Proper Photography by Ryan + Kate Farr
We photograph your people, your kind of day, and all the moments in between.
Wedding photography for celebrations in Sarnia–Lambton, across Ontario, and in key destination markets.
Why Ryan and Proper Photography?
Relaxed, but prepared.
I want you to have fun, feel comfortable, and enjoy your wedding. Photography shouldn’t be another thing to manage. At the adventure session, we’ll work on poses and the feel of the photographs so you know what to expect.
Before the wedding, I scout locations and help shape the photo timeline. I want to make the most of the time we have without taking over your day.
I treat the groom as an equal, to me and to the bride. It’s his wedding day too, and a good share of my praise comes from grooms as well.
Creative, not cookie-cutter.
I pay attention to light: how it falls, how it dances and caresses you, and what it does to a photograph. I look for genuine moments, interesting angles, and the shots you might not have thought to ask for.
I want clean, real photographs with a creative point of view. Not somebody else’s idea of a wedding couple. Some of the pictures you didn’t think to ask for may be the ones you still adore years from now.
I’m not everybody’s photographer. For the right people, the fit just feels right.
I plan for things not to go to plan.
I’ve been doing this for two decades, photographed hundreds of weddings, and had clients come back. I work quickly and efficiently without turning the whole day into a photo shoot.
You see the surface of what’s happening. I’m thinking a few layers deeper, watching the light, thinking through the timeline, and preparing for things to change. If the plan you can see gets blasted, my preparation isn’t dented.
And yes, backups upon backups. You shouldn’t have to worry about that. That’s my problem to prepare for.
This is my hood. Kate brings her own approach.
I’m from Sarnia-Lambton, I work here, and I’m proud of it. I know the local locations and how light can change what a place gives us. I also work across Ontario and in destination markets.
I’m pretty off the cuff. If I see something weird or a little zany that could make a great photograph, I’ll give it a go. Kate is Type A: organized, professional, and focused on the important shots. When you add Kate, those approaches work alongside each other.
I get along with fitters and other union workers in Sarnia, with CFOs, and with people in investments in the GTA. On your wedding day, I’m your best friend right next to you.
The experience
From booking to gallery
Adventure sessions are included with The Intimate Wedding and Full Day packages. Other inclusions are listed with each option above.
After Booking
Pre-wedding consultation. We build your photography timeline together and flag logistics early.
Adventure session. Included with The Intimate Wedding and Full Day packages. A relaxed shoot for save-the-dates, invitations, or getting comfortable in front of the camera.
Your Wedding Day
Dedicated coverage from Ryan Farr, planned around your ceremony, family and couple portraits, and the moments that matter most. Four focused hours can cover a lot when the timeline is planned well. We leave a little breathing room for normal delays, so you don’t have to worry about every minute. For getting-ready photos through speeches, the first dance, and dancing, Full Day coverage is the better fit.
Timeline planning. We plan for normal delays and leave a little breathing room, so a small shift doesn’t have to become another thing to worry about.
Honeymoon Period
Professional editing on every image: color correction, tonal balancing, refinement.
Private online gallery. Download, share, and order prints from our store.
In-studio proofing (optional). Sit down with Ryan to choose your favorites.
When you receive your photos
+ $1 000
Headed straight for the numbers? Fair enough. Prices below are in Canadian dollars before HST; the estimator adds Ontario HST to fixed-price packages and add-ons. Travel depends on the package, with details listed below.
The Intimate Wedding
- 4 hours of dedicated coverage
- Timeline planned with breathing room for normal delays
- About 500+ professionally edited images
- Ask about a six-hour option if your timeline needs more room
- Adventure session included
Full Day
- Up to 12 hours of dedicated coverage, total
- Morning preparations through the reception
- Adventure session included
- Gallery typically grows to 1,000+ professionally edited images
Smaller Sessions
Wedding Mini
- Starts at the ceremony or first look
- Includes couple’s portraits, ending in time for cocktails
Travel outside Lambton is charged at market rate.
Adventure Session
For the two of you: a relaxed couples session, an adventure session, or a faux elopement in formal or informal wedding outfits. No ceremony required.
- Adventure session
- Couples portraits
- Faux elopement in formal or informal wedding outfits
Elopements
Proper Adventure Elopement
Looking for something shorter? Two-hour coverage starts at $1 500. Additional creative photography is $500 per hour. Travel outside Lambton is charged at market rate.
Time for the place and the experience.
- We’ll work together on location and timing to make the most of the light and setting.
- The six-hour package includes time to hike in and out, walk between locations and reach the spot. That access time does not trigger extra-hour charges.
- Additional hours are for creative photography beyond the six included hours, not for hiking or walking. Add one or two creative hours at $500 each.
- Roadtripping and camping anywhere within Ontario are included.
- If a hotel or higher-end accommodation is needed, its fair-market cost will be agreed in advance.
Destination & Resort Weddings
- Custom coverage for destination and resort weddings
- Required travel, accommodation and transport costs are included in your custom quote
Embellish the day
Your Package
Coverage
Add-ons
Your estimate
Including HST
Estimate assumes displayed package and add-on prices are before Ontario HST (13%). Separately quoted travel, ferry and accommodation costs are not included unless the package says otherwise.
The two-hour Proper Adventure Elopement starts at $1,500. Additional creative photography is $500 per hour. Travel outside Lambton is charged at market rate.
The six-hour Proper Adventure Elopement is $3,500. Hiking, walking between locations and other access time are included and do not trigger extra-hour charges. Additional hours are for creative photography beyond the six included hours, at $500 per hour for up to two hours. Roadtripping and camping anywhere within Ontario are included. If a hotel or higher-end accommodation is needed, its fair-market cost will be agreed in advance.
Destination and resort weddings are grouped with elopements and quoted individually, including required travel costs.
Let’s talk weddingsTell us what you’re dreaming up.
Tell us a little about your plans. We’ll talk through the options together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking & payment
What are the payment options?
Can we customize a package?
Yes. Our packages are the most popular starting points, and you’re welcome to request changes or substitutions to build one that fits your day.
Do packages cover travel?
Travel depends on the package. Travel within Lambton County is included for wedding packages. The two-hour Proper Adventure Elopement has market-rate travel outside Lambton. Roadtripping and camping anywhere within Ontario are included with Proper Adventure Elopement. Hiking in and out and walking between locations are part of the elopement plan and do not trigger an extra-hour charge. If a hotel or higher-end accommodation is needed, its fair-market cost is agreed in advance. Travel for other weddings outside the local area is discussed before booking.
Do you photograph destination weddings?
Yes. Destination and resort weddings are quoted individually, with required travel, accommodation and transport costs discussed with you before booking.
Your wedding day
What does full day coverage cover?
Coverage runs from the time you want us to arrive until the time you want us to leave, up to 12 hours in total.
Can we fit everything into four hours?
Four hours works well for a focused timeline: the ceremony, family and couple portraits, and candid moments in between. We’ll plan around what matters to you and leave some room for normal delays. If you also want getting-ready photos, speeches, the first dance, and dancing, Full Day coverage (up to 12 hours total) is likely the better fit. Need a little longer without booking a full day? A six-hour option may be available for The Intimate Wedding.
What if the photographers are sick or unable to make it?
Your wedding is our top priority and we have never missed one. In an extreme circumstance, a trusted backup associate photographer steps in so you are never left without coverage.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for unexpected situations, including damaged or stolen gear.
Adventure sessions & video
When and where is the adventure session?
Any time between booking and your wedding. We suggest activities, poses, and local spots so the session feels natural and helps you get comfortable in front of the camera.
Can we swap in a different session?
Yes. A family, holiday, trash-the-dress, or first-anniversary session can replace your included adventure session.
Do you offer video?
No. We focus on photography only, which protects the quality of your images.
- Total focus. No switching between photo and video settings.
- Expert partners. We can connect you with top cinematographers.
- Seamless workflow. We work alongside your videographer as peers, so you both get great angles.