Style & Approach
What’s your style and approach to wedding photography?
My work is rooted in a candid, documentary approach.
I focus on organic moments as they unfold naturally throughout the day, my goal is always to create incredible photos without pulling you out of the moment. I’ll be everywhere and nowhere all at once, capturing all the big feelings and tiny details without getting in the way of your experience.
When it comes to your portraits I bring in more of a loose editorial approach. I incorporate lots of movement to keep your portraits feeling authentic and refined, organic and natural. This approach keeps your portraits from feeling heavily posed or stiff. When you look at your portraits I want you to see yourselves, I never want you to feel like you were performing.
My style is always very much influenced by the unique personalities and dynamics of each couple I work with. Since every wedding (and every couple) is so unique, I take a collaborative approach, combining my own artistic eye with the vibe and energy of each couple.
Will our photos be in colour, black and white, or a mix?
Most galleries end up being about 70–80% colour and 20–30% black and white, though it really depends on the light and mood of the day. If a photo looks beautiful both ways, I’ll often give you both versions. And if you’re someone who loves (or doesn’t love) black and white, just let me know, I'm happy to tailor things to your taste.
Do you retouch or edit the photos?
Yes! Every image in your gallery will be edited in the style you see on my website. That includes colour correction, tone adjustments, cropping, straightening, sharpening, and thoughtful black and white conversions.
I’ll also gently retouch you and your partner, softening skin and removing temporary distractions while keeping you looking like yourselves.
Do you shoot film as well as digital?
I do! I shoot the majority of the day digitally, but I always bring along a few film cameras too. I love the texture and nostalgia film brings to a gallery. It adds a bit of soul that’s hard to replicate digitally.
Are you bilingual?
Not fully, sorry! While I can definitely understand spoken French, I’m still working on my ability to use it fluently within the context of directing a wedding day. I'm 100% comfortable photographing bilingual weddings, but please note that I do direct my weddings exclusively in English.
Travel & Logistics
Do you travel for weddings?
Absolutely! My standard coverage includes up to 150km of round-trip travel from Wakefield, Quebec. After that, travel is billed at $2/km. For weddings more than 2 hours away (each way), additional travel fees may apply.
That only applies to getting to your first location and home from your last one. Travel between locations throughout your wedding day itself is always included.
I also offer flat-rate travel fees for weddings in the Kawarthas, PEC and Montreal.
Do you bring a second shooter?
While I usually work solo, second photographers are available as an add-on if you’d like one. Having a second shooter means a larger final gallery, more ceremony angles, and someone to stay at cocktail hour if we’re off taking portraits and can be a wonderful addition to your wedding coverage if budget allows.
When should we start and end coverage?
For a full day, I usually start around 45 minutes before you get dressed and wrap up 20–30 minutes into the dance floor. My couples get access to my sample timelines and my planning guide to help figure out how much time is needed for photos during each part of the day.
What kind of gear do you use?
My main camera bodies are Canon R5s, which are professional mirrorless cameras. I personally love shooting with prime lenses, mostly 24mm, 35mm and 50mm, but also 85mm, 135mm and 100mm macro when the moment calls for it. I bring lighting to make sure you're well lit after dark, and I of course always have backup gear, just in case.
I also have a variety of different film cameras that I bring to weddings, from fully manual SLRs to fun point and shoots and polaroids.
Do you travel for weddings or destination sessions?
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Deliverables
How many photos will we receive?
For a full wedding day, you’ll usually receive between 500–1000 edited images. I don’t send every single photo I take. Instead, I carefully curate your gallery so it tells the full story of your day without overwhelming you with near-duplicates.
The final number varies because every wedding day unfolds differently. The size of your wedding party, how much portrait time we build into your timeline, the level of detail and decor, whether you’ve added a second photographer, and how your day flows all naturally impact the total image count.
Weddings aren’t one size fits all, so gallery size isn’t either. What stays consistent is that you’ll receive a complete, thoughtfully edited story of your day, with all the meaningful moments preserved.
What happens to the photos we don’t get?
If an image is well-lit, flattering, and adds to the story of your day, it stays in. I don’t hold back great photos for no reason.
During the culling process, I remove anything that’s unflattering, repetitive, test shots, or moments that don’t quite translate. This ensures your gallery feels cohesive, intentional, and easy to relive without scrolling through dozens of near-identical frames.
If a photo wasn’t included, it’s simply because it didn’t meet the standard I set for your final collection.
When will we get our gallery?
Your full gallery will be ready within 30 days of your wedding.
How will we receive our photos?
I’ll send you a private, password-protected online gallery where you can view, download, and share all your images.
Can we print the photos ourselves?
Yes! You have full printing rights for all your images and can print them wherever you like. That said, you’ll also be able to order pro-quality prints directly from your gallery if you want an easy option.
About Me
Will you be the one photographing our wedding?
Yes, always! When you hire me, I’ll be the one showing up and documenting your day from start to finish, no team of associate photographers here.
How long have you been doing this?
I started second shooting weddings back in 2009, and this has been my full time job since 2014. I’ve lost count of how many I’ve shot at this point!
Who is Anita Peeples? Tell us about yourself!
I’m a wedding photographer, gardener, cocktail enthusiast, and proud mom of two young girls. I live just outside of Wakefield, Quebec with my husband Josh (we were high school friends who turned into something more), our daughters Wren and Sunny, two cats, a Rottweiler, and we just added 4 chickens to the family! Josh and I got married lakeside at his family's home back in 2017, so I have a special love for weddings that are grounded in nature and have extra personal ties.
I’m a Taurus sun, Leo moon, and Virgo rising, which basically means I’m all about comfort, beauty and doing things right. I love slow mornings, lush gardens, thoughtful details, and a glass of something delicious in the hot tub after a long day.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll probably find me in the garden or the kitchen. I adore cooking and baking, my dream is to be on The Great Canadian Baking Show someday (if only it didn’t film right in the middle of wedding season!).
All of that shapes how I photograph weddings. I’m drawn to warmth, connection and celebrations that feel grounded and personal.
More about your pets, please!
We have a 9 year old Rottweiler named Pineapple who's from Ecuador (lol). He does not look nor does he act 9 years old in any way!
Our orange cat is named Percy, he was a stray living at Le Hibou in Wakefield. We went for an anniversary dinner and came home with a new pet! Shout out to Le Hibou for treating him kindly while he was living under their patio and for helping us catch him!
Our second cat is Pinto (yes there's a naming theme here lol), and he's the sweetest and gentlest grey and white boy who we got from the Save a Pet rescue out of Chelsea, QC.
We also have four Barred Plymouth Rock chickens named Pepper, Jupiter, Louisa and Roberta. Roberta is the boss, Louisa is the sweetie pie, Jupiter's always looking for a snack and Pepper is the shy one.
Are you from Ottawa originally?
Both my husband and I were born and raised in Peterborough, Ontario and moved to Ottawa after high school. When we purchased our first home we ended up in Hull, and when we needed a larger space during the pandemic we were drawn up to La Peche!