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About

Photographer and artist Gillian Foster focuses on capturing bright, artistic and candid images. She discovered her passion for photography when she developed her first photograph in the darkroom at the University of Guelph in 2006. During her first three years as a photographer, she shot entirely on film because she loved the process of printing her own images. Specializing in contemporary and photojournalistic styles of photography, she completed her BA in Studio Art and now shoots weddings and lifestyle sessions digitally. Her work has been featured on The Wedding Co, Huffington Post, Magnet Street Blog and more.

Services offered

Four wedding collections are offered by the business, each with different hours of coverage. A la Carte options are available, such as a second photographer, albums, canvas and printed products, and additional coverage.

Each package includes the following services:

  • Complimentary engagement session
  • High-resolution digital files with print release on a USB
  • Travel within 100 kilometres of Toronto
  • E-mail and in-person consultations
  • Photo editing and retouching of all images
  • Online gallery

Areas covered

Gillian offers photography services throughout the Greater Toronto Area and southern Ontario, including Vaughan, Mississauga, Brampton, North York, Pickering, Milton, Guelph, Oakville, Burlington, Niagara, and Hamilton. She loves to travel and is ready to cover your special event outside her usual service area as well.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Add'l hours
Engagement shoot
High-res
Liability insurance
Multi. locations

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital files
Matted prints
Prints
Thank you cards

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,200

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Digital files
Engagement shoot
High-res
Matted prints
Multi. locations
Prints

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,600

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Digital files
Engagement shoot
High-res
Matted prints
Multi. locations
Prints
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Reviews for Gillian Foster Photography

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Julia
Julia Sent on 06/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding photographer!

We highly recommend Gillian for all your photography needs! She was our photographer for our engagement and wedding shoot and she was incredible to work with. As people not often in front of the camera, she put us at ease and made us feel totally comfortable and confident throughout the sessions we did with her. She was extremely professional, an excellent communicator, and the final photos we received were all stunning. They are timeless snapshots of our big day that we can’t wait to share with all our family and friends.
Emma
Emma Sent on 29/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing is an UNDERstatement!

We cannot recommend Gillian enough! We were planning our wedding in Ontario from Alberta, and Gillian met with us several times over Zoom to help us plan the photos for our special day.
I was looking for someone who was kind and direct; focused and creative; skilled in dramatic, whimsical, and light photography; confident telling me if there was a but in my dress or my makeup was smudged; and organized. Gillian was all that and more!

During the ceremony, Gillian was in stealth mode! Our guests wouldn't notice her until AFTER a shot was captured, and I struggled to spot her among our guests as she moved like a cat between people and decor, catching amazing candid moments of everyone. Our "sneak peek" was incredible, and we received our final photos (over 600!) within 6 weeks. Her attention to detail with lighting was unmatched!

I will recommend Gillian Foster for as long as she's in the business! 100/5 stars!!
Zoey
Zoey Sent on 25/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great photographer with bright style

We hired Gillian to photograph our micro wedding, and we had a wonderful experience. She met with us beforehand to discuss what we wanted and what her style is. On the day of, she was very professional, and she calmly and helpfully directed us in different locations and poses. Even though it was quite cold, she never made us feel rushed when we took our outdoor photos. If you're looking for brightly edited photos with a genuinely kind photographer, Gillian is great!
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Adriana Sent on 30/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Talented and professional

Working with Gillian was an absolute pleasure. From the beginning she was responsive, professional and her process and pricing were clear and reasonable. She was flexible on adjusting her packages to suit our needs for our small wedding. I also think she offers excellent value relative to comparable photographers.
On the day of she was amazing to work with. She suggested the perfect setting for our first look. I (bride) was late so we only had about 40min but because Gillian knew the park she was able to take us straight to the most photogenic locations and got stunning shots with a variety of backgrounds. Throughout the ceremony and reception Gillian captured the most important shots while letting everyone enjoy the moment. You can definitely see her artistic training and skill in her photography. We were dreading the portraits but Gillian was extremely efficient and made the process smooth and fun. She was so great at getting everyone to feel comfortable and smile and pose naturally. We couldn't believe how much we loved the photos and would recommend and rehire Gillian again in a heartbeat. Truly a photographer is one of the most important vendors, and you want someone professional thats easy to get along with and who is exceptionally skilled at their craft. Gillian exemplifies these qualities and you won't regret making her part of your day!
Laura
Laura Sent on 05/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

THE Best Wedding Photographer

Gillian exceeded every expectation we had for our wedding day! She was communicative during the months leading up to the wedding, her online customer portal is very user friendly, and she even sent us a small gift package (even though we live in a different country) to help get us excited. But where Gillian really shined was on our wedding day - wow, we can't say enough good things! She and her second photographer were professional and made sure we kept to our schedule, but they were disarming, friendly, and so personable at the same time. The photos are stunning and we love her more candid/documentary style. We can't decide which photos we want framed on our wall! I wish we had more life events coming up so we could hire Gillian again.
Zanette
Zanette Sent on 04/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!

We got married in October 2022 and Gillian was simply amazing! From the beginning of the day to the last hour with her, Gillian was professional, friendly and engaging! From laughter to catwalks she kept us entertained and our photos are proof that we were comfortable with her! She took little to no time to provide us with some samples of our photos and we are already sooooooo impressed!

To date, our guests still speak of how nice she was and they loved her! She captured the candid moments :)

She is worth every single dollar. She goes above and beyond and we can confirm, her work/product is exactly what you'll want! The photos are just spectacular!
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Sarah Sent on 28/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!

We had a wonderful experience with Gillian and her associate Kat. They took the time to understand what we wanted and who we wanted pictures with. The wedding day was seamless and we felt very comfortable. We were so happy with the quality and quantity of photos.
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Danielle Sent on 19/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer!

After searching for a wedding photographer we finally found what we were looking for in Gillian. We booked her for our engagement and wedding photos and could not have wished for a better photographer. Gillian was absolutely amazing from start to finish. When we met her we very quickly realized how friendly, professional and energetic she was. On our wedding day, she really helped us relax and enjoy our day. She not only takes beautiful photos, but she has a unique way of catching special moments. We can’t thank you enough!
Siobhan
Siobhan Sent on 18/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

I've never felt more comfortable

Gillian was by far the best experience of my wedding. She was able to make my husband and I feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera for both our legal ceremony in 2020, and our wedding 2.0 in 2021, and the photos were amazing!
Annie
Anne Sent on 30/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

I cannot recommend Gillian enough!

This review is a long time coming (sorry Gillian!). Gillian shot our wedding last July and I cannot think of a single thing I would have changed - she herself was lovely and fun, and the photos she captured of our day were stunning. She captured the feeling of the day and just as we wanted, got some amazing natural photos of friends and family smiling, laughing, dancing. She knew that I wasn't a huge fan of the "portrait" type shots and so worked with me to move those big family shots along quickly, for which I am eternally grateful. She even helped us to stay on track time-wise. The "sneak peak" photos came quickly - we were on our honeymoon! - and she was communicative throughout the whole process. A year after the wedding, I still often go back and look through our album and smile.

10/10 - go with Gillian!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2015 Winner

Gillian Foster Photography Real Weddings

Kristina & McKenzie
33 Photos · 22/Sep/2018
Shannon & Neil
101 Photos · 05/Aug/2016
Rachel & Rohan
84 Photos · 22/May/2016

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