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Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Monarch Hill Photography is a company that specializes in capturing real moments during wedding celebrations in a natural and artistic way. Owners and main photographers Daniel & Hoda combine photojournalism with portraiture and traditional styles of photography to capture honest emotions and the love felt throughout such an important day in your lives.

Services offered

This team has photographed many different types of weddings from having lived in several locations in Canada and the U.S. The services they offer include one event per day, second shooter, additional hours, custom graphics, engagement shoot, high-resolution images, liability insurance, multiple locations and toning.

Other services

Monarch Hill Photography also offers other photography services which include pre and post wedding sessions such as engagement shoots, bridal and trash the dress sessions.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism
Portraiture
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Add'l hours
Custom graphics
Engagement shoot
High-res
Liability insurance
Multi. locations
Toning
Trash the dress

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital files
Flush mount
Matted prints
Prints
Save the date
Thank you cards

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,600

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Canvas
Digital files
Engagement shoot
Toning
High-res

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,300

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

One event per day
2nd shooter
Add'l hours
Canvas
Digital files
Engagement shoot
High-res
Multi. locations
Prints
Toning
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Reviews for Monarch Hill Photography

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Katelyn
Katelyn R. Sent on 25/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect- worth every penny and so much more

I cannot possibly recommend this team enough. Their portfolio clearly shows their talent with a camera (all our photos turned out gorgeous!) , so I'm not going to speak on that.

They work great as a team, communicating with each other efficiently and respectfully. They clearly admire and understand each other very deeply, which allows them to blend their styles into stunning work.

They have a natural ease not only around each other but with everyone they interact with. Every person who interacted with them loved them. We had a small wedding with about 30-40 guests. They were kind and respectful to everyone without sacrificing efficiency. They made even our most camera shy guests feel at ease. They were great about working with our 85lb dog, too.

Every single phone call, email, conversation, etc was perfect from start to finish. As an introverted, anxious, type A bride they were always on the ball, always organized without adding pressure, always able to adapt and guide me. They showed me they were invested in our wedding while remaining calm and fun.

They adapted beautifully to challenges. When we found out pretty last minute that my elderly grandmother would not be able to attend the wedding they helped us make a timeline shuffle so we could do a small ceremony at her home and have pictures with her, as having those moments with her recorded was the most important thing for us to capture that day. My grandmother sadly passed away in January, but she did get to see the photos and videos from the whole day.

Oh, and they did all this while in the middle of a global pandemic. If I could afford to fly them across the country to photograph every single set of family portraits or life event I would. They are simply the best.
Mary-Lynn
Mary-Lynn M. Sent on 18/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

An Absolute Blast!

Honestly the best photographers we have ever dealt with! Their style is something you'd see in a magazine. I was able to give a bit of direction and they would run with it and make it better than ever! Daniel and Hoda are such a blast to be around, it makes all of the photos come out just that much better. They were so flexible with our family photos and adjusted the plans to meet our autistic nephew's needs too which was very wonderful to see. They were such a fun addition to our wedding day! We couldn't recommend anyone better for wedding or engagement photos!
Kelsey
Kelsey M. Sent on 04/11/2020
4.8 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience, Amazing Pictures!

Daniel & Hoda were amazing to work with! We were lucky to have them capture our engagement pictures, and when we had to alter our wedding day plans, they were flexible and accomodating. There are "photographers" and then there are PHOTOGRAPHERS! Daniel and Hoda are PHOTOGRAPHERS! and trust me, you want them to take your pictures. Their pictures are creative, timeless, dramatic, and artistic. From the moment you meet them, you feel like you have connected with great friends, and this relaxation translates into their pictures.
Kayla
Kayla W. Sent on 21/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Monarch Hill Photography!

We hired Monarch Hill Photography for our August 10th wedding and we couldn’t be happier. I came across their work on weddingwire.ca and I immediately felt drawn to their style of photography, it was exactly what I was looking for. I reached out and within the next 24 hours I took the plunge and booked them. Daniel and Hoda were so responsive and accommodating throughout the entire process. They made our wedding day absolutely perfect and they literally made us feel like professional models. I can’t even comment on how many of our guests came up to us and sang their praises about how impressed they were with them – they were professional, yet funny and entertaining. (I have to give Hoda a special shout out because before we went to get our newlywed photos done, the bottom of my dress got full of mud and I was panicking and ran to the bathroom to wash it out. She came with me and literally helped me scrub the mud out of the bottom of my dress while I fanned my sweaty face. Talk about going above and beyond!) They were snapping photos the entire day and I’m in love with the amount of candid shots they got of all the little details. Every time I look at our pictures, I get so overwhelmed and I cry happy tears because I can’t even believe they are my photos. They have such a vintage and romantic feel and they are absolutely stunning and take my breath away. I have a hard time narrowing down my favourites because there are so many that I love. I’m obsessed with the newlywed portraits they took of us and they truly embody the love between my husband and I. We tied the knot on our ten year anniversary together and now I am so happy that we have these photos to look back on for decades to come. If you are looking for photos of your special day that are beautiful and timeless, hire Monarch Hill Photography, I promise it will be the best decision you’ll ever make because you will be in the best hands. Daniel and Hoda – THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. You two are truly amazing people and your love for your craft truly shines through in the incredible work you do. I LOVE YOU GUYS!
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Alice J. Sent on 25/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best Photographers Out There

Daniel and Hoda captured every little moment that a bride and groom can think of on their wedding day. Not even that, but they would go out of their way to lend a helping hand and made our day so special. They have so much positive energy and are very organized when it comes to capturing the bride and grooms vision in a short amount of time. We had so many laughs with these 2 photographers, we would highly recommend them!
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Awards

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Monarch Hill Photography Real Weddings

Mary-Lynn & Will
90 Photos · 26/Sep/2020
Alice & Ricky
93 Photos · 19/Oct/2019

Meet the team

Daniel Drzymalski
Daniel Drzymalski
Co-Owner

I'm a calm soul with a thirst for travel, a passion for photography, and a loving husband. I love cycling, music, food, and really like a good cup of coffee. I love to laugh, enjoy smelling a sea breeze, and a well paved winding road along the coast. I believe that when the day comes for robotic implants, I will be splurging for a camera built into my hand, or maybe if I'm lucky right into my eye. Cheers to the dreamers and those who choose love above all.

Hoda Drzymalski
Hoda Drzymalski
Co-Owner

I find it incredibly difficult to write about myself, but here goes. I feel that I'm creative, caring, and resourceful! The garden and all my herbs is a mediative place for me. I'm passionate about life’s little details like the smell of basil on my finger tips or trips to Home Depot for a project. I've been told that I was once a mermaid in a different life. I love the ocean so much that if I wasn’t married to Daniel my second choice would be the ocean. Daniel likes to describe my personality as a floating feather in a gentle wind, illuminated by the summer glow of a warm sun. I like it, it feels so free and summery.

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5770 Spring Garden Rd B3H 4J8 Halifax (Nova Scotia)

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