About OLIVER
Meet your
Vancouver Wedding Photographer
I’m a wedding photographer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. There’s nothing I love more than to document couples in love — celebrating not just their union but also two families coming together.
for couples who want photos that evoke emotions
A wedding photographer who you can vibe with so you feel at ease when the camera is on.
What matters most to you is feeling comfortable, and having the space and freedom to be your true selves.
That’s why you don’t want a photographer to pose you and make you feel stiff and lifeless. Instead, you want guidance and encouragement to bring out your personality because these photos are a reflection of your love.
If you're searching for a wedding photographer who takes the time to understand your unique personality, fosters a comfortable environment where you can be yourselves without fear of judgment, and captures authentic candid moments, then look no further.
You can relax and be at ease even before the camera is pointed at you. My commitment is to make the experience enjoyable and stress-free for you.
I’M ALL ABOUT
Empathy
Understanding each couples needs, wants and desires are important to providing a personal and exceptional customers experience.
Trust
Fostering a meaningful relationship means building a great foundation of trust and getting to know one another. This is one of the reasons I’m able to capture honest moments.
Simplicity
It’s true that less is more. Your love should be the front and center of your story. Let that shine because creating timeless photos is more important than timely ones.
How did I get here, you ask?
Before I became a wedding photographer I had an Environmental Chemist degree (I know right, it’s crazy?!) As a creative at heart, I felt I would lose a part of myself if I continued to be in a lab all day. I couldn’t imagine myself being boxed in with glassware and dangerous chemicals. I knew I had a different purpose.
It wasn’t till a friend in undergrad asked me to photograph her and her partner who was visiting from out of town. She saw photos I was uploading to my photo blog (for family and friends back home to see what I was up to). At the time I wasn’t taking photos of couples, but she thought to reach out. I didn’t know it then, but that interaction was the catalyst to my photography journey (chemistry pun intended).
The instant connection I felt documenting their love was a feeling I never had before. Knowing I was part of capturing the early chapter of their relationship is forever encapsulated through the photos I took - it was then that I found a deeper meaning to photography.
I knew I wanted to tell couples’ stories, document moments, and most importantly photograph couples for who they are with the people they love. Their love is worth telling for years to come!
What are couples saying?
Natalie & Gursev
There really are not enough words to describe how fantastic it was to work with Oliver for our wedding.
Our families absolutely loved him and he truly felt like a member of our family that we are so happy he was with us for both our pre-wedding event and wedding day. He made my husband and I feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera and that is reflected in our photos that we cherish so much.
Amy & Iman
Oliver still regularly comes up in conversation with all our friends and family. He truly was the MVP of the wedding week.
What a vibrant, fun, comforting, kind, and casually talented human! We trusted Oliver's creative direction from the start. Aside from his obviously amazing personality, Oliver's a naturally talented photographer. He picked up on our vibe instantly, combined it with his vision, and produced stunning images for us. He also went above & beyond to encourage us to take the time to remember the important things amidst all the wedding stress.
Shawna & Arash
His joyful demeanour is so contagious and it translates to his work and the way he carries himself with his clients.
Oliver has such a warm personality - he makes you feel so comfortable and knows exactly how to get the best out of you. We were both apprehensive and a little timid about the whole process but Oliver was so wonderfully patient with us and did / said all the right things to make us feel at ease.
Process
What is it like working with me?
Meeting
Before we spend one of the most important days of your lives together, it’s best to make sure we’re a good fit. We’ll get to know one another, and talk about your wedding vision, your love story, and what’s important to you.
Planning
Once you’re booked, I’ll be in contact with your wedding planner (whether that’s you, or a professional) to gather all the details I’ll need to do my best work. I’ll share my vendor list, tips, and tricks to ensure your day goes seamlessly and stress-free. You’re not alone in this, I’ve photographed many weddings so if you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
The Big Day
And lastly, of course, the wedding itself! I’ll be there all day with you, capturing everything from your getting ready in the morning, til the last song of your reception (you might even find me grooving to some songs!) I’m there to document your best day ever, so don’t even worry about me!
Let’s get things rolling
Ready to make things
official?
I am very excited to hear your love story and what you have envisioned for your wedding day and your photography.