Anna & Jordan- Hatley Castle Engagement Photos Hately Castle as the setting for your engagement photos? Yes please! This castle was finished in 1908 and was at one time landscaped and gardened by 80-120 employed gardeners. That is a lot of people to maintain a property, but it truly does show. We walked around the front of the building and in the rear courtyard where there was a plethora of […]
In Home Baby Photos, Goldstream Park and the Pumpkin Patch! Welcome to the world little Sophia! At seven weeks old, Jackie and Kyle invited me into their home to photograph their little one. We spent some time here to capture baby’s first home, and then went to Goldstream Park and a pumpkin patch as it was nearing Halloween and wanted to capture the seasonal colors. Goldstream Park is a favorite […]
Engaged and in it to Win It! Danielle and Jordan fell in love fast, and quickly knew they would spend their lives together. During our first meet up to see if we were a good match as wedding photographer and Bride + Groom, Danielle admitted she bought her wedding dress six months into the relationship, three years prior! I nearly choked on my tea I was so impressed. These two […]
From the Trees to the Seas Kat and Matt recently made the move to seaside Nanaimo from the ever-forested Prince George. Engaged and ready to tackle life together, they relocated to the ocean rich community. They would also become married in this community about one year after moving. They had their engagement photos taken in Autumn and wanted to include some October-esque things. The changing Oak leaves and a couple […]
Engaged and In Love; Camping in Pachena Bay for your Engagement Photos When Jack and Charlotte first inquired with me about wedding photography, they mentioned that having their engagement session at Pachena Bay Campground would be their ideal location. Pachena Bay is located very near Bamfield and requires a lengthy travel on gravel roads to reach. From Victoria, for them, it would take just over 200km, much of it on […]
Their love story began… When a little flirtation at work turned into a lot of love. They quickly realized that they would be together forever, the decision was mutual and apparent. Darnell decided to take a change in his career and join the military. Sometimes he was training in Nova Scotia, sometimes he was in Alberta. Dara decided to move with him wherever he went. They had a daughter together […]
Adventurous Little Qualicum River Photo Session An adventurous Vancouver Island outdoor couples portrait session, set against the incredible Little Qualicum River that has carved its way through hard rock over centuries. It’s a spectacular river that flows cold and strong, especially during our winter months. This is a popular tourist destination, but us locals know where to go for the quiet, off-the-beaten-track locations. These two asked me to photograph their […]
West Coast Portrait Sombrio Beach is hands down my favorite easier-accessed beach on Vancouver Island. It might even be my favorite beach, and trust me, there are a lot of incredible ones on the Island. This is a popular surf, camping, beach combing, and hiking destination in Port Renfrew along Vancouver Islands West Coast. It truly epitomizes that rugged, raw beauty when envisioning West Coast. Those that visit are washed […]
Erin and Jake’s Picturesque Backyard Nanaimo Wedding Their love story began… At a weekly group sport event playing various sports for fun, she noticed this cute guy playing on the team. She couldn’t remember his name, but her sister remembered! Soon enough, they were hanging out beyond the weekly sport meetup, and fell pretty hard for each other, and fast. She was an artist, studying to be a nurse, and […]
Stephanie and Tim’s Beautiful Neck Point Park Wedding Their love story began… In the VIU cafeteria, where they met, mingled, dined and completely hit it off. She was taking the nursing program, he was learning electricity. With an intense mutual passion for sports and for coffee, and strong family values, they sparked. A couple years of dating later, their families were already as one but decided to make it official […]