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Cole Hofstra Photography

Calgary, Alberta

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Adrie Sent on 20/09/2023

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Cole was awesome

Cole gave us such a good speech and made the ceremony exactly what we wanted

Cole gave us such a good speech and made the ceremony exactly what we wanted
Samantha Sent on 13/07/2023

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Incredible Photos

Cole was absolutely awesome on our wedding day. Made the photos fun and everyone really relaxed. He got so many incredible photos trying to pick out only 100 for our album was so difficult, we love them all! Thanks so much Cole!!!

Cole was absolutely awesome on our wedding day. Made the photos fun and everyone really relaxed. He got so many incredible photos trying to pick out only 100 for our album was so difficult, we love them all! Thanks so much Cole!!!
Tracy Sent on 20/07/2022

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Amazing photos!

Cole was great to work with. He is always super responsive with communication. We knew that his style of photography would fit our wedding and we weren’t disappointed! He also was just a great person to work with. He was laidback but also prepared for the day with a fun attitude.

(He’s also an officiant which I think he has the personality to be amazing at. Also handy as a backup if something happens to yours 😂)

Cole was great to work with. He is always super responsive with communication. We knew that his style of photography would fit our wedding and we weren’t disappointed! He also was just a great person to work with. He was laidback but also prepared for the day with a fun attitude.

(He’s also an officiant which I think he has the personality to be amazing at. Also handy as a backup if something happens to yours 😂)
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Sarah Sent on 11/07/2022

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All Around Outstanding experience!

Cole is amazing. He is so personable and great to work with. I forgot to provide a list of family shots I wanted and he was so incredibly efficient to get them done quickly so we could go off and do our wedding party photos. We were able to actually go to a park close by (he provided with multiple options for us) and take a variety of shots. His ability to see a space and find the right photo is truly an unbelievable talent. I know he said he also does officiating and I would definitely recommend him for this too- his personalty is easy-going to work with, funny, and flexible.

Cole is amazing. He is so personable and great to work with. I forgot to provide a list of family shots I wanted and he was so incredibly efficient to get them done quickly so we could go off and do our wedding party photos. We were able to actually go to a park close by (he provided with multiple options for us) and take a variety of shots. His ability to see a space and find the right photo is truly an unbelievable talent. I know he said he also does officiating and I would definitely recommend him for this too- his personalty is easy-going to work with, funny, and flexible.
Laura Sent on 03/07/2021

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A Perfect Choice for a FUN, CANDID Engagement Shoot in the Mountains!

Cole was referred to us by some friends for our engagement photos back in January – and we are so thankful for that!

We wanted to do this shoot to help us get more comfortable in front of the camera, and also so that we would have some photos to treasure and celebrate our engagement while our wedding plans were on hold. Right from our first call with Cole we could tell that he would help us feel comfortable and that we would have a great time the day of our session – indeed, we had such a fun afternoon, and Cole perfectly captured some really wonderful moments. We’re so happy and thankful for Cole’s expertise and patience...

Cole was referred to us by some friends for our engagement photos back in January – and we are so thankful for that!

We wanted to do this shoot to help us get more comfortable in front of the camera, and also so that we would have some photos to treasure and celebrate our engagement while our wedding plans were on hold. Right from our first call with Cole we could tell that he would help us feel comfortable and that we would have a great time the day of our session – indeed, we had such a fun afternoon, and Cole perfectly captured some really wonderful moments. We’re so happy and thankful for Cole’s expertise and patience to help us accomplish all of this.

Each time we’ve gone back through the photos, we find something else about them to love. We appreciated Cole’s keen eye in identifying elements around the lake to incorporate into our photos – some of the shots at spots he found while we were exploring are some of our favourites!

Any opportunity that we might have to recommend Cole to others, for photography or officiating, Cole can count on it!
Amy M. Sent on 17/05/2021

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Beautiful Photos, Professional, and Fun to work with!

Cole took photos for our small wedding back in October 2020. He was easy to correspond with over email beforehand and his 'elopement' type package was perfect for our intimate 18 person wedding. The package was extremely cost effective, yet also provided us with hours of his coverage and tons of beautiful photos of our special day. Cole himself was amazing to work with - he was extremely professional and made us feel comfortable for the whole day. He arrived early as the location was new to him and by the time we got there, he had tons of ideas for where we would be shooting. 6 of our 18 guests were children, and he was amazing with them...

Cole took photos for our small wedding back in October 2020. He was easy to correspond with over email beforehand and his 'elopement' type package was perfect for our intimate 18 person wedding. The package was extremely cost effective, yet also provided us with hours of his coverage and tons of beautiful photos of our special day. Cole himself was amazing to work with - he was extremely professional and made us feel comfortable for the whole day. He arrived early as the location was new to him and by the time we got there, he had tons of ideas for where we would be shooting. 6 of our 18 guests were children, and he was amazing with them as well. Our families all commented on how great he was! We highly recommend Cole for your wedding photography needs. You won't be disappointed!
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Leah Sent on 19/04/2021

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The best day ever!

I really can’t say enough about how wonderful Cole is. We struggled through postponements and changes to covid restrictions and he kept our minds at ease and was always super responsive and flexible. His photos are incredible and his energy brought so much fun and positivity to our wedding day! He was incredibly professional and knew exactly what to do and where to go for the best photos and awesome experience. Our guests even commented on how great he was! I am so thankful for everything that he did and I would recommend him to anyone for their perfect day!

I really can’t say enough about how wonderful Cole is. We struggled through postponements and changes to covid restrictions and he kept our minds at ease and was always super responsive and flexible. His photos are incredible and his energy brought so much fun and positivity to our wedding day! He was incredibly professional and knew exactly what to do and where to go for the best photos and awesome experience. Our guests even commented on how great he was! I am so thankful for everything that he did and I would recommend him to anyone for their perfect day!
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Jenna Sent on 08/03/2021

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Amazing! Made our day so special

Cole was absolutely AMAZING. Answering all our emails, making us feel so special, hilarious and captured the most stunning photos i have ever seen (not just because my husband is in them :)). He knew exactly where to go, had the snow trampled down for us, told us where to go and made the entire experience memorable and stunning. I've never seen an album with so many backgrounds. I am in awe. Everything was at the highest level of professionalism and i recommend Cole 100000%!

Cole was absolutely AMAZING. Answering all our emails, making us feel so special, hilarious and captured the most stunning photos i have ever seen (not just because my husband is in them :)). He knew exactly where to go, had the snow trampled down for us, told us where to go and made the entire experience memorable and stunning. I've never seen an album with so many backgrounds. I am in awe. Everything was at the highest level of professionalism and i recommend Cole 100000%!
Brittny Sent on 15/02/2021

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10 Star Wedding Photographer

I can’t say enough amazing things about Cole Hofstra Photography. His work truly speak for itself. Cole is fun, passionate and enthusiastic. He added such a great energy to our wedding day!

Originally we had hired Cole to travel to NS with us for our wedding planed for July 2020. When the event had to be canceled due to COVID-19, Cole was super understanding and worked with us to schedule a new date closer to home in Banff AB. Cole was great to communicate and plan with and we completely trusted his judgment due to his extensive experience in the wedding industry.

Days after our wedding he sent us a few sneak peaks that really set...

I can’t say enough amazing things about Cole Hofstra Photography. His work truly speak for itself. Cole is fun, passionate and enthusiastic. He added such a great energy to our wedding day!

Originally we had hired Cole to travel to NS with us for our wedding planed for July 2020. When the event had to be canceled due to COVID-19, Cole was super understanding and worked with us to schedule a new date closer to home in Banff AB. Cole was great to communicate and plan with and we completely trusted his judgment due to his extensive experience in the wedding industry.

Days after our wedding he sent us a few sneak peaks that really set the stage for what’s to come. Cole captured us in the moment and helped us feel as natural and relaxed as possible throughout the day! We didn’t feel staged at all and were really able to take in every moment together. Many people were shocked that I didn’t complain once about being out in the cold all day, I credit Cole for this because he kept us moving and motivated! Cole was super professional and prepared the day of our wedding. I felt relieved knowing that he had things in control.

Cole is SO talented that he actually did double duty for our wedding day. Not only did he take amazing photos of us, he also conducted a beautifully personalized wedding ceremony (Married by Cole). This guy is beyond talented!!!

If you are looking for a wedding / elopement photographer, engagement photos, family photos - trust me, look no further. Cole is your guy!
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Andrew Sent on 12/01/2021

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Unparalleled!

Wow. Where do we start? From start to finish, we were so thankful we picked Cole! We scoured many websites of photographers in the Calgary area and were apprehensive whether the portfolios of photographers would actually translate to great photos at our wedding. We can now say unequivocally that Cole’s gorgeous portfolio translates to his wedding work. We love our wedding photos!

Cole was exceptional throughout. He managed to capture so many sweet and candid moments. When our 4-year-old nephew refused to smile or even appear in photos, Cole worked his magic to melt the little guy’s grumpiness and had him actually enjoying the photos with a big smile by the end! His professional yet relaxed approach...

Wow. Where do we start? From start to finish, we were so thankful we picked Cole! We scoured many websites of photographers in the Calgary area and were apprehensive whether the portfolios of photographers would actually translate to great photos at our wedding. We can now say unequivocally that Cole’s gorgeous portfolio translates to his wedding work. We love our wedding photos!

Cole was exceptional throughout. He managed to capture so many sweet and candid moments. When our 4-year-old nephew refused to smile or even appear in photos, Cole worked his magic to melt the little guy’s grumpiness and had him actually enjoying the photos with a big smile by the end! His professional yet relaxed approach put us and our families at ease. We were thrilled with Cole’s skill in composing the family portraits but also capturing the candid moments from the day. Our only complaint is that we’re finding it impossible to decide which photos to frame!

While our wedding was subject to the wild ride of Covid and its inherent complications and limitations, Cole was instrumental in helping us roll with the punches and rework plans in the weeks leading up to the wedding. We truly appreciated his flexibility with last minute changes and supportiveness throughout. On the day of the wedding, he was so conscientious when it came to Covid precautions. It was comforting that we were all on the same page when it came to prioritizing safety.

We would not hesitate to recommend Cole as a wedding photographer. Thank you, Cole, for capturing so many special moments, we will treasure your photos forever.