Nanaimo Family Portraits

Alanna is your local photographer for family portraits in Nanaimo, Parksville and throughout Vancouver Island.

Now booking 2024 and 2025 sessions for portraits, weddings, business photography and vacation family photos.

Find out more info about session options and services using the menu at the top of this page, or the links below

Alanna D Photography is the local contributing photographer for the summer 2024 Jingle Pot Living Magazine distributed exclusively to the Jinglepot and Mount Benson region of Nanaimo.

Thank you for supporting this local publication and my small business by considering me for your next photography session

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Spring Inspired Floral Creative Collaboration
Spring Inspired Floral Creative Collaboration

Embracing the vibrant spring colors and 2025 wedding floral color trends for this creative styled photo shoot. This collaboration of Vancouver Island wedding vendors is a fresh view and ideas for your spring or summer wedding inspiration.

Wedding Venue Location Ideas on Central Vancouver Island
Wedding Venue Location Ideas on Central Vancouver Island

If you are planning a wedding on Vancouver Island, you will quickly find out that there are a huge range of venues and ceremony location options to fit every size, style and budget and the list can be overwhelming.

From elopements for two with just your officiant and witness, to those planning a full ballroom party at a resort, here are some great Central Vancouver Island locations that you should consider for your wedding.

Gabriola Island Weddings
Gabriola Island Weddings

Gabriola Island features some of the most beautiful scenic landscapes on the west coast. Everything from white sand beaches, paddleboard perfect sunsets, and sculpted rock formations, to old growth trees and mountain views. Your ideal west coast wedding could be right here at one of two retreats on Gabriola Island, a short 20 minute ferry ride from Nanaimo.