Engagement Wedding elopement

Authentic wedding and elopement stories, artfully captured

with cinematic depth and West Coast soul

Vancouver Island | Victoria | gulf islands | Hornby Island | Quadra Island | Cortes Island | Parksville | Tofino | Ucluelet | Port Alberni | Squamish

All Love stories are told here

Digital & 35mm film

The Experience

Your wedding is not a photoshoot.
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of the people who shaped your world.

Our role is to document the day in a way that feels honest, artful, and deeply human — while quietly guiding the experience so you can stay fully present inside it.

We work in a documentary approach, gently directing when needed, stepping back when it matters, and anticipating moments before they unfold. From timeline guidance to family portraits to the last dance, we hold the rhythm of the day so everything feels calm, effortless, and natural.

You don’t need to worry about how the day will look in photos.
You get to live it.

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Close-up of multiple orange and peach poppy flowers with yellow stamens on dark background. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
A joyful woman with long hair and a ring on her finger embracing and smiling as a man kisses her on the cheek. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
A smiling wedding couple holding a glasses of wine, standing outdoors, both holding drinks with lemon wedges, in a lush green forest setting. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
A bride and groom embracing outdoors on their wedding day, with sunlight shining behind them and a historic house in the background, surrounded by colorful flowers and lush greenery. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
A black and white photo of a man and woman lying in a small boat on calm water, with flower arrangements at both ends of the boat. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
A wedding party outdoors surrounded by green trees, with the bride and groom in the center, the bride holding a bouquet, and others in formal attire smiling and socializing. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
A bride and groom in wedding attire standing in a cornfield, with the groom kissing the bride's fist during sunset or sunrise. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
Group of men in suits walking outdoors in a rural setting, black and white photo. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
A bride and groom share a kiss during their outdoor wedding ceremony under a wooden arch decorated with pink, white, and peach flowers, with boats and water in the background. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup on a grassy area near a waterfront with boats, trees, and hills in the background. There are white folding chairs arranged facing a wooden arch decorated with flowers, and a small table with two chairs and a floral cent
Two men in suits, one smiling and the other holding his chin, stand outdoors with flowers and trees in the background, one man holding a parasol. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
A couple lying together inside a canoe decorated with white flowers on a calm lake, with a forested shoreline in the background. Engagement, Wedding, Elopement Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
A woman in a white wedding dress is taking a selfie in a mirror, with another woman in a brown dress standing behind her in a sunlit room with wooden furniture and a slanted skylight. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer
A black-and-white photo of a couple holding hands on a balcony, seen through a large window inside a house. The scene outside shows trees and a mountainous landscape in the background.
A large, white, multi-story house with a steep shingled roof, surrounded by greenery and colorful flowers. A bride in a wedding dress with a long veil is standing on a stone pathway holding a bouquet, near a palm tree and bushes.
A couple standing close together on a snowy mountain summit, with snow-covered rocks and mountain peaks in the background.
A man proposing marriage to a woman in a snowy mountain landscape.
Two people in winter clothing celebrating outdoors in a snowy mountain area, holding glasses of champagne and smiling.
A man and a woman in winter clothing celebrating on snowy mountain peak, with mountains in the background and snow in the sky.
A bride in an off-shoulder white wedding dress holding a colorful bouquet of flowers outdoors.
A newlywed couple holding hands and celebrating as they walk down the aisle after a wedding ceremony outdoors, surrounded by friends and family. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
A man and woman sitting outdoors near a body of water, filling a glass of champagne for a toast, both wearing plaid jackets and smiling. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
Black and white photo of a woman in a wedding dress looking over her shoulder, smiling. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
Bride and groom kissing under an umbrella, walking with wedding party in a grassy outdoor area surrounded by trees. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
A colorful arrangement of various flowers, including white, yellow, and pink blossoms, decorated on a wooden lattice structure outdoors. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
A black and white photo of a couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss on an outdoor road surrounded by trees, with the man holding the woman in a dip. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.
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“Alanda not only did an incredible job, she created a friendly and casual environment wherever she went. Having someone provide such an essential service who also feels like another friend or family member is something special. It was a smooth, supportive and considerate process from start to finish. Our vision and aesthetic was not only considered, it was elevated. Highly recommend”

-Sean & Nicole

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We hired Coast & Kin Photography to capture a champagne pop at sunset for our wedding save the dates. Alanda not only nailed our vision, but made us feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera. We are SO beyond happy with the results and cannot recommend Coast & Kin enough!!

-Alexa & Aliah

“These two did such an amazing job in shooting my surprise proposal! I was definitely surprised, and then to see my special moment captured so beautifully made it even better. These two are the best!!!”

- Sadie & Joey