Ara Haogopian

 

Badger Photography is a Montreal-based portrait & wedding photography studio led by Quebec's only WPPI Master Photographer: Ara Hagopian. The studio is renowned for its distinctive and masterful blend of fashion, timeless elegance and powerful stroytelling in a colorful, dramatic and painterly signature style developed under Ara's artistic direction.

Teaching and shooting assignments have taken us from the deserts of the United Arab Emirates to the mountains and castles in Italy.

We offer a boutique approach and tailor our packages to fit your taste, style and need. Our studio is especially known for its personalized and meticulously designed wedding books that stand the test of time - art books of the finest quality that will be cherished by generations to come. Comprehensive full-day wedding packages start at $9000.

Contact us to book your free consultation at our gallery to discuss your wedding plans and find out more about our work.

Notable Features

Some publications featuring Badger's imagery:

  • Vogue.it
  • Rangefinder magazine
  • Grace Ormonde magazine & website
  • Wedding Bells magazine & website
  • Fstoppers website & social media

 

Awards

The studio is the recipient of multiple awards from the prestigious WPPI society's online and print photography competitions in Las Vegas. Some of Badger's notable awards include first place (category: illustrative), second places (categories: commercial & creative) and Gold Awards.

Badger's artistic director Ara Hagopian is currently the only photographer in Quebec who holds the prestigious title of WPPI Master Photographer, one of the world's most sought-after titles in the industry.

 

Some of Badger's awards include:

 

Clients

Badger Photography's list of commercial clients includes:
Mariages vieux Montréal (Nelligan, Place d'Armes, Vieux-port Steakhouse, Auberge du vieux-port)
 

Badger Photography's Gallery in Chateau Saint-Ambroise, close to downtown MontrealBadger Photography's Gallery in Chateau Saint-Ambroise, close to downtown MontrealBadger Photography's Gallery in Chateau Saint-Ambroise, close to downtown Montreal