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On WeddingWire since 2017

Last update: June 2025

About Zekar Photography
Based in Hamilton, Ontario, the team at Zekar Photography is passionate about capturing the genuine moments that make your love story uniquely yours. With a discreet, documentary-style approach, their skilled photographers specialize in preserving the intimate, beautiful details of one of life’s most meaningful celebrations. With nearly seven years of experience, the Zekar Photography team is deeply committed to providing each couple with a personalized and memorable experience.

The team includes:

Jessica Lawson, Lead Photographer

Mike Tigchelaar, Lead Photographer and Owner

What We Offer
At Zekar Photography, we believe every love story deserves to be a work of art. Our photographers have a creative eye for detail—whether it's the curve of a building framing your embrace or the natural beauty of an unexpected landscape. We combine this artistic vision with a relaxed, fun-loving professionalism that helps couples feel at ease in front of the camera.

All our wedding packages include the same core offerings, with varying levels of coverage to suit your day. Every package includes:

  • Fully edited, high-resolution images delivered via digital download

  • A photographers assistant (optional)

  • A private online gallery to share with family and friends

Additional Services

  • Engagement sessions (add on)

We’re here to make your experience enjoyable, meaningful, and truly unforgettable.

Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Portraiture

What photography services do you offer?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Engagement shoot
Hand-coloring
High-res
Liability insurance
Multi. locations
Toning

What photography items do you offer?

Digital files

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

One event per day
Digital files
Toning
Hand-coloring
High-res
Multi. locations

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,950

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

One event per day
2nd shooter
Add'l hours
Digital files
Hand-colouring
High-res
Multi. locations
Toning
illustration notebook

Any other questions?

Reviews for Zekar Photography

Grace
David Sent on 16/09/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Loved the service!

Thank you very much Mike and Jessica for helping us capture the emotion and 'unseen' moments of our special day! When I reviewed samples of our wedding day pictures, I teared up as I relived the happy memories. Mike and Jessica were personable and their extra efforts to capture the 'last moment' sunset picture was so appreciated! I will be using it for our wedding 'thank you' cards! If you are looking to capture the emotions and heart of your wedding day story, I highly recommend Zekar Photography!
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 14/05/2023
4.6 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Photos

Mike was so nice and made taking pictures very easy. He got use to try simple and easy posses that felt natural. The final photos looked amazing and its so hard picking our favorites!
Carlyjanine
Carly Sent on 17/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement Shoot with Jessica.

Had an amazing time w/ Jessica for our engagement shoot! Photos turned out spectacular & looking forward to having Mike & Jessica shoot our wedding!
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Ana S. Sent on 28/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Decision We Made

My now husband and I had the absolute pleasure of having Mike as the photographer at our wedding and we can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we made of our entire wedding planning. He was so kind and attentive and was there with his camera for every moment.

He was incredibly funny and put us at ease with our photo session after the wedding. Even more than that, he was AMAZING with our children, who are young enough to not care about the wedding at all and were over it pretty quickly, but he managed to make them both laugh and have a good time to capture the photos of our special day.

He was down to earth and so easy to talk to, it was like we’d been good friends for years, making the whole experience so seamless and effortless.

Aside from being an amazing photographer (he showed us a couple of sneak peaks of some of the moments he had captured), he was also a tailor who offered to fix a tear in my dress with a sewing kit from his car, a babysitter to distract the children long enough for us to get some magical moments captured, a florist to help my husband put on his boutonnière before the ceremony, and a janitor to help wipe up and dry off the torrential downpour that happened before our ceremony.

Mike. We are so grateful and thankful for you for making our wedding day an experience we shall truly cherish for the rest of our lives. We are so excited to see the finished product of our day.

Also special shout-out to Kate, who always answered my bombardment of emails and last minute changes efficiently and with kindness and respect. Thank you for putting my anxious mind at ease.
S
Sarah Sent on 26/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great to work with!

Mike,the photographer was so wonderful,by looking at his gallery I knew he would be our photographer,so talented! Our wedding day was the first time we met him,He was so personable,easy to have a conversation with which I feel is really important.He let us do what we wanted and got alot of portraits.He goes above and beyond to help! Even though he's there to do photos he went beyond that! Carrying my flowers and more.We can't wait to see our photos!
Brandy
Brandy Sent on 10/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional service and photography

Mike and Kate were amazingly professional, kind, and took excellent care of us every step of the way. Mike made us feel comfortable getting photographed and it felt more like a great date that happened to have paparazzi than a forced photo shoot. If you're looking to capture the beautiful moments of the day more than a series of posed shots you saw on Pinterest, this is the photographer for you.
Vilecia
Vilecia Sent on 24/08/2020
4.8 out of 5 rating

professional, nice and easy to deal with.

Jessica took really good care of us and we gave her the creative control. Can't wait for our pictures.
Jess
Jessica Sent on 18/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous photos

I had a fabulous experience with Zekar Photography. Kate handled all of the communication via email and helped us find a package that was the best fit for our wedding day. She was quick to respond, patient with my questions and extremely helpful in the coordination of the day.

Jessica was fabulous as our photographer. She arrived early and was very professional and organized. She was attentive to our "wants", but also demonstrated creative flair and know how. Our pictures are fabulous, and we will continue to cherish them the rest of our lives.
Stefanie
Stefanie Sent on 18/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Talent + Fun

We were very happy with Zekar photography. There were so many great wedding photos that it was hard to choose our favorites. The entire team we worked with were excellent. Kate was so responsive during the planning stage, and everything ran smooth as a result. Mike and Simon were fun and relaxed to work with, and their sense of humor was a nice, welcome addition to the day. And I will say again that they saved the day with their pliers. If it weren't for them, I would have been earring-less on my wedding day! Thanks again, and wishing you all the best.
Caraline
Caraline Sent on 21/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great people, great pictures!

I cannot day enough great things about Mike and Kamila. They were fun to be around and truly captured our day. We were both so happy and it truly shows in every picture! They both went the extra mile to make sure to get THE shot. They even climbed down to the Elora Gorge with us carrying all their gear to get the best pictures!
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Zekar Photography Real Weddings

Rachel & Will
16 Photos · 08/Mar/2025
Carly & Konrad
38 Photos · 11/Aug/2023
Olivia & Matthew
9 Photos · 25/Feb/2023
Jess & Billy
21 Photos · 18/Jul/2020
Margarita & Kevin
32 Photos · 02/Oct/2019
Pia & Matt
56 Photos · 21/Jul/2018

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1152 Edgewood Rd, Millgrove, Ontario L8B 1A1 Hamilton (Ontario)

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