ED YAO PHOTOGRAPHY - TORONTO WEDDING & ENGAGEMENTS
Trust me, I get it! Planning a wedding can be pretty overwhelming. I make the photo side stupidly simple.
Clear packages, zero wasted time, and a completely stress-free experience from first click to final gallery.
You only get married once, but I’ve been to hundreds of weddings. I know the exact pace, flow, and rhythm of the day. I will be by your side to keep things running smoothly, gently direct without ever being pushy, and make sure you both feel completely at ease.
Whispering Springs
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Eaton Hall
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Toronto Islands
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Casa Loma
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Evergreen Brickworks
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The Distillery District
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Trinity College
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Fairmont Royal York
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Graydon Hall Manor
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Elora Mill
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McMichael Art Gallery
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Whispering Springs ⟡ Eaton Hall ⟡ Toronto Islands ⟡ Casa Loma ⟡ Evergreen Brickworks ⟡ The Distillery District ⟡ Trinity College ⟡ Fairmont Royal York ⟡ Graydon Hall Manor ⟡ Elora Mill ⟡ McMichael Art Gallery ⟡
THE PHILOSOPHY
Your wedding lasts a day…
But your photographs last a lifetime.
They will become the pieces of that day you get to keep for the rest of your life… the photos you’ll look back on years from now, and proudly show your children when they ask…
“What did Mom and Dad look like when they were young?”
WHY CHOOSE ED YAO PHOTOGRAPHY?
I am here to make your life easier…
You are the priority
I treat this like the most important day of your life. That means no artist ego and no rigid agendas. You’re the priority here. Talk openly with me about what you want: your vision, the moments that matter most, and how you want the day to feel.
Want clear, gentle guidance so you always look your best? Or prefer a low-key, candid, documentary style where I just let things happen? You call the shots—I’m here to make it happen effortlessly.
Constant support, every step of the way
I won’t be the type of photographer who disappears after you book and ignores you until the wedding day. I’m always easy to reach, and more than happy to offer any advice or guidance along the way. Whether you need help tweaking your timeline, figuring out lighting, or picking other vendors. Never hesitate to drop me a message; I’ve always got your back.
WEDDING PACKAGES | TRANSPARENT PRICING, NO GUESSWORK
Know exactly what you’re getting with every investment, so our call can be about you, not numbers.
The Elopement Package
For small celebrations and those who value intimacy over spectacle.
$1,500
Up to 3 hours of coverage
One photographer (Ed Yao)
Approx. 250 edited photographs
Highlight album (~30 photos) delivered within 48 hours
Private online gallery
For the couples who value intimacy over spectacle. This package distills your day into three meaningful hours of coverage, capturing your vows, portraits, and the quiet in-between moments — all preserved with the cinematic depth and heartfelt emotion I strive to bring to every story.
★★★ MOST BOOKED ★★★
The Essential Package
The most-booked package — all the essentials, without overwhelming you with extras you don’t need.
$3,800
Up to 8 hours of coverage
One photographer (Ed Yao)
Approx. 600 edited photographs
50% off on engagement session
Highlight album (~30 photos) delivered within 48 hours
Private online gallery
Free timeline assistance
Built around the moments that matter most, this package distills your wedding day into a refined, essentials-only experience. Eight hours of curated coverage ensures every meaningful chapter is captured — the anticipation, the ceremony, the portraits, the laughter, the first dances — all without overwhelming you with extras you don’t need. It’s a streamlined, elevated way to preserve your story.
★★★ BEST VALUE ★★★
The Comprehensive Package
Everything you might want, thoughtfully bundled into one package. Includes videography coverage too!
$7,500
Up to 10 hours of coverage
Includes 1 Photographer & 1 Videographer
Approx. 800 edited photos
4-6 min. wedding film (inc. drone footage where conditions allow)
50% off on engagement session
Highlight album (~30 photos) & cinematic trailer (~45s) delivered within 48 hours
Private online gallery
Free timeline assistance
This is the complete, all-inclusive turnkey experience thoughtfully designed to include everything you might want in terms of capturing and preserving the memories on your wedding day. The COMPREHENSIVE package includes full day (10-hour) coverage with both photography and videography so you can stop stressing about add-ons and extra coverage and focus on enjoying your wedding.
Other Services & Add-Ons
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While your wedding day is a celebration for everyone, an engagement session is exclusively for the two of you — a chance to create natural looking and intimate portraits in a quiet and relaxed setting. The photos from these sessions are perfect as personal keepsakes, wedding décor (‘Save the Dates’ and invitations), or simply as gifts for you and your partner. All images will be thoughtfully color graded and retouched, resulting in a cinematic, timeless collection that preserves your story for years to come.
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Not every celebration fits inside an 8-hour window, and that's okay. Everything is fully customizable, so you can add extra coverage for $450 per hour and enjoy your day without watching the clock.
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Recommended if bride and groom are getting ready in two different locations. A second photographer is typically used to stay with the groom’s party and stay for the ceremony and photoshoot to get auxillary angles and photograph extended friends and family.
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No additional travel fees will be incurred for events within the Greater Toronto Area (defined as within 50km of the CN Tower). For destinations beyond 50km, transportation and accomodation fees may apply:
Couples who trusted the process
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★★★★★ | Ed has this way with people. He makes you feel comfortable from the moment you meet him. Even before a single photo is taken, he takes the time to make you feel like you've been friends for years. We’re usually pretty self-conscious and weren’t sure how comfortable we’d feel in front of the camera, but Ed somehow makes you forget you’re even being photographed. He’s unobtrusive and gives just enough gentle direction to make you feel confident without ever feeling posed. Some of our favourite photos ended up being moments we didn’t even realize he was capturing. And it wasn’t just us who noticed. During cocktail hour and dinner, Ed captured so many beautiful moments with our friends and family, and everyone had the same thing to say afterward: how friendly, warm, and charming he was. He has a natural ability to make people feel at ease, even when they’ve never met him before. We can’t recommend Ed Yao enough. His photos are something we’ll treasure for a lifetime, and we hope that one day our children will be able to look through them and experience the feeling of our wedding day all over again.
VICTORIA & JONATHAN
Island Yacht Club, Toronto
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★★★★★ | Screamed when I saw these!!! You're the most dope human being, thank you again so much <3. We love you, your style, your photos of us and all the time and effort put in just for us! We would love to hire you down the road for all our photographhy needs!
SAMANTHA & JOEY
Hagersville, Ontario
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![A bride and groom in wedding attire are sitting on and leaning against a black car parked in front of a large, historic stone house with a pointed roof, dormer windows, and an arched entryway. The bride is holding a glass and wearing a white off-shoulder gown, while the groom is dressed in a black tuxedo with a bow tie.]()
★★★★★ | You did such an incredible job! I am honestly blown away. You captured the day so perfectly, thank you so much! I am obsessed with these!
ANNA & KYLE
Eaton Hall, King City
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★★★★★ | Ed isn't just a professional photographer; he's a talented capturer of magic moments. Working with him leading up to the wedding was such a breeze, he had so many amazing ideas and made the whole planning process feel so reassuring. On the day of, he made us feel so comfortable and natural that it didn't even feel like we were posing. He perfectly blended into the day and caught all the real, magical moments. All of our guests kept telling us how much they loved him, too! Everyone loved getting their picture taken. We were so happy to get a sneak peek of our highlights just a couple of days later, and they are absolutely beautiful. We are so grateful we chose him to capture our day!
- YASMINA & CARL
Verger du Flanc Nord, Québec
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★★★★★ | WOWOWOWOWO You're actually a photography god. I'm just so stunned. You did me too good, Thank you! I'm beyond grateful, you're legit so talented!
STEPHANIE
Toronto, Ontario
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★★★★★ | Ed is an amazing wedding photographer! How he managed to get two camera shy people to relax throughout an hour-long wedding photoshoot and capture stunning photos is beyond us. He has a keen eye for light, angles and framing and is great at directing you to get the best result possible. He was also tireless, taking friends and family photos late into the night at the reception and sending us a highlight reel the next day. Thank you so much. We will enjoy the photos for a lifetime!
JELENA & SAAD
THE RUBY MANOR, BRAMPTON
About your photographer…
WHO IS ED YAO?
Former scientist (I have an M.Sc. in Immunology from McGill University). I try to go bouldering three times a week so my arms can carry two heavy cameras all day… and my dream job is to be a celebrity interviewer like Howard Stern! Ask me about the time that Masterchef winner, Dino Luciano almost killed me (true story!)
“I want to capture you the way the people who love you see you”.
“There's a good chance we'll be friends by the end of your wedding day.
I'm 100% a people person. I love starting conversations, making people laugh, and helping you feel completely comfortable in front of a camera. You're trusting me with some of the most meaningful photographs you'll ever have, and I don't take that lightly.
My career began in corporate photography, where I learned that trust, reliability, and consistency matter just as much as a great image.
I'm drawn to the moments between the big moments: your dad's face when he first sees you, your grandmother wiping away a tear, your partner looking at you when you're not posing. I want to capture you the way the people who love you see you. Afterall, I’m just a sensitive guy who still tears up during the speeches.
Years from now, I want your photographs to be enjoyed by your children and for all the memories of that day to be experienced again.
So tell me your story… I can’t wait to meet you!”