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Planning a wedding can be both exciting and overwhelming, but at Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria, BC, they make it simple and unforgettable. I’ve worked with the event staff at the Inn to put together all of the information you may need to know when thinking about having your wedding in their gorgeous space. […]

Tips and Tricks, Weddings

July 11, 2024

Discover Your Dream Wedding at Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria BC

Planning a wedding can be a thrilling adventure, but it’s no secret that it can also be a significant financial investment. The key to managing your wedding budgeting effectively is to identify your top priorities and allocate your funds wisely. Here are some valuable tips on how to make the most of your wedding budget: […]

Tips and Tricks, Weddings

June 6, 2024

Wedding Budgeting: Where to Splurge and Where to Save

Wedding Budgeting

Your wedding day is all about celebrating love, and what better way to do that than with a dance floor filled with joyous guests moving to the beat? The real question is, how to get everyone dancing at your wedding? If you want to ensure that your wedding dance floor is the place to be, […]

Tips and Tricks, Weddings

June 6, 2024

How to Get Everyone Dancing at Your Wedding

Disco Themed Wedding

Planning the perfect surprise proposal is an exciting journey filled with anticipation, love, and the promise of forever. Whether you want it to be a grand event or an intimate moment, here’s how to plan the perfect surprise proposal that will leave your partner speechless. 1. Collaboration with a Photographer The first step to planning […]

Proposals + Engagement, Tips and Tricks

June 6, 2024

Planning the Perfect Surprise Proposal

Planning the Perfect surprise proposal

How to Look Natural and Confident in Your Wedding + Engagement Photos You obviously want to look natural and feel confident on your wedding or photo session day. But let’s face it, aside from professional models, most people don’t enjoy being in front of a camera all day, especially during such a significant event. Wedding […]

Proposals + Engagement, Tips and Tricks, Weddings

June 6, 2024

Posing Guide for Natural + Confident Photos

I had the pleasure of working with Brittany and Graeme at BLUE. Party Rentals and LOVED their business overview and wanted to share it! What initially caught my eye was the variety of what they have to offer. Brittany is all about the sleek, classy look, with silk, and bows and champagne. While Graeme is […]

Tips and Tricks, Weddings

May 30, 2024

Bringing Your Pinterest Dreams to Life with BLUE. Party Rentals

BLUE. Party Rentals

Planning a wedding is an exhilarating journey filled with excitement, but it can also be a whirlwind of tight schedules and nerve-wracking deadlines. That’s where our number one wedding timeline tip comes to the rescue: Add 5-minute breathing blocks between each of your wedding events. Here’s why this simple strategy is an absolute game-changer: 1. […]

Tips and Tricks, Weddings

May 21, 2024

The Ultimate Wedding Timeline Tip: The 5 Minute Rule

Wedding Timeline Tip

Hey there, party people! Are you ready to get your boogie on? If you’re looking for a wedding theme that’s all about fun, funk, and fabulousness, then look no further than a Disco Themed Wedding! Picture this: disco balls sparkling, funky sunglasses on every guest, and a dance floor that’s hotter than Saturday Night Fever. […]

Tips and Tricks, Weddings

May 21, 2024

How to Throw a Disco Themed Wedding

Disco Themed Wedding

Choosing the Perfect Wedding Photographer: The Importance of Your Wedding Photographer Your wedding day is a tapestry of emotions, moments, and memories. From the excitement as you step into your gown or suit to the tearful joy of saying ‘I do’ and the heartwarming laughter shared with loved ones. Each second is priceless. And while […]

Tips and Tricks, Weddings

October 24, 2023

Choosing the Perfect Wedding Photographer!

Choosing the perfect wedding photographer

Congratulations on your engagement! This exciting time in your life is full of countless moments that deserve to be captured and cherished for years to come. Among them is your engagement session—a wonderful way to not only document your love but also to get to know your photographer (that’s me!) and get comfortable in front […]

Proposals + Engagement, Tips and Tricks

October 10, 2023

Choosing The Perfect Time + Location For Your Victoria Engagement Session

Wedding Budgeting

Part of what makes a beautiful photo session are the colours that are presented! Think greens and reds during Christmas, or a beautifully coloured movie that shows teal and orange. Each colour has a friend on the other side of the colour wheel that brings out the best in both of them. So what are […]

Proposals + Engagement, Tips and Tricks

September 26, 2023

How To Choose The BEST Colors For Your Engagement Photos

Engagement Photos

We frequently hear “I hate being in front of the camera” or “My partner is really camera shy”. This feeling is normal! Here’s how we handle camera shy wedding photos. 1. Movement is everything! If you feel lost, or stuck, we will give you something to do that involves movement. Movement really is the key […]

Tips and Tricks, Weddings

February 16, 2023

Camera Shy Wedding Photos

Camera shy wedding photos - Empress Hotel

Why you should be looking for 24/7 wedding text support when planning your wedding and hiring your photographer.

Tips and Tricks, Weddings

February 7, 2023

24/7 Wedding Text Support

24/6 wedding text support

It’s hard to know what you should get in your wedding photography package… but I need to let you know. You should be getting more than just photos. Let’s get into the details of what we include for all of our clients. Treat this like finding your fiance, know your worth, and don’t accept less! […]

Tips and Tricks, Weddings

January 25, 2023

What You Should Get In Your Wedding Photography Package

Wedding Photography Package

Did you know that most photographers have a gallery turnaround time of 8-12 weeks? That’s 2 or 3 MONTHS! 🤯 And you wouldn’t believe how many posts I’ve seen from stressed out couples who are past that 3 month mark. Just trying to reach out to their photographer for an update, with no success. If […]

Tips and Tricks

May 31, 2022

Gallery Turnaround Time