Candice Deanna

If you're planning a wedding on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands or beyond and you're thinking: We want beautiful photographs... but we really don't want our entire wedding to feel like a photoshoot. We're probably speaking the same language. My wedding photography approach combines real documentary moments with subtle direction when it's actually helpful — so you can spend your day with your people while still coming away with photographs that feel intentional, emotional and like you.

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...

When you're on the hunt for the perfect wedding photographer, let me tell you—one of the smartest investments you can make is hiring a photographer WITH a second shooter! Sure, having one main photographer is crucial, but adding a second shooter? Oh boy, that brings a whole new level of magic! It ensures no moment slips through the cracks. Plus, it lets the lead photographer focus on those "must-have" moments while the second shooter captures those candid, in-the-moment gems you might not...