The Journal
Real weddings, Vancouver Island location guides and honest planning advice from a Victoria, BC wedding photographer.
Rainy Day Wedding Photos: How to Love the West Coast Weather
Clear umbrellas, covered spots, forest canopies and a calm rain plan. Here is how we approach rainy day wedding photos on Vancouver Island.
Aylard Farm Wedding Photos: An East Sooke Park Guide
Meadow, forest and Pacific shoreline in one easy walk. Everything we have learned about planning an Aylard Farm wedding or elopement in Sooke.
13 Wedding Venues in Victoria BC That Photograph Beautifully
Castles, gardens, wineries and wild coastline: the wedding venues in Victoria BC we love to photograph, with a light tip for each.
The 12 Best Engagement Photo Locations in Victoria, BC
Ocean bluffs, mossy forests, a lighthouse and a castle: our photographer-tested list of engagement photo locations around Victoria, with the best times to go.
How Much Does a Wedding Photographer Cost in Victoria, BC?
Typical price ranges in Canadian dollars, what actually drives the cost and how to find an affordable photographer you will not regret hiring.
Hatley Castle Engagement Photos: Everything You Need to Know
Castle stonework, formal gardens and a lagoon down the road. Here is how to plan Hatley Castle engagement photos that feel relaxed, not staged.
How to Plan a Vancouver Island Elopement
Licences, locations, permits, weather and a sample timeline: everything we walk couples through when they plan a Vancouver Island elopement.
How to Build a Wedding Day Timeline in Victoria, BC
A sample 8-hour schedule, Victoria sunset times by season and the buffers that keep your day calm instead of rushed.
What to Wear for Engagement Photos: A Vancouver Island Guide
Colour palettes for forest, beach and city sessions, plus practical advice on textures, shoes, wind and outfit changes.
The In-Home Couple Session: Cozy, Real and Totally You
Morning coffee, music on the record player and the dog on the couch. Here is how to plan an in-home couple session that feels like your real life.
20 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer Before You Book
Style, logistics, backups, delivery and pricing: the questions that help you compare photographers fairly and book with confidence.
Sarina + Riley: An Intimate Summer Wedding on Vancouver Island
A small summer wedding, long West Coast evenings and a day built around the people in it. Here is how we photographed Sarina and Riley's celebration.
Kasha + Justin: A Rainy Aylard Farm Elopement in East Sooke
A secret elopement, hand-made florals and a sky that held its breath. Kasha and Justin said their vows at Aylard Farm in Sooke just as the rain let up.
Florence + Kyle: An Autumn Wedding in Victoria, BC
Turning leaves, soft October light and a warm, natural edit. A look at Florence and Kyle's autumn celebration in Victoria.
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