Hello and welcome! I am a wedding photographer on Vancouver Island, BC. All photos you see here are true documentations of life and love. My clients are regular people, just like you and me. (Not models!) With this in mind, I strive to bring out your story with emotion and beauty.
There are no do-overs with weddings, and that’s exactly why I love photographing them. It’s a challenge to capture the moment before it’s gone, and one I take great pride in.
You put so much care into planning and details that your day deserves to be photographed with equal care. I’ll ensure that all your unseen effort of the day is captured beautifully.
I’m a Victoria & Vancouver Island wedding photographer for couples of all faiths and backgrounds. Everyone is beautiful in their own unique way, but sometimes my clients say they feel awkward on camera! (Sound like you?) Above all, my goal is to help bring out your inner beauty and make you say “wow” when you see your photos!
Nervous about choosing the wrong wedding photographer? I get it—there are so many out there, and it’s easy to default to price-shopping instead of finding someone who truly aligns with your style and values. Let’s fix that with my new Try-Before-You-Buy Engagement Session!
Capturing your story should never feel risky or uncertain, which is why I’m making this a total no-brainer. Here’s how it works:
No matter what, it’s a win-win—so what are you waiting for?
Why am I doing this?
Because I believe wholeheartedly in my work and want you to feel 100% confident by the time you walk down the aisle. Let’s make this easy and fun from day one! Sign up below!
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Your wedding is a big investment, both financially and emotionally. So, that’s why I want to provide you with a 5-star experience from beginning to end because I know how important this day is. As a result, you can relax knowing you’re in good hands!
Pricing:
Weddings start at: $2900 | Micro Weddings/Elopements start at: $1190 | Engagement/Couples’ sessions from $350
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I’ve worked with hundreds of happy couples since 2007. And yet, no two weddings were ever the same! Eloping or having a micro wedding in Victoria or somewhere else on Vancouver Island? Get in touch and share your vision!
All couples are warmly welcomed here, regardless of background, gender, religion, or beliefs. I’m also happy to accommodate short-notice requests!
Have a question?! Schedule a call back. No question is too small. Try me! 😉
Hey Naomi, We would both like to say a very big THANK YOU for taking such wonderful pictures of our wedding day. Everyone who has seen them has been telling us how beautiful and candid they are.
Hey Naomi, I just wanted to say that we looked at all the pictures and WE ARE ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY by the quality and the amazing shots that you got of everybody. I mean, we knew you'd do a good job, but we are still blown away. Thank you so much. You can't put a price on the memories we have now.
Hi Naomi! Thank you SO SO SO much!! We absolutely love them and greatly appreciate the slideshow! We are so happy we went with you and certainly had a great experience!
Naomi, we are looking through the wedding photos again and each time I look through them I love them more and more! You did such a great job, our friends and family all commented how wonderful they are!!
Naomi, you are amazing!!! The slideshow is beautiful THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
Hi Naomi! Thank you so much for capturing so many great memories for us! We both love the photos and are having so much fun looking through everything.
It’s hard to choose a wedding photographer. (I know, I’ve been there too!) First, thank you for being here and considering me.
So, let me show you what your experience will be like when you work with me.
Since you’re here, you probably love natural, documentary photos that ooze authenticity. (So do I!) Your wedding is about far more than just photos, so most of your day will be captured without any influence from me.
That said, as your Vancouver Island wedding photographer it’s my job to help you look and feel comfortable! I won’t leave you hanging when it’s time for your couple’s portraits or family photos. I have a traditional studio photography background and I know how to help people pose, without feeling awkward. However, a little direction goes a long way to help you look and feel confident on camera.
Overall, with these two ways of shooting, you get the best of both worlds – traditional portraits that your grandma will want to frame, and a modern wedding album that’s authentically you.
I’m more than happy to accommodate weddings of all sizes and budgets. In fact, all my packages can be customized. I aim to be affordable and have set my rates very competitively compared to others with similar experience.
I’m able to be flexible because I work from home, and have very little overhead costs.
If my 2hr elopement package is still outside of your budget, I do offer shorter couples’ sessions on any day except peak season weekends. Please enquire for details.
That depends. I include venue scouting with my 6 & 8 hour packages as those tend to be larger weddings with less flexibilty. While it is helpful to get a general feel for the venue, it isn’t necessary for smaller events. For outdoor public spaces, the likelihood of everything being exactly the same as on your wedding day is slim. Things like the weather, time of day, time of year, the tide, sunrise/sunset time and other people being in the area, all affect where the ideal spot to take photos would be on your day. For that reason, I don’t always go see your venue in advance, especially if it’s in a park or public space.
Besides weddings in Victoria, I also serve Langford, View Royal, Sooke and Sidney and pretty much anywhere in between. I have served weddings elsewhere on Vancouver Island as well, so please inquire if you’re having your wedding somewhere else!
Before your wedding: We’ll either chat on the phone, or meet up in person and see if we are a good fit for each other. You can ask me all the questions you want! If you decide you’d like to book me, I require a signed contract and 50% non-refundable retainer to hold your date.
In the weeks leading up to your event, you can contact me by email anytime you have a question.
I’ll email you 7 days before your wedding just to touch base and make sure there are no changes to your timeline or anything else I need to know.
On the wedding day: You’ll get a variety of documentary and candid photos during your ceremony, and other events throughout your day. We’ll have planned some time for group photos with your family, wedding party or any other groups you’d like. Once that’s done, we’ll usually shoot your couple portraits, and then I’ll end off with more documentary style photos for the remainder of your booked time with me.
After the event: I’ll prepare your images (deleting the no-goods and editing the rest) and deliver them to you in a secure, password-protected gallery which you can share with your family and friends if you choose.
I tend to disappear into the background and capture the wedding day as it happens, without interference from me. When it comes time for the couple portraits and family group photos, I will step out of that role and help people feel comfortable in front the camera and show them how to pose. Once those shots are over, I go back into candid mode. With this approach, you get the best of both worlds; the traditional formal shots, and the more modern-looking “documentary” style images.
I’ll always include plenty of images of everything I capture. I don’t like to give a cutoff number because I don’t believe in withholding any images from you as an “upsell”. Since I know you want an actual number answer, I’d estimate you’ll get about 50 images per hour of shooting time, but generally you’ll get more.
Not as a general rule. Editing is half the magic that goes into the photos and the raw photos don’t portray a finished vision. That said, if you have a special circumstance and/or just want a few raw photos to play around with feel free to ask me.
Almost! I go through and sort/filter out the bad ones (blinks/blurs/flaws) because you wouldn’t want these anyway. I have a very high “keeper” ratio, and I won’t let you miss out on your memories! All important events will be captured and delivered.
Great question! Here’s a bit about me: I am honored to be a wedding photographer, as I believe it comes with great responsibility to capture the details, the feelings and the moments as they unfold. Your day will be filled with spontaneous moments, laughter, smiles; all of which must be captured without a second chance. With over a decade of experience shooting weddings, I assure you the love and feeling of your day will shine through in your photos.
About my clients: Most of my clients want beautiful photos, but don’t want to spend too much time posing. They prefer to spend the majority of the day authentically and have documentary-style photos captured. Many of my clients are a bit older, some with kids already, and some have found love for the second time. All want to look beautiful in their photos, and some think they’ll need a bit of direction.
Does this sound like a match to you?
If so, I’d love to meet up with you over tea or coffee and we’ll get to know each other!
My philosophy: To take the stress out of wedding photography by giving you the freedom and flexibility to customize any aspect of your day. And, to capture the feelings as the day unfolds and preserve important moments & memories.
Mission Statement (i) above all, to make your photos look gorgeous; and you look fabulous in them! (ii) second, to provide complete event coverage so nothing gets missed (iii) lastly, to deliver images of the highest standard among the wedding industry
When you work with me, I’ll make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed. (It’s not your job to be a professional model!)
We will have fun, and you can totally be yourself. If you need a little direction because you don’t know what to do, I’ll offer posing suggestions, or give you something to do so you can focus on a task instead of the camera.
Wanna chat? Call me at 778-677-2312!
EXCELLENT Based on 83 reviews alex IstrateNovember 30, 2023. Great photos!! Love her work Mollie MillerNovember 29, 2023. Not only are our photos incredible but Naomi is amazing. We reached out to her when the weather prevented us from getting the pics we wanted on our wedding day and decided to try to find a photog on our honeymoon. We are from Texas and honeymooning in Canada. Naomi was so incredibly helpful listening to our vision and researched finding the perfect location. She was professional and helpful in finding the best shots and letting us just create our own vibe. Would 10/10 recommend and would not hesitate to use her services again should we find ourselves in Victoria again. Thank you so much Naomi!! CaitlynNovember 25, 2023. Naomi was extremely wonderful to work with! We have a 10.5 month old and had no big expectations for how our photos would turn out (not easy to get her to cooperate for a photo). Naomi and her mom (?) were so accommodating at trying to help and distract her to get some nice photos. She even offered to take some individual photos of our daughter as well, really focusing on trying to get her to smile and look at the camera. We were so happy with how the photos turned out, it was hard to determine which ones we liked the most. Very quick and easy to communicate with, would definitely recommend! Annie CraigNovember 25, 2023. We have had our Christmas photos taken by Naomi for the past three years and they have always turned out fabulous! She works with you to make sure you are getting what you want and is also very prompt in returning emails and getting your photos to you quickly. She is also VERY patient and sweet with young children :). 100% would recommend. Raman HariNovember 7, 2023. My outdoor headshot session with Naomi was fantastic. It was quick and she made me feel super comfortable. I needed the pictures 3 days after our photoshoot, and she got them back to me even quicker than that. Loved the end result! Susan YoungOctober 31, 2023. Working with Naomi was a great experience. She was prompt, professional, and took great pictures with a reluctant subject! I highly recommend her. Colin GrovesSeptember 18, 2023. Naomi was so professional, organized, and responsive from the first email until after our wedding, and the photos we got from the day are absolutely stunning. She really is an extremely gifted photographer and the quality of her shots was exceptional. Naomi had so many great suggestions to take advantage of the lighting and surroundings of our venue, was quick to adapt to changes in our fast-paced day, and the candid shots of our guests and were captured beautifully. 10/10! Kirk ClyneAugust 28, 2023. Naomi did a fantastic job with our wedding ceremony photographs. We told her we wanted candid shots only, with natural and intimate moments and she really delivered exactly the kind of thing we were looking for. She really captured the energy of the day, and almost every one of her shots is pretty great. We never noticed her during the ceremony, and yet it's clear she moved around constantly, getting things from different angles and distances. She did talk us into taking a few posed photos, of us, us and our families, and even a big group shot, and we're so glad she did. Those came out lively too and provide a nice record of the day. I can't recommend her enough. Esther HackAugust 27, 2023. Naomi was awesome! I am grateful that my husband found Naomi to be our wedding photographer. We are blessed to have had such a kind, sweet, and professional wedding photographer. Our wedding pictures turned out excellent. I would say 100/100 or 100 stars to Naomi. Thank you Naomi! Tin & I will recommend you to our family and friends. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Alison LoveJune 28, 2023. We needed headshots for several people and needed them stat! Naomi was able to fit us in quickly and had the edited photos in our hands within a couple days. Not only was she super efficient, but the photos turned out perfectly and captured the spirit of each individual and the group. Big thanks to Naomi for her professionalism and for making this process so fun and easy for us. Highly recommend her if you need photos done for any occasion!
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