This is what an amazing beach elopement looks like in Sooke!

A West Coast vibe engagement session at the beach with a real couple, playing guitar, snuggling in a blanket, and splashing in the water!

Plan your engagement to capture the best Golden Hour light!

The spectacular scenery, panoramic views, golden sandy beaches, breathtaking natural environment, and lush green forests will create the perfect backdrop for your big day. Being an engagement and wedding photographer in Sooke and Victoria, I can give you my top recommendations for your dreamy photo session. Have a look…

A quick checklist to make sure you’re on-track with your wedding plans!

Are you looking for a unique way to tie the knot? Imagine having an outdoor ceremony while surrounded by the beauty of nature. Getting married in the forest will allow you to experience that connection to the environment. Not only that, your forest wedding will end up enchanting you and everyone present. Follow these five tips to create your dreamy wedding in the middle of the woodlands!

Planning your wedding day timeline can be a bit of an art! There are so many things to consider, from the needs of the venue to vendors to guests, and of course - what you want for your day! I was a wedding planner for a 5-star hotel for 4 seasons prior to becoming a wedding photographer, so I have a ton of experience to help you plan the perfect timeline.

My goal here is to share my expertise as both a wedding photographer and former wedding planner to help you understand the flow of a traditional wedding day. Hopefully this will make it easier for you to plan your Big Day! Keep in mind, this is based on a traditional wedding format. In reality, you can do whatever you want to make your day as unique as you are! Before we jump into the details and pro tips of a timeline, here is a sample based on a traditional day…

A small wedding can also feel like a big one, with heartfelt connections and a fantastic location!

Do you see yourself having a small wedding? The authenticity of stripping down the celebration of your union into what is really essential - the deep love you have for each other, makes these kinds of nuptials so perfect.

Having fewer people attend your celebration makes it more likely to push through despite the pandemic. Nonetheless, a small one can also be grand by choosing an ideal location to tie the knot, which Sooke can definitely offer. All the attention you would have put on the details of a big wedding can go into creating a small wedding that no one will ever forget!

Love is an adventure! Plan your elopement the same way!

Have you ever heard of couples eloping at the top of the mountain? How about in any other far-flung places? That is what an adventure elopement is. Through the years, the concept of eloping in epic ways has become famous for unique romantic reasons. Besides how memorable and intimate it can be, the added factor of choosing an incredible location for your special day without so many restrictions makes it a fantastic choice for most. Not to mention how it can give you jaw-dropping photography that you will definitely cherish for the rest of your life.

To have extraordinary locations for you to say "I do" will not be a problem in Vancouver Island. This place is abundant with stunning settings for your adventurous way of tying the knot. Just make sure to plan it based on how you envision it. That way can turn your vision into a reality.

When it comes to finding the right location to take your picture-perfect wedding photos, British Columbia has no shortage of breathtaking vistas. From the greenery to the mountains to the waterfront views, you can really have your pick of stunning backdrops to showcase your special day. And with your wedding photos being a lasting memory of one of the most important days of your life that you will look back on time and time again, it’s important that you find a location that you really love.

Two locations in British Columbia in particular, the city of Victoria and he District of Sooke, offer some of the most beautiful photo ops in the province. They will have you wanting to re-look at your wedding photos for many years to come. Whether you’re planning for you wedding to be a large affair and want somewhere for your photographer to snap a few photos of you and your bridal party; or you’re looking to elope and want a location to have a few intimate shots taken – or even to have the ceremony take place – here are eight beautiful photo locations in Victoria and Sooke that will not disappoint.

Goldstream Provincial park is one of the most beautiful hidden gems on Vancouver Island as far as wedding venues are concerned. It is a campground, but the group area is very open. It’s perfect for large weddings and can be a great venue for small weddings, too. There is a picnic area that can be decorated in any way, with the forest as your background. A hidden open forest area with large trees and ferns makes the perfect ceremony location. Also, there is a waterfall close by. This makes it the ultimate private forest venue location for your wedding!

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The HCP Gardens are a hidden gem in Victoria! The giant eucalyptus trees are so photogenic. They are the perfect backdrop for your wedding party or small ceremony. There is also a beautiful open area surrounded by gardens for a large ceremony. The HCP gardens are the best place for a couple who wants to have their ceremony, photos, and reception in the same location. You don’t have to leave the venue to capture a variety of photographs.