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About

Darlington Studios offers photography and cinematic videography for weddings and engagement sessions. It is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Paul and Melanie Darlington. Based in Barrie, Ontario, they believe that the key to creating beautiful images begins with the relationship between the photographer and the client. Their relaxed process ensures the entire experience is positive and enjoyable for couples.

Experience

Photography talent runs in Paul's family. He was inspired to pick up his first camera when he saw some amazing images taken by his grandfather, who was a navigator for the R.C.A.F. in WWII. Paul first worked as a photographer at the Museum of Horror and Torture in London, England, where he met the Rolling Stones and Blondie. He later was a photographer for Princess Cruises. Melanie is a graduate from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Radio, Television and Film production and a had a concentration in Russian language. She has worked as a casting director for extras in the movies Chain Reaction and Blues Brothers 2000.

Services offered

Couples can choose from wedding packages that include an engagement shoot, high-resolution images, and the following:

  • Additional hours
  • Multiple locations
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital files
  • Prints
  • Save the date
  • Thank you cards

Darlington Studios's work is covered by liability insurance.

Other services

Darlington Studios also offers services for maternity sessions, newborn sessions, portrait sessions, and anniversaries. Paul and Melanie use state-of-the-art DSLRs and professional audio equipment to capture high-quality images and videos of celebrations.

Areas covered

Darlington Studios covers weddings in Toronto, Vaughan, Collingwood, the Mukoka area, and beyond.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

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

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$3,500

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Albums
Canvas
Engagement shoot
High-res

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,500

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

Albums
Canvas
Digital files
Engagement shoot
Flush mount
High-res
Multi. locations
Slideshow / montage

Reviews for Darlington Studios

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Brittany Sent on 01/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding -July 2019

Paul and Melanie are AMAZING!
They are so sweet and easy to talk to. They make you feel very comfortable from the moment you meet them.
The photos we have seen so far are gorgeous - I couldn’t have asked for a better person to capture our day. The video is unbelievable!! My husband and I can not stop watching it. We absolutely love it. I would recommend Darlington Studios to anyone! I recommend going to their blog and checking out our video you won’t be sorry you did once you see their amazing work!!!

I can’t wait to use them in the future for maternity photos/ family photos.
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Matt Sent on 16/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

Paul & Melanie made every experience with them memorable, comfortable, and fun. They were open and warm with us from our very first chat and from the engagement photos until the last photo on our wedding day, they were so easy to work with.

They really brought out the fun and love in our relationship with so many candid shots and their eye for good lighting and great spots for romantic shots were amazing. We have so many photos to choose from it will be hard to pick which ones we print.

On top of all of the great photos they were patient with our families, our hectic schedule, and how hectic the day can be. Our time spent with them will be some of our most memorable from the day and we can't recommend them enough.
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Greg Sent on 26/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent work!

We hired Paul and Melanie for our photography & videography and were extremely impressed! They're passionate about their work and the photos & videos turned out great. They always go the extra mile and are both genuine and friendly people. We would highly recommend them!
Excellent job done, by 2 excellent people
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Silvie Sent on 17/01/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had Paul of Darlington Studios capture our wedding this past December and he did a phenomenal job! He was a pleasure to work with, made us feel comfortable, and even made us spending time outside in the snow bearable! The photos we have seen on Darlington Studios blog are incredible, and we cannot wait to get all of the photos from our special day! If you are ever looking for a quality, professional, friendly photographer that has the perfect creative eye for capturing stunning photographs, look no further then Darlington Studios!
Thanks again Paul! We love you!
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Kendall Sent on 30/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Paul & Melanie are a joy to work with and are so extremely talented! Anyone looking for a photographer/videographer that will put you at ease on your big day, make you laugh and keep your best interests in mind always then do yourselves a favor and contact Darlington Studios!! They captured our day perfectly and we loved having them at our wedding!
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Anonymous Sent on 04/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Paul and Melanie are an incredibly friendly and talented duo. From the first moment we met them, we knew that having them capture both our engagement session and wedding was the only option. Our friends and family raved about how beautiful our photos and videos were. Highly recommended!
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Anonymous Sent on 22/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Paul and Melanie are absolutely amazing. Not only are they the nicest people, they are incredibly professional and talented. Their photos and video are the highest quality.

They are also very creative. My friends and family all said that the photos Paul and Melanie took, and highlight video they produced were stunning. At least 10 people told us they cried watching the video.

My family shared the photos and video with coworkers and friends that were unable to attend the wedding, and they gave the same feedback - they thought the photos and video were breathtaking, and some of them cried watching the video as well.
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Anonymous Sent on 13/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot speak more highly of the Darlingtons. They were such a joy to work with. They made us feel so comfortable and captured natural moments. The quality of their work is outstanding!!
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Anonymous Sent on 09/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Wow, wow, wow!!! The Darlington's are an amazing couple to work with. They are super flexible when things don't go as planned on your big day and are so good at making everyone feel at ease while taking pictures. They work together to capture every important moment. After the wedding, they are so quick at getting pictures and video to you, which keeps you and your friends and family on the high of your big day. I highly, highly recommend them!!
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Katelyn Sent on 06/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Paul and Mel are both wonderful people to work with and their pictures were everything that we could have imagined from our wedding. They make posing for pictures easy and are both very artistic with photos and backdrops. We also got the fusion video and it was amazing!! We were not sure about getting the video at first but decided we should and are so happy as it was AMAZING and a great way to relive the precious moments of the wedding. I hope everyone reading this chooses Darlington Studios you will not be disappointed.
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