Commercial photo and video in Waterloo Region

Commercial Photography & [ice]Videography[/ice]

Commercial photography and videography in Waterloo Region: professional photos and videos of your business, products and team, shot on location and edited in-house.

Professional photos and videos for your business Commercial Photography for [ice]Your Brand[/ice]

Your corporate image is crucial to your brand, and stock photos only go so far. Real photos of your team, products and work show customers exactly who they’ll be dealing with.

Craig leads our photo and video work on-site, using professional-grade digital equipment capable of 4K and Full HD, then edits everything in-house. We shoot architectural, corporate, portrait, food, product, industrial and advertising work, and we’re happy to edit photos and footage you already have.

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What we shoot

  • Team portraits
  • Product photography
  • Architectural & interiors
  • Food photography
  • Industrial & on-site
  • Commercials & promos
  • Events
  • Photo & video editing

One simple hourly rate Digital Media [ice]Pricing[/ice]

Shooting and editing are both billed at our hourly rate. Travel and setup fees apply for on-site work, which we’ll include in your estimate.

Photography

Professional Photo Shoots

$100/h on-site only · 1 hour minimum
  • Professional full-frame digital camera
  • Unlimited RAW shots
  • Lighting as needed
  • Additional fees: travel & setup
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Media Editing

Photo & Video Editing

$100/h for new or existing media
  • Photo and video editing
  • Digital manipulation & retouching
  • Background removal
  • Conversion to the formats you need (JPG, TIFF and more)
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From shot list to final edit Our Photo & Video [ice]Process[/ice]

Great photos and video start with planning. We agree on the shots you need, capture them with professional equipment, then edit everything to match your brand.

You’ll work directly with Craig and Brenda from the first conversation to the final file. No account managers, no outsourcing, and no surprises on your invoice.

  1. Craig and Brenda planning a project together on a laptop

    Phase 1 · Plan the shoot

    Plan

    We discuss what you need the images for and create a shot list, location plan and schedule.

  2. Craig reviewing the details on his laptop

    Phase 2 · Capture

    Shoot

    We photograph or film on location or in studio with professional cameras and lighting.

  3. Brenda designing at her computer

    Phase 3 · Edit

    Edit

    We select the best shots, then colour-correct, retouch and edit video to match your brand.

  4. Craig and Brenda swooping in on the CryoDragon

    Phase 4 · Deliver

    Deliver

    You receive high-resolution files plus web-optimized versions, ready for your website, social media and print.

Real images build trustWhy Commercial Photography Beats [ice]Stock Photos[/ice]

Customers can usually tell when a website uses stock photos. Generic smiling models and perfect offices don’t say anything about your business. Real photos of your team, workspace, products and work show people exactly who they’ll be dealing with, which builds trust before they ever call you.

Our commercial photography services include team headshots, workplace and lifestyle photos, product photography, event coverage and photos of your completed projects. We shoot on location in Kitchener-Waterloo and Waterloo Region with professional cameras and lighting, then edit every image to look natural and consistent.

Illustrated brenda sketching ideas on her laptop

VideoVideography for Websites and [ice]Social Media[/ice]

Video is one of the most engaging ways to tell your story. A short brand video on your homepage, a product demonstration, a client testimonial or a behind-the-scenes clip for social media can communicate more in a minute than pages of text.

We plan, film and edit videos sized for your website, YouTube, Instagram and other platforms, and add captions so they’re accessible and watchable without sound.

Illustrated craig and Brenda flying on the CryoDragon

Ready for the webImages Optimized for [ice]Speed and SEO[/ice]

Because we also build websites, we deliver photos ready for the web: resized, compressed and saved in modern formats like WebP so they load quickly without losing quality. We can name files descriptively and write alt text so your images help with search and accessibility.

You also receive high-resolution versions for print, so the same shoot can supply your website, social media, brochures and signage.

Illustrated craig and Brenda planning together on a laptop

Questions we hear a lot Photography & Videography [ice]FAQs[/ice]

What areas do you serve for photography and video?

Mostly Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge, and anywhere within about an hour’s drive, including Guelph, London, Hamilton and the GTA.

Do I own the photos and raw files?

Yes. After final payment you own everything, including raw files, like all of our projects.

Can you edit photos I already have?

Definitely. We’ve cleaned up product photos, removed blemishes and backgrounds, and edited existing footage.

How does payment work?

A deposit covers the shoot, travel and setup. Final payment is due when editing is complete, before we deliver the final images and raw files.

How should we prepare for a photo shoot?

We’ll send a simple checklist: tidy the space, plan outfits, list the shots you need and let your team know the schedule.

Do you photograph products?

Yes. We photograph products for online stores, catalogues and advertising, with consistent lighting and backgrounds.

Can you take team headshots at our office?

Yes. We bring a portable lighting setup so headshots look consistent across your whole team.

How many edited photos will I receive?

It depends on the shoot. We agree on the shot list and approximate number of final images before the shoot.

Do you add captions to videos?

Yes. Captions make videos accessible and help on social media, where many people watch with the sound off.

Can photos be used for print?

Yes. You receive high-resolution files suitable for print as well as web-optimized versions.

Do you photograph events?

Yes. We cover conferences, launches and community events in Waterloo Region.

Can you use our photos to update our website?

Absolutely. We can add the new photos to your website as part of the project.