Kelowna, British Columbia
Planning a Kelowna wedding: venues, timing & cost
The venues worth touring, how the timing usually falls, and what photography and film cost here — from someone who shoots in this city most weekends of the summer.
Kelowna is where I call home, and there's nowhere I'd rather document a wedding day. From ceremonies on the shores of Okanagan Lake to golden-hour portraits among the vines, this city gives us light, landscape and atmosphere that feel effortlessly cinematic. As your Kelowna wedding photographer and videographer, I blend into the background to capture the honest, unscripted moments, then offer calm guidance for portraits that feel like you.
Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a grand lakeside celebration, you'll get both beautiful photographs and a film that lets you relive the day, captured by one small team with one point of contact and a single, cohesive story in mind.
Kelowna & Area
Where do couples get married in Kelowna?
Kelowna couples tend to choose between wineries, Okanagan Lake beaches and parks, and farms or backyards just outside town. These are the venues and spots I shoot most often, and recent full galleries include Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Three Little Birds Farm and Benvoulin Heritage Church.
Getting married somewhere not listed? I travel throughout the Okanagan and beyond, just ask.
Planning
How much coverage does a Kelowna wedding need?
The Full Day at eight hours covers a day that starts with getting ready and finishes somewhere into the dancing. Half Day at four hours suits a ceremony, portraits and the early part of the reception. Mini Day at two hours is built for elopements and intimate ceremonies, where the whole thing happens in one place.
Which one fits depends on how spread out your day is, and Kelowna days tend to be spread out — getting ready in town, a ceremony at a winery or on the lake, portraits somewhere else again. Every extra move costs you time you would otherwise be spending with people.
If you are still working out the shape of the day, the wedding day timeline guide walks through realistic time blocks and why working backwards from sunset is the easiest way to keep things relaxed — and you can fill in your own timeline in the browser when you are ready.
Investment
Wedding collections from $2,200
Photography or videography: Full Day $3,800 · Half Day $2,800 · Mini Day $2,200. Photo + Video together: Full Day $6,500 · Half Day $4,800 · Mini Day $3,800. Mini Sessions $350 (plus GST). Every collection includes film + digital and a private online gallery.
Kind Words
"Not only is Scott an incredibly talented photographer, but he also has an ability to connect with his clients. He made us feel comfortable and turned the entire experience into something truly fun. I honestly can't recommend him enough." Lizette & Stuart
"Scott was incredible at pivoting when last minute changes came up, including a bit of unexpected rain that shuffled our timeline… Even though he was our only photographer, it truly felt like there were multiple photographers throughout the day." Nina
"Scott was the perfect fit to shoot our micro-wedding. Me and my wife are both fans of vintage-style photos and he definitely gave us those… He shoots the perfect moments, which tells more than any video could." Mark
Frequently Asked Questions
Kelowna weddings, answered
How much does a Kelowna wedding photographer cost?
Kelowna wedding collections start at $2,200 for a 2-hour Mini Day and run to $3,800 for an 8-hour Full Day, plus GST. Every collection includes film and digital and a private online gallery, with no hidden fees. See the full breakdown of every photography, videography and Photo + Video collection on the Kelowna wedding photographer prices page.
Do you cover both photography and videography for Kelowna weddings?
Yes. You can book photography on its own, videography on its own, or both together. When you book both I bring a second shooter, so I move to video while my second is on stills, and we work as one small team telling a single, cohesive story rather than two companies working around each other all day. Either way we stay calm and unobtrusive, so the day still feels like your day and not a production.
Which Kelowna wedding venues do you photograph at?
I've worked all over the city. Summerhill Pyramid Winery, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Sanctuary Gardens, Manteo Resort, Hotel Eldorado, Knox Mountain and the Okanagan Lake beaches are all regular haunts, and the West Kelowna wineries are a short hop across the bridge. If your venue isn't on that list, that's genuinely not a problem, I travel throughout the Okanagan and beyond, so just ask.
What will my Kelowna wedding photos actually look like?
Warm, natural and documentary. For most of the day I'm quietly in the background capturing real moments as they happen, and when it's time for portraits I give calm, simple direction so you're in good light and feel relaxed. Every final photo is delivered three ways: my signature colour edit, my black and white edit, and my film emulation. That isn't a pick-one situation, you get all three versions of every single image.
How soon will I see my photos?
You'll get sneak peeks within 72 hours, so you have something to share while the full gallery is still being finished. Everything is delivered through a private online gallery you can download from and share with family.
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