Jess and Ashton wanted an elopement day that felt relaxed and full of wonder, exploring the coast and enjoying all the incredible scenery that Vancouver Island has to offer.


We wandered along the shoreline trails, pausing to take in the stunning cliffs, vibrant ocean blues, and to look for Orcas. And obviously when we spotted the vibrant yellow local ice cream shop we had to go in, and the moments eating ice cream together on the nearby shore were some of my favourites from the day.


The day ended in a sunny meadow at golden hour, where Jess and Ashton kicked off their shoes and ran through the tall grass, laughing and moving with pure joy.


Every detail of this elopement was filled with presence: quiet pauses, bursts of laughter, and playful spontaneity that felt entirely true to them.


Captured on 35mm film, the images reflect the texture of the coast, the warmth of the sun, and the genuine connection between these two.

35 mm film photo of bride and groom walking hand in hand along Vancouver Island coast
35 mm film photo of wedding rings in white case surrounded by gnarled branches and juniper
35 mm film photo of bride and groom smiling at each other beside the ocean and rocky cliffs
35 mm film photo of bride and groom standing on a rocky outcrop on Vancouver Island
35 mm film photo of bride's hand with wedding rings on groom's waist
35 mm film photo of bride and groom holding each other on a green hill by the coast on vancouver island
35 mm film photo of groom reading vows from book during elopement ceremony on vancouver island
35 mm film photo of bride grinning as she reads her vows above the ocean
35 mm film photo of bride and groom walking along rocky shore on vancouver island
35 mm film photo of bride and groom holding hands on the shore during vancouver island elopement
bride and groom cuddle in the tall grass beside a calm sea on vancouver island
35 mm film photo of bride and groom laughing by the ocean during their elopement on vancouver island
bride and groom walk along a trail in a grassy meadow
35 mm film photo of bride and groom hold each other while sitting on a rocky shore on vancouver island
35 mm film photo of bride and groom holding each other in a meadow overlooking the ocean during bc elopement
35 mm film photo of groom pointing out the view of ocean to bride during bc elopement
bride and groom walk togther in pasture above the ocean where wild horses roam
35 mm film photo of bride and groom looking out at local horses on elopement day
bride and groom hold hands in front of vibrant yellow and blue building
bride and groom hold hands and run across the road front of vibrant yellow and blue building
35 mm film photo of bride and groom buying ice cream in a gelato shop
35 mm film photo of bride and groom tasting ice cream in a gelato shop
35 mm film photo of bride and groom eating ice cream on a rocky beach with sun glinting on the water
35 mm film photo of bride and groom smiling at each other beside the ocean
35 mm film photo of bride and groom walking along the shore beside the ocean
35 mm film photo of bride and groom walking along a rocky outcrop on vancouver island
35 mm film photo of bride and groom walking along a rocky outcrop with a lighthouse behind them during elopement day
35 mm film photo of bride and groom holding hands and exploring a rocky area near a lighthouse
barefoot bride and groom run through a meadow of tall grass during Vancouver Island elopement
barefoot bride and groom laugh and walk through tall grass on Vancouver Island
bride and groom kiss in a meadow of tall grass at sunset during Vancouver Island Elopement
bride and groom cuddle in a field of tall grass at golden hour during Vancouver Island Elopement
bride and groom spin around against a bright blue sky during Vancouver Island Elopement
bride and groom laugh and spin around against a blue sky during vancouver island elopement
bride and groom laugh and kiss against a blue sky

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Vancouver Island Elopement Photographer

Welcome friend, I'm Heather! I love to help sweet folks plan elopements on Vancouver Island (and all across BC + AB) that feel like a nostalgic summer day.

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