vancouver island wedding photographer
cinematic storytelling for the adventurous hearts and the stories written in wild places.
british columbia & beyond
Story & Philosophy 〰️ Celebrating all love
Vancouver Island intimate wedding, elopement, couples & family photographer.
Every photograph I take, I document moments as they unfold. The quiet, the inbetween moments.
Rooted in Storytelling
Built on Meaning
It’s not about perfect poses or performances. It’s about connection, memory and creating images that hold emotional weight long after the day has passed.
Stories Over Poses
I guide gently when needed, then step back. What remains is truth, the unforced moments, real emotion, and images that feel like you.
“If I could get married again just to hire Mary as my photographer, I would do it in a heartbeat. Her presence at both my elopement as well as the big day helped shape the entire atmosphere of our experience. As soon as she arrived, we felt at ease. Her gentle demeanour and peaceful involvement made the experience so comfortable and effortless, we were genuinely just able to enjoy ourselves. Mary has a way of making you feel the moment through photography.
She is also the most patient and understanding photographer, which was very appreciated by this very “type B” bride. When we called her asking if she’d be game to turn our engagement session into a secret elopement, not only was she excited and on board, but she changed her entire schedule to travelled to be there with us.
I call Mary my “comfort photographer” because of the way she makes me feel while getting my photo taken. Mary has a way of making you feel warm and serene in even the most stressful situations (like driving to make the last Gulf Island ferry sailing, or tying the knot in torrential downpour) feel like a literal walk in the park. And she’ll still point out something beautiful along the way.
Mary is not only someone I would happily work with again, but someone I would genuinely just sit and have coffee with to make my day better. If you have the opportunity to work with her, grab it with both hands and be prepared to feel supported and celebrated every step of the way.”
LOVE LETTERS
Love note from, Jessie + Sam
Hello friend! I’m Mary!
I’m someone who’s happiest when I’m creating or exploring. Whether that’s getting lost in a thrift store, or heading out on a spontaneous adventure. I moved to North Vancouver last summer and have been slowly finding my rhythm here.
I’ve always been drawn to things that tell a story, the worn edges of something old, the way light spills through the trees, the moments that make you stop a take a breath.
At my core, I’m someone who loves to notice. The beauty in everyday, the small details that feel special.
Thank you for being here, I’m so glad you find your way to my little corner of the world! Let’s create something magical together.
Artistry & Emotion
Poetry in Images
Light, movement and emotion come together to create photographs that feel less like documentation and more like memory.
Photographs That Feel
These images aren’t just meant to be seen, they’re meant to be felt. The kind that pull you back into a moment every time you return to them.
Cinematic storytelling for the wild at heart.
British Columbia or anywhere beyond.
Wherever calls you. The mountains, by the ocean, or within a forest haven. Count on me to be there. I am ready to travel, and beautifully capture the intimate moments that define your relationship, preserving the magic of your elopement or couple’s adventure for a lifetime.
Our Services
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For the wildly in love.
An evening spent wandering your favourite trails, chasing the sunset, or slow dancing in the kitchen. Less posing, more living. The goal isn’t perfect photos, it’s preserving the way this chapter of your story actually felt. -
For the adventurers.
Your wedding deserves to feel like your greatest adventure, not a production. Whether you’re saying your vows on a mountaintop or in your own backyard, I’ll document every meaningful glance, happy tear, and quiet moment exactly as it unfolds. -
For every season
Children grow, parents change, traditions evolve. These sessions are about pressing pause for just a little while and documenting the beautiful mess of everyday life so you can return to it for years to come.