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Victoria Wedding Photographers

Our Victoria photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Canadian Province, Vancouver Island, Canada's Pacific Coast, Greater Victoria Area, Western Canada, Pacific Northwest

Victoria Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Victoria - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Victoria photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Victoria elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Victoria documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The newlyweds' winter wedding was made complete as they signed their marriage certificate at the edge of the ice rink, the chill of the air giving them the perfect backdrop to capture their special moment before they headed off to take family photos
Viara Mileva
Elopement Picture of bride and groom at their small, private ceremony among tall, green shrubbery, affording them the intimacy to share that classic kiss after saying yes
Simone Miglietta
The bride and groom got ready together in a blue bedroom before their at home marriage in their backyard, making the intimate wedding perfect for them
Kathleen Ricker

Victoria Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Victoria wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

British Columbia WPJA members are ready to document any justice of the peace, town hall, fast, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

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1 Victoria Wedding Photographers...

Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Rick Collins of Love You Me Picture studio

Rick Collins has 20 years of photojournalism experience and specializes in documentary wedding photography. His work incorporates natural beauty and stunning portraits for couples to cherish, both at home and abroad.

Rick Collins

Victoria in British Columbia, CA
22
7
3600 (CAD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Victoria Couples

Victoria Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Victoria wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Victoria marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Victoria engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Award-winning wedding day pic taken at the Crown Casino Hotel in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This captivating black and white photo captures the symmetrical frame with guests mingling.
Kids being kids, hanging out by the window at Crown Casino Hotel in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, while a woman gets her dress ready for the wedding. A playful and heartwarming moment captured before the ceremony.
In Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, a joyful reception party captures the bride gracefully dancing amidst a circle of women, symbolizing unity and celebration
Two young girls sit next to the bride as one of them touches her bouquet in this black and white photo by a Victoria, British Columbia wedding photographer.
A man hugs the bride and two young boys in this photo by a Victoria, British Columbia wedding photographer.
A man hugs the bride with one arm as he holds two pairs of shoes and a beer in the other hand in this photo by a Victoria, British Columbia wedding photographer.
Victoria wedding photographer captured this black and white image of children playing outside in their wedding attire
Photo of the bride and groom walking happily hand-in-hand after the ceremony by a Victoria, British Columbia wedding photographer.
Victoria wedding photographer captured this humorous photo of the bride and groom each shotgunning a beer while wedding guests cheer them on
Victoria wedding photographer shoots the action of the bride spraying the champagne at the outdoor reception
Victoria wedding photographer shoots a black and white image of the bride and groom kissing after the ceremony
Victoria bridesmaids and bride having fun before the wedding - British Columbia wedding reportage photo

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Victoria wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Victoria wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Victoria photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Victoria wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Victoria wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Victoria wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Victoria WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Tara and Erik

Photo by Rick Collins

We love you, Rick. There is not enough room in this review to tell you how lucky and happy we were to find you. Not only are you an amazing photographer, but you are an awesome person. We had a blast hanging out with you the day after our wedding for our post nup shoot. You went above and beyond trying to capture our wedding weekend and did it well in the high heat and humidity.

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Melissa and Dick

Photo by Rick Collins

Rick you are unbelievably great. Your images are stunning, and you caught them all without interrupting the wedding at all. All of our images are beautifully composed. These are all artbook shots, without a hint of cheese anywhere! I have many loves about the entire experience with you. Here are but a few: I love how you are a true photojournalist, not interrupting anything, ever! Many photogs claim to be photojournalists but then make you re-do the ring exchange after the ceremony. Our shots are all true and very special moments captured as they actually happened. And I love how flexible you are in working out options for us that we could afford. Thank you for that! And finally, I love the fact that you love shooting. You stayed through the whole party and dare I say looked like you were having fun. Please let me know if you need a reference as I would highly recommend you to anyone.

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Anne and Geoff

Photo by Rick Collins

OMG, Rick, these are incredible. Thank you so so much!

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