Vancouver Island Wedding & Elopement Photography Journal

First look or traditional ceremony. This choice affects more than the moment itself. Explore how each option changes your timeline, emotional flow, and photography so you can choose what truly fits your day.

Planning a Vancouver Island wedding comes with its own rhythm. The landscapes are wild, the light is unpredictable, and the moments unfold naturally. This guide breaks down what truly matters when choosing a wedding photographer so your images feel as real and intentional as your day.

Your wedding timeline shapes far more than logistics. It influences light, energy, emotion, and how present your day feels. This post breaks down why timing matters and how an intentional timeline supports both experience and photography.

Feeling awkward in front of the camera? You’re not alone. Whether it’s your engagement session or wedding day, these 5 photographer-approved tips will help you feel confident, relaxed, and totally yourself. From choosing a photographer you connect with to focusing on your partner instead of the lens, this guide will help you look natural and effortlessly beautiful in every photo.

Fiona and Josef’s Heritage Acres wedding blended tradition, family connection, heartfelt rituals, and the beauty of Vancouver Island’s historic grounds. Their ceremony unfolded in front of the iconic white chapel, followed by a log cutting, train rides, and the warmest laughter drifting through the summer air. This celebration was intimate, romantic, and deeply meaningful.

Discover what really happens behind the scenes and learn why luxury wedding photos require time, patience, and thoughtful craftsmanship.

Learn how I prepare, photograph, edit, and deliver wedding galleries with intention, emotion, and luxury level attention to detail from start to finish.

A laid back and love filled Comox wedding with private vows, beach portraits, and a reception full of laughter and intention.

If you are dreaming about a Vancouver Island wedding or elopement, the venue is the frame that holds the entire story. This guide gathers many of the most loved venues across the island so you can compare oceanfront resorts, vineyards, heritage castles, rustic farms, secret beaches, and quiet forest locations in one place. Use it […]

When most people think about hiring a wedding photographer, they imagine someone arriving with a camera, capturing a few pretty photos, and disappearing before dessert. But if you have landed here, let me gently shift that perspective. Your wedding photographer is so much more than that. I am not just here to document your day. […]