Salt Spring Island Wedding Photographer

I’m an observer.

Stepping back when a moment needs space, gently directing when it needs a little guidance, and always anticipating what comes next.

Every couple is different, and every wedding should feel like it. My approach is intuitive and thoughtful, allowing your day to unfold naturally while capturing the beauty in the details, the people, and the in-between moments.

I’m a film lover, a mother, a wife, and a daydreamer. I love beautiful celebrations, meaningful connection, and photographs that feel real.

All Love stories are told here

Digital & 35mm & 120mm film

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At the heart of it all, love is the true luxury.

Hi, Im Alanda,

Simple things will catch my eye, especially light and peoples mannerisms. I love catching a glimpse of someone’s personality in something simple like sipping coffee or a fine cocktail. When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll usually find me adventuring with my husband and daughter, out on the ocean with friends and family, or tasting snow at our second home on Mount Cain.

“Alanda did an incredible job photographing our elopement in Vancouver. She was great to work with, made everything feel relaxed, and somehow managed to capture all the little moments without it ever feeling staged or awkward. The photos turned out better than we could have hoped for and really captured the day perfectly. We’ll definitely be looking back at them for years to come. Highly recommend!”

-Amanda + Gavin

“If you want the most stunning photos, please look no further. Alanda is a GIFT. She was everything you could’ve asked for in a photographer: kind, communicative, clear, funny, creative and sooooo talented. I cannot stop looking at my wedding photos, they are everything I could’ve ever dreamed of.

Thank you a thousand times over Alanda.”

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-Nat + Rachel

A woman in a white wedding dress and a man in a brown shirt and black pants stand outdoors in a lush green garden, holding drinks with lemon slices, smiling.

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 woman in a long wedding gown and veil standing inside a dimly lit church near a staircase with stained glass windows in the background.

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 large sailboat with white sails on the water, with a couple standing near the bow, and an island visible in the background.

A bride in a white wedding gown and a groom in a white tuxedo jacket with black pants and bow tie stand in a field with tall green plants. The groom is gently kissing the bride's hand as they smile at each other, mountain in background.

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 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 smiling couple embracing outdoors, dressed warmly, with a dog between them.

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

Group of men in suits walking outdoors in a rural setting, black and white photo. Coast and Kin photography. Salt Spring island wedding photographer.

Women in a wedding dress and her partner are dancing closely, surrounded by friends at a celebration or wedding reception, with a table of flowers and drinks in the foreground.

Close-up of women wearing elegant shoes and skirts, standing on a polished wooden floor, with a floral patterned wall in the background.

A woman with long hair, wearing a bracelet, is applying dark lipstick while looking into a small mirror at a desk. She is dressed in a light-colored long-sleeve top.

A bride smiling while signing her wedding ring to a woman in a wedding dress, surrounded by flower girls holding glasses at a wedding celebration.

Two people in winter clothing smiling and toasting with champagne glasses in a snowy mountain setting.

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.

A wedding ceremony outdoors with a bride and groom walking down the aisle, surrounded by guests clapping and celebrating in a scenic mountain landscape with clear blue sky.

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.

A couple standing on a snowy mountain peak, embracing and looking at each other, with snow-covered peaks in the background under a clear blue sky.

A smiling young woman with long hair piggyback riding on a man on a rocky lakeshore, holding a bottle, with a view of water and distant trees in the background.

Coast & Kin Photography can be found on West Coast Weddings.

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Coast & Kin Photography can be found on Canadian Wedding Photographers.

Coast & Kin Photography can be found on Salt Spring Island Weddings.

Kind words:

“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

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

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