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Posted in: Vancouver Island Weddings, wedding planning tips, Weddings

March 5, 2026

Best Comox Valley Wedding Venues

Bride and groom running in a field at Airforce Beach

The Comox Valley is one of the most diverse wedding regions on Vancouver Island. Within minutes, you can move from vineyard rows to mountain backdrops, from private forest gardens to open shoreline. Because of that range, choosing a venue is not just about aesthetics. It is about how the space functions on a real wedding […]

Posted in: Vancouver Island Photographer, wedding planning advice, Weddings

January 12, 2026

Sample Wedding Day Timelines for 6-10 Hour Coverage

Photo of windswept veil and wedding dress at Little Mountain Lookout by Latitude 49 Photography

Every wedding day follows a natural rhythm. These sample timelines for 6, 8, and 10 hour photography coverage show how pacing and coverage length shape your experience and the story your photos tell.

Posted in: for engaged couples, Photography Tips

December 22, 2025

How to Feel Comfortable in Front of the Camera

Bride and groom dancing with some cows at a Vancouver Island Dairy Farm during their wedding portraits by Latitude 49 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.

Posted in: real love stories, Vancouver Island Weddings, Weddings

December 15, 2025

Romantic Heritage Acres Wedding for Fiona and Josef

Wedding party huddled in together during wedding party portraits at Heritage Acres in Saanichton by Latitude 49 Photography

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.

Posted in: Engagements, real love stories, Vancouver Island Photographer

November 17, 2025

Fall Engagement Session in Campbell River

Connor picking Liz up and swinging her around during their fall engagement session at the Trestle Bridge in Campbell River.

Elizabeth and Connor’s love story began under the stars and came full circle at the Trestle Bridge, where their fall engagement session felt as cozy and cinematic as their first date.

Posted in: for engaged couples, Uncategorized, wedding planning tips, Weddings

November 10, 2025

Why Your Wedding Photographer is More Than Just a Vendor

Bride and groom walking in front of an old barn during their wedding portraits in the Comox Valley by Latitude 49 Photography

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. […]

Posted in: real love stories, Vancouver Island Love Stories, Weddings

November 3, 2025

Summer Wedding at Caleb Pike Heritage Park

editorial pose of bride and groom leaning against MGB during their wedding portraits in Victoria

Rayelle and Hans’s July wedding at Caleb Pike Heritage Park was filled with love, laughter, and connection. From the Red School House to portraits by the vintage MGB, every moment reflected their joy and deep family ties.

Posted in: Real Weddings, Weddings

October 30, 2025

Two Eagles Lodge Wedding: Celebrating Love on Vancouver Island

Cassie and Jon walking in a field of wildflowers during their wedding portraits in Union Bay by Latitude 49 photography

Under the soft glow of a Vancouver Island summer, Cassie and Jon celebrated their love at Two Eagles Lodge in Union Bay, BC. From emotional vows beneath the garden arch to golden-hour portraits by the trestle, every detail reflected warmth, intention, and connection — a day that felt beautifully and unmistakably theirs.

Posted in: Backyard Wedding, Real Weddings, Vancouver Island Weddings

August 11, 2025

Romantic Backyard Wedding on Forbidden Plateau

Bride and groom in editorial style pose during golden hour wedding portraits in the Comox Valley by Latitude 49 photography

An intimate backyard wedding on Forbidden Plateau, BC — where forest views, laughter, and sunset portraits came together to celebrate a love as wild and genuine as Vancouver Island itself.

Posted in: Engagements, for engaged couples, Vancouver Island Photographer

August 7, 2025

13 Best Engagement Photo Locations on Vancouver Island

Couple laying in the grass during their couples session near Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet by Latitude 49 photography

Discover the best Vancouver Island engagement photo locations — from moody forests to cinematic beaches — curated for couples who crave romance, nature, and timeless beauty.