THE Geoff wilkings EXPERIENCE
A Tailored Process — Iconic Results
I really want to know what means the most to you. Maybe it’s sharing a hug with someone special, hanging out with friends and family, or those unforgettable moments with your partner, especially when they’ve been there for you during tough times. Honestly, I feel like I won’t fully understand your values or what’s truly important in your life until we’ve had a chat, whether that’s over the phone or on a Zoom call.
As I dive into this journey with you, I’m committed to delivering a luxury service. I genuinely want to listen and get where you’re coming from. My goal is for you to feel supported, like I’m right there with you every step of the way.
Geoff’s photography stood out. He planned everything perfectly, captured stunning shots, and made our day unforgettable. Thank you, Geoff!
Tiffany & David
Geoff made our elopement incredible—kind, fun, and adventurous. His natural, bright photos left our friends and family speechless. Thank you!
Emma & Michael
Geoff made our wedding incredible! His humor and enthusiasm relaxed us, capturing our true selves. Our photos are simply amazing!
Jennifer & Rob
Geoff was incredible from start to finish, making us comfortable and capturing stunning photos.
We will cherish them forever.
Emily & Alec
ELEGANT
EMOTIONAL
FOREVER
The planning beforehand sets up your day so everything flows naturally. On the day, you simply step into it and love every minute. I stay focused on capturing incredible photography, so your photography reflect how it truly felt without any pressure or distraction.
THIS IS YOUR DAY
BE PRESENT
YOUR WEDDING
SHOULD FEEL
INCREDIBLE
My Approach — Effortless
Natural & Refined
Weddings & Rehearsal Dinner
My signature service captures your love story and the full experience of your wedding with a refined, natural approach. Blending an editorial eye with real, unforced moments, I photograph your day through guided portrait sessions and a relaxed approach so you can stay present and enjoy it. The result is a collection of photographs that reflect what it felt like to be there.
Custom collections include a thoughtful timeline built in advance, along with wedding day photography by Geoff, whether local or destination. Many couples choose to include their rehearsal dinner, an important time where family and friends come together in a more relaxed setting. This allows for complete coverage of your wedding experience, captured with consistency from start to finish.
Your session, whether it’s before the wedding, an engagement, or a day after, is designed to feel relaxed and natural while still creating strong, intentional imagery. Each one is shaped around your story, your connection, and the experience you want to have.
Many of my couples who are travelling choose to include a pre wedding or engagement session a few days before their wedding. Others plan a day after session, often in the Canadian Rockies, where we can create something more adventurous and personal. These sessions are a chance to slow things down, explore, and create photographs that flow naturally from your wedding day
Pre-Wedding, Engagements and Day After Adventure Sessions
From full wedding weekend coverage to rehearsal dinners and relaxed pre and post wedding sessions
How everything comes together for your wedding
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How everything comes together for your wedding
After Your Initial Inquiry
I will reach out shortly after your inquiry to schedule a Zoom or phone call. This allows me to understand your day, learn what's important to you, and listen to you. From there, I will create a proposal tailored to your desires for your wedding day.
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Planning & Consulting
Once booked, with contracts signed and deposit secured, we’ll plan your wedding day photography timeline. I often coordinate directly with your wedding planner, but I always consult with you to capture meaningful moments. If you don’t have a wedding planner, I’ll work with you to create a perfect photography timeline.
Shooting, Preview,
and Delivery
Your celebration has arrived, and I'll be with you every step of the way. Within a few days following your wedding, you'll receive sneak peeks from your day. Then, I'll get to work on editing your complete set of photographs. Once finished, you'll receive a personal gallery link to view, share, and download your wedding day photographs.
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Heirloom Albums and Wall Art
It brings me great joy to design your Fine Art Album or Wall Art Collection. Celebrate your day in print with the world's finest albums. I'll work closely with you to create the perfect layout, ensuring your story is beautifully told and cherished forever.
FINE ART ALBUMS
You deserve to *enjoy* your day — hire experts!
(And so do your friends and family.) Which is why I exclusively have a preferred vendor list to share with you!
Hair and makeup artists have distinct roles and expertise.
Schedule a trial run for hair and makeup. I've seen many brides' faces photograph poorly due to bad artists. It truly makes a difference.
I love it when you bring me your ideas, then trust in the reason you hired me.
With creative freedom, you'll receive the quality reflected in my portfolio.
Plan ahead of time so you can to truly be present.
I want your day to be worry-free, which is why I have an open-door policy to plan everything ahead of time.
Trust me – a great DJ is worth their weight in gold.
For an incredible night with a packed dance floor, invest in an amazing DJ—they make all the difference.
This is one of the most amazing days of your life.
You've been dreaming and planning this day, and I understand its significance. I'm excited to learn all the details.
Your wedding day is incredibly special, and you'll likely have many questions during the planning process. Here are some FAQ to help guide you:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Do you shoot alone or with a second photographer?
Most weddings only require me, as my portfolio reflects my style, ensuring you receive me who's style you fell in love with. I am the principal photographer, but depending on the event's scale, I may quote for additional shooters.
Q. What is your pricing?
Please explore my pricing page for a starting point, and as every celebration is unique, I create custom proposals for each wedding, elopement, and portrait session. Share a few details about your plans and we can set up a Zoom call to walk through your day and tailor everything to fit you perfectly.
Q. Do you offer videography?
Still photography is my focus, and I dedicate myself fully to it so there is a clear distinction between the two. For couples interested in videography, I work closely with a talented cinematographer and will connect you directly.
Q. Are you willing to travel?
Yes, travel is a significant part of my life. Please connect with me so I can learn more about your destination wedding.
Q. Are you professionally training?
Yes, I graduated from the Western Academy of Photography in 2005, specializing in fashion and editorial photography, with extensive knowledge in flash photography. My formal training and film background ensure my clients aren’t relying on trial and error or short courses. In luxury wedding photography, my clients deserve the very best.
Q. How will we receive our photos?
Your high-resolution photos will be delivered through a private online gallery, where you can download them. You can also share this gallery with anyone you choose.
Q. How do you approach capturing a wedding story?
My approach starts with careful timeline planning to ensure ideal natural light throughout your celebration. I work closely with you or and your planner to create a schedule that allows for ample time for both portraits and candid moments, ensuring a smooth experience. By combining directed shots, styled details, and spontaneous editorial coverage, I achieve a blend of people, details, and moments.
Q. When do we receive our photos?
My approach emphasizes creating beautiful, timeless art with exceptional methods and products. I carefully curate each project, paying close attention to detail. Drawing from my professional training in film photography, I achieve unparalleled results. Engagement and portrait sessions are delivered within 2 weeks, and wedding images within 8 to 10 weeks.
Geoff was an incredible professional —
with great attention to detail. He’s compassionate, humorous
and made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. His work is stunning, and we were truly impressed and grateful for his presence.
Thank you, Geoff!
kristen & Dyon
Your Engagement Photography Experience
Right now, life is moving fast. There are venues to book, guest lists to finalise, and a hundred decisions waiting. Somewhere in all of that, it's easy to forget why you started: the two of you.
Your engagement session is the pause button. It's a few hours with no guests, no schedule and no one else around. You walk a quiet ridge, laugh at nothing, hold each other a little longer, and remember what this is all about. It's the chapter before you're married, and it deserves to be lived, not rushed.
I've been guiding couples through this since 2005, from city streets to remote alpine ridges. I'll find the place, time the light, watch the weather and gently show you what to do, so all you have to do is be together.
What you take home is more than photos. It's proof of who you were, right at the beginning, and how you looked at each other when no one else was watching.
Adventure Engagement Sessions
Adventure looks different for every couple. It could be a helicopter engagement session high in the Canadian Rockies, a hike to somewhere a little more remote, or simply meeting at a beautiful mountain location a few minutes from the car. It could even be an adventure the day before your wedding. There’s no set definition of what an adventure session needs to be. It’s about choosing an experience that feels right for the two of you.
Many of my couples come here because they want to get out into the mountains and experience where we live, not just stand in front of them for photographs. If that sounds like you, talk to me. I’ll help you choose a location and build a session around how adventurous you want to make it.
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How everything comes together for your Engagement Shoot
Engagement
How everything comes together for your Engagement Shoot
What to Expect After Your Initial Inquiry
Once you inquire, we schedule a consultation, typically over Zoom, where I learn about your vision, preferred locations, and the kind of experience you’re drawn to. Whether you’re considering a hiking adventure session, downtown Calgary, or the shoreline of Lake Louise, I provide clear guidance and a tailored quote based on what you’re looking for.
You secure your date with a signed agreement and payment. From there, your session is officially booked and we move into the creative planning phase.
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Planning and Designing Your Engagement Session
Planning and designing your session is just as important as the day itself.
We discuss wardrobe styling, seasonal considerations, ideal timing, and your chosen location. I also connect with each of you individually to understand what you love about one another, so when it's time for your shoot, I already know what means the world to you so can photograph it with intention rather than simply capturing surface moments.
Shooting, Preview, and Delivery
On the day of your session, the focus is 100% on you two having a great time while I capture what you genuinely love about each other.
Afterward, you’ll receive a professionally edited private online gallery. If included in your collection, high resolution downloads are available, and many couples choose custom wall art or fine art albums so their photographs are printed and seen every day in their home.
Heirloom Albums and Wall Art for Your Engagement Photos
Engagement photographs deserve more than digital storage.
Many couples choose fine art albums or framed wall pieces crafted with archival materials. I guide you through the selection and design process so your images live in your home, not just on a screen.
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FINE ART ALBUMS
Why Choose an Engagement Session Before Your Wedding
It's a chance to slow down before the wedding day rush begins.
You'll get to know me, see how I work, and find out how easy it feels in front of the camera. Most couples tell me they walk into their wedding day far more relaxed because of it.
Your photos can become your save-the-dates, your wedding website or a guest book. They can also become something to hang on your wall, a reminder of this chapter of your story every single day.
A Moment Without Distractions
Your wedding day will be filled with excitement and unforgettable moments, but your engagement session is a chance to slow down and fully enjoy each other’s presence. No rush, no pressure, just the two of you, celebrating this chapter in a way that feels natural and meaningful.
A Location That Speaks to You
Your engagement session is more than just a photo shoot, it’s a chance to capture your love in a place that holds significance. Whether it’s a mountaintop, downtown of your favourite city, or a destination that speaks to your journey, your location should reflect who you are together.
Effortless & Refined Imagery
Great photography isn’t about endless posing, it’s about connection. With a tailored experience and expert guidance, your engagement session will feel natural, effortless, and true to you, ensuring every image reflects your story with authenticity.
Seamless Experience with a Professional
From choosing the perfect location to ensuring you feel completely at ease, I provide a seamless experience from start to finish. As a professional photographer, I take the time to understand what matters most to you, so every detail aligns with your vision.
Artwork to Celebrate Your Story
Engagement photos aren’t just for save-the-dates, they’re meant to be cherished. Whether displayed in a fine art album or as a stunning piece in your home, your engagement images become a daily reminder of your love, captured beautifully and intentionally.