Frequently Asked Questions
ADAGIO archives is a luxury wedding and editorial photography studio based in Ontario, Canada. These are the questions couples and planners ask most.
About the Work
Who is ADAGIO archives?
A wedding photography studio founded in 2019 and led by photographer Carly, Dowhos photographing design-led weddings across Canada, Europe and Mexico.
Where are you based, and where do you travel?
I am based in Ontario, working internationally from Rome - Paris, Oaxaca - Vienna, and taking on a handful of Toronto and greater Ontario weddings each year.
How would you describe your photography style?
Design-led and editorial, but emotionally grounded. The architecture, the design and how guests experience the day are part of the story, so they get the same care as the portraits. Portraits are current and considered, never stiff. The candid moments in between are what make a gallery feel like your wedding.
What kinds of weddings do you photograph?
Thoughtfully designed celebrations in places with character: historic estates, ballrooms, private homes, custom builds and dramatic landscapes. We especially love weddings planned as a full weekend.
Where has your work been published?
British Vogue, WedLuxe, The Lane and Wed Vibes Media, which named ADAGIO archives among the top wedding photographers in Canada. See the press page.
What makes ADAGIO archives different?
- We photograph the whole experience, not just the couple. The design, the venue and the way your guests feel are part of what we preserve.
- Our approach is editorial. Our work is published, and we bring that eye to every wedding.
- It starts with a conversation. Every booking begins with a call, because the best images come from understanding what you want the day to feel like.
- We take a limited number of weddings each year, so every couple gets full attention.
Planning and Booking
How much does wedding photography with ADAGIO archives cost?
Every celebration is quoted individually, based on location, guest experience and coverage needs. Share your date, venue and plans through the contact page and we will prepare a quote.
How do I book?
Send an inquiry through the contact page and we will set up a call. A 30% retainer secures your date, and the balance is due two weeks before the wedding.
Do you work with wedding planners?
Yes. Our focus is on design-led, experience-driven weddings, created by the talented wedding planners and designers we work closely with.
Do you photograph elopements and smaller weddings?
Yes. Intimate weddings and elopements can often be booked on shorter notice.
Do you photograph engagement sessions?
Yes, including sessions in your home city before a destination wedding. Read why engagement photos are far from dead, or see an engagement session at Knox College in Toronto.
Destination Weddings
Do you photograph weddings in Mexico?
Yes, with a focus on places beyond the resort corridor. Read how I'd plan a destination wedding weekend in Oaxaca at Loma Noble, or see a Cabo San Lucas wedding.
Do you photograph weddings in Italy and France?
Yes. See a coastal Italy wedding, a seaside sunset elopement in Sicily and a Paris elopement.