January 2025: New Zealand
February 2025: New Zealand & France
June 2025: France
November 2025: Hawaii – Torres Del Paine, Patagonia (Chile)
December 2025: Torres Del Paine, Patagonia (Chile) & New Zealand
August 2026: Iceland (for the total solar eclipse!! Winter and Northern Lights elopements are also possible there in the winter – open to discuss dates)
(No extra travel fees!)
(and this is Silas on my shoulder)
I am located in Alberta, Canada but I am originally from France.
At 25, I left France, eager to explore the world and immerse myself in a different culture. Leaving behind my family and friends was tough, but I felt I couldn’t stay there any longer – politics, work culture, mentalities, you name it.
The recent loss of my father was a shocking, life-changing moment that reminded me of how fleeting life can be. I hang on to my moments with him through my memories but also the photographs that are a visual reminder. I am lucky enough that he was a photographer and he used to take tons of candid photos of our lives.
It is what brought me here, to take photographs – like my father did – so you can never forget how you felt in that moment. I am committed on making your dream wedding come true and capturing every feeling of it.
Location research
I can do all the work for you if you need me!
This is the favourite part of my job before the actual photos. Whether I have been to the place or not, I will do all the research on the different locations you could elope to. All I need is a brief of your dream location for the ceremony, and I will match it with the perfect spot.
Permits and licenses help
I help you navigate the permits and licenses needed for eloping at your dream place.
I also take care of my own licenses as a photographer so you don’t have to worry about it! If it happens that I can’t shoot at the location, I will find an associate shooter that can.
Activities suggestions
If you are in for some adventure, I will find you everything you can do at your picked location. From hot air balloons to 4×4 adventures, you will have a full list to choose from.
Timeline and planning help
I will draft the timeline of your day/days an help you plan your trip. I will help with any recommendations you need (vendors, hotels, rentals…). I act kind of as a coordinator!
Drone photography available in select locations.
I have been flying drones for 10 years now. I started in New Zealand when there was no restrictions and brought it back with me to Canada. Unfortunately, there are not lots of places in Alberta where you can fly (but I do know some) but depending on the location in the world, it might be possible.
I always make sure that we are allowed to take the drones if you want to add this to your package.
I have two types of drones: Dji mini 4 & Dji Air 2S
Picture yourselves in the hot waters of Hawaii, surrounded by the turtles or the dolphins.
I recently purchased equipment to take underwater photos and I just LOVE it! Trying it in the swimming pools and in the clear waters of Banff has been a blast. I am ready to take it to the next level and bring it with me to Hawaii or anywhere you would want!
I am doing two free add ons for the two first elopements to book the underwater photography add on!
Did you know I lived in New Zealand for a year?
I move to Wellington in 2015 to see how it was to live in an Island. New Zealand is where I first picked up my camera and thought I might actually be a photographer someday.
I fell in love with hiking and taking photographs of landscapes over there. This is definitely where my passion for outdoor elopements comes from!
When I left, I said I would be back before 10 years. Guess what?? This year has been 10 years and I am going back in 3 days (at the time writing this).
I really want to capture an elopement there someday. I visited ALL of New Zealand. When I say ALL, it is all! North, South, East, West, you name it! It would mean so much to me to be able to capture love in the country that gave me my two passions: Hiking and Photography. New Zealand feels like home to me.
There are some stunning hikes, single days or multiple days (Milford Track, Abel Tasman, Roy’s Peak, Routeburn Track, Kepler Track etc) that would be perfect for an intimate ceremony. I travelled all of the North Island and the South. Going in random places no one ever heard of to the most famous ones.
Imagine getting married on top of the Routeburn Track, a 3 days Great Walk hike. You can see the Tasman sea from the top on one side and you are surrounded by the mountains everywhere else. You can sleep in a tent or in of the the huts. Big bonus: The Routeburn track is in the middle of a dark sky reserve! Perfect for start watching and night photos 🙂
Did you know I am originally from France?
I am now a Canadian citizen (took me 7 years!!) so some people would say I am a French – Canadian (ahah!) but from France. I grew up in a little town in Normandy called Caen.
Normandy is one of the most historical place of France due to the D-Day. This is where the Allies help free France during the second world war. We have the long sandy beaches, the museums, the celebrations… But Normandy is so much more than just the D-Day! We have the Mont-Saint-Michel, Saint Malo, The Etretat Cliffs, and very good Camembert!
If you are willing to get out of Paris, I can show you what the Normandy is about!
I also know Paris very well as I lived there for 7 years when i was studying. If Paris is a dream for you, I will be there!
I did travel a lot in France as well. Every winter we would go to the French Alps, and every summer to the Cote d’Azur. Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Marseille… They have no secrets for me!
If you are looking for a French adventure, hit me up! There is so much beauty in the country.
Hawaii has 7 inhabited islands (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe) but in reality, there is 137 islands that form the Hawaii archipel.
Each island offers its specificity. If you want volcanoes or if you want beaches or if you want to see whales, you can find it somewhere in one of the islands.
One of my favourite thing to photograph in Hawaii is anything with water! You can swim with turtles, sometimes even with dolphins! (I do have an add on for underwater that I just started! I am offering it for free for my two first elopements in Hawaii in 2025).
My favourite island? Kauai and its Napali Coast. You can either see the coast by boat or helicopter or you can hike it (it is a dangerous hike and very weather dependant!).
Patagonia stole my heart.
Truly the most beautiful place I have been at. I was so lucky to witness V&E vows renewals and get to roam around with them from Torres del Paine to El Chalten.
Torres del Paine kind of reminds me of Banff in a way. Glacier lakes, windy roads, very noticeable peaks. There is a multi day hike that is very popular called the W circuit (or the O circuit). It brings you right at the bottom of the towers. You do have to book in advance if you want ready camps and if you don’t want to bring your tent.
So what are you waiting for??
If you are looking for an adventure, Iceland has nothing to be ashamed of compared to other places.
It is not called the land of Fire and Ice for nothing!!
Between the majestic glaciers, the northern lights in winter, the blizzard storms, the waterfalls, or even the volcanic eruptions, you can find adventure everywhere. You must be flexible though as Northern Lights are not a given, neither are the eruptions.
There will be a total solar eclipse in Iceland in 2026 (August) and if you are looking to elope there during that unique celestial event, send me a message and I will not only capture that day with you for you, but I will also help you plan it out – plan B and C included!
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