What makes our little corner of BC so lush is also the same thing that makes it sometimes hard to live in Vancouver during the winter. Rain. And when you’ve booked a family photoshoot anywhere from a few weeks to a few months in advance, it can be hard to predict what the weather will do on the actual day. So on the off chance, Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate and decides to rain on the day of your family photos, fear not, we have a few ways to tackle it! RESCHEDULE YOUR SHOOT The obvious solution is to reschedule to another date. Same place, same time, just maybe the next day or the followin ..read more

This vendor friends series is kicking off with a videography team I have known for a few years and I’ve been lucky enough to work with them a couple of times over the years.  Read on to find out more about what Steve + Meg love most about videography, where you can learn more about them, and what makes videography so special to them.    Photo Credit: Tandem Photography + Films   Who are you and what do you do? We're Steve & Meg, a husband-wife team that loves working collaboratively with our clients to tell their stories in a way that's authentic and meaningful. We're ..read more

With a little bit of research, you’ll find wedding photography services that do and don’t include a second photographer. In most cases, it’s seen as a great value-added into wedding packages, because theoretically, you’ll get more photos if there are 2 people with a camera. And yes, that may be true. But there are also other benefits that in my opinion are on par, if not outweigh, the benefit of having more photos.  Read on to see how these benefits have more to do with the impact on your timeline and the overall experience of your day.  Getting Ready Photos If you’re getting ready s ..read more

We all know that wedding photography can be expensive. But it is also, in my opinion, an immensely important vendor to have on one of your best days ever! You and your person are starting a brand new adventure together called marriage, and it deserves to be documented properly! But I’m also a realist and recognize that budgets are real. So here are 3 tips for how to make the most of your wedding photography packages + your budget! 3 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY HACKS 1. Family + Group photo list Create your family + group photo list starting with the biggest down to the smallest. When you’re hosting a ..read more

The great thing about a micro wedding is the ability to connect and spend time with every person in attendance. The hard thing about a small wedding is coming up with the guest list. Read on for 5 easy steps to create a guest list that feels good, and fits your budget and your venue size.  Who to include on your small wedding guest list? Start with the must-haves Start with your must-haves. For some couples, this means your immediate family. For others, your chosen family. Perhaps it includes your best friend(s).  However you define this group of people, they are the ones that you si ..read more

While you might be inclined, to just pick “any ol’ place” for your engagement photos, remember, these will still be memories for you to cherish in years to come.  Choosing an engagement photo location that feels true to you both, or that means something to you, will mean so much more. In case you’re suddenly drawing a blank, don’t worry, I gotchu! I’ve created a list of 10 awesome engagement photo locations in and around Vancouver to choose from or to help spark an idea of where to go for your engagement session.  Vancouver Engagement Photo Locations Lighthouse Park: Located in West ..read more

First look wedding photos are pretty common in the general wedding industry. In fact, about 40-50% of my past couples choose to have a first look.      What is a First Look? Just so that we’re on the same page, a first look is when the couple sees each other for the first time. There are many reasons and benefits for having a first look as well as for keeping it traditional and seeing each other at the top of your wedding aisle. Planning Your First Look Wedding Photos First look wedding photos don’t generally take a lot of time, but putting in a bit of thought to the moment ..read more

These days, deciding what to do for your wedding can feel like a tug of war… with your heart. You want to elope but also, you kinda wanna a bit of a dance party. You can’t imagine getting married with your family + besties there, but you also don’t want it to turn into a bigger production than it needs to be. Well my friend, welcome to the wonderful world of micro weddings! What's a Micro Wedding, Anyway? Picture this: You, your partner, and a handful of your closest friends and family, all gathered in a cozy spot, celebrating your wedding day in an intimate way that feels so you. That's at t ..read more

Ah, British Columbia. If you're thinking about eloping in this breathtaking province, you're in for a treat! But with it, comes the challenge of choosing exactly when you should plan your elopement. While the most obvious default is summertime, each season in BC offers you unique opportunities to make your elopement day amazing! Fear not, friends! In this blog post, we'll dive into the best times to elope in BC. So grab your favourite bevvie as we figure out when is the perfect time for your perfect day! Choose the Right Season for Your Elopement When deciding when to elope, it's important to ..read more

Not exactly sure what the difference is between an elopement vs a wedding? Let me break down the key benefits of each for you and your family members. Elopement vs Intimate Wedding The first thing we should do is clear up the lingo around an elopement vs a small wedding, which is sometimes referred to as an elopement wedding or intimate wedding. So what is the definition of elope? Compared to a traditional wedding, an elopement is a non-traditional wedding day that is a “just us” experience. An intimate wedding is a non-traditional wedding with close friends and family (typically the guest lis ..read more