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Rick Collins Photography is an award-winning photography business based in Vancouver. It specializes in authentic and artistic wedding documentary style photography. With their unique philosophy regarding wedding celebrations, you will have a true artist and professional at your disposition who will be there early and stay as late as possible to capture those precious moments with a reliable and steady hand.

Experience

Rick Collins is the creative force behind this business and has been an editorial/commercial photographer for years. His experience includes numerous achievements and spans 20 years of photography and photojournalism credentials. Alongside business partner and wife Cheryl Claiborne, you are ensured that your most memorable moments are captured so you can see your special day's happenings unfold before your eyes once the celebration is over.

Services offered

With a knack for being everywhere and nowhere at the same time, Rick Collins a truly an artist who knows what he's doing and does it in an extraordinary way. Among the services he offers are consultations, ongoing assistance, documentary-based wedding photography, polaroids and much more. Rick will go the extra mile to make sure the true emotions of your big day are captured and not just the typical staged photos you see with other wedding photographers.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-res
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What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital files
Negatives

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,526
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Peter W. Sent on 15/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Choosing a great photographer was a huge priority for us, it’s not easy sifting through reviews and portfolios online, but luckily Rick was recommended to us by a family member who had worked with him before. BEST DECISION EVER! We couldn’t have asked for a better photo/video team with Rick and Cheryl. They were professional but also super laid back and fun, were all over the place - from scaling cliffs to lying in the dirt - just to get the perfect shot, and also put in one heck of a long day. The final product blew our minds... If you are looking for unique, beautiful storytelling – look no further! you wont regret this :)

Thanks Rick and Cheryl!
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Julie M. Sent on 16/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
If I could book Rick to follow me around and document my entire life, I would. Not only does he see beauty in every moment, he sees it in a way nobody else can. He then shares his vision through the most unique and stunning imagery. Creativity aside, Rick is also someone you want to know. Partnered with his lovely (and equally talented) wife Cheryl, their process is flexible, seamless and personal. They are chameleons who are everywhere and nowhere all at once. And they are the perfect combination of fun, artistic and professional, and their work will blow everyone's mind. So, now you know...you're welcome.
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Jacquie H. Sent on 23/02/2015
5 out of 5 rating
What can I say that hasn't already been said about photographer Rick Collins? He did exactly what he said he would do - he showed up early and stayed late and was charming and warm and wonderful. He had a calming presence on me and my family in our scramble to get ready. He was everywhere and nowhere all at the same time. A real ninja. And all of our guests said the same thing: who is that great guy? Certainly he captured all of the usual moments, but when we saw our pictures we were blown away at the amount of beautiful unexpected photographs he got including a lot of things we didn't even see on the day. I guess the biggest compliment is the reaction we get to our books and prints now from friends and family. Everyone comments on how unique the work is and how they wish they had found him before we did. Rick is a master storyteller and everything you need in a photographer. Don't hesitate. Hire him before someone else does.
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Angela Sent on 22/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Rick is an artist, he captured the positive energy and love of our wedding day in an absolutely stunning manner. I didn't want the typical awkwardly posed wedding day shots, or the mass amount of photo editing and retouching. Rick is pure talent and doesn't rely on gimmicks, he captured so many candid shots in a stunning manner, and brought out the beauty and raw emotions of all my loved ones in his photographs. He kept me calm on my wedding day, never got in the way of things, he was literally like a ninja the way he moved around the crowd sneakingly taking photographs…. and he made sure we stayed on track and got me to the alter on time :) For our portraits, he would capture the natural beauty that was surrounding him but yet still make us as a couple shine. At the end of the wedding day you realize how quickly things go by and all the moments that you might not remember. Our wedding album tells our story and captured the entire day, which to me is priceless. Not only is Rick a pro but he is also a genuine spirit. Hire this man, you will not be disappointed.
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Maurie M. Sent on 20/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Rick captured so many special moments during two very special days - our wedding ceremony in a remote town on Vancouver island and then our backyard wedding reception in West Vancouver. Rick and his wife joined us a day before the ceremony to explore and capture some beautiful shots. We absolutely love the pictures. They were both a pleasure to spend time with and extremely professional.

My husband and I generally don't like getting our pictures taken, so we wanted to stay away from poses and capture the moments. He did just that and got some stunning natural shots.

Rick worked with our schedule to meet in advance and stayed connected by email / phone leading up to the day. He showed up to both venues prior the events to plan out the best angles and lighting. During the events Rick provided guidance to family and friends, when needed, which was much appreciated to keep things moving and get the best shots. He was always non-intrusive and checked in periodically to see if there's anything special we wanted. He also told us what time / location would make for the best shots and then pulled us away when it was time. He was quick and provided sufficient direction, still allowing us to enjoy the moment.

I would highly recommend Rick Collins photography! I look forward to working with Rick on our next special occasion.
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Jessica W. Sent on 24/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My Husband and I are still blown away by Rick's talent, and the quality of our images.
Upon meeting Rick, Brian and I felt completely at ease. His calm demeanour, imaginative eye and attention to detail is evident in the final product.
Rick captured our day, moments, laughter and tears whilst always staying in the background. Rick was not phased by bad weather, a rushed schedule or hectic family.
We just really feel that Rick went the extra mile for us, and it really shows in his beautiful, natural photos.
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Andrea B. Sent on 02/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
From start to finish we were so thrilled with the photography services provided by Rick for our wedding. He has an incredible artistic eye and is truly able to capture the moment while blending into the background. We have had so many compliments from our friends and family as to how amazing the photos are, and we love how they are not the typical staged photos you often get with other wedding photographers. Rick was also incredibly flexible and available for us on the wedding day - capturing the event set up, hiking over rocks and logs to get some amazing pre-ceremony shots of the wedding party, and putting up with some of our wild and crazy guests in the photo booth :) We were so happy with our choice to use Rick, and we feel so lucky to have such quality photos to look back on for many years to come.
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Jordan C. Sent on 08/03/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Rick was great from start to finish and provided a multitude of excellent photos for our wedding day. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.
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Eleanor T. Sent on 03/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My family and friends to this day still rave about what an amazing photographer Rick was and how great he was to work with.

We were very picky when we set off on our research for a wedding photographer. We didn't want pose-y wedding photography with a keen eye to capture special, candid and even quirky moments of the day. We researched for weeks and saw lots of other portfolios and packages that were pricey and the work wasn't up to snuff -- many others use the Instagram/Hipstamatic touch-up effects when it really masked actual talent and even a great camera/technical skills. The end result with RIck exceeded our expectations.

The package fit our budget. We didn't have a large wedding party but, as Rick said he would, he came early and left late so we weren't watching a clock. He was personable and easy going. We had a BBQ rehearsal dinner the night before and invited Rick to join festivities and he took some amazing shots from that event that we hadn't expected. We got hi-res photos and a beautiful photo book in the end. Rick delivered above and beyond and we'd recommend him for any special occasion. He doesn't advertise as much as others do, so he's a really hidden gem!
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Anne M. Sent on 31/03/2014
4.8 out of 5 rating
Rick was an amazing vendor to work with. Our friends recommended him and when we saw their photos I knew right away that he was the right choice for us. I found it really easy to get in touch with Rick and correspond with him before, during and after the wedding even when we were living in different cities. I really appreciated that Rick took time out of his vacation when he was in our city so we could meet and plan the logistics of the wedding day together.

On the day Rick was so laid back and really captured every moment from morning to night. I felt like he wanted to blend into the background to make us all feel at ease.

When you hire Rick you can guarantee a talented artist will give you beautiful photos of your wedding day that are candid and real. I also love our wedding book that he created for us.

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