Capture Love Stories in Elegant Detail
Launch a highly profitable wedding photography business. Master candid moments, low-light receptions, and luxury client styling in historic Quebec.
Our Narrative Vision
Elysian Wedding Photo Lab is Canada's premier training center for high-end wedding photography. We blend classic editorial styling with documentary-style photojournalism.
Located in historic Old Montreal, we guide you through the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of wedding days. From managing difficult lighting in cathedrals to building a premium luxury brand, our curriculum covers the complete creative and commercial spectrum.
Low-light reception flash & ambient balancing techniques.
Editorial bridal styling and high-end flat-lay composition.
Luxury pricing grids and elegant client relationship models.
Why Studied at Elysian?
Live Mock Weddings
Shoot realistic mock weddings featuring real couples, wedding gowns, and floral styling.
Low-Light Mastery
Master off-camera flash, modifiers, and ambient light mixing for beautiful reception photos.
Luxury Branding
Learn to attract high-budget clients through elegant packaging, web design, and networking.
Fast Editing Workflows
Develop speed-culling and batch-editing presets to deliver massive galleries quickly.
The Immersive Syllabus
The Wedding Day Timeline
Master the flow of wedding days: flat-lays, getting ready, bridal portraits, ceremony coverage, and family groupings.
Reception & Creative Lighting
Learn to set up multi-flash arrays in banquet halls, control shadows on the dance floor, and use creative backlighting.
Storytelling & Culling Workflows
Implement software solutions to cull thousands of images quickly, create cohesive color palettes, and curate album spreads.
Luxury Business & Marketing
Establish a luxury pricing grid, negotiate contracts, manage client expectations, and partner with local wedding planners.
Meet Your Mentor
Marc-André Roy
Lead Wedding Photographer & Founder
Marc-André is an award-winning wedding photojournalist whose work has been featured in top international bridal publications. With over 15 years shooting luxury destination weddings across Europe and North America, he brings invaluable real-world experience directly to the classroom.
The Visual Proof
Curated captures by current students and resident instructors.
The Investment
Transparent tuition structures with flexible payment schedules.
Bridal Portfolio Intensive
$1,199 CADDesigned for intermediate photographers looking to build a luxury bridal portfolio fast.
- 3 styled bridal shoot workshops
- Professional model couples
- Flat-lay prop setups provided
- Portfolio review & feedback
The Wedding Academy Pro
$3,499 CADOur complete pathway to becoming a highly paid, certified wedding photographer.
- 12-week complete curriculum
- Assistant placement on real weddings
- Low-light flash masterclass
- Wedding business blueprint
- Official certification
Elite Studio Launchpad
$5,999 CADA private, highly customized mentorship program to launch your agency brand.
- Private 1-on-1 brand development
- Complete custom website audit
- Co-shooting opportunities
- Lifetime alumni networking access
Elysian Love Stories
"This program took me from charging $1,500 to booking my first $6,000 destination wedding. The business blueprint works wonders."
"The low-light reception training was worth every penny. I no longer panic when entering a dark banquet hall."
"Loved the styling and flat-lay workshop! It helped me get my work featured on prestigious wedding blogs."
FAQ
Do you provide real weddings to shoot?
During our Professional program, top-performing students are offered paid assistant or second-shooter positions on real weddings with our instructor network.
Will I learn how to use flash?
Yes! Off-camera flash and low-light balancing are key components of our curriculum, and we spend multiple modules practicing reception lighting.
What camera gear is recommended?
We recommend a full-frame DSLR or mirrorless camera with at least one fast prime lens and a speedlight flash.
Is the course bilingual?
Yes, our instructors are fully bilingual (French and English), and all learning materials are available in both languages.
Join the Next Cohort
Admissions are highly selective and capped at 8 students per term to ensure elite mentorship.
Address: 450 Rue Saint-Pierre, Montreal, QC H2Y 2M9
Phone: +1 (514) 555-0199
Email: [email protected]