Photographie f8

What Photographie f8 does

Photographie f8 is a Quebec City-based portrait photography studio operating as a sole proprietorship founded and run by professional photographer Chantal Carbonneau. The studio offers a defined portfolio of portrait services organised by occasion and customer type, including family, maternity, newborn, couple, and child portraiture, alongside wedding, event, business, real estate/architectural, commercial/culinary/advertising, pet, and holiday-themed photography. Core commercial offerings are structured as tiered session packages (Séance Micro, Mini, Classique, and Totale) with pricing from $99 to $529 CAD plus taxes, combined maternity-to-baby bundles, identity and passport photo services, gift cards in $5 to $200 denominations, and ancillary revenue from professional prints, framing, laminating, and canvas products.

The studio operates from a single physical location at 2700 rue Jean-Perrin in Quebec City, supported by an inventory of multiple sets, backdrops, lighting, and props, with mobile/on-location services offered within roughly 10 km of the studio. Bookings are appointment-only, with last-minute availability and evening slots on request. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the company website, a Facebook page (page ID 585107301517979), and a monthly email newsletter (1-2 messages per month), supplemented by gift cards as a referral mechanism.

The business model is fundamentally a service-based, transaction-by-transaction revenue engine with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or institutional funding; Chantal Carbonneau also serves as a trainer at the Studio de formation en Photographie de Québec, lending industry credibility and access to emerging photography talent. The offering is positioned on the founder's 25 years of professional experience, formal training from Cégep du Vieux-Montréal, a hands-on personalised service approach encompassing shooting, image selection, retouching, printing, and delivery, and the inclusion of high-resolution digital files with personal printing rights as a default deliverable.

Name

Photographie f8

Legal name

Photographie f8

Website

https://photographief8.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Photographie f8 is a Quebec City portrait photography studio operated by photographer Chantal Carbonneau, offering tiered session packages, weddings, events, and commercial photography directly to consumers and local businesses on an appointment-only basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Portrait Photography Services

NAICS

Photography Studios, Portrait (541921), Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Photography & Photo Production (BPAFAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Party Photography & Videography Services (HSACACAH), Photography & Still Production (Stills, Product, Lifestyle) (MPAAAMAI)

Keywords

• Portrait photography studio
• Wedding photography services
• Commercial product photography
• Family portrait sessions
• Newborn maternity photography

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Photography Sessions: One-time photography session fees with various tiers (Micro, Mini, Classique, Totale) offering different durations, number of photos, decors, and inclusions. Additional photos available for purchase.
2. Print and Photo Products: Sales of prints, framing, laminating, and canvas products. Photos delivered in high resolution with rights to print independently.
3. Gift Cards: Prepaid gift cards sold in various denominations ($5, $25, $50, $100, $200) applicable to all services including sessions, prints, framing, and private lessons.
4. Wedding Photography: Complete wedding photography packages with pre-wedding planning meetings, day-of coverage, post-wedding selection sessions, and complementary services including Photomathon, Photobooth, and second photographer.
5. Commercial Photography: Commercial, culinary, advertising, and architectural photography services for businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Photographie f8 is a professional portrait photography studio in Quebec City offering appointment-based photo sessions across multiple categories including portrait, maternity, newborn, family, couple, wedding, event, commercial, architectural, animal, and Christmas photography. The studio sells tiered session packages with included digital photos, prints, and USB keys, and offers on-site printing, framing, laminating, and canvas products, plus gift cards in various denominations.

Product overview

Photographie f8 is a portrait photography studio in Quebec City, founded by Chantal Carbonneau. The studio offers a comprehensive range of photography services including portrait, maternity, newborn, family, couple, wedding, event, architecture, business portrait, commercial, animal, and Christmas photography. The core product offerings include session packages (Séance Micro, Mini, Classique, and Totale) with varying durations and photo quantities, combined maternity-baby packages (Forfait Avant/Après series), and a comprehensive Bienvenue Bébé package. Additional services include professional printing, gift cards in various denominations ($1-$200), and identity/passport photo services. The studio provides a full service experience including photography sessions, photo selection assistance, retouching, and print ordering, all supported by 25 years of professional photography experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Portrait Photography Professional portrait photography services including business portraits, identity photos, fashion, boudoir, posed, natural, and creative styles. Includes basic image processing and retouching to reduce redness, dark circles, and wrinkles, with high-resolution digital delivery.
• Maternity Photography Maternity photography sessions available in various styles including discreet, artistic, fashion, and intimate. Family members welcome at no extra charge.
• Newborn and Baby Photography Photography services for newborns and babies, including swaddling techniques, family scenes, and staged baby-only shots. Available at studio or client home.
• Family Photography Family photography sessions available at studio, home, or outdoors. Located near a wooded park in Quebec City.
• Couple Photography Couple portrait photography capturing the unique personality of each relationship in styles including dynamic, humorous, or intimate.
• Wedding Photography Full-service wedding photography including pre-wedding planning meeting, photo coverage of ceremony and reception, post-wedding image selection session, and delivery on USB in personalized box. Includes complementary services such as Photomathon, Photobooth, and second photographer.
• Event Photography Professional event photography for corporate events, birthdays, golf tournaments, congresses, conferences, and parties. Includes on-site Photobooth with instant printing.
• Architecture Photography Real estate and architectural photography services for both commercial and residential properties.
• Business Portrait Photography Professional business portraits for corporate use, business cards, websites, advertising, and annual reports. Includes OACIQ-compliant portraits for real estate agents.
• Commercial, Culinary and Advertising Photography Professional commercial photography services for products, services, and marketing materials with custom concept development.
• Animal Photography Pet photography services for dogs and cats, including solo animal portraits and family photos with pets. Available at studio or outdoors.
• Christmas Photography Holiday-themed photography sessions with Christmas backdrops and accessories, including personalized calendars and cards.
• Identity and Passport Photos Document photos for passports, permanent residence, and citizenship applications. Photos printed immediately with digital copy provided.
• Gift Cards (Carte Cadeau) Gift cards available in denominations of $1, $5, $25, $50, $100, and $200, applicable to all services including photo sessions, prints, framing, lamination, canvas, and private lessons. Promotional rates available.
• Professional Printing Services Professional photo printing services with expert finishing advice including framing, lamination, and canvas options. High-resolution photos delivered with full rights for personal printing.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Studio de formation en Photographie de QuébecminorOthersChantal Carbonneau serves as a trainer/instructor at Studio de formation en Photographie de Québec, sharing her passion for photography and professional expertise with aspiring photographers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lifetouch: National portrait and event photography provider (school pictures, graduations, family events) operating in the same portrait-services category as Photographie f8, though at much larger scale.
• Bella Baby Photography: Specializes in newborn and baby portrait photography in hospitals and at client homes, directly comparable to Photographie f8's newborn, maternity, and baby session packages.

Broad incumbents

• Minted: Online marketplace for photo-driven stationery, holiday cards, and wall art, overlapping with Photographie f8's Christmas card/calendar and print product offerings.
• Snapfish: Mass-market online photo printing service providing prints, photo books, and gifts at low price points, competing with Photographie f8's printing and product offering.
• Shutterfly: Large photo-products platform selling prints, framing, and photo gifts; competes with Photographie f8's print, framing, and laminating services and has acquired Lifetouch, expanding into portrait capture.
• Artifact Uprising: Premium photo print and photo book brand offering the kind of high-quality framing and canvas products that Photographie f8 also sells as add-ons to its sessions.
• SmugMug: Photography platform offering galleries, prints, and a marketplace for professional photographers; comparable as an enabling/e-commerce layer for portrait and wedding photographers.

Others

• WeddingWire: Wedding vendor directory and planning platform, adjacent to Photographie f8's wedding photography service and a source of customer acquisition for competing photographers.
• The Knot Worldwide: Wedding vendor marketplace where couples discover photographers; acts as a channel and competitive benchmark for Photographie f8's wedding photography package.

Emerging players

• Printique: Niche premium photo printing service for photographers, comparable to Photographie f8's on-site professional printing and framing offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Photographie-f8-585107301517979
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/photographie-f8

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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