Melody & Wim’s Sexy Beach Shoot

Rathtrevor Beach Sunset Photos Melody and Wim travelled from Vancouver specifically to have a sunset photoshoot at Rathtrevor Beach with me. I was so honored! It is extremely flattering to be chosen for my art, to document the intimacy of relationships. Melody had seen one of my most popular photos of a father and young daughter sitting in the water at sunset, and wanted to have a similar experience. Well, […]

Justine & Matthew’s Qualicum Beach Airbnb Wedding

An Intimate Wedding on their 10 Year Anniversary Justine and Matthew married on their 10 year anniversary with an intimate backyard celebration. Recently moved to Vancouver from Ontario, these two loved the idea of a vacation destination wedding. Vancouver Island it is! They rented a beautiful acreage Airbnb in Qualicum Beach which had multiple dwellings and a beautiful pond. Their parents, siblings, and closest friends joined them at the property, […]

Caitlyn and Ken’s Milner Garden Wedding

A Beautiful Milner Garden Wedding in July Caitlyn and Ken chose to have their Milner Garden wedding in June for their marriage celebration. This venue is incredibly beautiful year-round, but especially in Spring and early Summer. With 70 acres of forest, ocean views, and an impressive variety of flowers, the nature and flora here are breathtaking. In April, May, June and sometimes July you will find flowers in bloom. The […]

How to Take Lifestyle Newborn Photos

Tessa & Ben’s Lifestyle Newborn Photos Tessa and Ben welcomed a new baby sister into their family in early spring, and absolutely wanted to photograph the special occasion. This new baby sister would be their second daughter, three years apart. I was invited last minute to photograph their baby and family, as their original photographer had gotten sick. Babies grow so fast! And Tessa knew she wanted to capture the […]

Jill & Connor’s Little Qualicum Falls Engagement Photos

Little Qualicum Falls Engagement Photos ~ A Sunny September Day Jill and Connor enjoyed their Little Qualicum Falls engagement photos on a warm and beautiful day in September. These two live in Saskachewan together, and will be travelling to Vancouver Island’s popular Tigh Na Mara Resort in Parksville for their spring wedding. Fortunately, these two LOVE to travel. Despite the great distance between the Island and Prairies, we have been […]

Golden Hour Engagement Photos

Courtney and Joaquin’s Golden Hour Engagement Photos Golden hour goodness! Courtney and Joaquin’s golden hour engagement photos were taken at Oak Leaf Park in Nanoose Bay on a beautiful September day. We aimed for the golden glow that happens during the last hour before sunset, and we definitely nailed that! These photos were not manipulated or edited in a way to add a fake golden glow, these are oh natural […]

Savannah & Triston’s Ella Beach Wedding

Ella Beach Wedding ~ a Sunny Day on a Special Sooke Property Savannah and Triston’s Ella Beach wedding was held in a very sacred place. Triston’s grandparents own property up on the cliffside above the beautiful Sooke beach, and have owned it for many years. Triston and Savannah would visit his grandparents regularly, and spent many nights in the small cabin overlooking the ocean. Walking the beach, enjoying the sunrise […]

Cassandra & Rob’s Cameron Lake Wedding

A Springtime Cameron Lake Wedding Cassandra and Rob chose to marry at a very meaningful location, the spot they had their first date! A Cameron Lake wedding was held at the Beaufort Picnic Site for the sweet couple. It was the anniversary date of their first date too! I am honored to have been a friend of Cassandra’s since the day these two met. We were both working in the […]

Tory & Eric’s Jordan River Wedding ~ A Sunny October Day with Whale Sightings!

A Beautiful Jordan River Wedding in October Tory and Eric are MARRIED! Tory decided on a Jordan River wedding and had booked the group campsite at French Beach Regional Park many months in advance. She knew she was gambling with the date and weather, but she was so casually optimistic about October 22nd being a beautiful day on the West Coast. Well, it actually came to fruition! It was sunny […]

Marta and Manuel’s Salmonarm Farm Wedding

A Springtime Farm Wedding in Salmonarm Marta and Manuel’s story is one of adventure and friendship. Originally from Portugal, these two craved a major change in their lives and decided to move to British Columbia and try to make a go of it. They landed in Salmonarm near Shuswap Lake and found farm work opportunities. My auntie Brenda and uncle Ron have an established hobby farm in Salmonarm, and were […]