If you are planning a New Westminster wedding or photoshoot and want bold, candid and artistic images, Pursell Photography has photographed couples throughout this historic riverfront city, from modern venues and ballrooms to parks, alleyways and the Fraser River boardwalk.
We use creative off camera lighting and a relaxed, photojournalistic approach so you can stay present with your guests while we create dramatic photos that feel like your story and show off New West’s mix of old and new architecture.
To see more of our work in the city, start with the New Westminster wedding photographer page, then browse full celebrations in the wedding portfolio and real sessions in the engagement and couples gallery.
New Westminster is the oldest city in British Columbia and has a unique mix of heritage buildings, modern developments and riverfront paths that are perfect for urban style weddings.
You can have your ceremony in a park, heritage space or modern venue and then walk a few minutes to the boardwalk, alleys or viewpoints for portraits.
We love working here because you can combine industrial textures, murals, glass, brick and water in one day, which fits our bold, cinematic style.
Our approach is to guide you just enough to feel comfortable, then step back to capture the real moments that happen between you and your favourite people.
New Westminster has several standout venues that work well for both large celebrations and intimate weddings.
Here are a few favourites that pair especially nicely with our lighting and storytelling approach.
If you are still comparing options, our broader Vancouver wedding venues guide and Fraser Valley venues guide are helpful for seeing how New West fits alongside other locations in BC.
New West is full of photo friendly spots that mix urban textures with river views and pockets of greenery, making it great for engagement sessions, pre wedding shoots and portraits.
You can easily build a route that includes murals, parks and the boardwalk in one session.
For more ideas across the region, explore our engagement shoot locations guide and our article on best photoshoot locations around Vancouver.
We are a husband and wife team who specialize in bold, creative lighting and real, unscripted moments, which works especially well in New Westminster’s mix of shadows, reflections and city lights.
Our couples often tell us they felt relaxed and supported while still getting images that look like artwork and real memories at the same time.
You can learn more about us on the about page and read real experiences from couples on the reviews page, then see full wedding days in the wedding portfolio.
If you are just starting to plan a New West celebration, these resources on our site can help with venues, locations and timing.
Whether you are hosting a full wedding at a downtown venue, planning an intimate celebration in a park or just want a photoshoot that shows off your favourite New West streets and river views, we can help you design photography that fits your story.
Share your ideas, must have locations and what you are most excited about, and we can recommend the best timing, coverage and locations for your New Westminster day.
Start by exploring the wedding work in our portfolio and the engagement and couples gallery, then visit the contact page to check availability and start planning your New Westminster wedding and photoshoot experience.

There were some one of a kind original shots that we didn’t even realize they had taken! It was like they were all places at once.