How to Choose a Vancouver Island Wedding Photographer (and What I Do Differently)
- Candice Deanna
- Aug 21
- 19 min read
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If you're searching for a Vancouver Island wedding photographer, there is a very good chance you currently have approximately 47 tabs open.
Everyone has beautiful photos.
Everyone loves love.
You'll see words like candid, documentary, editorial, timeless, authentic, relaxed and storytelling over and over again.
But how do you actually compare photographers when everyone's website looks beautiful?
After almost 16 years working in the wedding industry, five years photographing weddings and approximately 70 weddings photographed, I think there's a lot more to choosing your photographer than deciding whose Instagram grid you like best.
You need to love their photographs, obviously.
But also ask:
Do I like this person's personality?
How do they handle a wedding when things don't go perfectly?
Will they help us enjoy the day or accidentally turn our wedding into an eight-hour photoshoot?
Is a second photographer included?
Can they handle difficult lighting as well as dreamy sunset light?
What does the price actually include?
And do I want this person around my closest family and friends for most of one of the biggest days of my life?
Because you're not just buying photographs.
You're choosing one of the people who will be standing beside you for a HUGE portion of your wedding day.
So let's talk about what I think you should actually compare when looking for a wedding photographer on Vancouver Island — including what I offer, what I do differently and a few things I really wish more couples knew before booking.
The Quick Answer: What Should You Look for in a Vancouver Island Wedding Photographer?
Choose a photographer whose full wedding galleries, personality, pricing and wedding-day approach all fit you — not just someone whose best 20 Instagram photographs look beautiful.
Ask about:
full galleries, not just social media highlights
photography pricing and what is actually included
second-photographer coverage
backup camera equipment
film vs digital coverage
portrait and family-photo expectations
experience with changing weather and difficult lighting
timeline support
turnaround time
travel costs
how much direction they give
what happens if your original photography plan no longer makes sense on the wedding day
And perhaps most importantly:
Ask yourself whether their photography approach leaves room for you to actually experience your wedding.
That's a HUGE priority for me.
Your Wedding Photography Should Fit Around Your Wedding
(Not the Other Way Around)
My dream clients want to MAXIMIZE the fun and enjoyment of their wedding day.
I absolutely love beautiful portraits.
Give me interesting architecture, gorgeous light, texture, unexpected spaces and a couple willing to trust me creatively and I am in my happy place.
My fine-arts background means I'm constantly looking at composition, light, lines, colour, negative space and how an image is going to feel when it's eventually printed and hanging in your home.
But I don't believe creating those photographs should require you to disappear from your own wedding for 90 minutes.
You chose the people.
You chose the venue.
You planned the food.
You planned the party.
You probably spent MONTHS — sometimes more than a year — creating this day.
I want you to actually be there for it.
For many couples, about 30 minutes of dedicated couple portraits can be plenty, especially if we use that time intentionally.
And we don't necessarily have to do it all at once.
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Maybe we sneak away for 15–20 minutes at one point and another 15–20 minutes later.
Different location.
Different light.
Different energy.
And sometimes portrait time becomes the perfect excuse for the two of you to take a break, be alone for a minute and realize:
Oh yeah. We just got married.
That sounds much better to me than automatically pulling you away from your guests because the schedule says PORTRAITS: 5:00–6:30.
My Wedding Timeline Philosophy: Anchor the Important Things and Let the Rest Breathe
I love a timeline.
I have spent almost 16 years working in weddings. I absolutely understand why we need one.
But I don't think every five minutes needs an assignment.
The things that genuinely need a set time should have one:
Ceremony.
Dinner.
Important family photographs, if you want them.
Any venue or vendor deadlines that can't move.
Then give the rest of the day some room to breathe.
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Because real weddings are full of variables.
The weather changes.
Someone arrives late.
Dinner runs early.
Grandma starts telling you an amazing story.
The light suddenly becomes incredible.
Your friends are having the BEST time during cocktail hour.
And sometimes the photograph we planned simply isn't more important than what's actually happening.
I think the timeline should be a framework, not a prison.
Almost 16 Years in the Most Chaotic Part of Weddings Changes How I Photograph Them
Before I was your photographer, I spent years working in what is arguably the most schedule-sensitive and occasionally chaotic part of a wedding:
GETTING READY.
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Hair.
Makeup.
People arriving.
People disappearing.
Someone can't find an earring.
Someone forgot something in the other room.
Mom needs help.
A bridesmaid has a question.
The schedule that looked incredibly generous somehow isn't anymore.
I've worked in the wedding industry for almost 16 years, and that experience taught me how to:
read a room
manage different personalities
work in crowded spaces
keep an eye on a schedule without making everyone anxious
know when somebody needs direction
know when somebody needs a minute
pivot when things change
keep things FUN when the original plan starts going sideways
I've now spent five years photographing weddings and photographed approximately 70 weddings, but my experience inside wedding days started long before I became a professional wedding photographer.
That's one of the biggest differences in the experience I bring.
You shouldn't have to manage your photographer on your wedding day.
Me vs. Another Wedding Photographer: What Are You Actually Comparing?
There are some INCREDIBLE wedding photographers on Vancouver Island.
This isn't about saying I'm universally “better.”
Photography is art.
Different photographers are going to be perfect for completely different couples.
Instead, I want you to understand what makes my approach different, so you can decide whether those differences actually matter to YOU.
What you're comparing | What varies between photographers | My approach |
Second photographer | Included, optional or additional cost | Included in every wedding package — even weekday elopements |
Wedding-industry experience | Photography experience varies | Almost 16 years working inside weddings |
Portrait time | Can be highly scheduled or lengthy | Intentional portraits without unnecessarily disappearing from your event |
Venue preparation | Photographer may first see it wedding day | Half/full-day packages include coming the day before to explore the property/run-through |
Film | Digital-only, film-only or hybrid | Hybrid options + film included with Lace |
Full galleries | Style and consistency vary | Approximately 60 finished images per hour of coverage |
Beauty support | Usually a separate vendor relationship | Triple Threat clients have their photographer + makeup/hair artist in one |
Touch-ups | Couple/wedding party may manage them | With Triple Threat, I'm already watching your makeup and hair throughout the day |
Creative perspective | Every photographer sees spaces differently | Fine-arts background influences composition, architecture, light and environmental portraits |
Travel | Policies vary | Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, mainland BC + destination weddings considered |
Backup equipment | Always worth asking about | Three Canon mirrorless bodies, multiple lenses + film cameras |
Different is only “better” when those differences match what you care about.
How Much Does My Vancouver Island Wedding Photography Cost?
I'm firmly on team:
Photographers should put starting prices on their websites.
You deserve to know whether we're remotely within the same budget universe before you fall completely in love with the work.
My current starting photography packages are:
Photography Only — 6 Hours
Starting at $3,000
Includes:
6 hours of wedding photography
second photographer
approximately 60 finished images per hour of coverage
Photography Only — 9 Hours
Starting at $5,000
Includes:
9 hours of wedding photography
second photographer
approximately 60 finished images per hour of coverage
And then things get interesting...
Want Photography + Makeup + Hair? Meet Triple Threat.
A lot of people discover me because they're specifically searching for a:
Vancouver Island wedding photographer.
GOOD.
That's exactly how I want you to find me.
Photography is usually booked relatively early in the planning process.
So once you find a photographer whose work you actually love, imagine discovering:
Wait... I can also check makeup and hair off my list?
Yep.
My Triple Threat wedding packages combine professional photography, makeup and hair, with our nostalgic guest videography rental available as another option.
Starting at $4,800
Includes:
6 hours of photography
second photographer
wedding-day makeup
wedding-day hair
makeup + hair trial
Starting at $6,200
Includes:
9 hours of photography
second photographer
wedding-day makeup
wedding-day hair
makeup + hair trial
couples photography session
Starting at $6,900
Includes everything in Silk, plus:
one roll of film photography
boudoir session
Packages can vary depending on location, travel, your wedding-day needs, additional coverage and add-ons. Applicable taxes and travel costs may also apply.
That's why I believe in transparent starting prices AND an actual conversation.
Tell Your Photographer Your Real Budget
Seriously.
You're not offending me by saying:
“We absolutely love this, but this is what we've realistically set aside.”
That information actually helps.
Every wedding is different.
Location matters.
Hours matter.
Travel matters.
Film matters.
Your priorities matter.
Maybe the original package has more hours than you actually need.
Maybe there are add-ons you're not interested in.
Maybe we can adjust the scope.
Maybe a custom payment plan makes the package you really want more realistic over the months leading up to the wedding.
No photographer can promise to make every budget work.
But don't automatically skip the photographer you love because the first quote doesn't work without actually having a conversation.
And when you're looking at the entire wedding budget, ask yourself which things you'll still care about years later.
Maybe elaborate guest favours are hugely important to you.
Awesome.
But if they're not?
That's one place I personally wouldn't prioritize over the photographer whose work and personality you LOVE.
Generic favours have a funny habit of still sitting on tables at the end of the night.
Your photographs won't.
“We're Awkward in Photos.”
Congratulations.
You're approximately like... almost everyone. Honestly. Even me.
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One of the things couples worry about FAR too much is:
“But we're awkward.”
“We hate being the centre of attention.”
“We don't know how to pose.”
Perfect.
You don't need to know.
That's literally part of hiring a professional.
A great photography experience shouldn't require you to suddenly become models.
I'll give you direction when you need it, but a lot of what I love comes from prompts, movement, interaction and actual emotion rather than endlessly adjusting where every finger goes.
A beautiful wedding gallery has much less to do with complicated posing than people think.
It has much more to do with:
light.
movement.
connection.
composition.
trust.
and creating an environment where something REAL can happen.
Pinterest Is Inspiration — Not a Wedding-Day Scavenger Hunt
Do I want to see your Pinterest board?
Absolutely.
Do I want to spend your wedding painstakingly recreating 63 photographs somebody else made?
Not particularly.
If there are one or two specific photographs you absolutely love, show me.
Even better?
Create a mood board.
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Show me the overall feeling you're drawn to:
Editorial.
Movement.
Direct flash.
Architecture.
Black and white.
Colour.
Romantic.
Weird.
Moody.
Clean.
Fine art.
Chaotic dance floor.
A mood board tells me what you're responding to without asking us to copy somebody else's wedding.
Your venue is different.
Your light is different.
Your bodies are different.
Your relationship is different.
Your people are different.
Let's create YOUR photographs.
And Please Think About the Family Photo Setup
Large family photographs do not automatically need to mean:
everyone stand shoulder-to-shoulder in one enormous line.
If family photographs matter to you, think about where we're taking them.
Are there stairs?
Chairs?
Couches?
Different levels?
Can Grandma sit comfortably?
Can we layer people?
Creating height and depth can turn a large family portrait into something much more visually interesting.
This is also why having a clear list of the important family combinations is useful.
We get the photographs that matter without cocktail hour becoming an accidental family-photography marathon.
Do You Really Need to Miss Cocktail Hour for Wedding Photos?
My favourite answer?
Not necessarily.
I actually LOVE structuring weddings so couples can participate in as much of the day as possible.
One option is a later-afternoon ceremony with some photography finished beforehand.
You can photograph each side of the wedding party separately before you've seen one another.
Or...
Do a First Look.
I am a HUGE fan.
Not because every couple needs a giant staged reveal.
I love first looks because I think:
YOU SHOULD GET TO SPEND AS MUCH OF YOUR WEDDING DAY TOGETHER AS POSSIBLE.
Wild concept, I know.
You can do:
private vows
first look
couple portraits
wedding-party photographs
some family photographs
BEFORE the ceremony.
Then after you're married?
Go have a drink.
Hug people.
Eat something.
Actually attend your cocktail hour.
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I've even had couples ditch the “first time seeing each other down the aisle” tradition completely and greet guests together as they arrive.
I LOVE THAT.
Your wedding does not have to follow a rule simply because other weddings did.
Golden Hour Is Beautiful. It's Also Overrated.
There.
I said it.
Do I love beautiful golden light?
Obviously.
Am I going to redesign your entire wedding so we can worship the sunset?
No.
Golden hour is incredibly location dependent.
Mountains, trees, buildings, direction of the property and time of year can completely change when — or whether — that beautiful light actually reaches us.
And you know what else is beautiful?
Blue hour.
Overcast skies.
Soft open shade.
Window light.
Interesting architecture.
Moody weather.
Direct flash after dark.
There are SO many ways to create beautiful photographs.
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If incredible light appears and you want to take ten minutes with me?
Amazing.
Let's go.
But if you're having the time of your life with your guests?
I'm going to ask your preference before I automatically pull you away. Photography may be my job but consent is needed.
Film Wedding Photography Is Trending — Here's What I Want Couples to Know
I love film.
I shoot film.
And my Lace package includes one roll of film alongside your digital wedding photography.
But film is a craft, and it's also comparatively expensive.
There is:
the film itself
processing
developing
scanning
the photographer's time
the fact that every frame matters much more than it does with digital
Digital cameras allow us to capture rapid sequences during incredibly fast moments.
Film is different.
Think about something like your first kiss.
It happens once.
Quickly.
If having every essential moment documented is very important to you, a hybrid film + digital approach can give you the best of both worlds:
the tactile, imperfect, artistic feeling of film...
PLUS the speed and flexibility of modern digital cameras.
And this is another reason I feel so strongly about second photographers.
Why I Include a Second Photographer in EVERY Wedding Package
I used to make second-shooter coverage optional.
I don't anymore.
It's included in every wedding photography package I offer — even weekday elopements.
Why?
Because a second photographer isn't simply:
“More photos.”
It's a second set of eyes.
A second perspective.
A person who can be somewhere I physically cannot.
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While I'm photographing one partner getting ready, someone can photograph the other.
During the ceremony, we're seeing the same moment from different angles.
While I'm photographing the couple, another person can document guests.
And during those little in-between moments?
Two photographers give us a better chance of catching the hilarious, emotional, completely unexpected things happening around you.
It also reduces the pressure on one person to be ON every second for an entire wedding, which gives us more freedom to stay creative and have fun while still protecting the essential photographs.
For me, it's worth it.
So I stopped making couples decide whether they should pay extra for it.
Don't Judge a Wedding Photographer by Instagram Alone
Social media is a TINY sample.
Of course photographers post their best photographs.
We should!
But before hiring someone, I strongly recommend asking to see at least one full wedding gallery.
Ideally, look at different kinds of weddings.
Why?
Because you want to know what happens when the light isn't perfect.
Can they photograph:
harsh midday sun?
dark getting-ready rooms?
mixed indoor lighting?
rainy ceremonies?
large family groups?
tiny elopements?
dark receptions?
flash?
huge spaces?
cramped spaces?
A photographer's editing can also fluctuate slightly throughout a wedding gallery because the
actual light changes throughout the day.
Indoor tungsten light doesn't look identical to cloudy outdoor light.
Blue hour doesn't look identical to midday.
That's okay.
You aren't necessarily looking for every photograph to be the exact same colour.
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You're looking for the gallery to still feel cohesive and recognizably theirs.
Ask About Backup Equipment
This one isn't glamorous.
It's also really important.
Weddings don't get rescheduled because somebody's camera decided to stop working.
I photograph with three Canon mirrorless camera bodies, multiple professional lenses and additional film cameras.
Your photographer doesn't need to own exactly what I own.
But you should absolutely feel comfortable asking:
“What happens if a camera or lens stops working?”
Turnaround Time Isn't a Competition
My complete wedding galleries are delivered within 90 days, with approximately 60 finished images delivered per hour of coverage. Sneaks provided within 6 weeks of the wedding, sometimes same week depending on workflow of the season.
Different photographers have different workflows.
Some photographers edit everything themselves.
Some work with professional editing teams.
Some use newer editing tools to streamline parts of their workflow.
None of those automatically means good or bad.
Instead of assuming fast = better or slow = more artistic, ask what you're actually getting.
For me, the goal is a gallery that feels like your specific wedding, not simply a batch of images rushed through because there is another wedding waiting.
Your Photographer Is Not Automatically Your Wedding Coordinator
This is another distinction I think couples should know.
I am VERY comfortable helping with:
photography timelines
getting-ready timing
portrait planning
family-photo logistics
photography locations
keeping our portion of the day moving
adjusting when our photography plans need to change
But a day-of wedding coordinator or wedding planner has a different job.
They coordinate vendors.
They manage the broader event.
They deal with logistics that aren't photography.
I may have nearly 16 years of experience keeping wedding mornings organized, but I don't want to pretend one vendor can magically replace every other professional.
I can be your wedding wingwoman.
Your photographer.
Your makeup artist.
Your hairstylist.
But please don't also hand me a clipboard and ask where the caterer went.
Personality Matters WAY More Than Couples Realize
You are spending HOURS with your wedding photographer.
Choose accordingly.
Are you a Type A person who LOVES structure and wants another Type A person who speaks your language?
Perfect.
Or are you Type A and desperately need somebody who can say:
“We're good. I've got it. Go enjoy yourself.”
Also perfect.
Maybe you're both extremely go-with-the-flow and you want someone who can provide more structure.
Maybe you're a little neurospicy and want somebody who understands that you might need clear instructions, flexibility, less social pressure or help keeping track of what happens next.
Hi.
We will probably get along swimmingly.
Photography style matters.
Photography personality matters too.
Don't Only Search for a Photographer Five Minutes From Your Venue
Local knowledge can absolutely be useful.
But don't restrict your entire photographer search to one tiny radius.
If you're getting married in Tofino, your perfect photographer might live in Nanaimo.
If you're getting married on Quadra Island, they might live farther south.
If you're planning a destination wedding, they might live on Vancouver Island.
Travel and accommodation can obviously add to your cost.
Your photographer shouldn't be expected to personally absorb those expenses.
But compare the total cost before deciding someone is “too far away.”
You may discover that bringing in the photographer whose work, personality and approach you LOVE is completely reasonable.
And when you're talking about the person documenting your wedding?
That fit can be much more valuable than saving a little money simply because someone lives closer.
Do I Need to Have Photographed Your Venue Before?
Nope.
I've photographed weddings throughout Vancouver Island at spaces including Craidellona Ocean Edge (Sooke), Nanoose Bay Cafe & Marina, The Beach Club Resort (Parksville), Villa Eyrie Resort, Brannen Lake Estates, Tigh-Na-Mara, Gowlland Harbour Resort, Taku Resort, Heriot Bay Inn, Crown Isle, Itty Bitty Acres, The Reverie in Lantzville, Noisy Acres ,and Cuckoo Trattoria in Coombs, along with private properties and less traditional spaces.
But I LOVE somewhere new.
You chose your venue because you fell in love with it.
I want to see what you see in it.
For my half-day and full-day packages, we come the day before your wedding to see the run-through and scope out the property.
I'm looking for:
interesting light
architecture
portrait locations
ceremony positioning
backup options
unexpected viewpoints
spaces you may have walked past 100 times without thinking of them as a photograph
A venue I've never photographed before doesn't scare me.
It gives me somewhere new to make art.
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Private Property or Remote Vancouver Island Wedding? Even Better.
We travel with our converted camper van and are largely self-sufficient.
For suitable locations, if there is a safe, flat parking area available for us, you may not need to organize traditional accommodation for us.
That makes private properties, Gulf Island weddings and some of the more remote corners of Vancouver Island particularly fun for us.
We LOVE exploring somewhere new.
Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, Tofino, Mainland BC... and Destination Weddings
Vancouver Island is home, and I photograph weddings across the Island including Nanaimo, Victoria, Parksville, Qualicum, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Tofino/Ucluelet and the surrounding Gulf Islands.
I'm also absolutely open to mainland BC and destination weddings.
I've already photographed internationally in the UK, Australia and Mexico, and I would love to do more.
Especially during our Canadian winter. My inner animal is a lizard, so bring on the sun!
If you're planning a warm-weather destination wedding and booking a Triple Threat package, talk to me.
When flights and accommodation are covered, destination Triple Threat bookings may qualify for some VERY fun multi-day bonuses, depending on the wedding and package.
That could include things like:
an additional couples session
rehearsal dinner/party coverage
additional multi-day storytelling
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Terms, conditions and travel logistics apply, because every destination wedding is different.
But if your wedding involves sunshine in the middle of a Vancouver Island winter?
You already have my attention.
You Probably Don't Need Disposable Cameras at Every Table
Disposable cameras are cute.
Film is fun.
But before buying a stack for your guests, think about what you actually want from them.
Because especially when kids are around...
There is a non-zero chance you're paying to develop 14 photographs of a chair, six of someone's shoe and one accidental ceiling photo.
If what you really want is the wedding from your guests' perspective, I love video for this.
Our Candid Camcorder videography rental lets guests pick up the camera and document the day themselves.
They can capture:
behind-the-scenes moments
chaotic dance-floor clips
messages to the couple
encouragement
stories
moments you weren't there to see
It feels much more like a home-video time capsule than formal wedding videography.
And you get to hear your people.
Years from now, that may mean a whole lot more than another photo of the centrepiece.
So Why Photography First?
Because if you're reading this, chances are:
you were looking for a photographer.
That's exactly where I want our relationship to start.
Love the photography first.
Love the way I see weddings.
Love the experience.
Then realize:
Oh... she can do our makeup too?
Yep.
Yep.
And there's a guest videography option?
Also yep.
Instead of booking your photographer, then starting two or three more vendor searches, you might suddenly be able to cross several things off your list at once.
And with Triple Threat, there's another advantage I really love:
By the time photography starts, we already know each other.
I've spent the morning with you.
I've met your wedding party.
I know Mom.
I know the friend who's going to make you laugh.
I know the people you're most comfortable around.
I'm not just “the photographer” walking in halfway through the story.
I'm a familiar face.
And because I did your makeup and hair, I know exactly how they're supposed to look.
Touch-ups throughout the day?
Included.
Hair moved?
I see it.
Something needs adjusting before a portrait?
Handled.
One person.
One relationship.
A LOT fewer things for you to think about.
Who Is My Dream Wedding Photography Client?
Honestly?
Someone who wants to HAVE FUN.
You could have an incredibly traditional wedding.
You could be anti-bride.
You could get married at a luxury resort.
You could get married on private property.
You could want something colourful and chaotic.
You could want an intimate European-feeling dinner with incredible architecture.
I don't need you to fit a particular wedding aesthetic.
I love:
later-afternoon summer weddings
couples who want to spend time together
people who actually want to attend their own cocktail hour
beautiful architecture
unusual ideas
editorial fine-art portraits
movement
laughter
weddings that prioritize the guest experience
people who are open to suggestions
people who already have a totally bonkers idea and need someone to say YES
And traditional weddings are 10,000% welcome too.
Your wedding doesn't need to impress me.
It needs to feel like you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vancouver Island Wedding Photography
( From us! Because we're all about ease and transparency!)
How much does a Vancouver Island wedding photographer cost?
Wedding photography pricing varies based on experience, hours, travel, second-photographer coverage, film and other inclusions.
My photography-only wedding coverage currently starts at $3,000 for six hours with a second photographer and $5,000 for nine hours with a second photographer.
Triple Threat packages combining photography, makeup and hair currently start at $4,800.
Travel, customization, additional services and applicable taxes may affect the final quote.
Is a second photographer included in your wedding packages?
Yes.
A second photographer is included in all of my wedding photography packages, including weekday elopement packages.
How many wedding photographs will we receive?
I average approximately 60 finished photographs per hour of wedding coverage.
Final totals vary because every wedding is different. Bare minimum is 50images/wedding hour.
How long does a wedding gallery take?
Complete wedding galleries are delivered within 90 days.
Sneaks before hand usually within 6 weeks.
Do you photograph weddings on film?
Yes.
I offer hybrid digital + film photography, and my Lace all-inclusive wedding package includes one roll of film.
Do we need a first look?
No.
But I LOVE them.
A first look can give you more time together, allow us to complete more photography before the ceremony and help you actually enjoy cocktail hour with your guests.
How long do couple portraits take?
It depends on how important portraits are to you and the venue, but approximately 30 minutes of intentional portrait time can create plenty of variety.
We can also split that into shorter sessions throughout the day.
Do we have to do golden-hour photographs?
Absolutely not.
If the light is beautiful and you want them, let's go.
But blue hour, cloud cover, architecture, shade and evening light can be equally beautiful.
What if we're awkward in photos?
Then you're normal.
You do not need to know how to pose.
I'll give you direction and prompts so you aren't standing there wondering what to do with your hands.
Do you travel throughout Vancouver Island?
Yes.
I photograph weddings throughout Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, Tofino/Ucluelet and surrounding areas, with mainland BC and destination weddings also available by inquiry.
Do you photograph destination weddings?
Yes.
I've photographed internationally in the UK, Australia and Mexico and am open to weddings throughout Canada and internationally.
For selected warm-weather winter destination weddings booked with Triple Threat coverage, multi-day bonuses may be available when travel and accommodation are covered. Terms and conditions apply.
Do you have backup camera equipment?
Yes.
I photograph with three Canon mirrorless camera bodies, multiple lenses and film cameras.
Can you help build our wedding photography timeline?
Absolutely.
I help plan the photography portion of the timeline and bring almost 16 years of wedding-industry experience to that process.
A dedicated wedding coordinator is still the person responsible for coordinating the overall event and other vendors.
If You Remember One Thing When Choosing Your Vancouver Island Wedding Photographer...
Choose someone whose work you love.
But don't stop there.
Choose someone whose approach allows you to have the wedding you actually want.
Someone you trust when the timeline changes.
Someone who can make you comfortable when you swear you're awkward in front of a camera.
Someone who understands that an amazing conversation with your grandparents might be more important than the portrait you pencilled in three months ago.
Someone whose personality fits yours.
Someone whose full galleries prove they can photograph more than perfect golden-hour light.
Someone who knows when to give direction...
and when to let you go have another drink with your friends.
Because the goal isn't just to have beautiful photographs of your wedding.
You should have an incredible wedding worth photographing.
And THAT is what I want to document.
Looking for a Vancouver Island Wedding Photographer?
I'm Candice Deanna, a Vancouver Island wedding photographer with almost 16 years of experience in the wedding industry, five years photographing weddings and approximately 70 weddings photographed.
Photography-only wedding packages begin at $3,000, with a second photographer included.
Or make wedding planning ridiculously easier with my Triple Threat photography + makeup + hair packages starting at $4,800, with additional options including film, boudoir, couples sessions and our Candid Camcorder guest videography rental.
I photograph weddings throughout Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, Tofino/Ucluelet, mainland BC and destinations beyond.
Traditional?
Untraditional?
A little neurospicy?
A completely wild idea you aren't sure anyone else will understand?
Tell me about it.
Send me your wedding date, location, what you're dreaming up and the budget you've set aside.
Let's figure out what actually makes sense for YOUR day.
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