Edmonton Wedding Photographer
Instant Memories Inc. is a professional wedding photography company based in Edmonton, AB - serving all of Canada, United States and the Caribbean since 1996, offering free wedding negatives and free engagement photos.
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Please feel free to contact us at 780-910-4800 to arrange for a "no obligation consultation" in our office - (not a coffee shop or a basement) where you can browse through more of our portfolios, talk about your specific needs and have all of your questions answered.
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- Free wedding negatives or digital files
- Free engagement sessions
- Free online wedding albums
- All 4x6 proofs printed in triple sets for sharing
- Optional second photographer
- Film or digital format
- No location restrictions
- Discounts on non-Saturday weddings
- Discounts on November-March weddings
Wedding References and Testimonials
Our no obligation free engagement photos work as follows: After you’ve come in for a consultation, we will shoot your engagement photos and give them to you for free without a monetary deposit or obligation. If you like the photos you can then choose to book us - If not you get a free photo shoot.
We also release all the negatives and copyrights of your wedding photos at no charge. You Keep Your Negatives & Digial Files.
By having over 10 professional photographers on our staff, you can rest assured that in case of a last minute photographer emergency, we will provide another professional, NOT A TRAINEE, as a seamless replacement.
Our style varies between fun and candid photo sessions to more photojournalistic or traditional approach, depending entirely on client’s request.
Please feel free to browse our Photographers’ Portfolios and References or visit our FAQ section to see and read more about what we offer.
Our affordable packages for Edmonton and area range from:
$1300 - $2700
Please visit Prices and Packages for details.
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Who keeps the wedding negatives and copyright?
All Instant Memories wedding clients receive the negatives and copyright with all wedding photography packages at no additional charge. The wedding photographer does not retain the negatives - we are happy to give them to the wedding client at no charge.
- Why do some wedding photographers keep the negatives and copyright?
Some wedding photographers keep the wedding photography negatives to extract more dollars and profit out of the Bride and Groom and to take control out of the Bride and Groom's hands.
- Where are you located?
Instant Memories is a national wedding photography company with offices located throughout the USA. Our wedding photographers travel to most states with no travel charge.Check My Date
- Where can I find pricing on your wedding photography packages?
Pricing for various wedding photography packages can be found on our website http://www.instantmemories.com/package
- How do I know who will be the wedding photographer for my wedding day?
All Instant Memories Wedding Photographers are profiled online http://www.instantmemories.com/weddingreferences and can be requested for your wedding, once a retainer is received at our office. The wedding photographer is then assigned and secured for your wedding date.
- How many wedding photographers come with your packages?
Instant Memories provides one wedding photographer with every wedding photography package. An additional candid wedding photographer is available with every wedding photography package for additional fees. The candid wedding photographer utilizes a high resolution digital camera with unlimited exposures transferred to CD-ROM for presentation. All digital images can be printed at a professional lab or even at home using photographic paper.
- Do your wedding photographers charge for travel, hotel or car rental?
Instant Memories has an agreement with many airlines and does not charge for any travel, hotel, or car rental within the USA and Mexico.
- How many hours of wedding photography coverage will I receive on my wedding day?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography does not charge by the hour. All wedding photography is performed / shoot by the package and allows unrestricted movement from one location to another without additional charges.
- When will I receive my wedding photography proofs and negatives?
All wedding photography proofs and negatives are sent to the Bride and Groom's / Wedding Couple's address within 45 days of wedding date.
- How long does it take for the wedding photos - enlargements to be processed and returned?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography will process all wedding photos - enlargements in 30 days from receipt of delivery. Please allow for 10 business days for prepaid shipping.
- I want a combination of both color and black/white for my wedding photography, is that possible with Instant Memories?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography uses two cameras for your wedding and shoots a combination of color and b/w determined by the bride and groom. As an added photography service, we can also print all color film in black / white for a nominal cost of $ 10 per roll - 24 EXP.
- I
am having a late wedding ceremony, can we have a photography package of
the bride and groom, bridal party and family prior to the late
afternoon or evening wedding ceremony without extra charges?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography does not charge by the hour and encourages couples to take as many photos as possible during the mid afternoon - prior to the wedding ceremony, allowing for more photography time with family and friends later.
- What type of equipment does your company use to photograph weddings?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography uses professional Canon digital and 35mm products to maintain consistency for all wedding photo sessions.
- What is the difference between wedding photography proofs and contact sheets?
Wedding Photography Proofs are regular photos sized 4 x 6 in matte or gloss format compared to thumbnail images on a sheet that some wedding photographers use to sell more pictures to the Bride and Groom after their wedding date. Instant Memories provides unmarked wedding photography proofs in triplicate for family sharing.
- How many proofs will I receive with Instant Memories Wedding Photography?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography will take 175 - 475 Exposures on your wedding day - dependent on your wedding photography package. All color exposures will be printed three times - three sets for sharing your wedding photos - i.e. 475 Exposures = 1425 Proofs
- Will the wedding photography proofs be printed in Matte or Gloss?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography can print the proofs in either format - matte or gloss - it is determined by the Bride and Groom prior to the wedding date. Most wedding photographers recommend gloss for color wedding proofs and matte for b/w wedding proofs.
- Are the wedding proofs marked, stamped or do they have the copyright logo on the wedding photos?
No, all proofs are presented to the Bride and Groom free of any markings or copyright stamps - your wedding photos will be clear and pristine.
- My
parents are divorced and we will need a fourth set of wedding photos,
is that possible with your wedding photography packages?
I want to give a set of my wedding photos to my Grandmother or Godmother is that possible? Instant Memories Wedding Photography can print a fourth set of wedding pictures / proofs on request for $ 100.
- Who pays for shipping and how is it shipped?
Instant Memories will pay for shipping anywhere in the USA, all items are shipped via United Parcel Service with tracking number.
- What style of wedding photography do your photographers take?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography has staff that are qualified to take Candid, Photojournalistic and Traditional wedding photography styles dependent on weather, wedding party size, first or second marriage, and cooperation level with Bride and Groom.
- How long should I plan for the post wedding photography pictures - called formals?
Between 1 - 2 hours allows the wedding photographer to achieve their goals ... a plan that works for most wedding parties.
- I have a very large wedding party and family photo requirements, can we purchase extra wedding film to accommodate this?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography manages your film count in a professional manner, keeping you informed throughout the day / evening, additional film can be purchased at $ 35 per roll - 24 exposure - includes 3 sets of color proofs and negatives.
- Should I make a list of my desired photos for the wedding photographer?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography requests a list of photos of family combinations and desired Bride and Groom shots to insure all wedding photos are to be taken. In the past, some clients have cut out photos from magazines to insure the wedding photographer had an illustration of the desired shot on the day of the wedding.
- Can I customize the wedding photographer packages to meet my budget?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography will reduce or increase the cost of the wedding photography package to meet your budget. For example, enlargements and proof book-albums are sometimes deleted or rearranged to meet the desired level. Sometimes the thank you photos are deleted or upgraded to 5 x 7s or 8 x 10s.
- I want
two wedding photographers for my wedding one shooting the traditional
and required shots and the other shooting candids and photojournalistic
styles, is that possible?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography has custom wedding photography packages where the second wedding photographer shoots unlimited digital exposures / files for the day / evening and transfers the files to CD or DVD.
- How can I reserve my date with Instant Memories Wedding Photography?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography will hold your date request via our online booking service at http://www.instantmemories.com/booknow
- When will I know the name of the wedding photographer for my date?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography will contact you when we receive your retainer / deposit and assign your desired wedding photographer at that time.
- What are your retainer / deposit fees for your wedding photography packages?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography will assign a photographer when a retainer amount of $ 1070 is received to secure our services for a specific wedding date.
- When do we pay the final balance?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography is proud to accept final payment on wedding date at the conclusion of the afternoon or evening.
- Does your company have any online wedding albums or digital CD-ROM transfer services?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography provides all clients with an online private album of their favourite 50 photos. These photos can also be transferred to CD-ROM.
- Do you offer any discounts for Fridays, Sundays or Non Saturday weddings for your weddding photography packages?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography is pleased to offer a $ 100 discount and complimentary CD-ROM transfer for all non Saturday clients.
- Where can I see photos from various wedding photographers?
References and wedding photos from our photography staff can be seen online http://www.instantmemories.com/weddingreferences Photos can be seen on our home page http://www.instantmemories.com/. Instant Memories Wedding Photography also has a slide show for your viewing online http://www.instantmemories.com/weddingphotos
- Does your wedding photography company have any videos online that provides additional information?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography has an online video presentation for Internet Explorer browsers using high speed internet online at http://www.instantmemories.com/video
- Do the wedding packages include wedding albums?
All wedding photography packages come with 2 proof albums that hold the first set sized 4 x 6 at no extra charge. Additional leather wedding albums are available for the following costs:
- $ 325 - Sport Leather Wedding Album - 10 Pages - Consists of 20 - 5 x 7s
- $ 525 - Formal Wedding Album - 12 Page - 24 - 8 x 10s (2 - 5 x 7s May be substituted for 1- 5 x 7)
- What enlargements come with the wedding photography packages?
All wedding packages feature:
- 5 - 8 x 10s
- 10 - 5 x 7's
- 100 - 3.5 x 5's (Thank You Photos)
- I don't want the Thank You Photos, can I trade them in for more 5 x 7s or 8 x 10s?
The Thank You Photos may be upgraded to either: 5 - 8 x 10s or 10 - 5 x 7s
- What is a private online wedding album and how does it compare to a CD-ROM ?
Some packages include your favourite 50 wedding photos online in private accessible only by pass-code for viewing with friends and family. Instant Memories Wedding Photography can also transfer the images / photos onto CD-ROM for permanent storage and future burning / sharing. and future burning / sharing.
- What happens if my wedding photographer gets sick, is injured or leaves your wedding photography company?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography provides our clients with two options, refund your retainer or select another wedding photographer from our website to provide the photography services for your wedding date.
- Does your wedding photography company carry liability insurance?
Instant Memories Wedding Photography insures its staff for third party liability as we are operating on public and private property.
- Does the wedding photographer require a meal for the Gold and Platinum wedding packages?
It is recommended that the couple provide a meal for the wedding photographer as speeches and candids occur during this time. If a meal is not provided, the wedding photographer will take a leave for 60 minutes.
- I have received my proofs and
negatives from my wedding, and I need assistance in selecting the
enlargements, can my wedding photographer assist me after the wedding?
Instant Memories Edmonton Wedding Photography has a toll free number (888 399 3040) to assist all wedding clients with their enlargement selections.














