Vancouver Island Elopement Photographer for Intentional Days
Eloping is not about doing less. It is about choosing what matters most and shaping a day around it. Whether that means a quiet ceremony by the ocean, a forest trail at sunrise, or a place that holds personal meaning, elopements offer the freedom to celebrate in a way that feels deeply personal.
I photograph elopements across Vancouver Island with a focus on presence, connection, and honest storytelling. The kind that reflects how the day felt, not how it was supposed to look.
What an Elopement Can Be
An elopement can be many things. It can be just the two of you or include a small group of loved ones. It can be adventurous or slow and grounded. There is no single version that is more valid than another.
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What defines an elopement is intention. Choosing intimacy over expectation. Creating space to be fully present rather than performing a timeline. Allowing the day to move at a pace that feels right for you
Why Couples Choose to Elope
Elopements allow for flexibility. Time to breathe. Time to experience the place you chose. Time to actually feel the significance of the day rather than rushing through it.
Many couples are drawn to elopements because they want their wedding day to feel calm, meaningful, and true to who they are. Without the pressure of a traditional structure, there is room to slow down, be present, and focus on the connection you are celebrating.
An Atmospheric, Honest Editing Style
My editing approach is grounded in natural skin tones and intentional colour, with an emphasis on depth, atmosphere, and emotional weight. I lean into mood and shadow when the environment calls for it, allowing images to feel cinematic and dimensional without being overly stylized.
Elopement galleries are edited to reflect the rhythm of the day and the landscape around you. The goal is not perfection, but honesty. Images that feel grounded, emotive, and timeless long after the moment has passed.
What It's Like to Plan an Elopement Together
Planning and Preparation
The Elopement Day
After the Day
I help with location guidance, timeline flow, and considerations around light, weather, and pacing. Whether you already have a vision or are starting from scratch, planning support ensures your day feels cohesive rather than improvised.
On the day itself, my presence is calm and unobtrusive. I offer gentle guidance when helpful and allow space for moments to unfold naturally. There is no pressure to perform or rush. The focus stays on connection and experience.
Your images are carefully curated and edited with intention, preserving the atmosphere and emotion of the day. Galleries are delivered in a private online space designed for viewing, sharing, and revisiting over time.
Elopements often come with more questions than traditional weddings. My role is to guide you through the process so your day feels supported, intentional, and unhurried.
Investement and Availability
Elopement Coverage Designed for Flexibility
Elopement coverage is designed to support the pace and intention of your day. Options range from shorter coverage for intimate ceremonies to extended storytelling that allows time for multiple locations and unhurried moments.
Rather than fitting your day into a preset structure, coverage is shaped around how you want the experience to unfold.
Elopement photography collections begin at $1,600, with most couples investing around $2,000 for coverage that allows their day to unfold naturally and without pressure.
As with weddings, I limit the number of elopements I photograph each year to ensure each experience receives thoughtful planning support and careful attention from start to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Qualifies as an Elopement?
An elopement is an intentionally planned wedding day focused on intimacy and connection. It may include just the couple or a small group of guests and is often more flexible than a traditional wedding.
Do you help choose elopement locations on Vancouver Island?
Yes. I provide guidance on locations across Vancouver Island, including beaches, forests, and meaningful personal places, taking accessibility and light into account.
Can elopements include a few guests?
Absolutely. Many elopements include a small number of loved ones while still maintaining an intimate, relaxed feel.
Do you photograph elopements in Tofino and the Comox Valley?
Yes. I photograph elopements throughout Tofino, the Comox Valley, and across Vancouver Island.
