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What photographers wish they could tell you upfront about small wedding days — but usually don’t! Are you guilty of this? When couples first start planning a small wedding, photography coverage often feels like an easy place to save a few dollars. Maybe you even thought: “We’re having a small ceremony. We only need the photographer for the vows, a few family photos, and a couple of portraits. We don’t need hours of coverage.” This is one of the most common assumptions I see a

If you’re planning a wedding in the Columbia Valley, you’re in for a treat. Invermere and the surrounding area have some amazing spots to say “I do”—from high-end luxury to budget-friendly charm and even intimate elopements. Here are four venues that really stand out! Fairmont Hot Springs Resort – Full Service & Scenic backdrops Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a fantastic choice if you want everything in one place. Not only can you and your guests stay right at the resort, bu

When Yelizaveta and Kyrylo first reached out, it was just a few days before their big day. They had originally planned to tie the knot at a different location but made a last-minute change the night before. Their spot? The House of the Friesians —a tucked-away mountain gem just outside of Panorama near Invermere . And wow, what a beautiful choice it turned out to be. I arrived a little early to scout the area and offer help if needed. I was warmly welcomed by Gerard, the own

I totally get why Jhonna and Maverick picked the CPR Lodge in Invermere for their elopement. It’s one of those places that feels like a little secret—tucked away close to Kinsmen Beach, surrounded by trees and park space, with a cozy kind of charm you don’t often find. It’s not just pretty—it has history. The lodge was first built in the 1920s by the Canadian Pacific Railway for its workers, then turned into a summer camp, a girls’ retreat, and eventually a family home before

There’s something truly meaningful about documenting the first wedding of the season—especially when it involves familiar faces. I had the privilege of photographing Amber and Steve when they welcomed their baby girl, and being invited to capture this next chapter in their story felt incredibly special. There's a quiet joy in witnessing love evolve across life’s milestones, and this day was no exception. 🤍 Set high above the Columbia Valley on a cliffside pavilion at Eagle R