West Point Grey Community Centre Wedding | Vancouver Wedding Photographer
I couldn’t help but smile when I read Kerryn and Steven’s inquiry for their West Point Grey Community Centre wedding. Kerryn and Steven have been together for a long time and have an adorable son,...
View ArticleWhytecliff Park Elopement | West Vancouver Elopement Photographer
Marie-Christine and Isaac contacted me about shooting their Whytecliff Park elopement after Marie-Christine was a guest at Eoin and Lee’s West Coast Railway Heritage Park wedding. They were totally...
View ArticleVancouver Heritage Hall Wedding | Vancouver LGBTQ Wedding Photographer
Carly and Simone contacted me about their Vancouver Heritage Hall wedding before they even had a date! These two are Hamilton fanatics and it brought them together through posts on Tumblr. I am a huge...
View ArticleGranville Island Engagement | Vancouver LGBTQ Wedding Photographer
When Kay and Kannis first suggested a Loblaws City Market grocery store and Granville Island engagement session, I thought they were joking. I always advocate for locations that are significant to my...
View ArticleGrouse Mountain Wedding | North Vancouver Gay Wedding Photographer
Piers and Sean planned their intimate Grouse Mountain wedding from their home in London. Wedding planning is a lot of work and I’m always amazed when my couples plan their weddings long distance. Piers...
View ArticleJericho Beach Wedding | Vancouver LGBTQ Wedding Photographer
Vanessa and Katrina’s Jericho Beach wedding at Aberthau Mansion was one for the books! They contacted me about shooting their wedding after seeing photos from Lau and Meg’s UBC Botanical Garden...
View ArticleBear Creek Park Elopement | Surrey LGBTQ Elopement Photographer
I was absolutely sold on being part of Heather and Ash’s Bear Creek Park elopement when Heather told me they met at a Xena Warrior Princess convention and were engaged after a Xena Warrior Princess...
View ArticleTuc Craft Kitchen Wedding | Vancouver LGBTQ Wedding Photographer
Kay and Kannis contacted me about their Tuc Craft Kitchen wedding before they had even secured a venue. I always feel so honoured when I am a very early decision in my couple’s planning process. We...
View ArticleAcadia Beach Wedding | Vancouver LGBTQ Wedding Photographer
Helene and Leela contacted me about shooting their Acadia Beach wedding as they are friends with both Lau and Meg and Vanessa and Katrina. Helene plays in the same dodgeball and softball leagues I do,...
View ArticleOlive and Ruby Cafe Proposal | Vancouver LGBTQ Proposal Photographer
I was so excited when Catherine first contacted me about shooting her Olive and Ruby Cafe proposal. It had been a number of years since I had shot a proposal with another photographer, but I had never...
View ArticleBloedel Conservatory Elopement | Vancouver LGBTQ Elopement Photographer
Jen and Amy contacted me about their Bloedel Conservatory elopement after Jen was part of Carly and Simone’s wedding party. They had not originally planned on having a wedding photographer, so I was...
View ArticlePeak of Vancouver Wedding | Vancouver LGBTQ Wedding Photographer
I first heard about Mickie and Blythe’s Peak of Vancouver wedding at Grouse Mountain at the Union LGBT+ Wedding Show. They approached my booth and asked if I was the queer Disney wedding photographer...
View ArticleBridges Restaurant Wedding | Vancouver Gay Wedding Photographer
I was pretty sold on Kyle and Gunter’s Bridges Restaurant wedding when Kyle responded to my first e-mail. I enjoy getting to know a couple’s story and will ask about how they met and what the proposal...
View ArticleWhat is Heteronormativity?
Definition What is heteronormativity? Heteronormativity, or to be heteronormative, by definition is “of, relating to, or based on the attitude that heterosexuality is the only normal and natural...
View ArticleHow to Respect Pronouns
One of the most important things to keep in mind when existing in LGBTQ+ spaces is how to respect pronouns. As someone who exists largely in these spaces, it hadn’t occurred to me that others are not...
View ArticleWhat is Gender-Neutral language?
What is Gender-Neutral Language? What is gender-neutral language? Simply put, gender-neutral language is language that avoids a bias towards a particular gender. Before we can understand the importance...
View ArticleWhat is Tokenism?
I am often asked how to attract more LGBTQ+ clients by other wedding industry professionals. One of the first pieces of advice I offer people is to be conscious of tokenism, which is often met with...
View ArticleShould I Put a Rainbow Badge on My Website?
Something I hear from wedding industry vendors all the time is “I want to be more inclusive! Should I put a rainbow badge on my website?” Simply put, no, you should not put a rainbow badge on your...
View ArticleShauna Danielle Education Launches LGBTQ Inclusive Website Audits
Today I am officially launching the education side of my business with LGBTQ inclusive website audits and business audits! There have been many details and countless hours that went into preparing for...
View ArticleSummerland Couples Session | Okanagan Wedding Photographer
I grew up in Kamloops and have always enjoyed getting a chance to play Okanagan wedding photographer whenever possible. My partner and I were super fortunate to spend Labour Day weekend in Summerland...
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