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Victoria BC

Documentary wedding photography with the best vibeS!

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A bride laughs as she says her wedding vows during her ceremony in Victoria BC. The photo is in black and white.

For couples who want to relax, be themselves and have fun... all while looking like total rock stars!

Analog 35mm film + Digital

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Ranked twice as one of the top 5 wedding photogrpahers in Canada!

Professional Wedding Photographers of Canada

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I'm Christina

And it means the world to me that you’re here!

Congratulations on your engagement! Based in beautiful Victoria, BC, I blend raw wedding photojournalism with an art director’s eye for funky, dreamy-creative portraits… captured on both film and digital. 

For 15+ years, I’ve had the privilege of photographing couples who value emotion over perfection.  

 

Questions & Answers

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Choosing a wedding photographer is a big deal! This person will be by your side on one of the most emotional, hilarious, and unforgettable days of your life. You’ll want someone who gets you, keeps things relaxed, and captures the moments you didn’t even realize were happening. I get it, and I’m here to help. Ask me anything… seriously! No question is too small or too weird.

All wedding coverage includes:

  • Me (Christina) as your photographer
  • Digital and analog 35mm photography
  • An unlimited number of downloadable digital images with two versions of each (one in colour + one in black and white)
  • An online gallery you can share with your favourite people so they can help themselves to photos without having to go through you.
  • A sneak peek slideshow within a week of the wedding featuring between 30-60 highlights from your day.

You also have the option of adding a second photographer (my amazingly talented husband, Derek), and a get-to-know-you casual couples’ portrait session at no additional cost. Signature albums are also included with some collections.

Small weddings and elopements begin at $2,950, while full-day coverage for larger celebrations with 8+ hours of coverage  begins at $7,950.  Get in touch, and I’ll send you my collection guide with all the details, and we can chat about what would work best for your day.

I know my pricing can sometimes carry a bit of sticker shock. There’s no industry standard for creative work, but my rates reflect the level of artistry, storytelling, and service that my couples consistently say is worth every penny.

My pricing also reflects supply, demand, and 15+ years of experience photographing weddings around the world. I take on only a limited number of weddings each year so I can give every couple my full attention from start to finish. Because my collections are designed to tell a complete story, I don’t offer discounts or remove pieces. I’ve priced everything fairly and consistently for all my couples… I want every experience to feel exceptional from beginning to end.


Not at all. Whether it’s a grand celebration or an intimate backyard gathering, what matters most to me is the connection between people and the story unfolding. I’ve photographed weddings of every size and style, from mountaintops and city rooftops to cozy backyard parties lit by string lights. If the two of you are madly in love and ready to celebrate in your own way, I’m in.

Yes. I use a hybrid approach that combines digital photography with 35mm analog film.  Film is slower and more intentional, which makes it perfect for capturing the atmosphere, light, and emotion of the day. Digital allows me to photograph in any light or setting and capture multiple images in a second to ensure flattering, emotion-filled storytelling moments are captured. The combination of both gives you the best of both worlds… the nostalgia of film and the flexibility of digital.

All 35mm film from your wedding is professionally developed and scanned into high-resolution digital files. This lets you enjoy and share your film photos easily, right alongside your digital ones.

I don’t provide the original negatives, since scanning and colour-correcting are part of my creative process. This ensures every image meets the same quality, tone, and storytelling style as the rest of your collection.

You’re not alone. I’ve worked with a lot of camera-shy people and I have a few secret recipes I’ve developed over the years to help you feel relaxed and confident while you’re being photographed. My approach is very unobtrusive, and my favourite compliment is when people tell me they didn’t even notice I was there. My goal is to help you stay fully absorbed in the moment while I capture you in the most flattering, natural way possible… so you can stay present, feel amazing, and look like rock stars.

Yes! You can add a second photographer to any collection at no additional cost. I work with my amazingly talented husband, Derek. He’s photographed countless weddings with me all over the world for more than 10 years. We’ve built a rhythm that lets us anticipate moments from different angles. Together, we make sure every part of your story is covered beautifully.

I take great pride in using photographic techniques to make sure you look amazing without a lot of extra retouching. My editing style is classic and clean and I’d love for you to have a look through the weddings I’ve posted on my blog to get a sense of how your images will look. If the grass is green, it will be green in your photos. I clean up things like blemishes, but I use a light touch – you’ll never look like a plastic doll. And that means my style may not be for you if you want to look 20 years younger. 

You will always receive an unlimited number of images. The only photos I remove are ones with unflattering expressions, or near-duplicates taken a fraction of a second apart… or if I’m experimenting and something didn’t turn out. That means I don’t exclude a photo of your aunt just because it’s not “artistic enough.”

You’ll receive a full collection that genuinely represents your celebration, usually at least a photo per minute and often considerably more.

Yes! Casual couples portraits are complimentary with all wedding collections booked. The session is about 45 minutes and it’s a great way to feel comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day.
We can plan something fun around an activity like mini-golf, a hike, or walking your dog. It can be totally natural and candid, or we can create something more artistic and styled… or a mix of both. I see it as a way to get to know each other, like a meet-up but with my camera. So many couples tell me it helped take the pressure off their wedding day, and some even use their photos for their guest book, websites or save-the-dates.  

Absolutely! Let me know your plans and count me in! 

I know you’ll be excited to see your images and that’s why I curate highlights from your day (about 30-50 images) as a sneak peek slideshow within one week of the wedding. You’ll then receive the rest of your images within six weeks of your celebration. 

Just like a chef wouldn’t give you a recipe and shopping list for ingredients, I don’t provide unfinished RAW files. What you receive are the fully crafted, ready-to-enjoy images that best represent both you and my work.  

I am based in Victoria, BC on beautiful Vancouver Island and I offer wedding photography throughout the Greater Victoria area (Sooke, Sidney, Saanich, North Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Victoria, Cobble Hill and Mill Bay). I’m also happy to travel to the lower Mainland (Vancouver, Surrey, North Van, West Van, etc.) or up island (Parksville or Courtnay/Comox )… or elsewhere for an additional travel fee. 

“Christina and Derek were a dream to work with on our wedding day... We hit the jackpot with these two!”

JennIFER & TODD, VICTORIA BC
5/5
I am absolutely obsessed with all of our photos from our engagement shoot and wedding! Funkytown is a MUST HAVE for your special event! Christina and Derek were so easy to work with and the kindest people you’ll ever meet. Christina flew to San Francisco to shoot our engagement photos and spent the whole day with us. I think there were 7 different locations and probably just as many outfit changes! She was so good at giving some instruction, but not too much to get the magic and natural body positionings that you want to look back on. Our wedding photos were absolutely breathtaking. I cannot express enough love for Christina and Derek! I just wish they lived closer so they can shoot all of our life events!
JENNIFER & JON
5/5
We had Christina and Derek as our wedding photographers. We were blown away by all of the moments they captured. We barely even noticed they were there and yet they didn't miss a thing. Our portraits we're stunning it was hard to choose what to put in our album. Christina and Derek we can't thank you enough, from the bottom of our hearts. You have a true gift.
Tracy & Patrick
5/5
Christina photographed our crazy hippie wedding here on Cortes Island, and it was featured in all kinds of online magazines afterwards! As well as some of the images winning awards! Christina is not only a wedding photographer, but she also teaches wedding photography! She is well-known and well-respected in the industry... She is incredibly talented, thoughtful, creative, and experienced.... exactly what we wanted in a wedding photographer. Thanks again Christina!
DARSHAN & ALEX

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5/5
Christina captured our moments so beautifully and the slide show made us cry and smile at the same time! Since we were having a small wedding and kept everything so simple, we only booked for 3hrs of her time. She was super quick and amazing at capturing details in such a short time! To be honest I was a little nervous about the photos before I received them because some of us, including myself, aren't photogenic and always put on awkward smiles when we stare at cameras but as soon as she sent us the sneak peek photos after just one week of our wedding my worry was instantly gone. We were oohing-and-aawing (lol) at the photos and some of my family and friends photos turned out like magazine-grade photos! I think she is more than a pro (she was so personable and understanding + flexible) and we all highly recommend her. I really feel proud to have an eye to see her fantastic photography skills through her portfolios in her website and reached out to her for my wedding.
ANGELA & ALEX
5/5
Christina and Derek were a dream to work with on our wedding day. Beyond their ridiculous talent and skill in capturing candid moments, they are kind, FUN, and have a gentle way to calm and lead you through the day. Christina has a way of picking up the slightest cues and adjusting quickly to make everyone feel comfortable. We hit the jackpot with these two. (and our guests were all blown away too)!
Jennifer & Todd
5/5
Asking Christina to photograph our elopement was the best idea we ever had! Not only is she phenomenal behind the camera in what she produces but she is phenomenal as a human - her presence felt like we'd known her for years. Christina quickly made us feel at ease in front of the camera - we had sooooo much fun, laughing, being silly, sensual, playful, and truly in the moment as we had our portraits taken. She has a keen eye and made suggestions of beautiful places to capture photos. The results - holy smokes - we cried. Christina truly captured the essence of us and our ceremony. We are so incredibly grateful for her talent and her tender and playful demeanour. Thank you!!
TRACY & EUGENE