUL. We are so happy!
Lauren Basden
November 14, 2021
Choosing a wedding photographer is a major decision. They are the wedding vendor you will spend the most time with. Before the big day, during your wedding and afterwards. It is so important that your personalities mesh. Not only that, you need to LOVE their artistry. I honestly believe, if you are not in love with their work, if you don’t have an emotional reaction to their work, you will not love your end result.
How long have you been a wedding photographer?
I have been a registered wedding photography business, in good standing with the Nova Scotia government since 2008. My first wedding was in 2006. I am only available for weddings on the weekend and some holidays at this time.
Are you vaccinated against Covid-19?
Yes I am fully vaccinated and will be getting any boosters that are recommended. My team is also double vaccinated.
What is your Covid 19 policy on wedding rescheduling/cancellation?
I consider myself a very accommodating person. The retainer fee is non refundable. If you have to cancel your wedding due to covid 19 and government restrictions you have a few options. I do not charge a rescheduling fee due to covid. You can reschedule as many times as you like. I will even block off several dates for you if you are unsure what date you want to go with until you make your final decision. I will work with you in every possible way to capture your big day.
(1) You can reschedule the entire wedding day to a date I have available.
(2) You can split your coverage if you wish to elope on your present wedding date and have a big reception when restrictions lift as long as I have the availability for the second date you request.
(3) If you decide you want to wait covid out and have no rescheduling date planned at the time of cancellation, you have up to one year from your original wedding date to provide me with a new wedding date.
How far in advance do we have to book?
In general, the majority of my weddings are booked 1.5 years in advance. If you love what you see on my website, I urge you not to wait. I only take on 10-15 weddings a year. Of those weddings, I only take on 4 weddings that are photography and videography together a year.
Do you travel for weddings?
At the present time I am only available for weddings throughout Nova Scotia.
What happens if you are ill or can’t make the wedding for any reason?
Though I am not legally required to find a replacement photographer, I would take the following steps. The first step would be getting my team together to see if they can cover the wedding. As I have a team of 2 plus myself, one of the other two girls could step into my place easily as they have been trained in my style. If neither of them are available, I would then move to my network of over 250 professional photographers in Nova Scotia to help find a replacement with a similar style to myself and have them associate shoot at no cost to you and I would still edit the end result. Failing everything, if for example my entire team came down with covid and I can’t get replacement photographers, your money would be refunded.
Can we meet in person for a wedding consult?
We can meet online or in person whichever you prefer. I hold my wedding consults via google meet and they are approximately an hour and a half depending on how many questions you have. I walk you through my entire process, what happens before your wedding, how I handle your wedding day as well as what happens after your wedding day has past. By the time we’ve finished, you should have a very good idea as to whether or not I am the right photographer for you.
How long will you hold my date without a non refunable retainer fee and signed contract?
I will hold your date for you until the end of our wedding consult as long as the consult takes place within a week of booking that consult, at which point your date will be released automatically from my calendar, if you do not book during the wedding consult. If someone inquires about your date within a week of your wedding consult, I will give you a courtesy email to let you know of the inquiry. After that 7 days, there will be no further notifications.
Can we ask as many questions as we like?
I urge you to ask as many questions as you like as long as those questions do not pertain to the altering of my style or technique. What you see on my website and on my YouTube channel is what you will get. I never diverge or alter from what you see on my website as that is my brand, my style and technique. As I said in the opening of this section…you need to LOVE my artistry. I honestly believe, if you are not in love with my artwork as it stands, if you don’t have an emotional reaction to my artwork, you will not love your end result.
Do you have backup equipment?
I usually have a team of 4, and therefore have enough equipment for my entire team, (4) D750 cameras, (3) 24-120mm; 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 105mm, 16-25mm and 150-600mm, (4) speed lights and more. All of my cameras have dual card slots so your images are written to both cards for extra protection against card failure.
Do you work with a second photographer or assistant?
I love collaboration and work best in a team environment. This is why I will always have a team of 3-4 photographers who rotate on weddings with me. Full day coverage will always have two photographers. If you purchase the video highlight reel there will be two of us as well.
Are there any hidden costs?
No, I am as transparent with you as I can be during our wedding consult. If you have questions about pricing feel free to reach out and we can chat more.
How many hours should we set aside for wedding day formal photos with family and the wedding party?
I have a general requirement of 2 hours and I am able to capture 25 groupings an hour. We will build an image list together and depending on how large your families are and your wedding party is I will be able to see if we truly need that 2 hours. It’s very important that you make sure those that are going to be in these pictures are at the location so things run smoothly:)
READY TO GET STARTED?
I’d love to capture your love story!
Please note that I am only available for weekend weddings, Saturday or Sunday along with stat holidays. I would love to hear all the details about your big day, the more the better…
As I am a person who doesn’t entirely trust technology. If you don’t hear from me within 24 hours please send an email to sandraadamsonstudios@gmail.com. Please no business solicitation.