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How to Get Beautiful Candid Family Photos with Kids | Playful Family Photos at Rathtrevor Beach
How to Get Beautiful Candid Family Photos with Kids With every photoshoot I capture, my goal is to document a balance of gently posed portraits and genuine, playful candid moments. The stiff, sit-stil…
Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding Photos | Why I Love Photographing Weddings at Tigh-Na-Mara
What Makes Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding Photos So Timeless Hi, I’m Deanna, a Vancouver Island wedding photographer who is genuinely obsessed with documenting love stories at Tigh-Na-Mara. This picturesque oce…
Bilston Creek Farm Wedding | Kirsten and Brayden’s Fragrant Vancouver Island Wedding
A Romantic Bilston Creek Farm Wedding Among Lavender Fields Kirsten and Brayden’s Bilston Creek Farm wedding unfolded among the fragrant lavender fields on a hot July day on Vancouver Island. The coup…
40 Knots Winery Wedding | Brittany and Ryan’s Elegant Vineyard Wedding
A Romantic Summer Vineyard Wedding in Comox Valley; 40 Knots Winery Wedding Brittany and Ryan’s 40 Knots Winery wedding was bathed in golden sunshine from morning until night. The vibrant leafy …
Alyssa and Chhase’s Laughter-Filled Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding | Sunshine, Referee Emcee’s, and Handstands
A Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding in Parksville Alyssa and Chhase chose an iconic Tigh-Na-Mara wedding in Parksville, BC, for their west coast celebration. Both born and raised in Vancouver, they spent time on V…
Proof That Rainy Weddings Are Romantic | an October Wedding in Parksville
Married in the Middle of a Storm: Vanessa and Zeke’s October Wedding in Parksville Vanessa and Zeke’s October wedding took place at the ever-popular Tigh-Na-Mara Resort on a beautifully moody au…
Documentary Wedding Photography in Parksville | This Is What Real Love Looks Like
A Laid-Back Love Story at Tigh-Na-Mara | Documentary Wedding Photography in Parksville Kylie and Alex’s wedding at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort is a beautiful example of what documentary wedding photography ca…
A Windy, Sun-Filled Saahtlam Park Wedding | Jordyn & Geoff
A Wind-Kissed Saahtlam Park Wedding Jordyn and Geoff’s Saahtlam Park wedding took place on a sunny mid-September day in Qualicum Beach. While the sun shone brightly, the wind made its presence known, …
Ingrid and Kevin’s Cameron Lake Wedding | Fog, Forest and Forever
Ingrid and Kevin’s Intimate Cameron Lake Wedding Celebration On a moody March 2nd, 2025, low clouds drifted slowly across the mountain peaks, setting a quiet, atmospheric scene for Ingrid and Ke…
7 Qualicum Beach/Parksville Park Wedding Ceremony Settings
Qualicum Beach/Parksville Park Wedding Ceremony Settings: a Local Wedding Photographer’s Guide As a seasoned wedding photographer based on Vancouver Island, I’ve had the opportunity to photograph at a…
15 Popular Parksville/Qualicum Beach Wedding Venues
15 Parksville/Qualicum Beach Wedding Venues (Including Errington, Coombs, Nanoose, Lantzville) As a seasoned wedding photographer based in Parksville on beautiful Vancouver Island, I’ve had the pleasu…
Jenna & Kohen’s Arrowsmith Golf Course Wedding | Those Mountain Views!
Jenna & Kohen’s Arrowsmith Golf Course Wedding; a Hidden Gem Wedding Venue With Beautiful Mountain Views Jenna and Kohen chose to celebrate their marriage with an Arrowsmith Golf Course wedd…
Amparro and Alain’s Tigh-Na-Mara Elopement | Full Hearts at Low Tide
A Coastal Tigh-Na-Mara Elopement: Low Tide Magic Amparro and Alain’s dream of having a laid-back, intimate, beachy wedding came to life with their Tigh-Na-Mara elopement. Set on a late-September…
Rachel and Nick’s Arrowvale Campground Wedding | Celebrating Life, Port Alberni Style
Rachel and Nick’s Arrowvale Campground Wedding | Community at It’s Core Rachel and Nick’s Arrowvale Campground Wedding was a true classic Port Alberni celebration. Over the years, I’ve com…
Hayley & Aaron’s Blue Heron Estate Wedding | The Perfect Quirky Setting For the Perfect Quirky Pair
Hayley & Aaron’s Blue Heron Estate Wedding: Quirk, Color & So Much Love Hayley and Aaron’s Blue Heron Estate wedding took place on a hot July day, spent lingering with friends and family in on…
Jenny & Trevor’s Fabulous West Coast Wedding | A Coastal Love Story
Jenny & Trevor’s Fabulous West Coast Wedding | A Weekend of Love by the Sea Jenny and Trevor’s West Coast wedding was a stunning Tigh-Na-Mara hosted celebration. The adventurous duo call Alberta h…
A Parksville Destination Wedding Story | Andrea & Lee’s Family Fun Wedding Celebration
A Vancouver Island Celebration, a Parksville Destination Wedding at Tigh Na Mara Andrea and Lee chose to celebrate their marriage with a Parksville destination wedding, making Vancouver Island their s…
Why Engagement Photos Are Worth It | Parksville Engagement Photographer
Why Engagement Photos Are Worth It | Parksville Engagement PhotographerMy thoughts after photographing engagements all over Vancouver Island. There are so many reasons why engagement photos are worth …
Parksville Pet Photography: Celebrating the Bond Between a Woman and Her Dog
Parksville Pet Photography: Honoring 12 Years of Love and Companionship This beautiful evening was spent capturing the special bond between my dear friend Jen and her 12-year-old Pitbull, Dyna. As Dyn…
Kira & Kirk’s Butchart Gardens Wedding | A Romantically Botanical Celebration
Kira & Kirk’s Butchart Gardens Wedding Kira and Kirk’s Butchart Gardens wedding took place in mid-March on an overcast, moody day—typical for Vancouver Island at that time of year. Family and frie…
A Romantic Oak Bay Beach Hotel Wedding: Kirsten & Zach’s Celebration
A Luxurious Oak Bay Beach Hotel Wedding Kirsten and Zach chose the iconic and luxurious Oak Bay Beach Hotel for their wedding celebration, creating an unforgettable Oak Bay Beach Hotel wedding experie…
Reflecting 2025 as a Full-Time Wedding Photographer
I enjoy writing this particular post as a journal entry for myself to look back on over the years. Since going full time in 2021, each year has brought noticeable growth in my business and photography…
27 Best Forest Wedding Locations on Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island Forest Wedding Venues: Where the Trees Whisper “I Do” What draws both visitors and residents to Vancouver Island isn’t just the rugged coastline—it’s the lush, vibrant for…
Rusted Rake Wedding | Carlyn & Donovan’s Nanoose Bay Wedding Story
Rusted Rake Wedding Reception & Pacific Shores Resort Ceremony Carlyn and Donovan chose every part of their wedding day with intention and care. Planning from the mainland, they envisioned a celeb…
A Most Beachy Beach Wedding | Love on the Shore: Vicky and Matt’s Parksville Beach Wedding
Sandals and Sunshine: a Parksville Beach Wedding Vicky and Matt’s Parksville beach wedding was celebrated wearing sandals while covered in sunshine at the iconic Tigh-Na-Mara Resort. During our …
Amélie and Cody’s Intimate Parksville Spring Wedding
A Warm and Wonderful Parksville Spring Wedding Amélie and Cody chose to celebrate their marriage with a Parksville spring wedding. Set against the ocean backdrop and May’s springtime florals, Ti…
A Dreamy Parksville Wedding for Mellissa and Jarred
Love Under September Skies: M&J’s Beautiful Parksville Wedding Mellissa and Jarred chose to celebrate their marriage with a Parksville wedding at the reputable Tigh-Na-Mara Resort. In late-Septemb…
Wedding Memories | SWIMMING in the Ocean in their Wedding Attire at NIGHT in the RAIN
One Of The Wildest Tigh Na Mara Wedding Memories I’ve Ever Photographed! Tania and Douglas will forever hold a special place in my heart. They’ve earned a legendary status in my Tigh Na Mara wed…
A Brides Special Visit to Her Grandfather
Virgil was enjoying his morning sitting in the sun outside in a lawn chair, peacefully feeling the sun on his skin and resting. To his surprise, a beautiful bride in her wedding dress came to visit hi…
Karolina & Scott’s Multicultural Wedding | Where Scottish, Polish and Canadian Families Come Together
A Scottish and Polish Multicultural Wedding at Tigh Na Mara Karolina and Scott thoughtfully infused their cultural heritage throughout their multicultural wedding in Parksville. From Scott wearing tra…
Kelsey & Jason’s Dreamy Vancouver Island Wedding | a Balloon Arch, Pampas Grass Flair, and FUN
A Dazzling Vancouver Island Wedding at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort Kelsey and Jason chose to marry by the sea in a cliffside gazebo overlooking the Strait of Georgia and distant snow-capped mountains. That…
Kimberly & Nick’s Unforgettable Parksville Wedding: Stunning Ocean Views, Gorgeous Florals, and Heartfelt Speeches
Tigh-Na-Mara, a Popular Parksville Wedding Venue Kimberley and Nick chose to celebrate their marriage at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort on Vancouver Island, a popular Parksville wedding venue. The resort spans 2…
Silver Meadows Farm, Parksville | K&K’s Autumn Engagement & Family Photoshoot
A Spontaneous Engagement Photoshoot at Silver Meadows Farm Earlier that morning, Kira and I were enjoying a beverage at Serious Coffee while chatting about her upcoming wedding plans. She and her fian…
Sarah and Eric’s Owl Grove Wedding | a Juan de Fuca Wedding Story
An Owl Grove Wedding Along the Juan de Fuca Strait Sarah and Eric’s Owl Grove wedding was deeply connected to the West Coast and Juan de Fuca Strait. The adventurous duo have many fond memories …
Where to Take Wedding Photos in Parksville | a Parksville Wedding Photographers Insight
Where to Take Wedding Photos in Parksville: a Guide to Stunning Locations Within a 15 Minute Drive Parksville, a stunning coastal town on Vancouver Island, is an idyllic destination for couples lookin…
Megan & Matthew’s Stormy Wedding: Embracing the Elements
A Stormy Wedding at Tigh-Na-Mara~ Marrying OUTSIDE No Matter What! Megan and Matthew’s stormy wedding at Tigh-Na-Mara was certainly unusual weather for mid-August on Vancouver Island. A rainy wi…
Kaitlan and Nick’s Oak Leaf Park Wedding | a Ceremony by the Sea, and Reception at Bayside Oceanfront Resort
An Oak Leaf Park Wedding by the Sea Kaitlan and Nick couldn’t have picked a more stunning spot for their destination wedding than Vancouver Island. Traveling from the mainland, they arrived in Parksvi…
8 Must Have Getting Ready Photos
Top 8 Must Have Getting Ready Photos on Your Wedding Day With 185 weddings in my photography experience, I’ve concluded my top 8 must have getting ready photos for every bride. These moments ten…
Chantel and Tyler’s West Coast River Lodge Wedding Celebration | Vancouver Island Forest Wedding
Chantel and Tyler’s West Coast River Lodge Wedding: A Celebration Surrounded by Nature Chantel and Tyler’s West Coast River Lodge wedding was a beautiful celebration set along the Somass R…
The Rainiest Vancouver Island Wedding Ever | Rainy Milner Gardens Wedding Magic
A Complete Downpour, Rainy Milner Gardens Wedding Memories B & E had picked June 2nd, 2024, over a year in advance for their rainy Milner Gardens wedding. They knew that early June on Vancouver Is…
Renee and Hudson’s West Coast River Lodge Wedding | Port Alberni’s Riverside Wedding Venue
Unforgettable West Coast River Lodge Wedding: A Scenic and Serene Celebration Renee and Hudson’s West Coast River Lodge wedding in Port Alberni was the perfect mix of family, romance, and fun. Set aga…
Leanne and Eddie’s Two Eagles Lodge Wedding | A Union Bay Wedding
A Dreamy Two Eagles Lodge Wedding Leanne and Eddie’s Two Eagles Lodge wedding was the perfect spot to celebrate their love. Nestled on a stunning 12-acre property with breathtaking views of the …