Doing a first look & all your portrait/formal photos before the ceremony is something I always recommend to my couples ✨

There are honestly so many benefits- you get a quiet moment together before the day really begins, a chance to shake out those pre-ceremony nerves, and the opportunity to exchange private vows if that feels meaningful to you.

It also makes your photo timeline feel so much more relaxed and unhurried, without trying to squeeze everything into cocktail hour. And one of the biggest perks? Once your ceremony is over, you can fully soak in the rest of the evening celebrating with your friends & family instead of disappearing for photos 💕

A & J ❤️ Married. I feel like I’m starting to sound like a broken record with the amount of times I say this, but my goodness, was this ever a beautiful day! I couldn’t imagine a more perfect and magical way to kick off the wedding season!

Dress: @lamaisonbridalboutique @madilanebridal
Venue: @seaciderevents
Catering: @foodforthoughtvictoria

Oh hi, it’s me, Shantal (ft cute lover boy). There are so many new friends here so I thought it was high time I do a little intro post! 🫶

A random bunch of facts for you:
• I started my business 15 years ago and somehow love it more every single year.
• I’m getting married this summer (!!) and am currently living in a world of Pinterest boards, colour palettes, and DIY projects.
• I’m a professional third wheel and proud of it.
• I cry when I hear wedding vows. Every. Single. Time.
• I could happily survive on pickles, @jonesgotmeat , and tuxedo cake.
• I’m equally obsessed with cozy nights at home and chaotic adventures with friends.
• I love fantasy books, storytelling, and anything whimsical or a little weird.
• I always have a minimum of 5 hobbies on the go at once.
• I’m basically your personal hype woman during sessions and will remind you how good you look approximately 47 time.

Honestly, I’m just a sentimental gal with a camera who loves people & laughter ❤️ Thanks for being here friends!

I am LOVING all these engagement sessions recently, and spending a few relaxed hours just flocking in fields and getting to know all my darling couples. 💕

As always, it was supposed to be a rainy day for M & N’s session, but the sun came out up play and we giggled the night away.

Just a couple of gals getting way too excited over good lighting and cute photos 💕

I had the BEST time shooting branding photos for @haley.anne.beauty makeup & hair artist extraordinaire. She absolutely killed it, and I’m obsessed with how these turned out. Branding sessions have always had such a special place in my heart-I love the opportunity to capture the amazing people behind small businesses and help bring their vision to life!

I cannot begin to express how much these sunset sessions are giving me life. Being “the family photographer” brings me immense joy. I’ve known this sweet gal for many years and first took photos of her and her family years ago, and then had the joy of photographing (one of) her sister’s elopement. And now here we are! Just a few weeks away from celebrating their wedding!