Parksville & Nanaimo
Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Vancouver Island Wedding & Elopement Photographer Alanna D Photography is based in Nanaimo and available Island-Wide from Parksville to Port Hardy to Port Renfrew, Tofino, Nanoose Bay and everywhere in between.
Wedding Photography is also available on Gabriola Island, Hornby Island, the Gulf Islands, the Greater Vancouver area and Whistler.
Vancouver Island Wedding Photography
Congratulations Newlyweds! I am so excited for you and your next big step in your story together.
My style is a blend of posed portraits in beautiful scenery, a few romantic close-ups, and lots of unscripted and documentary moments of your guests and your time together. I work up close with you, but I'm like your extra best friend for the day helping you enjoy all the moments without rushing, so you can take the time to be in your wedding day and enjoy the details.
A wedding day with Alanna leads to a photo gallery full of fun, colourful and lighthearted romantic photos.
When you receive your gallery in 8-10 weeks after your big day, you’ll have a big mix of timeless, frame-worthy images to share with your family. You’ll also have a great mix of artistic, documentary, and posed moments for a collection of your wedding day story images that you’ll be excited to share for all the years ahead.
Alanna is the ideal wedding photographer for:
The couple that loves being in natural, west coast style photos rain or shine, from farm table to Hatley Castle
Couples that love a mix of candids with traditional portraits and family group shots
Couples who just want to have a good time and occassionally be told where to stand and how to snuggle up for great photo moments
The wedding couple that wants sweet and sentimental moments for their intimate wedding
The animal lovers and anyone having backyard farm weddings, Ilamas, goats and all animals are welcome
The fun loving bridal parties who want to pop champagne and make some exciting photos
The West Coast romantics who really want those stunning beach and forest-inspired photos
The anything-couple goes couple that just wants to show up and mainly be present in their wedding with few posed photos, and trust me to run around and get great photos of you and your guests
The backyard weddings with your favourite people in an intimate space
Your West coast wedding story
Nicole & Des Reardon
“Alanna has captured the most special moments of my family’s life, and has done so for over a decade. She has a fine attention to detail and magical ways of keeping sessions fun for all ages. We will cherish our wedding photos forever and continue to recommend Alanna to anyone looking for a customized, personal photography experience”
Avery & Taylor
“These photos are Amazing!!!!!! We are totally blown away by the pictures. And to think we weren’t even going to have a photographer for the wedding. I’m so glad I came across you because you were obviously the perfect choice. You really did get a sense of us and our celebration and you captured our day in a wonderful way!!
We were also so impressed by your creativity, how you handled the guests (especially those persistent children!) and how group photos weren’t long or drawn out or “a huge thing”, but instead just a natural and easy moment that only added to the wedding experience.
We loved all the artsy photos, mixed with the classic photos, mixed with the unexpected photos!
You truly captured such tender moments that, thanks to you, we will be able to look back on in the years to come. Thank you so so much for sharing your gift with the world and with us! We really do appreciate it!”
Wedding Packages
From Mini Weddings to full day parties, farms to castles, I would love to work with you for your Vancouver Island or Gabriola Island Wedding if you think my style is a fit for you. Your photos are your wedding memories brought back to life, so it’s important that you love my style and flare for colorful, sometimes cheesy, definitely beautiful and romantic photos.
All of my packages include:
My creative self packing 2 cameras, a bunch of lenses and gear and a very upbeat, positive, fun and calming personality to help you roll through your day as stress free as possible
A Full Gallery of the BEST images from start to finish. If it’s a keeper, or a funny outtake even, the photos is probably going to end up in your gallery so I hope you like a lot of photos.
The Digital Gallery with Slideshow is available for you to share with all family & friends to save and download high-resolution printable images
Print Release to print your photos anywhere you like
Optional photo albums, prints and wall art are available to order easily right through your gallery
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If you are celebrating with just a few favourite people, or we are collecting strangers passing by to sign as your witnesses for just the two of you, we can have a lot of fun and make some amazing photos in just 2-3 hours.
The sessions are ideal for one or two locations for photos including the ceremony and guests in your photos and then time for just the two of you to be in the moment. Or we roll right into a backyard party full of yard games and skip the posed portraits. Whatever suits you best!
$1300+gst 2 hours
$1900+gst 3 hours
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Enjoy the best highlights of your day. We have an initial meeting to go over your wedding timeline and what photos are the most important to you, and then see how to fit these into your 5 hour timeframe and maximize all the best photos opportunities from your day. This is a great fit for smaller weddings and backyard celebrations without a big reception party, or catching just a little bit of the reception such as a cake cutting or first dance, or champagne toast.
$3200+gst
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You get me, all day long, right there as your shadow but in the best possible way.
A full day allows us up to 7 hours coverage so there are time to document the details of your getting ready moments, first time seeing your parents as you get into your wedding dress.
We work together on your timeline to set out what is most important for the story of your day from getting ready to party time to sneaking off for sunset photos.
It’s a full day with a lot of action and moments to capture the whole story of your best day ever
This packge includes a custom USB with your names and copies of all the digital images.
A personal slideshow with highlights of your day will also be included with your final gallery
$4200+gst
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Let’s plan a personal engagement session unique to you and your partner so you have some great photos to use for the save the dates and wedding announcements. And because having a couple’s photo session before the wedding is a greart warm up to your wedding day, with a lot more unique locations to choose from
starting at $350+gst
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If you have your heart set on a big surprise for your partner, let’s chat about finding an amazing spot to capture the blissful moment and pop some bubbly too.
Starting at $300+gst
Ready to take the plunge?
Extra Details to Note
All wedding galleries are delivered approximately 8-10 weeks following your wedding
Your gallery is sharable with a highlights slideshow and all family and friends are welcome to download their favourite images if you share the gallery with them. This option can also be removed if you prefer to keep your gallery private.
Most images are delivered in colour only but I do choose a small mix of black and white images to add to the gallery.
$500+gst Non-Refundable Deposit is required to hold your date
Travel fees may apply to long-distance locations that require an overnight stay such as Tofino and Saltspring Island (let’s not risk that highway closure!) or ferry fare and other costs.
I am here for you! Your day is held for you in my calendar and we can adjust the schedule as needed to maximize your wedding photos and make the day's schedule flow easily from getting ready right through to the party hours.
Let’s work together
Ready to take the plunge? Please share some details about you and your partner and your plans. If I have your preferred date available I am happy to schedule a call so we can discuss your photo session style and personal preferences and go through more details.
Thank you so much for your interest in working with me. I try to respond to all emails within 2 business days.
Please check your spam or promo folder if you have not received a reply, or feel free to reach out on facebook or instagram or by phone/text at the number above
Where Romance Meets Playfulness and Wildly Beautiful Memories
Your Wedding is just for the two of you, being together, having fun, and sharing in all the emotions, laughs and love every moment of your day.
I work up close with you, but I'm like your extra best friend for the day, helping you enjoy the moments without rushing, so you can take the time to be present in your wedding day.
If real moments, colourful portraits, beautiful scenery, and a combo of candid moments and FUN sounds like you and your partner, look at my wedding portfolio below, and if my photo style connects with you, Let’s Chat!
Scroll down to view the package options at the bottom of this page below the portfolio images
All Love is Always Welcome
Villa Eyrie Wedding Portraits
“What a whirl wind day… I cannot express how grateful we are to you.
On Saturday you were so calm, composed, organized, and amazing! I’m just spilling out with love and gratitude. I hope you enjoyed your day and didn’t feel too much stress or pressure. I know I was so concerned with time, and full of nervous energy.
You never rushed or expressed concern and that was a huge help to our nerves. Your presence, experience and professionalism really helped make our day perfect.
You made me feel like a princess bride, and Scott my Prince Charming. I hope in the future you can help us capture our coming milestones and memories.
Most sincerely and gratefully,”
Scott & Amanda Stennes