The Multi-Dimensional Archive: A Guide to Hybrid Wedding Coverage “You can’t delete a frame of film. You either make peace with it — or fall in love with it later.” – Freya Dawson There is a distinct tension between the immediate and the eternal. In the world of high-end, art-driven wedding photography, this tension is…
Something Old: An Archival Exploration of the Vintage Wedding Aesthetic “Fashion changes, but style endures.” – Coco Chanel In an era of fleeting digital trends and rapid-fire consumption, there is a profound, quiet rebellion in the act of looking backward. For the modern couple—those who value the weight of a heavy linen page and the…
The Alchemy of Petals & Grain Exploring the Art of Florals in Film Photography “Flowers are the poetry of nature, written for us.” — Emily Dickinson In the quiet, deliberate space where high fashion meets raw emotion, there is a medium that captures the soul of a wedding day like no other: film. As a…
Why Super 8 Film is the Ultimate Medium for the Art-Driven Couple READ ON TO LEARN ABOUT VINTAGE WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT FILMS In a world saturated with high-definition clarity and the relentless polish of 4K digital video, there is a burgeoning movement toward the tactile, the grainy, and the unscripted. For the modern couple—those who…
BY Kate + Co. VANCOUVER ISLAND WEDDING VENDORS VANCOUVER ISLAND WEDDING Vendor GUIDE REGIONS COVERED: / NANAIMO Wedding VENDORS/ VICTORIA WEDDING VENDORS/ SOOKE WEDDING VENDORS WEDDING Venues Planning Tip: Book a consultation with a planner before putting a deposit on your wedding venue to ensure that the venue’s policies, layout and logistics are a great…
Planning Resources | Elopement Planning All-Inclusive Elopement Packages: Do you need an Elopement planner + Photographer? Do you need an elopement planner? or do you need a photographer who knows how to plan an elopement on Vancouver Island? Elopements are deeply personal, adventurous, and intentional celebrations—intimate moments that focus on your love story rather than…
Planning Resources Framing Your Forever: What to know about WEDDING Photography STYLES A guide to wedding photography styles on Vancouver Island + Beyond Your wedding day is more than a ceremony — it’s a living story and personal archive, unfolding through laughter, quiet glances, and fleeting moments that unite your people and hold the love…
Planning Resources | Wedding Planners Wedding Planners in Victoria BC: A Complete Guide HOW TO HIRE THE RIGHT PLANNER FOR YOUR PERSONAL AND WEDDING STYLE Marrying in Victoria, BC, means stepping into a place where old-world elegance and untamed coastal beauty coexist effortlessly. Historic architecture, salt-laced air, lush gardens, and soft Pacific light create a…
Digital Wedding Film vs. Super 8 Video Choosing Between Modern Wedding Film and Vintage Wedding Film When couples begin searching for a wedding film, they often discover two very different visual languages: modern digital videography and vintage – notably 16mm, 90’s camcorder, and more recently, Super 8 Video. Both are beautiful. Both preserve memory. But…
ORIGIN STORYWhat started it all – a 1980’s Gulf Island MICRO WEDDING Kate’s parents always said they “built their wedding chapel” – it took a year of boating the supplies into a remote Gulf Island (Ruxton), and working long hours into the dark after work. They lived in a small 400-foot beach cabin at the…