Fernie Wedding Photographer | a mix of digital & film for the laidback romantics & the ones who value presence over performance.
Your wedding day isn't a photoshoot.
It's meant to be lived, not performed—honest, alive, and entirely yours. It's the moment your grandpa decides to give a speech even though he wasn't on the timeline. It's that first walk back down the aisle as a married couple—pure joy, relief, and "we actually just did that" energy. It's your dad seeing you for the first time and trying not to cry. It's all the little things that don't feel monumental in the moment but become everything when you look back.
I'm here to capture the real stuff while you stay present in it. No stiff poses. No fake laughs. Just you, your people, and a day that actually feels like yours.
For Couples Who Want to Feel It, Not Just See It.
Based in Fernie, but will travel anywhere for love
Hi, I'm Sam. I'm probably going to cry at your wedding. But I'm also going to make you feel like you're absolutely crushing it, keep things chill when the timeline goes sideways, and capture all those in-between moments that make your day yours.
My approach? I blend into the background, document the honest stuff, and gently guide you when it helps. I'll hype you up—but in a "you got this" way, not a "POSE AND SMILE" way.
What you get is a mix of documentary realness with some editorial moments if you're feeling it. Film and digital images that are nostalgic, a little grainy, and full of feeling. Not Instagram-perfect. Just real.
I work with couples across Fernie, Cranbrook, Golden, Kimberley, and throughout British Columbia—from backyard elopements to mountain ceremonies to full celebrations with everyone you've ever loved.
The photog: soulful, laidback, romantic.
My style: vintage, creative, documentary.
The vibes: nostalgic.
Who gets it
Fernie & BC Wedding Photographer
Here's what I want you to know: your wedding doesn't need to look like everyone else's Pinterest board. It shouldn't, actually.
Love a good trend? Amazing, let's do it. Want to throw out all the traditions and do something totally you? Even better.
The couples who look back with zero regrets are the ones who made their day feel like them—not like what they thought a wedding was "supposed" to be. And yeah, you need a timeline (I'll help you make one), but you also need flexibility and buffer room because—let's be real—shit happens. Grandpa's going to want to say a few words. Your best friend's going to ugly cry longer than planned. The sunset's going to be too good to skip.
The best days are the ones that leave room to breathe, laugh, and actually be present.
Do Whatever You Want. Seriously.
Your Love Is always Welcome & celebrated here
Let's Do it!
What Working With Me Looks Like.
Here's my vibe:
- Calm and gentle energy – I'm not going to stress you out or make your day feel like a photoshoot
- A little goofy – I'll joke around with you, make you laugh, and remind you that you're doing great (because you are)
- Documentary-focused – I'm here for the candid, unscripted, real moments
- Down for editorial moments – If you want to play around with some artsy poses, I'm so in
- Film-inspired aesthetic – Nostalgic, grainy, warm, timeless
I'm not here to control your day or make you perform for the camera. I'm here to document it—the planned stuff, the spontaneous stuff, and all the beautiful chaos in between.
Calm, Chill, and Low-Key Your Biggest Fan.
-Lindsay & Curtis
“Sam photographed our backyard elopement and captured our day perfectly. The photos are everything I could have hoped for and more! She is definitely a natural at being behind the lens and snaps the perfect moments. These photos and memories we have of this day are something we will always cherish."
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“SAM IS A THOUGHTFUL, BEAUTIFUL PERSON WHO WILL ADD COMFORT & KINDNESS TO YOUR DAY.”
-ais & axel
“Happy to have memories and moments captured from her point of view. Her skill, humour, and gentle suggestions put you at ease while she works her magic. Thanks Sam ♥.”
"Choose Sam"
-karly & dan
"My husband and I had the most amazing experience with Sam! She is a natural with an amazing eye for detail, but most importantly made us feel so comfortable and relaxed as getting your photos taken isn't an everyday occurrence for us! And the photos were AMAZING and exactly what I wanted."
"go with Sam if you are wanting photos to look back on for a life time"
Every wedding I photograph is different because every couple is different. Browse recent weddings and elopements to see how I capture real moments, genuine emotion, and all the in-between stuff that makes your day yours.
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You deserve it all, and it would be my honor to capture it.
Photography is where art and connection meet for me, and I don't take that lightly. You're not just another booking—I remember the vows, the tears, the way your dog crashed the ceremony. Every couple, every story matters.
I'm here for the people who want their photos to feel lived-in and loved-up. Who care more about feeling than perfection. Who want to look back and remember exactly how this felt.
I'm based in Fernie, BC and work with couples throughout the province and beyond. Wherever your day takes you, I'm there.
If that sounds like you—let's make something beautiful together.
