BANFF WEDDINGS AND ELOPEMENTS

BANFF WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER | Fine Art Documentary STORYTELLING

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ETHOS

(on Banff Weddings and documenting them)

As a husband-and-wife team, our creative vision flows from a shared heartbeat. Living, working, and capturing life side-by-side allows us to move in effortless harmony on your wedding day.

We blend fine art composition with documentary storytelling, offering both high-end photography and cinematic videography that feel entirely cohesive. Working together in perfect tandem to preserve the energy, the elegance, and the honest emotion of your day. We are grateful and humbled to be invited in to such important moments in peoples’ lives.

We find ourselves equally inspired by mountain landscapes and human connection. Our work showcases the epic grandeur of the Canadian Rockies, while also highlighting the human-scale storylines of a wedding day. Pairing the two elements together is paramount for our work and the results are magical. It’s why we love working in Banff and the Canadian Rockies.

WE BELIEVE THAT WEDDINGS

are to be experienced honestly with loved ones

(not performed for an audience)

should celebrate true love and your authentic self

(not a fictional idealized version)

are for deep human connection and core memories

(not creating content)


Your EXPERIENCE

Our PROCESS

Throughout your Banff wedding or elopement, we are present to observe and notice. We document your day artfully- directing and guiding when necessary, but largely allowing moments to breathe and unfold without interference.

Delivered as a curated blend of color and thoughtful black-and-white (typically about a third of your gallery), our imagery is designed to feel both deeply personal and entirely timeless. Our ultimate aim is to create honest, beautiful reflections of your day and the people you love- photographs and films that serve as priceless memories while also standing  alone as works of art.

EXPERT GUIDANCE

Banff is as unpredictable as it is breathtaking. From navigating mountain weather to finding the hidden gems away from the crowds, we are your local guides.

REAL EMOTION

Core memories aren’t staged, they are felt. Our documentary approach puts the experience of the day first. We create a calm, refined space that allows you to entirely be yourselves, forget about performing and be in the present moment.

PROFESSIONALISM

We bring a calm, sophisticated and friendly presence to your wedding day. Ensuring an unbroken level of trust.

LIFETIME MEMORIES

We carefully edit each photograph with a timeless, fine art finish. Every film is scored and crafted into a cinematic story, bringing you back to how each moment felt. These are your memories turned into keepsakes- the honest, beautiful heirlooms you’ll share with the people you love for generations.

We document Weddings and Elopements throughout the Canadian Rockies:

  • Banff

  • Canmore

  • Lake Louise

  • Kananaskis

  • Jasper

  • Yoho


FAQ

  • Our fine art documentary style combines the raw, unscripted emotion of photojournalism with the deliberate, elegant composition of fine art. In a dramatic landscape like Banff, this means we don’t force you into stiff, awkward poses against a mountain background. Instead, we capture authentic moments, such as a quiet laugh, a shared look, the wind catching a veil. All while framing you intentionally within the grand, cinematic scale of the Canadian Rockies. The end result is a gallery that feels simultaneously editorial and deeply personal.

  • Hiring a cohesive husband-and-wife team ensures absolute creative synergy on a day where timing is everything. Sharing both a life and creative vision, our choreography is entirely seamless. There are no competing angles, no stepped-on toes, and zero creative friction. We utilize a synchronized timeline where photography and videography complement rather than disrupt each other, ensuring a fluid, stress-free experience for you and a beautifully unified visual style across both your final gallery and film.

  • Yes, we do offer standalone photography or videography collections. We realize that you may be interested in photography only (or vice-versa). All of our collections retain our fine art documentary style. 

  • Yes, all weddings and elopements held within Banff National Park require a Parks Canada Registration Form for outdoor ceremonies, and any professional vendor must hold a valid business license to operate inside the park. As experienced Banff wedding photographers, we walk you through these logistics by ensuring your chosen ceremony location complies with local conservation guidelines. Keeping your mountain ceremony completely stress-free.

  • Mountain weather can shift rapidly, and iconic spots get incredibly busy. Our role as your guides is to anticipate these variables. We always have "Plan B" location options available, mapping out stunning, secluded alternative vistas that photograph beautifully even in rain or snow. To avoid heavy tourist crowds at spots like Lake Louise or Moraine Lake, we strategically seek out quiet areas, or hidden gems in neighbouring areas like Yoho National Park where privacy is much easier to find.

  • Personal vehicles are restricted at Moraine Lake, and parking at Lake Louise is strictly limited. However, we help you navigate these logistics by referrals to private shuttle bookings, Parks Canada transit options, and plan for timing around sunrise or sunset when limitations are less strict. Additionally, we recommend booking transport well in advance, and/or accommodations at local mountain lodges that offer dedicated guest access, guaranteeing the chance to capture those iconic turquoise waters without the logistical headaches.

  • Almost every couple tells us they feel somewhat camera shy, which is exactly why our documentary approach works so well. We do not use stiff, rigid posing and you do not need to perform. Instead, we use gentle, natural prompts that encourage genuine interaction, laughter, and movement, highlighting the natural connection between the two of you. By creating a relaxed, professional environment where you can focus entirely on each other rather than the lens, the awkwardness fades away. This allows us to capture the honest, real emotion that defines our work.

  • Honestly, every season is beautiful!

    * Summer (July – August): Best for warm weather, high alpine hiking access, and vibrant turquoise lakes, though consider that crowds and park traffic are at their peak.

    * Autumn (September – October): Highly recommended for milder weather, stunning golden larch trees and colours, fewer tourists, and beautiful soft lighting.

    * Winter (December – March): Perfect for a magical, snow-covered "snowglobe" aesthetic. Consider the cold weather and that some seasonal mountain roads are closed.

    * Spring (May – June): Beautiful for snow-dusted peaks and rushing waterfalls though higher alpine lakes remain frozen until late May/early June.

  • Absolutely. Our service goes far beyond just showing up on the wedding day. Because planning a destination wedding in the Canadian Rockies can be complex, we provide guidance from day one. We assist you in building a custom, relaxed timeline with consideration for the best mountain lighting, recommend a curated list of trusted local vendors (florists, officiants, hair and makeup artists), and help you select locations that match your accessibility, comfort, and aesthetic vision.

  • We believe your love story deserves a tangible legacy, which is why we craft high-end, physical heirloom albums. We offer custom design work, archival-quality linen albums, alongside fine art quality prints meant to be passed down through generations. For digital delivery, we provide a curated "sneak peek" gallery within days of your wedding so you can relive your celebration immediately. Your final edited fine-art gallery and cinematic film is delivered via a personal online archive within our 10 weeks of your wedding date.

  • Yes! We are based in Calgary and spend a massive portion of our season capturing love stories in Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Yoho, and Kananaskis, but our love to travel is strong. We primarily travel throughout western Canada, and internationally for select destination weddings and elopements. When travelling, we handle all of our own travel logistics seamlessly, ensuring you get the exact same level of consistent, high-end artistry and service, no matter where you choose to say your vows.

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THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING. SHall we?

If our work speaks to you, let’s connect and secure your date. Inquire about our availability for your Banff Wedding or Elopement.

OUR FAVOURITE BANFF and CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT VENUES:

  • Fairmont Banff Springs

  • Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

  • Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection

  • Emerald Lake Lodge

  • Post Hotel & Spa

  • Buffalo Mountain Lodge

  • Tunnel Mountain Reservoir

  • Mount Norquay

  • The Malcolm Hotel

  • Silvertip Resort

  • Stewart Creek Golf & CC

  • A Bear & Bison Inn

  • Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge

  • Mount Engadine Lodge

  • Kicking Horse Resort

  • Hillside Lodge

  • Island Lake Lodge

  • Urth Ranch

OVER 100 FIVE STAR REVIEWS

*****

  • "EVERY MOMENT YOU CAUGHT FEELS SO NATURAL AND FULL OF LIFE, IT HONESTLY LEFT US SPEECHLESS."

    “Wow!!! We said we wanted to relive the emotions of the day, and you absolutely nailed it. Every moment you caught feels so natural and full of life- it honestly left us speechless. Thank you for giving us these memories to cherish forever- you really outdid yourselves!”

    - Jenna & Andrew (Wedding at The Malcolm Hotel, Canmore )

  • "KENDAL AND KEVIN ARE MASTERS OF THEIR CRAFT, AS WELL AS BEING TWO OF THE MOST FUNNY, CHARMING, AND EASY GOING INDIVIDUALS TO SPEND YOUR WEDDING DAY WITH"

    "Kendal and Kevin are masters of their craft, as well as being two of the most funny, charming, and easy going individuals to spend your wedding day with. Throughout our wedding day, they consistently hit it out of the park. The photos from our wedding are the most beautiful and create an unforgettable story for every part of our wedding day. We consistently receive compliments about how our wedding photos are some of the best our friends and family have ever seen… to anyone who is looking for wedding/engagement/elopement photographers. I promise you will not be disappointed!”

    - Alex & Ian (Wedding at Fairmont Banff Springs)

  • "IF YOU VALUE STORYTELLING, INTIMACY, AND INGENUITY IN YOUR PHOTOS, THEN YOU DON'T HAVE TO LOOK ANY FURTHER THAN KENDAL AND KEVIN."

    “If you value storytelling, intimacy, and ingenuity in your photos, then you don't have to look any further than Kendal and Kevin. Our day was captured beautifully and the photos that we've received exceeded our expectations. They had captured every tiny little moment that we might have missed and all of their photos encapsulated how wonderful and perfect our day went. We could not have asked for anything better and we're honestly blown away every time we look at the gallery.”

    -Nicole & Reimon (Eloped at Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge)

  • "CHILLS, LITERAL CHILLS PEOPLE. OUR PHOTOS WERE ASTOUNDING!! HONESTLY, ONE PIECE OF ADVICE - GET THE VIDEO!!!"

    “Chills, literal chills people. Our photos were ASTOUNDING!!! Honestly, one piece of advice - GET THE VIDEO!!! K+K were soooo friendly, made us feel so comfortable and captured every single magical moment of our day and then some!! Highly recommend"

    -Bobbi & Orion (Eloped in Jasper National Park)

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