To hell with the traditional or impressive choice
I’m here for the messy, honest, right-for-you version you can feel in your bones.
Because what matters isn’t just what happened, but how it felt to be there with the people you love
Hi, I’m Janine and my own wedding was non-traditional and so damn true to us
My husband and I eloped in New Zealand and kept our vows private. Before that, we had a small legal ceremony at home so my Baba could be there, then later threw an intimate backyard party for our closest people. It was deeply personal and completely our own. I trusted my people hard, followed my gut, and ended up with photos that mean even more to me now than they did then.
I let my dress designer surprise me
(Yes, Really!)
Our photographers chose our photo and vow locations
I told our florist-planner-designer to just go for it
That experience made me even more certain that the best weddings aren’t the ones that follow traditions or make everybody else happy.
They’re the ones built around who you are.
And that’s a big part of why I photograph the way I do: to help you protect your version of the day and have photos that still bring you back years later.
What I trusted then is still what guides me now
There is always something new to learn and discover
Time is a currency that there’s never enough of
ALL love, bodies, and identities deserve equality and dignity
Meaning will always matter more than expectations
People can feel when someone genuinely gives a shit
Dreaming of weddings that take me to… the cliffs. the coast. the old stone village. the moody weather. the dramatic landscapes.
Soft light, rich colour, private moments, oddly emotional objects?
Yes, to all of it
I’m always inspired by soft light and cozy spaces.
Candles lit, blankets out, fire crackling, everything feeling a little warmer and a little more magical than it needs to.I get completely pulled in by rich worlds and immersive stories.
Fantasy, atmosphere, high stakes, and the kind of detail that makes everything outside the page fall away a little.I’m not one to shy away from vibrancy and colour.
Deep tones, romantic palettes, warm contrast, and shades that make a space feel even more expressive and alive.I’m most moved by the things that get more meaningful with time.
Old photos, family memories, and private moments that don’t seem huge until years later when they suddenly are.
Proof I’m not just thinking about photography all day
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Currently dog-earing: Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb
Will always recommend: Horns by Joe Hill (hear me chat about it!)
Should’ve been a DNF: Not Forever, But For Now by Chuck Palahniuk
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Stuck in my head: Dry Spell by Kacey Musgraves
Forever fave: any song by Ludo
No skips: Goldie Boutilier Presents... Goldie Montana by Goldie Boutilier
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Will always play: Divinity Original Sin 2
Ruining my sleep with: Stardew Valley
Best with friends: Betrayal Legacy
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Halfway through building: a free little library
Hosting friends for: way-too-competitive board game nights
Pulling out of the oven: Half Baked Harvest's chocolate chip oatmeal cookies
Proof I’m not just thinking
about photography all day
