North Vancouver Wedding Photographer

Planning a wedding or portraits on Vancouver’s North Shore and want bold, cinematic photos that still feel like real life? You are in the right place. Pursell Photography is a husband and wife photography team based in the Vancouver area, photographing weddings, elopements, and portraits across North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and the entire Lower Mainland.

Why choose a North Vancouver wedding photographer

North Vancouver gives you everything in one place: oceanfront piers, modern industrial spaces, mountain views, and forests just minutes from the city. We know how to work with the constantly changing North Shore light and weather to create dramatic images, whether we are shooting on the Lonsdale waterfront, up at Grouse Mountain, or in the forest.

Using advanced off-camera lighting and a photojournalistic approach, we create photos that look incredible in any conditions while you stay present with your family and friends. Your final images are edited in a timeless, true-to-life style so your skin tones and colours look natural and flattering.

Real North Vancouver weddings and venues

See what your North Shore wedding could look like at real North Vancouver venues:

• Polygon Gallery wedding in North Vancouver – modern architecture, glass walls, and skyline views right at Lonsdale Quay.
• Colourful wedding at The Wallace venue – an industrial-chic Shipyards space with ocean views and tons of character.
• Grouse Mountain wedding venue – mountain-top ceremonies, city and ocean views, and snow or fog for dramatic photos.
• Capilano Golf and Country Club wedding – classic North Shore setting with forested backdrops and views over the city.

For more inspiration, browse the full wedding and elopement blog and use the filters to explore North Vancouver, North Shore, and other nearby regions and seasons.

North Vancouver engagement and portrait photography

North Vancouver is also an incredible place for engagement sessions, pre-wedding shoots, and family portraits. From the Lonsdale waterfront to forest trails and mountain lookouts, we help you choose locations that fit your style and timeline.

Explore some of the best photoshoot locations around Vancouver and the North Shore to start planning ideas for your engagement session or portrait shoot. We take care of logistics like light, weather, and crowds so you can relax and enjoy the experience.

More Vancouver and destination wedding venues

Many North Vancouver couples choose to get ready or host parts of their day in downtown Vancouver or the Fraser Valley, then come back to the North Shore for portraits or the reception. If you are still deciding on a venue, these popular locations around the region are a great place to start:

• Stanley Park Pavilion – heritage lodge surrounded by forest and city skyline views.
• Fairmont Pacific Rim – luxury downtown Vancouver hotel with modern interiors and harbour views.
• The Vancouver Club – classic private club with elegant indoor spaces.
• Fraser River Lodge – mountain and river views a short drive from the city for couples who love the outdoors.

You can find even more venues, elopement spots, and real weddings on the main blog and venue guides where everything is organized by city, region, venue type, and season.

How we photograph North Vancouver weddings

On the day, our focus is on genuine moments and creative portraits. We discreetly document candid interactions, emotional speeches, and the in-between moments that tell the real story of your wedding, then layer in dramatic portraits using off-camera lighting to show off the North Shore mountains, ocean, and city lights.

Because we have photographed hundreds of weddings around Vancouver and the North Shore, we know how to build timelines that work with ferry schedules, traffic, and light, and we always have backup photo locations ready in case of rain or fog.

Wedding albums, wall art, and keepsakes

Your photos are designed to live off the screen. After the wedding, we help you turn your favourite images into custom wedding albums and wall art that fit your home and style. Each piece is crafted to last for decades and become part of your family’s story.

Start planning your North Vancouver wedding or portrait session

If you are planning a wedding, elopement, or portrait session in North Vancouver or anywhere on the North Shore, we would love to hear more about your plans. Start by exploring recent North Vancouver and Vancouver-area weddings on the blog and saving your favourite venues and photo locations.

When you are ready, get in touch to check availability, talk through your timeline, and start planning a photography experience that feels relaxed, personal, and uniquely you.