I am incredibly grateful that you are considering me to document something this meaningful.
What to Expect
Step 01
Watch the Video
Start by watching the full video on this page. It gives you a real sense of what it's like to work with me, how I shoot, and what the experience looks like from start to finish.
Most questions couples have are answered in there, so it's worth the full watch before we connect.
Step 02
Let's Connect
If you'd like to meet, I'll send you a link to book a video call. It's a great chance to ask anything on your mind and make sure we're a good fit for each other.
From there, a $1,000 retainer and a signed agreement locks in your day. I don't book anything else on your wedding day, so once you're in, you have me fully.
Step 03
From Here to Your Gallery
Once booked, I'll send over an engagement questionnaire so we can plan your Lovestory session together. Thirty days before your wedding, you'll receive a Wedding Day Questionnaire that covers everything I need to know.
After your wedding, your full gallery will be ready within 30 to 60 days.
Before choosing your wedding photographer, watch this.
I recommend watching this together. It’s a quick 8-minute video that will give you a feel for how I approach a wedding day.
If you hear nothing else, hear this:
Your wedding day is NOT a photoshoot. It’s one of the only times in your life where everyone you love is in the same place, for the same reason.
The photos matter, but your experience matters more.
Years from now, you won’t remember how you stood or exactly where your hands were placed. I want you to remember how it felt. The laughter, the quiet in-between moments, the way you looked at each other when you first saw one another. That’s what I’m there to preserve.
My job is to document your day honestly while letting you actually live it. I’ll guide when needed and step back when the moment speaks for itself. I’m not there to turn your wedding into content. I’m there to protect the space so you can be fully present.
The best images come from real moments, not forced ones.
Wedding Coverage
Wedding Day
$4500
Includes up to 8 hours
• Love Story Engagement Session
• Fully edited digital gallery
• Timeline planning support
Additional coverage available at $350/hour.
Second photographer | $500 for up to 6 hours
Most full-day weddings fall between 9–10 hours.
Multi-Day Celebrations
Some weddings span multiple days or include several significant events.
Includes:
• 1-2 hour Pre-wedding session
• Fully edited digital galleries
• Timeline planning support
Multi-day coverage typically begins at $7,500 and is customized based on the number of events and overall timeline.
If your celebration extends beyond a single day, I’ll outline a clear proposal based on your plans.
*all pricing subject to tax
FROM THE PEOPLE WHO LIVED IT
★★★★★
“We were unsure about having only one photographer, but Cody truly did the work of two.”
Working with Cody for our engagement shoot and wedding was amazing. My partner and I are a bit awkward in front of a camera, but Cody made the whole experience relaxed and fun. Our engagement session at Victoria Beach turned out even better than we expected.
Our wedding had an outdoor ceremony and a dark candlelit reception, and Cody handled both beautifully. He captured so many genuine moments and somehow managed to be everywhere at once. We were initially unsure about having only one photographer, but Cody truly did the work of two. Every important moment was captured from multiple angles, especially during our ceremony at Leo Mol.
If you don’t feel photogenic or comfortable in front of a camera, Cody will absolutely take care of you. We now have so many beautiful images that remind us of everything we put into that day.
— Victoria + Riel
“All our friends and family raved about Cody – both his work and how much fun he was at our events!”
Cody really takes the time to get to know you as a couple, which really shows in his incredible photos. We ended up spending a lot of time with Cody over a short period of two weeks with our engagement shoot being held a week prior to our multiple wedding events.
Having Cody there to document it all was the best choice we could have made. He was able to recommend so many beautiful locations around Winnipeg for our various shoots, was easy and fun to work with and coordinated so well with the videographers on our wedding day. All our friends and family raved about Cody – both his work and how much fun he was at our events!
— Arzoo + Brendan
“It was totally the best decision ever to go with him as our wedding photographer”
Cody is simply phenomenal❤️ He's deeply professional, yet sooo pleasant and easy to work with!🥹 He was so dedicated to taking the most marvelous shots, I'm pretty sure we saw him laying on the floor a few times throughout the night getting the most epic angles 🤣🔥 The pictures are everything we could hope for and more. Far beyond what we even expected!🩷 I can't recommend Cody enough!!! It was totally the best decision ever to go with him as our wedding photographer 🥰❤️❤️❤️
— Anya + Vlad
If this feels aligned with how you want your wedding day to unfold, I’d love to be part of it.
In 2024, I was named Canadian Wedding Photographer of the Year and have received multiple Fearless Photographer Awards. The recognition means a lot. But I don’t approach weddings thinking about awards. I approach them thinking about your story.
Awarded the 2024 Canadian Wedding Photographer of the Year
www.canadianweddingphotographers.com
“Breaking new ground in Canadian wedding photography, Cody Goetz has been named the 2024 Canadian Wedding Photographer of the Year by Canadian Wedding Photographers. This prestigious honour was decided by a public vote of, where his breathtaking images resonated with countless viewers. With 30 award-winning photos celebrated this year, Cody has solidified his reputation as one of the most talented wedding photographers in Canada.” — Canadian Wedding Photographers
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. I ask for a $1,000 retainer to secure your day, a second $1,000 payment two months before your wedding, and then the remaining balance seven days before. You'll receive email reminders for all of it, so nothing will sneak up on you.
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Once you've watched the video and you're ready to move forward, we'll set up a quick video call. After that, the retainer and signed agreement are all it takes to lock in your day. Head back up to the "How It Works" section if you want a full breakdown.
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I shoot the majority of my work solo, but I love having an additional photographer when it makes sense. A second shooter can be added to any package. If you're unsure whether it's worth it for your day, I'm happy to talk through it on our call.
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A lot. I typically deliver between 70 and 100 images per hour of coverage, and it's often more than that.
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Weddings are delivered within 30 to 60 days. Engagement sessions within 10 to 20 days. Depending on the season it can be faster than that.
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I take this seriously. I shoot with two cameras, both with dual memory card slots, so your photos are being backed up as I shoot them. Back at the office, everything is stored on two separate hard drives and uploaded to the cloud. You're covered against card failure, drive failure, theft, and fire.
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Absolutely. You have full print rights and can take your images anywhere you'd like to print. Your online gallery also has a print shop built right in where you can order prints, enlargements, canvas, cards, and albums shipped straight to your door.
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Yes please. Wedding days are long and I'll need a meal to keep going. I just ask for whatever the guests are being served.
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I do. It's not something I put together to replace a planner, but it's a helpful reference as you work through the details. You can find it here: Wedding Planning Guide
More questions? I'd love to jump on a call with you.
What Others Are Saying
★★★★★
I was a little skeptical initially about only having one photographer, but Cody basically did the work of two people as I didn't find any moments that were important not captured from various view points and angles, especially the ceremony at Leo Mol. I highly recommend working with Cody for your wedding! Even if you don't consider yourself photogenic or relaxed behind a camera, he'll make sure you get tons of beautiful images to remember the moments that you've spent a lot of time/effort to create.
Victoria + Riel