Good photographer in GTA? Price range of $500 and $1000?

I think if that's your price point you would be looking at an amateur/someone trying to build their portfolio as you mentioned. Photography is super expensive, the minimum I've found has been $2000 for 8 hours. As long as you are okay with photos that are not quite professional (doesn't mean they will be bad!) then I would say that's your best bet.

Kijiji is a great site to find lower cost photographers though they may take some of the services out of the package if that helps you better. Reaching out to students starting out in college may be an alternative to keep you on track and get what they will be providing for their services and building on their portfolio.

Hi! You can send pricing requests right through WeddingWire's vendor lists, and some photographers even offer discounts on their services to WW users. Plus we have over 600 photographer options for Toronto!

Wedding photographers in GTA

Go on Kijiji. Tons of up and coming professionals there willing to work for a smaller fee.

Post in your local wedding sell/swap groups on Facebook! You might be able to find someone who isn't on WeddingWire and who is looking at extending their profile