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Tigh-Na-Mara Weddings | Venue Spotlight

January 09, 2024 - Tigh-Na-Mara Weddings | Venue Spotlight A West Coast Wedding Retreat There are so many things that go into planning your...

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Neck Point Wedding | Hayley & Casey

April 18, 2023 - Neck Point Wedding | Hayley & Casey A beautiful day at the beach? YES PLEASE! The wind was gusty, the pampas grass bill...

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Mount Washington Wedding Photography - Vancouver Island Vendor Spotlight

February 06, 2022 - Mount Washington Wedding Vendor Spotlight When we think of an amazing outside the box wedding experience here on Vancou...

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Helicopter Elopement on Vancouver Island | Duncan & Danya

June 29, 2021 - Helicopter Elopement on Vancouver Island | Duncan & Danya Duncan & Danya's elopement was nothing short of incredible!...

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The Elopement Experience With Julien Photography

November 18, 2020 - Intimate Weddings & Elopements with the Juliens There has never been a better time to consider having a small intima...

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Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding | Karissa & Kevin

November 03, 2020 - Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding | Karissa & Kevin Could this October have been anymore gorgeous? Holy moly! We love FALL!! The colo...

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Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding | Leanne & Bruce

October 20, 2020 - Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding | Leanne & Bruce Leanne & Bruce's day took on a slightly different look than they had anticipated.

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Rathtrevor Beach Wedding | Nathan & Jillian

October 08, 2020 - Rathtrevor Beach Wedding | Nathan & Jillian What a day for Nathan & Jillian! These two were married on the smokiest day...

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Costa Rica, Playas Hermosa Engagement Session {Taryn & Jeremy}

April 21, 2020 - Costa Rica, Playas Hermosa Engagement Session {Taryn & Jeremy} Taryn & Jeremy's engagement session had all the elements...

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Destination Wedding : Cancun, Mexico {Monica & Shawn}

March 31, 2020 - Destination Wedding: Cancun, Mexico {Monica & Shawn} We've been trying to decide what we loved best about Shawnica's ce...

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6 Tips if it Rains on Your Wedding Day!

March 01, 2020 - Rainy Day on Wedding Tips While planning your wedding, you may have had the unwanted thought..."What if it rains on my...

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Destination Wedding : Costa Rica {Taryn & Jeremy}

February 11, 2020 - Destination Wedding: Costa Rica {Taryn & Jeremy} We just got back from Costa Rica where we had the absolute honour of ph...

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Pipers Lagoon Engagement {Matt & Sara}

January 21, 2020 - Pipers Lagoon Engagement {Matt & Sara} Sara & Matt's engagement had EVERYTHING AMAZING! Fall colours & changing leaves,...

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I JUST GOT ENGAGED!! Top 10 To-Do's When There is a Ring On It!

January 15, 2020 - I JUST GOT ENGAGED!! Top 10 To-Do's When There is a Ring On It! First things first - CONGRATULATIONS!! To say it is an...

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Wedding Tips For Grooms

January 07, 2020 - Wedding Tips for the Groom There are so many blogs that have amazing tips for Bride's to Be, after all, it's a day most...

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Wedding Day Emergency Kit

January 04, 2020 - Wedding Day Emergency Kit Your wedding day is full of unexpected things - tears, laughs, drink spills, dirt stains an...

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Ladysmith Wedding {Mark & Jann}

October 17, 2019 - Ladysmith Wedding {Mark & Jann} Mark & Jann were our first official Autumn wedding of the season and oh boy those rich...

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Mount Washington Wedding {Taylor & Ashley}

October 10, 2019 - Mount Washington Wedding {Taylor & Ashley} We didn't realize that we had found other cat people with Ashley & Taylor...

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Bird's Eye Cove Wedding {Dana & Brett}

October 03, 2019 - Bird's Eye Cove Farm Wedding {Dana & Brett} Easily one of our favourite weddings from this year! This was our first tim...

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Merridale Cidery Wedding {Dean & Amber}

April 30, 2019 - Merridale Cidery Wedding {Dean & Amber} If there was one thing we remember most about Dean & Amber's Merridale wedding...

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Shoot&Share Contest

March 22, 2019 - Shoot&Share Contest For the last couple of years, Steve & I have each submitted 50 of our favourite images from the sea...

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Why You Might Want an UNPLUGGED WEDDING

February 26, 2019 - Why You Might Want an UNPLUGGED WEDDING There are multiple reasons why we would both recommend & encourage an unplugged...

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Victoria Wedding at the Fireside Grill & Mt Doug {Darrin & Kayley}

February 02, 2019 - Victoria Wedding at the Fireside Grill & Mt Doug {Darrin & Kayley} We were so grateful to start off the New Year with s...

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The Empress: Golden Terrace Editorial

January 15, 2019 - The Empress: Golden Terrace Editorial We had the insane opportunity to work with some stellar vendors on an editorial sh...

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New Years Eve Wedding {Beau & Jessica)

January 12, 2019 - New Years Eve Wedding at Nanaimo Golf Club {Beau & Jessica} The #BESTwedding of 2018!! This was a wedding we have been...

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Merridale Cidery & Distillery Wedding {Neil & Sam}

January 05, 2019 - Merridale Cidery & Distillery Wedding Sam & Neil had a unique Vancouver Island winter wedding! They came up from Portlan...

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Merridale Wedding {Matt & Michelle}

December 20, 2018 - Merridale Cidery Wedding {Matt & Michelle} Cold winter days are great for reflecting...on HOT SUMMER DAYS spent with aw...

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Nanoose Bay Engagement {Tanner & Danae}

June 11, 2018 - Nanoose Bay Engagement {Tanner & Danae} We have wandered Brickyard Park in the past, but until Tanner & Dane's engagemen...

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Nanaimo Wedding {Sarah & Mike}

March 27, 2018 - Nanaimo Wedding {Sarah & Mike} Sarah & Mike's day was our first official HOT SUMMER wedding! We all thought we would mel...

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Why Do a First Look?

February 27, 2018 - Why Do a First Look? There are so many amazing reasons to do a first look on your wedding day! But we'll get to that...l...

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Nanaimo Golf Club Wedding {Scott & Katie}

February 21, 2018 - Nanaimo Golf Club Wedding {Scott & Katie} Scott & Katie are one of the happiest couples we have ever had the pleasure of...

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Cuckoo Trattoria Wedding {Graham & Carly}

February 07, 2018 - Cuckoo Trattoria Wedding {Graham & Carly} Carly & Graham's wedding day was the perfect winter day! Just cold enough, wit...

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Vancouver Island Engagement Photos Mark & Charlie

November 11, 2017 - Vancouver Island Engagement {Mark & Charlie} For Mark & Charlie's Epic Engagement Session we did a few things...everyone...

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Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding {Mark & Lisa}

September 01, 2017 - Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding {Mark & Lisa} And the award for cutest couple goes to...MARK & LISA!! Yes...we give out those kinds...

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Campbell River Wedding {Cody & Alissa}

August 28, 2017 - Campbell River Wedding {Cody & Alissa} This was bar none, one of the rainiest weddings of all times! The rain was relent...

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Nanoose Bay Wedding {Braden & Nichola}

August 22, 2017 - Nanoose Bay Wedding {Braden & Nichola} We're going to circle back to "Backyard" weddings here...they literally just keep...

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Transfer Beach Wedding in Ladysmith {Keith & Eden}

August 18, 2017 - Transfer Beach Wedding {Keith & Eden} There were a lot of dreams that came true for us on this wedding... but lets cut t...

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Lantzville Wedding {Matt & Katelyn}

August 14, 2017 - Vancouver Island Backyard Wedding {Matt & Katelyn} Over the years...we have become huge fans of backyard weddings!! The...

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Whitley House Wedding {Chris & Rebecca}

August 11, 2017 - Whitley House Wedding {Chris & Rebecca} There were so so many things we absolutely loved about this wedding! The bold co...

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Beach Club Wedding {Kevin & Lyndsay}

August 02, 2017 - Beach Club Wedding {Kevin & Lyndsay} You might remember these two from their ridiculously cute Black Creek Engagement...

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Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding {Jacques & Tanya}

June 08, 2017 - Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding {Jacques & Tanya} Jacques & Tanya's day was absolutely gorgeous! Tanya put many hours into designin...

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Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding {Billy & Jillian}

May 04, 2017 - Tigh-Na-Mara Wedding {Billy & Jillian} Billy & Jillian...or Billian as we affectionately call them - had an insanely awe...

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Arbutus Ridge Wedding {Don & Amanda}

April 19, 2017 - Arbutus Ridge Wedding {Don & Amanda} We're hard pressed to find a better way to spend a hot sunny afternoon, then in a l...

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Pipers Lagoon Wedding {Garrett & Kaitlyn}

April 12, 2017 - Pipers Lagoon Wedding {Kaitlyn & Garrett} With only their parents, siblings & close friends to witness their vows - Gar...

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Tigh-Na-Mara & Cuckoo's Wedding {Olson & Ethel}

April 05, 2017 - We couldn't have had more fun and more laughs at Olson & Ethel's wedding if we tried...I mean in the middle of their sig...

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Nanaimo Wedding {Kara & Owen}

March 22, 2017 - CORGIS - CORGIS - CORGIS!!!!!!! Probably one of the cutest dogs ever...so why wouldn't we open a blog with that sweet li...

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Madrona Beach Resort Wedding {Ed & Bobbie}

March 16, 2017 - One of the things we love most about weddings, is that we sometimes get to spend a couple weddings with some amazing fam...

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Slow Motion Photo Booth

February 15, 2017 - We always have more fun than a person should when going to a conference...WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers Inter...

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Merridale Wedding {Jared & Carly}

January 18, 2017 - This was one of the funner (yes - "funner") weddings we've photographed! I've (Court) known Jared since high school, as...

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Las Vegas Destination Wedding {Kyle & Cecilia}

January 10, 2017 - VIVA LAS VEGAS!! If there is one thing we love...its the city that is bigger than BIG! If you've ever been to Las Vegas,...

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For the Love of 2016...

January 02, 2017 - 2016 was a record year for the Julien's...it was filled with incredible couples, fun new places, experiences and some re...

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Nanaimo Wedding {Tricia & John}

May 02, 2016 - Tricia is my soul sister...but the slightly introverted version! John reminds me of my big brother, he's secretly a soft...

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VIDEO {Phil & Daylene: Game of Weddings}

January 22, 2016 - If you haven't checked out Phil & Daylene's photos from their colourful day, you should check it out! But if you have...

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Phil & Daylene {Dragon's Lodge Wedding}

January 18, 2016 - Phil & Daylene's wedding will go down as the single most colourful wedding we have ever attended! It was AMAZING! From...

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Greg & Kelbree {Married}

December 10, 2015 - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your wedding in a forest? Fluffy balls of Babies Breath hanging fro...

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Snowy Wedding on the Huff Post!

December 08, 2015 - Its December...usually that means snow! Sometimes even here on the island:D We're honoured to share with everyone the Hu...

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Richard & Breanne {Married}

November 24, 2015 - First off...don't you love the jewelry below? I DO!! One of our favourite parts of Richard & Breanne's day is the fact t...

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Troy & Mindy {Married}

November 20, 2015 - Mindy & Troy tied the knot at the stunning Milner Gardens! (If you've never visited this Woodland garden...you MUST!) Mi...

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Kevin & Lyndsay {Engaged}

October 12, 2015 - When I thought of Black Creek, it used to be I only remembered the some of the best camping trips at Miracle Beach (espe...

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Ryan & Chelsea {Wild Play Engagement}

September 21, 2015 - We always love getting outside of the box for shoots, and Ryan & Chelsea's was no exception! When they suggested the Wil...

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Ian & Kirsty {Engaged}

August 07, 2015 - There were rogue chickens, old trucks, books & magic for Ian & Kirsty's engagement session! We spent a couple hours with...

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Cameron & Michelle {Engaged}

July 24, 2015 - Garry Oaks. Purple flowers. Old buildings. Michelle & Cameron's engagement session was rad. Thats right...RAD. Beyond th...

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Gareth & Regan {California Love}

July 07, 2015 - Gareth & Regan are awesome. They love Disneyland (there's a framed map of it on their wall) and they enjoy a good, ice c...

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Megan & Mike {Married}

June 30, 2015 - We're pretty sure that Megan & Mike brought the summer heat wave with them when they arrived on the island for their wed...

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Bryce & Hillory {Engaged}

June 15, 2015 - There are a few amazing spots on the island, and for Bryce & Hillory's engagement session we took them to two of them!!...

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Bryce & Melanie {Married}

April 24, 2015 - Bryce & Melanie are an absolutely delightful couple and we had a great time on their big day! If we could spend the day...

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Matt & Jenn {It's A Boy!}

March 20, 2015 - We were so excited when Matt & Jenn told us they were expecting!! We photographed their engagement, wedding, Matts broth...

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John & Trish {Engaged}

January 08, 2015 - Of all the colours to love on camera...fall colours are the best! Throw in a cute new puppy (thanks Toby!), Trish & John...

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2014 Portfolio in Review...

January 03, 2015 - We had a whirlwind year! Lots of delicious buffets, desserts, & parties! Gorgeous gowns, handsome grooms, glittery acces...

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David & Amanda at the Black Rock in Ucluelet {Married}

December 30, 2014 - We anticipated a lot of things for David & Amanda's wedding day. Awesome couple. Check. Phenomenal venue. UBER CHECK. Gr...

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Peter & Andrea {Planes & Love}

December 15, 2014 - We have always wanted to shoot on or by an airstrip, near planes, with planes, in planes. Its neat. While I was dreaming...

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Bryan & Lauren {Married}

December 05, 2014 - These sweet lovebirds tied the knot in September! What a day! You might remember seeing Bryan & Lauren's cute engagement...

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Patrick & Alyssia {Married}

November 25, 2014 - We don't get on the the 5:30am ferry across to the mainland for just anybody, but we were first in the ferry line-up for...

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Drew & Leah {Married}

November 10, 2014 - There is nothing quite like a backyard wedding! We've had a few this past summer and they've been incredible! Leah & Dre...

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James & Samantha {Married}

November 03, 2014 - We travelled up island to Campbell River for Samantha & James' down to earth, rustic wedding day! Boy was it worth it. B...

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Bryan & Rebecca {Married}

October 21, 2014 - Not only are Bryan & Rebecca brilliant (as the Brits say!), but they had the most budget savvy wedding of the summer! Fr...

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Mount Washington Wedding - Brandon & Danyka

October 07, 2014 - Brandon & Danyka are a blast. We met Danyka a couple years ago at Leah & Jodi's wedding, and we were thrilled when she a...

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Tom & Ashley {Maternity}

September 30, 2014 - Ashely and I have known each other for eons! We used to play baseball together, went to high school together, and have b...

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Kevin & Karina {Married}

September 23, 2014 - Kevin & Karina are delightful in every way. Karina is a genuinely beautiful woman, her smile lights up the room! Kevin i...

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Phil & Daylene {Engaged}

September 09, 2014 - We had the pleasure of shooting Phil & Daylene's engagement session at the Heather Marina (in Vancouver) & on the water!...

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David & Amanda {Engaged}

September 01, 2014 - We have always thought Shack Island was neat. The colours, the history, the privacy. So we pitched a canoe, campfire & s...

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Dylan & Alyx {Married}

August 26, 2014 - You'll probably remember this gorgeous couple, Dylan & Alyx, from their engagement session. We loved every photo from th...

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Bryan & Lauren {Engaged}

August 18, 2014 - Cute. Adorable. Cozy...just a few of the words that come to mind when we think about Bryan & Lauren. We spent the evenin...

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Matt & Jenn {Married}

August 14, 2014 - Matt & Jenn's backyard nuptials kicked off an incredible summer of Love! But we didn't kick it off in the usual way, it...

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Kyle & Cecilia {Engaged}

August 11, 2014 - Yaletown engagement? Brix? Roundhouse? YES PLEASE! We were so excited when Kyle & Cecilia contacted us to book their wed...

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Francois & Ilene {Married}

July 31, 2014 - When we met Francois & Ilene - we knew it was a match made in heaven! Ilene & I (Courtney) shared so many of the same qu...

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Kyle & Katie {Elopement}

July 23, 2014 - Kyle & Katie are absolutely adorable! They were incredibly natural on camera and so much fun to spend the day with! They...

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Coastal Cake Company {Wedding Cakes & Sweet Confections}

July 16, 2014 - Did someone say cake? There are so many things we look forward to when shooting wedding days...one of them happens to be...

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Kevin & Karina {Engaged}

June 20, 2014 - We took these two to a historic landmark for part of their session and the lake for the rest! Nanaimo has a history of m...

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Dylan & Alyx {Engaged}

May 29, 2014 - Its getting to be that time of year when the light shines late into the evening, the breeze smells sweeter, and our isla...

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Matt & Jen {Engaged}

May 08, 2014 - There's a few places we have yet to discover in Nanaimo, thanks to Matt & Jen...there is one less! We shot their engagem...

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The Importance of an Engagement Session

May 06, 2014 - Here's a question: Would you rather dip one toe in at a time over the course of three hours and be shocked every time w...

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Lance & Dee {Organic}

April 23, 2014 - I had the very special honour of photographing a long time friend, and fellow professional photographer in town, Lance S...

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Drew & Leah {Engaged}

April 15, 2014 - Drew & Leah's big day is this August, and we're pretty excited to be shooting a wedding not only with a rad couple, but...

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Francois & Ilene {Engaged}

April 01, 2014 - We've got Ilene & Francois' wedding next month, and we are so looking forward to it! Francois is big into the history of...

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Richie & Kimberly {Winter Nuptials}

March 25, 2014 - Experience the Kim & Richie's story by clicking the "PLAY" button below, you'll love it! It's been many years since K...

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Kim & Richie {Engaged}

March 11, 2014 - We hit the jackpot on the day we shot Kim & Richie's session! The previous weekend we had to cancel due to monsoon rain,...

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Alex & Kristi {Maternity}

March 05, 2014 - I first met Kristi last year when I was shooting photos for her best friend Vanessa. She was one of the most helpful fri...

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Good Knight Part II {A Wedding Video}

February 27, 2014 - One of the newest additions to Julien Photography's services is Videography, and it's Steve's new love. Photos are forev...

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Good Knight {A New Years Eve Wedding}

February 25, 2014 - Its been a few years since Steve & I celebrated a low key New Years Eve. And we're more than okay with it. In fact, we c...

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Ian & Nadia {Fall in Love}

February 05, 2014 - October was beautiful this past year. Crisp, colourful & full of love. It was even more thrilling for Ian & Nadia who we...

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What's in a video...

January 18, 2014 - Your wedding day is a blissful & busy day. It fly's by, you try to make sure you don't miss a moment, and suddenly you'r...

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Xia & Vivan {Neck Point}

January 01, 2014 - Xia & Vivian are spending this coming year preparing for their big wedding in China! They're already officially married,...

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Bryan & Lauren {Qualicum}

December 23, 2013 - Lauren's grandparents live on a breathtaking property in Qualicum. In fact, Lauren's grandparents built the house that h...

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John & Hannah {Quality Resort Bayside}

December 19, 2013 - John & Hannah's day was unforgettable. They were surrounded by endless love of family & friends, a ton of laughter, and...

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Brad & Alicia {Bowen Park}

December 17, 2013 - Brad & Alicia were formerly our neighbours across the hall, and they are now our neighbours across the province! Before...

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Matt & Tianay: St. Mark’s Anglican Church

November 29, 2013 - There is a beautiful little church in Qualicum, and in all the years I've been driving around the town, I always loved t...

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Tom & Claire: Pine Lodge Farm

November 26, 2013 - We had been looking forward to Tom & Claire's wedding day for almost a year before it arrived! They had chosen one of th...

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Todd & Tonya at MGM Bed and Breakfast

November 20, 2013 - We loved this romantic elopement for Todd & Tonya! Set at the MGM Bed & Breakfast just off Hammond Bay, it was the perfe...

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Chris & Jen at Neck Point Park

November 15, 2013 - There was so much love in the air on Chris & Jen's fairytale day! We first met these two at another friends' wedding jus...

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Curtis & Stacey at Pacific Shores

November 12, 2013 - We met Curtis & Stacey little over a year ago at a bridal fair, and knew we had to be part of their day! Not only were t...

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Jason & Leslie at Milner Gardens

September 10, 2013 - What to say about Jason & Leslie? WHOA!! Heres a truly RAD couple! We officially met these two over a Skype date, and we...

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Tyler & Sue at Pine Lodge Farms

September 04, 2013 - Tyler & Sue's wedding day was beautiful! The sun was hot, the sky was clear and love was in the air! They chose a farm i...

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On a Hot Winter's Night

March 22, 2013 - It may well have been freezing out the Saturday night we took Andy & Camilla downtown...but did it ever get HOT! These t...

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