elopements that feel

like a nostalgic summer day

Whistler elopement photographer documenting laid-back, outdoorsy elopements on 35 mm film across BC + the rockies

35 mm film photo of bride and groom walking along lake shore at Bow Lake in Banff National Park with mountains behind them
bride and groom hold each other and laugh on a rocky outcrop above glacier-blue Peyto Lake in Banff surrounded by mountains

Performing for a crowd doesn't sound like your idea of a good time — you just want the day to feel like YOU.


couple chase each other on the beach at Bow Lake in Banff

You've probably spent more time scrolling hikes and lake spots than dress inspo, and somewhere in there you noticed most "adventure elopement" photos look like a sufferfest at 4 am on a mountaintop.



What if your elopement felt like your favourite summer memories: camp coffee in your favourite mugs, glitter sun on the lake, the smell of sunscreen and cedar? Spending your day the way you actually want to spend it, not the way you think you're supposed to. That's the day I want to help you have.

 

I FEEL YOU.

 

Banff Elopement Photographer Heather Nolan smiles serenely as they look off camera. They are wearing a loose linen shirt
Banff Elopement Photographer Heather Nolan smiles serenely at the camera in overalls and flannel standing beside Takkakaw Falls in Yoho

about me:

Welcome friend, I'm Heather (they/them) and I get it. I spend my summers roadtripping around BC and the Rockies helping folks like you have meaningful elopements that feel like nostalgic summer days.


My husband Max and I eloped on Vancouver Island in 2026 and every detail — from getting ready in the middle of the rainforest, to the moss and wildflowers in my hair, to going for ice cream after the ceremony was so uniquely us.



Film elopement photographer based in Squamish, BC, and excited to help you plan your elopement in the mountains!!

 

35 mm film photo of bride's eyes filling with tears as groom reads his vows

Nichole + Hudson

"WORDS CANNOT EVEN BEGIN TO CAPTURE HOW MAGICAL HEATHER MADE OUR ELOPEMENT. FROM BEGINING TO END THEY SUPPORTED US IN MAKING DECISIONS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. HELPING US CHOOSE LOCATIONS, FIGURE OUT TIMING AND EVEN SUGGESTING ACCOMMODATIONS AS WE CAME FROM OUT OF PROVINCE."

how to elope in BC

sample resources from the blog

Bride and Groom laugh in a meadow beside a lake

 

Alexis + Brian

"FROM THE MOMENT WE MET HEATHER THEY INSTANTLY PUT US AT EASE. WE FELT SO COMFORTABLE AROUND THEM AND THEY ACTUALLY MADE US FEEL CALMER ABOUT THE WEDDING IN GENERAL JUST BECAUSE THEY WE SO CALM!"

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couple hold each other and laugh beside Takkakaw Falls in Yoho National Park

Want to learn more about the experience?

Head over to my pricing page to learn more about what's included, my packages, and what you can expect!

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